There are instances when the actual date of departure is affected by the processing of the passport application. In lieu of the actual Philippine passport, a certified true copy can be requested. In below post, you read how to get Philippine Passport Certified True Copy. Current passport owners can request for a Certified True Copy of […]
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Who are Exempted from DFA Passport Appointment
To continuously provide an efficient system for new application and renewal of DFA passport appointment, the Department of Foreign Affairs created a portal wherein the applicants can set an appointment. As stated in the Republic Act 10928, the new Philippine passports will have a validity period of 10 years starting January 2018. Thus, every Filipino […]
Guide on How to Use the DFA ePayment Portal
To facilitate easy and efficient application of passport, the DFA has introduced the DFA ePayment Portal. This new feature of Online Appointment System allows passport applicants to pay the processing fee as early as setting an appointment or schedule. The DFA ePayment Portal was first launched on June 2018 and will be available to those […]
Need to Bring a Copy of Birth Certificates if You Renew your Passport
Are you a passport holder or planning to apply for a passport? Either ways, you should know about the updates of information in your passport. This is applicable particularly in the new e-passport in which the exact birth place is required. According to Vice-Consul Elizabeth Picar Ramos, if only the province is indicated in the […]
Extended Validity of Passports and Driver’s License
Recently, President Duterte signed the Republic Act No. 10928 that extends the validity of drivers’ licenses and passports. Originally, the Philippine passport is valid for 5 years, but the new law extends the validity for 10 years. However, the extension of validity exempts those applicants under 18 years old. The validity period can be less […]
Where to Seek Help In Case of Maltreatment From Employers | OFW Hotlines
Where to seek help when you or someone you know is abused abroad? Here are some really useful hotlines to call in case you need, or knows someone who needs help. 1. Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) http://www.poea.gov.ph/contact.html POEA Hotlines: 722-11-44 / 722-11-55 POEA E-MAIL [email protected] OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.poea.gov.ph/www.poea.gov.ph LOCATION: Blas F. Ople Building Ortigas […]
How To Check Your Passport Application Status While In Dubai
Philippine passport holders who have applied for a renewal by visiting the Consulate in Al Qusais will be delighted to know that it is possible to use tools found on the internet to check your passport application status. In most cases, passport renewals take somewhere from 6 to 8 weeks before you can receive a […]
Things To Do If Your Philippine Passport Expires While You’re Working Overseas
As we all await the implementation of the government initiative to stretch the Passport validity to 10 years, everyone should still observe the current validity period of 5 years. But what happens in case your passport expires while you are still working overseas? Read on and we will share some tips for you. Before Your […]
Guide On How To Process Passport For The First-Timer Applicants
Thinking of traveling abroad for work or pleasure? Having your own passport is one of the most basic requirements for you to do that. So just in case you still don’t have your passport and you are interested to get one, here are the needed steps for first-time passport applicants: Personal Appearance First, you need […]
Passport Application Tip: What To Do If Your Birth Certificate and ID Names Do Not Match
Using accurate personal details is necessary to ensure a successful passport application. When you present the required documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), their representatives will carefully scrutinize it to verify your identity and see to it that your information are correct. So what do you do just in case your name on […]