DFA Manila Establishes Internet Passport Appointment System
On 11 January 2008, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila announced the launch of the DFA Passport Appointment System by Internet.
Under this system, passport applicants can set an appointment with the
DFA-Passport Office in Manila for the filing of their passport
applications. The system commenced operations on 14 January 2008.
Who Can Avail of the DFA Passport Appointment System? Initially the DFA
Passport Appointment System will be open to the following passport
applicants:
A. Those whose passports have already expired;
B. Those whose passport will be expiring within the next year;
C. Senior citizens (more than 60 years old).
The DFA Passport Appointment System will be expanded to cover all
passport applicants in due time.
Procedure:
1. Qualified passport applicants may avail of the DFA Passport Appointment System in Manila by sending their request via Internet at the following internet email address: appointment@dfa.gov.ph
2. Passport applicants applying for appointment must provide the
following information:
a. Full name of applicant (first name, middle name and surname);
b. Date of birth;
c. Place of birth;
d. Latest Passport Number and Date of Issuance.
3. Application for Appointment must be made at
least one week before the proposed date of appointment.
4. Applicant must wait for the confirmation of the proposed appointment
and take note of the reference number that will be provided by DFA-Passport
Office (Manila) before proceeding for the filing of the passport
application.
5. Applicant must be at the DFA Passport Office (Special Area for those
appointments) at the confirmed designated date and time for the filing
of the passport application. END