Apply Passport Philippines

Author: admin

11 Dec

Earlier today, I applied for a passport at DFA. And I experienced something that is not good and corrupt in the business surrounding the DFA office. And I thought that, if many people are applying for passport to find jobs abroad or just applying for travel or for valid id, many people might have been tricked for their money. I’m talking about fixers surround DFA office. So here we are, spreading about the message so you know and you won’t be robbed away from your money.

This is the real guide on how to apply for a passport in the Philippines. Do not be scammed. Read and learn.

What You Should Bring

You MUST (its a must) that you bring these documents before you go to DFA office. You have been warned. If you are not prepared, many fixers will be talking to you to take away your money. These documents are:

NSO Birth certificate
3 colored passport ids. (Go to a photo shop and say you want an id picture for passport)
2 Valid IDs
Supporting documents indicating your place of birth
Ballpen - is expensive inside
Paste - for pasting your photo id on the application form (its expensive inside)

To get a complete list please see DFA official website. Once you got all the necessary documents. It’s time to visit the office.

Walkthrough

As soon as you walk towards DFA office, BE ON YOUR GUARD. Immediately, a person will talk to you and will say to you where you should first go when applying for passport. Its a fixer and he’s out to get your money.

How will you know if he’s a Fixer?

They wear polo barong. The kind of polo barong that security guards wear please see picture.
They have an ID. They have ID saying that they are from DFA. No… They are not from DFA. People from DFA do not work on the streets prying on poor people for money.
They will show you where to get the application form. The application form is available INSIDE the DFA office on the basketball court GATE 1. Remember that. The people claiming that they will give you application form is true. But this is a fixer we are talking about and they will sell you things that you already have, photo ids, ballpens. On top of that, you can also download the application form on DFA website. So be prepared.
They will ask you if you already have a photo. Keep in mind, you must have a photo id already before you go to DFA office. The price for passport size photo id within the vicinity of DFA office is a wopping P150 - P300. Where you can only get P60 normally.
All your documents are wrong. They will try to convince you that all your documents are wrong and you should buy from them or have them “fix” the application for you. No matter what they say, do not believe them. I already experienced being harrassed that my documents are false and they want me to take another photo or wants me to buy their service to fix their application. I just went inside the DFA office and the application was a breeze.
They have a warning sign that says “NO TO FIXERS” with DFA logo in it. Its a gimmick. Do not be fooled. They are the fixers. You should head to DFA office immediately and do not entertain anyone that comes to talk to you. Its a jungle out there so be on your guard.

Inside DFA Office

If you made it alive inside the DFA office. Great job! Passport application is just easy. There are only 3 steps in passport application. And are categorized by using gates.

Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3.

Gate 1 - Gym

This is where you’ll get the application form and also some validation.

Gate 2

This is where you’ll get the passport for release.

Gate 3

This is where you’ll pay for the passport fee and verification of data. There’s a large sign with gate 3 sign. You won’t miss it.

See this page also.

Final Remarks

Please be on your guard when somebody talks to you especially when you are walking on your way to the DFA office. The most recommended approach to this is to bring everything you need already and go straight to DFA office.

Also, be reminded that even if you’re already inside the DFA office. Be on your guard. Fixer accomplices are still lurking inside wearing security guard uniforms. Well actually, some security guards there are accomplices by other fixers. I was just asking for direction to gate 1 and they want me to go outside DFA office to talk to a fixer.

Having said that. I hope you enjoy this little guide that’s from experience. If you’re applying for job abroad, a passport is a must have. Good luck job hunting.

Lets help our fellow Filipinos not be scammed by telling this information or show them this article. Lets put an end to these fixers and corrupt practices by not being a victim of their crimes. Please pass and share the word.

Thank you!

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9 Responses for "Apply Passport Philippines"

jocelyn December 12th, 2009 at 1:22 pm 1
maraming salamat po
meron na po akong passport ang kelangan ko lng po ngayon malaman ko kung kailan po ang hiring ng pa korea…….
salamat po ulit
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grace lacson January 22nd, 2010 at 5:26 am 3
very informative sana aware ng dfa sa mga ganyan klase ng panloloko,kawawa naman ang mga taong kun san sulok pa ng pililpinas nanggagaling.. hindi biro ang mgbenta ng kalabaw o magsanla ng lupa sa probinsya para may pangrequirements.. thank ouy for sharing this with us..
ako rin gusto ko magwork sa korea incase meron na job openig sa dfa where to know bout it pls send me email..tnx!
Wilson January 31st, 2010 at 7:26 pm 4
Saan po ba pwede magfile ng complain laban sa fixer lalo na niloko ka para kumuha sa kanila ng affidavit na hindi naman importante at mali mali pa ang grammar, spelling at pagkagawa. Nakatatak dun name ng abogado notariado. 250 lang naman maliit lang wala sakin yun kaso im concerned sa iba madami pa s i la lolokohin sa araw araw kung ganun ginagawa nila mas madami pa maloloko. Panu po ba ang sinasabi ng anti red tape law?

Gagawa gawa sila ng batas hanggang papel lang ni hindi alam ng taong ba yan kung pa no makakakatulong ang batas
arsie February 1st, 2010 at 3:23 am 5
maraming salamat po sa information,may pasport n po ako kaya lang nawala po so aaply lang ako ng panibago kasama ang paglalakad sa pasport ng 2ng anak ko…meron po ba kayong idea kung ano ang dapat kon gawin kasi po sabi nila kailangan ko daw po ikuha ang mga bata ng police at nbi clearance..antay po ako ng sagot at maramin salamat po sa site nyo malaking tulong sa mga tao…od bless ……..arsie of taguig city
admin February 1st, 2010 at 5:22 am 6
@Wilson,

Sad to say medyo mahirap magcomplain laban sa fixers. That is why may ganitong post dito sa site na ito para maiwasan ang madaming biktima. You can take part in this by spreading the word.

@arsie,

For what I know, if the child is not more than 7 years old. HIndi mo na sya kailangan isama sa pagaapply ng passport. Birth certificate lang of the child. For kids above 7, you need to bring them when you apply. I am not sure kung kailangan ng bata ng nbi clearance. You can check the dfa website.
louie February 6th, 2010 at 6:17 pm 7
hi,may birth at marriage cert frm nso,ctc ng mariage contract,baptismal certificate,nbi,certification of non registered voters,barangay clearance,cedula, hi school diploma,pero ang id ko po ay postal id lang at TIN ID.pwede na ba ito to apply for a passport o kulang pa? thanks and sana may mag advice kasi nagpunta na ako sa dfa pero di inaprovan nuon kasi wala pa akong TIN ID nun at birth certificate.
admin February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 pm 8
@louie,

Pede na yang mga documents mo. Punta kana sa dfa. Remember, wag ka titigil sa paglalakad kapag may kumausap sayo. Nakabarong sila, mga fixers. Ingat na lang po.
ada February 13th, 2010 at 1:27 pm 9
san pwede magsumbong tungkol sa paggamit ng passport ng ibang name? meron po bang sumbungan area sa DFA. un kamag anak ng friend me labis na ang ginagawa halos kapag umaalis ang asawa nya gamit ang ibang name di marunong tumanaw ng utang na loob. di bale daalawang passport ang hawak nya. please help me. un isang name kase patay na ung may ari. korea un destination nya ngaun taon.