How long is the processing of Philippine passport?
12 working days
How long will the processing take? For applications made at Consular Offices in Metro Manila, processing and releasing of passports take 12 working days for regular processing and 6 working days for expedited processing.
How can I check my passport status Philippines?
Applicants just need to log on to https://tracker.passport.gov.ph or go back to the site where they applied their passport at https://www.passport.gov.ph and then click “Track Your Passport.” It will now be called “Unified Passport Tracking System.”
What happens if I didn’t receive appointment code DFA?
Please also check for the appointment code in the spam folder or trash folder in your email, as your email provider may direct it to these folders. If you have not received it, you may contact the Appointment Hotline for assistance at (02) 8234-3488.
What happens if my passport was already expired before I come back to the Philippines?
If the passport is nearing expiration (less than six months validity) and the passport holder will soon return to the Philippines for good, there is no need to apply for a new passport or to extend the validity of the passport.
How can I check if my passport is ready?
Check Your Passport Status by Phone You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to check on your status. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
What do I do if my passport hasn’t arrived?
Answer: Based on your submission date, your passport should arrive in the third week of September. If it does not arrive by September 24, you can call 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment at the closest regional agency three business days before your trip. A regional agency can issue a passport the same day.
How do I check to see if my passport is still available?
Through PTS, the applicants can check the release date of their passports online. This new service by the DFA is available on its official website at www.dfa.gov.ph. There is a PTS icon that one can click to check the status of their passport applications.
How do I check my appointment date for my passport?
The first step is to log in with your credentials on the official Passport Seva website, then go to the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ tab and select the ‘Schedule Appointment’ option. Here you will be able to see the current passport appointment date and time which you have had scheduled previously.
How can I check my passport appointment without code?
I forgot my Appointment Code.
- The system sends the Appointment Code via your valid and working email address. Please check your email again.
- Please also check for the appointment code in the spam folder or trash folder in your email, as your email provider may direct it to these folders.
Can you go back to the Philippines with an expired passport?
No. Your passport must be at least six-months valid for you to be able to travel abroad. However, Filipinos who are currently abroad may travel back to the Philippines even if their passport are less than 6-months valid.
Is there a grace period for expired passports?
My passport is expired, is there a grace period to renew it? Yes, you have five years from the expiration date to renew your passport as long as it was a 10-year passport (does not include temporary or child passports).