Philippine passport renewal at DFA NCR West, SM City Manila: My experience
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Every once in a while, Teacher Mommy, like many hapless residents of our beautiful islands, is subjected to the discombobulating and hair-pulling ordeal of transacting with government offices in order to obtain some documentary proof that I am a law-abiding, tax-paying, SSS-contributing bona fide citizen of the Philippines. A “once in a while” came up again in January 2015 when I had to renew my passport. But instead of awaiting my date with the DFA with dread, I put on my gameface and challenged the bureaucratic gods to bring it on. You see, my faith in the government’s ability to do something right had been renewed after a recent NBI clearance application experience that was unexpectedly quick and pleasant (Adjectives I never imagined I’d use to describe a visit to a government office, but there you go).
Whether applying for a new passport or renewing an old one, the first step is to set an appointment through the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) online passport appointment system. Since the online DFA appointment system has been in place for some time now, I won’t explain how to go about accomplishing this. I had always thought that walk-in applications would not be entertained once the online appointment system took effect. I was surprised to find that this is not so. Quite a few walk-in applicants turned up on the same day as my appointment, and there was a separate queue for them. It made me wonder whether the walk-ins didn’t know about the online appointment system or they lacked meaningful access to the Internet.
For my appointment, I chose the middle of the workweek (Wednesday), as I’d heard Saturdays were the busiest days for mall-based satellite processing centers, and elected to be at the DFA NCR West office in SM City Manila by 10:00 AM. I brought tons of IDs and corresponding photocopies with me, because when it comes to presenting documents to prove your identity to the bureaucrats, the operating mantra seems to be “The more, the better.” Here’s a list of documentary requirements on the DFA’s website.
Two serpentine queues had already coiled around the fifth floor atria when I reached the mall at 10:15AM. I dashed toward the end of what I thought was a single line to the entrance of the DFA satellite office. I had been standing there for 10 minutes when I learned that I’d joined the queue for the 11:00AM applicants. See what happens when you don’t ask authorized personnel, and try to secure your spot in a queue without knowing what it’s for? Chalk one up for the lemming effect. 🙂 Anyway, I found the 10:00AM line and took my place. Waiting ahead of me must have been around 80 applicants. The line moved at an unpredictable pace. Just when you thought it hardly moved at all, the security guard would let 10 people in at once. After a half-hour of amusing myself by mentally planning the family menu for the four two weeks, I crossed the threshold of the DFA glass doors.
I handed my passport application form to have it stamped by one of two guys sitting behind a reception area. I couldn’t make out what it said, but I guess the stamp mark was a way to affirm that my appointment was legit. Next I took a seat on the final row of the waiting area for the Processing step. Seven DFA personnel were manning nine windows (you do the math), an employee-to-window ratio that is still higher than what we see at banks. The Processing step generally takes the longest time, because it is here where all documents are scrutinized and vetted (or . I have never used my married name in my official documents, passport included. This is a woman’s right as stated in Article 370 of the Philippine Civil Code, and yet, I was asked to write down my reason for choosing to use my maiden name. It doesn’t make sense that I had to provide an explanation for exercising my rights. I had half the mind to scribble “none of your effing business” but dropped the snark and complied like the obedient citizen that I sometimes am. After giving my application the go-ahead, the clerk asked if there was immediate travel on my horizon. I answered with a negative, and with one swift move that she does a hundred times day, punched holes in my passport that rendered it invalid. I was directed to the Payment section for the next step.
I took my place in the queue to pay the passport processing fee. The line to the cashier snaked through the Encoding area, taking up two entire rows of seats within. Naturally this confused every applicant who walked into the Encoding room and saw two lines moving toward opposite directions. The bewilderment lasts only for a moment, as other people in the queue readily directed the disoriented to the correct line. I paid the 1200 passport fee for Express Processing (7 working days) and proceeded to the Encoding step.
If there was ever a time I regretted not having had a facial in a long while, this was it. The Encoding step is where they take a digital photo of you that will grace your passport for five years. Don’t bother with fixing your hair, the camera will take a tight shot of your face–just your face–so every imperfection is captured for five years of shame. The Encoding is also where all information that goes into the passport is typed into the database, so when the encoder asks you to check spellings and such, pay very close attention. Lastly I was asked to sign my John Hancock digitally using a Wacom writing tablet, which I couldn’t get the hang of. Every signature I made looked ugly. The patient and good-natured DFA lady allowed me three tries, none of which helped. 🙂 So I’m stuck with an ugly-ass signature that I must try to replicate as close as possible when signing immigration forms. If you would like to pick up your passport personally from the DFA processing center, then your passport application process ends here. Otherwise, you can have your passport delivered by courier for P120. I chose the latter option.
I checked the time as I stepped out of the DFA processing center. It was 11:48AM. The whole episode was over in one hour and 33 minutes, which was a vast improvement over the three and a half hours it took to renew my passport in 2000 at the DFA Aseana Business Park. I hope this kind of quick and efficient service extends to other government agencies soon.
Good evening just want to ask if any dfa office accept walk in customer …thank you in advance.
On the same day that I appeared for my DFA appointment, I saw a separate line for those who did not have an online appointment. But that was back in January 2015. I don’t recommend walking into the DFA without a prior appointment.
good evening po,ask lng po ako kilangan q pong mka renew ng passport q this sept.xe my employeer na ako nxtmonth na alis q,lhat na ata ng dfa branch pati mga provinces wlang available na slot this sept.mag rerenewlng po ako…san po ako pwedeng mag walk in…please help me po..tnx
Ang pagkakaalam ko kahit saang DFA branch ay pwedeng mag-avail ng Courtesy Lane, pero para mas sigurado, pumunta ka sa DFA Aseana o kaya sa DFA Robinson’s Galleria. Dalhin mo ang lahat ng dokumento para maka-avail ka ng Courtesy Lane bilang OFW.
good day admin, id like to ask lng po ngayun saturday bukas dba kayu sonwla akong appointment kailangan ko lng ng walk in para matapos natong pasport para makaalis na ako ngayung abril kasi yung skdyul ko salamat sa pag rply and god bless and more power
Good morning admin kailangan ko ipa renew passport ko gusto ko po sana pumila s courtesy lane my mother is a government teacher but im already married but my old passport is single can i use the courtesy lane salamat pi
Since you are already married, I don’t think you qualify for Courtesy Lane availment as a government employee’s dependent.
Excuse me po pwede pa po ba mag walkin sa kht anong dfa branches? new passport po
Hi. Ask ko lang po, Paano mo gagawin ko kasi hindi ako naka attend sa schedule na binigay ng DFA staff. kasi need ko daw isa pang i.d at Vrr, Pano po yun?
Good day Ma’am i would just like to ask if the 7 days processing period is really true. In your case, when did you receive your passport?
The average processing time is 7 working days for express renewal. I received my passport via LBC after 10 days total.
how about for new applicants, pwede b magwalk- in
You need to set an appointment online.
Pwede po ba mag walk in for renewing my passport?.. My passport is going to be expired soon on Feb.1,2018… Am I allowed to go to Hongkong for 19 days vacation this first week of January?
Pwede po ba mag walk in for renewing my passport?.. My passport is going to be expired soon on Feb.1,2018… Am I allowed to go to Hongkong for 10 days vacation this first week of January?
Hello!
How many IDs and supporting documents hiningi nila? Planning to renew mine this month kasi eh. Thanks!
From me, they took photocopies of my old passport, birth certificate and report of marriage.
Hi, halos lahat naka shirt lang. Collared shirts not required?
They are going to take a tight shot/close-up of your face for the passport photo. However, I would still recommend that you wear a shirt with collar.
ARE THEY ACCEPTING WALK IN APPLICANTS? SA JAN.26 P KASI AKO NAKASKEDYUL PERO KLNGAN Q N TLGA DIS MONTH,, THANK U
You could give it a shot. However, there is no guarantee that they would entertain you. I should mention that when I applied for my passport renewal a year ago there was a separate line for walk-in applicants. Things might’ve changed since then. Try mo rin baka pwede pa, but don’t cancel your online appointment yet. Good luck.
Natry mo na magwalk-in? do they still accept?
I’ve never tried walk-in since the online appointment started. I have no idea whether they still entertain walk-ins.
Hi! OFW po ako. I did the online appointment system before to get my current passport, pero ngayon hindi gumagawa yung system nila. Lahat ng dates and branches na click ko na pero hindi sya nag coconfirm saka wala daw apointment schedule nun. Okay lang po kaya sa OFWs na mag walk in kahit walang appointment? Thank you po!
The site may be experiencing server problems. If you’re an OFW and currently in the Philippines, you may avail of the courtesy lane at the DFA Aseana office without setting an online appointment. You have to present proof of a confirmed job offer or existing employment contract.
Hi i would like to ask if nahirapan kayo magschedule ng appointment sa online, halos lahat ng malls is no available dates ang lumalabas. Naka ilang ulit na ako pero yung mga dates is not available.
Hello Anne,
The exact thing happened to me, too. Kadalasan kasi may problema server/database na ginagamit ng DFA website. Try and try (every hour if you can) until you see the dates magically become available (you might even see an opening within the current week–pag may nag-cancel ng appointment nila). As far as I know, you cannot set an appointment beyond three months from the current date. Good luck.
hi, ask ko lang if you happen to know what time DFA SM Manila opens? Can we go there as early as 8am just to try our luck for walk ins?
DFA NCR – West (SM Manila) is open from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Mondays – Saturdays). According to the website: “Confirmed appointment is a requirement for applying and renewal of passport. The DFA will not entertain applicants without valid appointments EXCEPT senior citizens, infants and minors below 1 year old, person with disability and OFWs. For OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as a valid employment contract or OEC.”
we will get family passport me and my son 6th months old can we come as walk in?
they can intertain us?
Hi Admin,
I am an OFW and currently there is no available schedule for March in appointment system. I only have 2 weeks vacation in Manila and planning to renew my passport there.
Is there a rush lane for OFW without appointments?
How many days is the quickest possible processing for renewal?
Thank you and more power
OFWs may use the courtesy lane privilege at DFA to renew their passports without prior online appointment. They must bring sufficient proof of confirmed job offers or existing contracts. Express processing takes 7 business days.
Hi Admin. Do you know how long is the confirmed online appointment valid?
Hi Sexy G. It is valid only on the date and time indicated on your application form. If you’re worried that you wont make it on your chosen date, you’ll have to reschedule online.
Hi Admin…i am a gov’t employee and need to renew my passport asap. I’ve red about “Courtesy Lane”…Can i just go at DFA without any online appointment and renew my passport? thanks and more power…
Hello Donna. I believe you can avail of the courtesy lane at the DFA. Here is the list of requirements from the DFA website. Good luck!
Hi admin,
Im a seaman and I need to renew my passport soonest, but I dont have my contract yet, I just have my seamans book and some of the minor requirements such as nso,drivers license etc. Is possible for me to apply as walk-in? Thanks
To be honest, Kim, I don’t know. However, you may call the DFA Appointment Hotline (02) 737-1000 to find out. Good luck!
good evening.. Just want to ask if they also give application forms to those who have not done the online appoinment?
Hello D.P. I’m sorry I don’t know the answer to your question. If you cannot set an appointment online, you may call the DFA Appointment Hotline (02) 737-1000. Please read these guidelines on what to expect when you call the DFA Appointment Hotline.
Hi, I’m new in applying for a passport. I already got my appointment schedule on April 08, but I urgently needed to get a passport before Mar 20. Do you think DFA will accept me if i will go as a walk in applicant? so i can get an earlier schedule?
Hello, Edison. I suggest you read this link to see whether yours falls under “emergency cases.” Otherwise I really don’t know if the DFA will allow you in without an appointment. I suppose it can’t hurt to try. Have you tried setting an appointment with other DFA passport processing locations? There might be available slots before March 20 in other branches.
hello, it’s still having a walk in process? if yes, where is it?
Hi, Ariel. I don’t think they entertain walk-in applicants anymore. Better to set an appointment online.
pede mag walkin sa sm megamall para mag apply ng new passport? o need ba talaga mag set ng apointment?
Hi, Jeck. I don’t know whether they accept walk-in applicants anymore. Better to set an appointment online.
HI ADMIN OFW AKO,AND 3 WEEKS LANG ANG VACATION LEAVE KO NEED KO MAG RENEW ASAP KAYA LANG SA MAY PA MGA AVAIL DATE OF APPOINTMENT.. APRIL NA BALIK KO DITO SA ABROAD. SAN KAYA AKO PWEDE MAG WALK IN? MAY POSSIBILITY BA NA MAPADALI ANG PROCESS KO? SALAMAT
Hello, Marivic. Pwede kang mag-avail ng Courtesy Lane for OFWs (no need for prior appointment) basta meron kang valid employment contract. Here are the requirements for availment of Courtesy Lane at DFA Aseana. Good luck!
Hi, Good day! Do the Courtesy Lane applies to the first timer OFW? (Will be working abroad for the first time and currently securing all the requirements for the job).
I tried setting for the appointment but the latest one I saw is on June which is to late or not viable to my estimated flying date.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Mack. I suppose first-time OFWs may avail of the courtesy lane.
Hi i need my passport renewed before the first week of april.. do they accept walk ina in dfa pampanga and if do they require birthcerts for renewal?
Hi, Jowee. I really don’t know whether walk-in applicants are accepted at DFA Pampanga. As for your other question, the DFA in SM City Manila did ask for a copy of my birth certificate, among other documents, when I renewed my passport there.
Hi Admin, ask ko lang po if pwede ng makapag renew ang walk-in sa DFA SM Manila or kahit saang DFA office dito sa NCR without online appointment? Hindi po ako OFW. If may idea ka lang po? Nag apply po ako today ng visa and ang sabi po sakin e kailangan ko daw muna pong i-renew pasport ko kasi mag e-expire na daw po sa May 27th, 2017. Form na lang po ang wala sa requirements ko. Sana po matulungan nyo ako. Or any suggestion na lang po. Thank you! 🙂
Hi may alam ka po ba na DFA branch na hindi na keilangan ng appointment? Thank you
Hi Potchi. Lahat ng DFA branches kailangan talaga ng prior appointment.
Hi poh ask ko lang poh kung pwdi mag walk in sa sm manila to renewal my passport …… Ohh need poh ng appointment sa online….
I don’t think they allow walk-in applicants anymore.
hi po,ask ko lng kasi ung kapatid ko ofw and meron lng syan 2-3weeks ng vacation. gusto nya kunan ng passport anak nya(11 yrs old). pwede b sila s courtesy lane? thanks po ng marami..
Hi, Paul. Ang pagkakaalam ko ay hindi pwede ang Courtesy Lane sa mga anak o asawa ng OFW, except if they are OFWs themselves.
HELLO ADMINS.. ASK KO LNG PO KUNG PAANO MAKAKARENEW NG PASSPORT NA ND NA PO DADAAN SA APOINTMENT DAHIL PO KAILANGAN PO NGAYON FEB.2016 MAKAALIS NA PO PAPAUNTA SA KUWAIT DAHIL UN LANG PO ANG BINIGAY SA AKIN NG EMPLOYER KO.. SALAMT PO
Hello, Lyn. Pwede kang mag-avail ng Courtesy Lane sa DFA Aseana office na hindi na kailangan ang online appointment kung ikaw ay OFW. Kailangang dalhin mo ang employment contract mo. Dapat valid at current ang employment contract.
hello Admin,
sa mga province DFA, pwede po kaya walk-in doon? nagaassume ako na pwede kasi di naman sila kasama sa online appointment. kailangan ko kasi ng passport ASAP.
Thank you very much.
Hi, Wilz! As far as I know, pwede ang walk-in sa provincial DFA offices. Good luck!
Hello Admin,
Via online appointment lang po ba tlga yung pwede sa satellite offices? I tried to set an appointment online but June pa yung available slots. I need the passport for work abroad kaya I need it as soon as possible. Thank you!
Hi, Anjo. OFWs with a valid employment contract may avail of the Courtesy Lane (walk-in) at DFA Aseana. Without a valid employment contract, you have no other recourse but to set an appointment online.
Hi admin, what DFA branch po ang ngaaccept ng walk in ? Kasi po need ko tlga passport asap
Hi, Maricar. As far as I know, walk-ins are not entertained at NCR offices of the DFA, unless you qualify for the Courtesy Lane service.
Hi po.. Nov 2016 pa po expiration ng Passport ko. First time OFW sana. Sabi ng agency to go po sa DFA Aseana and ask for extension.. Pwede po ba yun? Andito na po sa akin ang Contract at Visa. Need kasi makaalis sa May.. Ano pa po dapat ko dalhin. Paki isa-isa po.
ID,
Contract,
What else pa po?
Hello, Qwerty. Better renew your passport at DFA Aseana. Mag-avail ka ng Courtesy Lane for OFWs para pwedeng walk-in (hindi na kailangan mag-set ng appointment online). Dalhin mo ang OFW contract at iba bang importanteng dokumento, IDs, etc. Good luck!
Hi Edgar. I really have no idea. Better give DFA at +63 (02)737-1000. Good luck!
Hi! I’ve read the DFA’s website about emergency situation, etc. I, however, is still hoping my case shall be considered an emergency. I got accepted to a foreign university abroad for an exchange program and the minimum requirement for the passport validity is 1 month. My passport expires by April 2017; hence, my inability to secure a long stay student visa. Do you know whether this is meritorious enough to have my passport renewed asap? I also do not mind going to DFA Aseana, West, South, East, I just need to have my passport renewed asap.
Hi Misty. I suggest that you proceed to DFA Aseana right away, as it is the DFA’s main office and is better equipped and staffed to handle unique passport-related cases. Good luck!
Hello admin, i just received my daughter’s passport today. I was so thrilled when it finally arrived because we’ve already scheduled a flight for hongkong on May 6. So imagine the horror when i found out na mali ang date of birth nya. It’s feb 24, 2014 instead of april 24, 2014. I don’t know how it happened because i’m pretty sure i even checked each field while the encoder was filling it when we were at the encoding. So my question is can we just go to dfa aseana tomorrow as ‘walk-in applicant’? I’m also not sure about the qualifications for walk-ins and courtesy lane, there are too many sites that i checked and i don’t know which one is the most updated. There is one that says infant 1yr old and below, then there’s another that says infants below 1 year old, and there’s a difference right? Well, my daughter’s technically still a one year old, so yeah.. Sorry, i just really wanna know kung pano ang gagawin ko. Help!
Hi, Fran! I’m sorry to learn about the error in your daughter’s passport. I can imagine how unsettling it must be, considering your flight is very close. I agree that it’s best to proceed to the DFA Aseana office as soon as possible. I’ve a feeling that they have a desk that deals with cases such as yours, or at least they should. I assume your daughter is one year old (I wouldn’t worry about the below 1 year old/1 year old and below distinction); that might help with expediting your case. Good luck!
Hi! Earlier tumawag po ako sa DFA hotline regarding to my problem about the schedules ng available appointment. June and July nalang po ang meron. I need to renew my passport kasi kailangan ko umalis sa May due to my overstay dito sa Pinas. Nung nalaman nung DFA personnelna kausap ko na immigrant/permanent resident ako, sinabi niya na okay lang kahit wala nakong appointment basta ipakita ko lang daw yung green card ko. Im kind of worried kasi baka di ako ientertain and wala akong renewal application. Please help
Hello, Maj. Since you’ve spoken to DFA personnel, I don’t think you need to worry. Better proceed to the DFA office as soon as you can and explain your situation (as well as tell them about your conversation with the DFA person). Good luck!
Thank you admin! May i ask two more question? Where can I download an renewal application and what DFA office are you referring to?
Hi, Maj. Passport application forms can be downloaded here. The form says March 2015, but it’s the latest they have on the site. Also, forms for new applications and renewals are the same. The DFA Aseana office’s address is Aseana Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Barangay Tambo, Parañaque, 1714 Metro Manila, Philippines. Here’s the location map from their website. It’s quite close to SM Mall of Asia.
Hi, Maj. I would trust the DFA personnel. Do as the DFA personnel has suggested: proceed to the DFA office, show your green card and explain your circumstances. It is always better to plead your case in person, especially since online appointment is not a viable option for you right now. Good luck!
Hi admin. I just got home from DFA Aseana and nothing went well. They told me that I still need an appointment because I did not enter the United States for a year. Nawawalan nako ng pagasa because my flight is getting near. Is there any possible way that you could recommend? I’m thinking about the DFA Referral, but I dont know anyone that is employed in DFA. The DFA personnel, said something about magpa endorsement daw ako but I have no idea what is that and how. Im such in desperate help.
I’m sorry to hear about the outcome of your visit to DFA Aseana, Maj. I’m afraid I can’t help you with the DFA Referral. Have you tried consulting an immigration lawyer? How about getting the help of a local travel agency for your passport renewal? If all else fails, you could try getting your PH passport the normal way and then apply for a Returning Resident Visa from the US Embassy in Manila. But I’d recommend the lawyer or travel agency first.
There is another option that you can try: apply for renewal through one of the DFA regional offices. Here is a list of DFA regional offices and their contact information. You can read up on these two bloggers who have applied for passport renewal in Pampanga and Batangas. Please note that DFA in Robinson’s Pampanga requires two trips: first, to set up an appointment. Next, to show up on the date of your appointment. The blog entry about passport application in DFA Batangas was written in 2012, so the procedure might have changed since then (or not). Good luck.
Hi Admin,
My kids need to renew their passport this june even if the expiration is on feb2017, because they need it for the renewal of their visa in HK. but no more slot is available for june. are they accepting walk in sa mall or sa main lang sila pede mag walk in.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Abeth. The Courtesy Lane accepts walk-in applications for children aged 1 year and below. DFA Aseana accepts walk-ins on a case-to-case basis, and the only sure way to find out if they’ll accept yours or your children’s is to proceed directly to the Office of the Passport Director and explain your circumstances. Good luck!
hi admin, ask ko lang po if maeentertain po kaya ako sa DFA ali mall kapag nag walk in ako? actually po may appointment po ako pero ang nakalagay pa po dun na date July 5. kelangan ko na po kasi sana ang passport bago mag June. Kung pwede ipakita ko nalang yung appointment paper ko..
Hi, Patricia. I doubt it, unless you qualify for the Courtesy Lane, in which case you have to proceed to DFA Aseana. You really must set an online appointment.
Yung mga OFW walk in passport renewal sa DFA Robinson sa harap ng POEA.
Hi, Lito. Is this recent? Apparently, they still accept walk-in passport renewals in some DFA satellite offices, but they don’t make it a policy to announce it. I think the aim is to encourage everyone to set an online appointment. Thank you for sharing this information, Lito. I hope this helps our kababayans who urgently need to renew their passport.
grabeeeeeeeeeee”” ano ba yan dfa sobra walang sumasagot sa call hotline pa naman naturingan, papalow up lang namin passport ng anak ng boss ko charlton kristhoper supera nag apply noong april 12 dapat 21 meron na up to now wala pa rin, ang dami k ng tinawagan wala sila masagot kung bakit hangan ngayon wala pa rin.
Hi, Mila. I’m sorry to learn about your frustrations. There does seem to be a delay in printing the passports. I wouldn’t count on the people answering the DFA hotline to know the actual status of passport applications. Did the applicant avail of courier delivery? Best thing is to wait a few more days. If the passport is for pick-up (instead of courier delivery), the applicant (or an authorized representative) must personally come to the DFA office.
hi po,
ask ko po san pede mag walk in passport renewal ang seaman
may napagtanongan po ako sa dfa ortigas totoo po ba?
at early as 2am may pila na po ba.. kc may qouta daw po..
Hi, Seph. I suppose seamen may be classified as OFWs, therefore they can qualify for Courtesy Lane availment. Hindi ko lang alam kung mayroong Courtesy Lane sa DFA Ortigas. Ang advice ko sa iyo ay magsadya ka sa DFA Aseana (malapit sa MOA) dahil ito ang main office ng DFA. Subalit pwede mo namang subukan ang DFA Ortigas kung malapit lang ito sa iyo at may oras ka. Masyadong maaga naman ang 2AM. Maaring magpunta ka ng 6AM siguro, dahil sa mall ito at mga 10:00AM pa sila magbubukas. Good luck!
Pwede po ba mag walk in for renewing my passport?.. My passport is going to be expired soon on Feb.1,2018… Am I allowed to go to Hongkong for 10 days vacation this first week of January?
Admin, sa september na mag eexpire ang pasport ko. So need ko mg renew ksi anytime pwede ako pa balikin ng company sa barko pero for now wala pa naman ako contrct pero dati na ako sumasakay. Kng sakali ba mag walk in ako sa dfa aseana ma qualify kaya ko sa priority lane.
Hi, Paul. Kung wala ka pang contract, baka hindi ka makapag-avail ng Courtesy Lane. Mas mabuting mag-set ka ng online appointment para sigurado. Pero kung may time ka naman, pwede mong subukang pumunta sa DFA Aseana para i-try mo kung ma-e-entertain ka nila. Case-to-case basis ang pagtanggap ng walk-in applicants/Courtesy Lane availment at ang DFA lang ang makapagsasabi kung papayagan ka. Good luck.
Kahit wla ako online apointment
Hi Admin, ask ko lang po if kapag ang dahilan mo ay company outing abroad at nakabooked na kayong lahat tpos may problema sa birth certificate mo upon processing ng application for passport at inabot ka ngaung may bago makuha ang annotatedd birth certificate mo, possible po ba na mkapasok ka pdn dun sa courtesy lane?
I’m sorry, Jonnel, I cannot really answer that. But I don’t think you qualify for Courtesy Lane availment, baka emergency/urgent cases pwede pa. Case-to-case basis ang DFA kung mag-decide sa urgent situations, so the only way to know is to proceed directly to the DFA Aseana office. Good luck.
Hi ma’am.. Requirements na meron ako NSO. NBI. Barangay clearance. Philhealth I’d. New postal I’d. Sss e1 validated ..dpa po kc narelease sss umid KO.. Pwede napo kaya ako maqpa appoint sa dfa or sm Manila sa mga requirements na meron ako?
Hello, Emalyn. Pwede na po ang mga requirements nyo. Dalhin po ang originals at mga photocopies nito.
Hi tanong ko lang ilang araw yung pinakabest magpareseve ng appointment? I’m planning na tumawag July and ischedule ko yung appointment ko ng last week ng September para 18 na ko that time. Any suggestion? Thank you
Depends on which DFA office you are going, Kooline. If it’s DFA Aseana, best time to go is early morning, as the queue tends to get longer as the day wears on and you will find your schedule being moved by about 30-40 minutes later (it happened to me when I applied for my son’s passport last year). If it’s DFA in SMA City Manila, as per my and my brother’s experiences, the queue starts to shorten after lunch time. But whatever DFA office you choose, rest assured that the line moves satisfyingly fast.
Valid n ba ung digitized postal id pra mkakuha ng passport..un lng kxe available id ko..
Hi, Maica. A digitized postal ID is a valid ID. If you have an old school ID or employment ID you may bring them as well. Additionally, bring supporting documents like an NBI Clearance, Barangay Clearance, or Voter’s Certification, to name a few.
hi ask ko lng po if walk in po ba pede ? saang branch po ng dfa ang may walk in? kasi ang tatagal pa ng date pag sa online nag pa appointment. need ko kasi ng rush para sa return ko abroad.. salamat po ng marami
If you are an OFW and have an existing overseas job contract, you may avail of the Courtesy Lane. Bring proof of confirmed job offer or existing valid contract, along with other documentary requirements. Sa DFA Robinson’s Galleria sa may tapat ng POEA Building, mayroong walk-in for OFW, according to some sources.
Hi po. Nakalagay po kasi sa dfa site, saturday schedules are considered express processing. Ibig sabihin po ba nun, after 7 working days din makukuha yung passport or pinareho lang nila yung rate ng saturday sa express processing dahil normally mon-fri lang ang govt offices? Thanks po.
Hello, Ania. Sa pagkakaalam ko, pag Saturday ang schedule mo, Express Processing ang babayaran mo at makukuha mo ang passport mo pagkalipas ng 7 working days.
Hi Admin. Ask ko lang po kung meron pa bang mga Satellite offices na nag’ccater ng mga walk in applicants? The thing is, hindi ko po napansin na sobra na palang expired yung passport ko and I badly need it to be renewed within this month or first week next month. Sana po mapansin mo ko 😓 Di ko na po alam gagawin ko kasi.
I’m sorry, Joy, but I really have no idea. Unless you are an OFW with a valid, existing contract, in which case you can go to the DFA satellite office in Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas, across the POEA Building. Otherwise, it’s all up to you to take a chance.
Hello Admin. I just want to ask , kc may knuha ako n child s orphanage , im living in germany right now, inauthorized ko ung brother ko to go with that child , pamangkn ko lng dn ung bata pero we dont have contact with his mother long time ago na. Realising papers fromorphanage , meron po ako kso nung pinost po papnta d2 naiwala po ng DHL Germany ung packet thsts why copy lng po ang meron ako from phone. Ung deathcert ng father at birthcert ng bta tag iisang original lng po ang naibgay skn,kinailngan po kc d2 s germany ang original kya copy lng po ang natira skn. Yun po ang nsa brother ko n ksma ng bta tomorrow s pagaapply. Admin, ok lng po b yunn copy lng ang nsa bta?
Hi Jennie Rose,
I’m assuming that you went through the proper channels when you adopted your pamangkin (niece or nephew?) from the orphanage. Meaning there was a court order awarding you custody of the child and relevant paperwork (court order/decree of adoption, amended birth certificate, orphanage papers, etc.). In the absence of a certified true copy (NSO Birth Certificate, incidentally NSO is now called PSA), the DFA might give the applicant a hard time, even if you’ve given your brother authorization. Did you say that original papers from orphanage were lost by DHL Germany? That could make things even more complicated. When people ask me if “OK lang ba ganito lang ang documents, etc. etc.?” and there is no clear-cut answer, I always tell them to give it a shot. Papuntahin mo na lang ang brother mo kung anong merong dokumento meron kayo. Mas mabuti pa nga kung ganun para malaman nyo straight from DFA kung ano pang mga dokumento ang kailangan. Malay nyo, baka pumayag din sila. I wish you best of luck.
Hi admin. Nakakabilib lang kasi ang sipag mo po magreply kahit paulit ulit na yung tanong.. 🙂
Hahaha. No worries.
hi admin.. pag driver’s license po ba kailangan pa ng supporting documents? or pwede na po un since gov id naman po sya.. thanks
Driver’s license, along with NSO/PSA Birth Certification, should be enough for a valid ID, especially if you are renewing your passport. Medyo mahigpit sila ng konti sa documentary requirements kapag new passport application. If you have secondary documents, I suggest you bring them with you. Hassle kasi kung meron ka naman tapos hiningi sa iyo pero hindi mo nadala.
thanks 🙂
You’re welcome, Honey.
ofw po ako need renew passport expired this october 2016 kc d2 sa embassy ng pa appointment august pa naka schedule. july magvacation pinas may express lane ba sa poea na wala ng appointment or walk-in nalang.
Hi, Ricky. Yes, there is a Courtesy Lane where OFWs can walk-in (without prior appointment) at the DFA Robinson’s Galleria satellite office, across the POEA Building in Ortigas.
Thanks for info
You’re welcome, Ricky.
Hi admin, ofw po ako ex abroad. need to renew my passport this month of june, maeexpired na po kasi siya sa nov 2016. Nag apply po kasi ako ulet pa-abroad, sabi ng agency iparenew ko daw muna passport ko before nila iprocess application ko. Eh paano po yun need magpresent ng proof sa dfa like OEC, contract etc? Eh wala naman po ako mapresent kasi di naman po ipoprocess ng agency ung application ko.
Hello, Danica. Dahil wala ka pang contract at ayaw pang i-process ng agency ang application mo, lumalabas na wala ka pang pinanghahawakang trabaho sa abroad. Baka hindi ka eligible sa DFA Courtesy Lane. But I suggest you proceed to the Courtesy Lane and explain your situation. Walk-in ka muna para malaman mo kung papayag sila. Kung ayaw naman, itanong mo kung anong pwede mong hingin sa agency as proof of guaranteed overseas employment. Kung ayaw pa rin, mag-set ka ng appointment online.
Salamat po. Ask ko lang pede naman po sa dfa galleria? Tumawag po kasi ako sa hotline pede daw po ako pumunta sa galleria or aseana
Meron ding Courtesy Lane sa DFA Robinson’s Galleria.
Sa DFA aseana lang po ba may courtesy lane?
Salamat po ng marami. 🙂
You’re welcome, Danica.
hi admin. kailangan ko na kasi makapag renew ng license tinatanong kasi ng employer ko yung passport id ko para mabigyan niya na ko ng ticket to work in abroad pero wala pa ko contract. kasabay ng ticket yung contract. valid reason kaya yun? and meron bang Saturday ang robinson galleria poea? thank you
Hi, May. The only way to find out is to ask the people at DFA. Yes, DFA Robinson’s Galleria is open on Saturdays.
Maam can i renew my passport without appointment.wala kc po open slot july hanggang sept.need ko po renew kc mwalan ng lineup aq sa ofice q po.tnx sa info
Hi, Robert. Unless you are an OFW with a valid overseas employment contract, you cannot apply as a walk-in applicant. Pero kung may time ka at willing ka naman, subukan mong pumunta sa DFA Aseana at makiusap sa kanila. Sila ang mag-de-decide nyan. Meanwhile, you can try looking out for any slots that might open every day (try mo pati yung satellite offices na kaya mong puntahan). Tiyempohan mo kung biglang mag-o-open ng slot pag may nag-cancel ng appointment nila.
good day..sir/maam ..ask q sna qng pwede p walk in dyn s rob galleria dfa..reply po sana..asap..galing po kc ako s marquee mall dfa ska starmill dfa..d nadw po pede ung walk in..if ever po sna qng pde dyn s rob galleria..rush po kc sna..
Hi, Chester. Only those who qualify for the Courtesy Lane can apply for a passport without prior online appointment (walk-in). The courtesy lane is available for OFWs, regular government employees, dependents of government employees, incumbent elected officials, senior citizens, PWDs, and expecting mothers. Learn more on this page. Here is another page by the DFA Aseana.
Hi admin san ba pwede mag walk in para sa new passport kase nag try ako ng online appointment pero walang available november p ung available kaylangan kase mga july may passport na sana ako
Hi, Jhessy. Wala nang walk-in unless you qualify for the Courtesy Lane. The courtesy lane is available for OFWs, regular government employees, dependents of government employees, incumbent elected officials, senior citizens, PWDs, and expecting mothers. Learn more on this page. Here is another page by the DFA Aseana.
hi admin, just want to ask kung pwde mag walkin sa dfa sma manila,poea, or robinson galeria. nabanggit nyo po na kpag ofw ay may sariling lane “courtesy lane” ? kung seaman po ako, pasok ho ba ako? lahat ba ng branches ay my courtesy lane? nagcheck kasi ako ng sched at halos puno, september pa angpinaka available.
Hi, Rick. I don’t know for sure if seamen qualify for the Courtesy Lane. It is for OFWs with existing contracts, senior citizens, infants, and other specific classes of applicants. As far as I know, all DFA passport offices have Courtesy Lanes, pero para pinakasigurado, sa DFA Aseana or DFA Robinson’s Galleria ka pumunta.
Hi po. ask ko lang mag 2yrs old baby ko sa aug. balak ko sya applyan ng passport sa july. pede ba sya sa courtesy lane? meron ba courtesy lane sa alimall, dfa galleria or sa megamall? masyado kasing malayo sa aseana eh. thank you
Hi, Malou. As per the requirements for Courtesy Lane facility availment at DFA Aseana, minors 7 years old and younger may avail of the courtesy lane. Therefore, your child qualifies. I’ve heard stories about the Courtesy Lane being available at Galleria and Megamall, but I’m not guaranteeing this. Ang siguradong mayroon ay sa DFA Aseana.
Hi asks q lng po. Kc ung mother in law q ng appointment last may hinihingian p xa ng sss I’d and birth certificate last may 22 pinababalik xa after 1 month June 22 kaso laspas na Ala p xa I’d Maya d xa pinabblik. Pede Po kya xa mgcourtesy lane. Kc kailangan Po bago mgkatapusan e mkapunta n xa Sa uae para algaan apo. Nya. E ngaun OK n Po requirements nya
Hello, Jonilynn. Hindi ako taga-DFA pero siguro pwede naman siyang mag-Courtesy Lane dahil dalawang beses na yata siyang pinabalik, ganoon ba? Kung kompleto na ang dokumento niya, dumiretso na siya sa DFA Aseana (yung main office) at i-explain sa guard ang sitwasyon para papasukin siya. Good luck.
Hi admin nkasked ung mother in law q ng may 4 kaso nid ng dfa ung local copy of birth certificate and sss I’d or voters I’d so pnababalik cla ng June 4 kaso d cla nkabalik Kc Ala p xa I’d Sa sss mtagal ang process then ung voters I’d Ala p din xa pero may letter from comelec n Pede nya magamit un. Kso ung time n un. D p din tinanggap ng dfa am Manila. Kya minamadali xa ng anak nya n mkapunta ng uae. Kailangan Po nya mgrush para mkakuha ng passport has ung system ng apo nagpappoint din kmi wala confirmation dumadating Sa email nmin. Or control no from new system
hi admin,, ask ko lang po, valid to travel pa po ba ang passpoert ko.. maexpire na sya sa jan.19.2017, need ko kasi pumunta sa oman dis month.. waiting nlng ako sa family visa ko.. mkakatravel pa po ba ako non? siguro mga 3rd week ng july release ng visa ko.. salamat po sa sagot
As long as you travel before July 19, 2016 (note: for some countries you may have to travel back to the Philippines before July 19). Not all countries have a 6-month-passport-validity rule, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Basta siguraduhin mo na lang na may pruweba na babalik ka sa Pilipinas bago mag July 19, 2016.
hi admin, i want to renew my passport. please let me know if their is walk in application basis until now?
Hi, Christopher. To the best of my knowledge, walk-in applications are not allowed anymore.
hello admin..
Hi admin ask ko lang Kase Sa aseana ako May sched next wk. Kaso Ang problema Ko Mamaya pabalikin din AKO. Kase Wala pa naman mga ID Ko dahil unang una Ung sss Wala pa silang id di pa daw avail, pangalawa naman Ung drivers license Wala padin. Pero Ng bigay sila Ng temporary ID Na receipt tapos nakiusap AKO sana bigyan AKO Ng copy Ng Kita Ung mukha Ko. Meron AKO birth and marriage cert, barangay clearance, SSS e1 form, nbi clearance at postal ID Lang. Sabi naman Sa lto valid daw Ung bngay nila Na temporary pero nung tumawag AKO ayaw nila. Pambhra pahirapan tlga.
Hello, JM. Tutal meron ka nang appointment pumunta ka na lang. Malay mo pumayag sila. Mahirap talaga ang mag-apply ng new passport kasi kailangang ma-protektahan ang integrity ng Philippine passport. Kung madali lang makuha yan, mahirap pagkatiwalaan ang nilalaman niyan di ba? Sa new passport application lang mahirap; sa renewal madali na. Kahit isang valid ID lang at old passport pwede na. Kasi naka-pasok na sa database ang biometrics mo. Good luck.
Hi admin ask ko po sa ngayon puede po ba mag walk-in kasi kailanagn na po ngayong month at ang appoitment sked ay sa Sept pa. Basta may supporting documents po ba puede mag walk in at ano po ba ang ibang docs para mapadali ang processing? Thank you..God bless..
Hi, Dindo. Walk-ins are discouraged, unless you qualify for the Courtesy Lane. Here’s a list of requirements for first-time passport applicants and here’s the list of acceptable IDs. Walang documents na makapagpapadali ng application, pero pag kulang sa documents ma-de-delay ang application (hanggang hindi kumpleto ang dokumento).
Magandang Tanghali po, ask ko lang po nag prepare po ng letter ang PUP to process po po yung passport po namin, its okay to go po diyan within this days to bring the recommendation letter, angemergency lang po para masapatan yung deadline na date
Hi, Clyde. Better proceed to the DFA Aseana (main office) itself to find out. They are the ones who make the decision regarding emergency cases. Good luck.
Hi admin I set an appointment today. I will be 18 years old on August 21, as I set my appointment today I am considered as minor as I fill up the application form. My appointment date is on September 19 2016. Will I be considered as minor or as an adult already ?
Hi, Lauren. You can apply as an adult since by the time they process your application you will be 18.
Hi admin I set an appointment today. I will be 18 years old on August 21, as I set my appointment today I am considered as minor as I fill up the application form. My appointment date is on September 19 2016. Will I be considered as minor or as an adult already ? Do I need to bring requirement for minor or requirements for an adult already?
Since you will have turned 18 by the time of your passport appointment, you will be considered an adult applicant.
hi po ask ko lang wala pa po akong goverment id but i have the new postal id and then nbi,police and barangay clearance pwede po kaya yun makakuha? nakaschedule po ako this sept.
Only the DFA people can decide whether your IDs are enough. I suggest you bring other photo IDs, such as school/college ID, employment ID, etc. While you have the time, why don’t you apply for an SSS ID and voter’s ID? They’re very useful to have. Meanwhile, here’s the list of acceptable IDs.
hi admin. ask ko lang po sana huli ko na po nanotice na mageexpired na pala ung passport q on january 2017 tpos my visit po aq ng aug.17 sa dubai. paano p kaya un? mkakapagtravel po ba aq? thank you.
Hello, Madz. You will need to renew your passport. Chances are you will not be allowed to travel to Dubai with less than six months’ validity left on the current one.
magandang umaga po., isa akong seaman ang alis ko po ay sa oct. 6 kaso hnd EOC ang bigay sakin ng company bagkos ay embarkation date with of me and crewing manager pedi po b yan sa courtesy lane kc puno slot hanggang october nung july 21 po ako dumating ng pinas
Hello, Kristoffer. Subukan mo na rin baka pumayag sila, tutal nakasakay na naman dati. Try mo sa DFA Aseana o kaya sa DFA Robinson’s Galleria (malapit sa POEA) building.
Hi admin onboard ako ngayon sa barko.mag expire passport ko early next yr,pwede ba mag appointment na ako ngayon para sa dec? Or ok lang pag baba ko sa nov? Baka kase magloko ang internet dito.any advice po?thanks..
Hi, cookiemonster. By all means, set an appointment online to have your passport renewed. Better do it as soon as possible, before your desired dates become unavailable. Good luck.
Maam anong site po para sa online application?thanks..
Here is the link for scheduling an online appointment for passport application/renewal at the DFA.
gud day po isa po akong ofw from hongkong mgbabakasyon po ako ngaung december balak k po sana renew passport k s pinas kelangan kpa po bng kumuha ng appointment?at bukas po ba kau pgsabado?kung irenew k po sya ng dec. 17 makuha ko po b sya bago mg jan. 5?salamat po s sasagot
Hello, Shiela. Kung OFW ka at magbabakasyon ka lang, pwede ka mag-avail sa Courtesy Lane. Hindi na kailangan ang online appointment for OFW as long as you have a valid employment contract. Dadalhin mo yung valid employment contract mo at lumang passport para ma-renew ito.
hi..ask ko lang po kung meron pang dfa na naaccept ng walk in sa pag renew ng paspport kasi kailangan ko lang this aug.na mgrenew dhil hinahabol ko ung promo na pamasahe papuntang dubai.ppnta po kc aq don as tourist pagdating po don my aaplyan po ako don.pasport nalang kulang ko.sna po matulungan nyo aq.salamat po
Hi, Jenilyn. Sa pagkakaalam ko, hindi na pinapayagan ang walang online appointment kung tourist ka lang, unless qualified ka mag-avail ng Courtesy Lane.
hello admin! nag online ako for an appointment sa dfa lipa or lucena ginamit ko yung celfon ko basta ang nnatandaan ko na confirm ay oct 8 or 5 tapos inuulit ko ayaw na kc nid daw i cancel ang 1st appointment tanda ko rin my hinihingi na appointment code binaback ko kung saan saan na napunta ang mga queries ko at ask ko sana ang old passport name ko ay yung my discrepancy pero ngayon may annotation na ang nso ano mga documents kong dadalhin thank you very much admin and godbless!
Hi, Sahlee. Hindi ba nung nag-appointment ka, naka-receive ka ng confirmation through email? Kailangan mo ngang i-cancel yung previous appointment mo kung hindi ka makakapunta, bago ka maka-pag-set ng bagong appointment. Mahigpit na ang DFA sa mga no-show. May 30-day ban as penalty kapag hindi ka sumipot sa appointment mo. Mabuti pa tumawag ka na lang sa DFA Hotline sa (02) 737-1000 para ma-cancel ang previous appointment mo.
hindi ko rin sure kun oct nga ang appointment ko admin! pwede ba mag set ulit ang appointment online? thanks
Kailangan mong i-cancel yung previous appointment mo kung hindi ka makakapunta, bago ka maka-pag-set ng bagong appointment. Mahigpit na ang DFA sa mga no-show. May 30-day ban as penalty kapag hindi ka sumipot sa appointment mo. Mabuti pa tumawag ka na lang sa DFA Hotline sa (02) 737-1000 para ma-cancel ang previous appointment mo.
hello. tumatanggap ba ng walk in applicant ang dfa aseana?
Hindi ko po alam kung pwede pa.
Gdnun sir,natangap ko na po un message ng dfa for my application hangan saan po ang ipapaprint for my apppintment,?
Sa huling pagkakaalam ko, isang PDF file lang naman yun. Magkasama ang appointment confirmation form (yung may date and time) at yung filled in application form. Mayroong QR/barcode ang application form.
Hi. Ask ko lang po pano ecancel Yong previous appointment di ko po kc nareceive Yong appointment code ano po dapat gawin. Tnx.
I have no idea po. I suggest you call the DFA Appointment Hotline (02) 737-1000.
Dear admin,
Ofw ako need kong magrenew ng passport. One of the requirements is OEC kakukuha ko lang last january. Valid pa ba sya or kailangan ko pang manguha ng bago? Another thing is need ng plane ticket kaso ala pa ako kasi nga nakadepende sya kung kailn matatapos rEnewal ng passport ko. Lastly kung pupuNta ako ng aseana san ako sasaky kung galing ako ng pureza station. Godbless and thank you!
Hi, Angel. Pakibasa na lang po ang latest news regarding OEC requirement for vacationing OFWs: POEA scraps OEC for returning OFWs and POEA to exempt selected OFWs from securing OECs. Yung pong sa pag-commute, pakibasa na lang po ito: commuting to DFA Aseana.
good day admin ..need ko ng passport pra mkaalis ako this end of aug for work.new applicant plang po ako.ask ko lng kng san po ba pwedeng mg walk in pra nman mkhabol aq sa trabahong inaaplayan ko kc passport nlng kulang ko..ng try na kc ako sa online pero puno na po at october na lang ang bakante sa ngayon eh end of august po ang deadline na bnbgay sa kin ng employer.sana po ay may maipayo kau sa kin.salamat po
Pakibasa na lang po ito: DFA Courtesy Lane at ang DFA Courtesy Lane for OFWs para malaman nyo kung eligible kayo.
walang slot tapos hnd pa pwdng mag walkin.. mukhand humirap na po ung pag renew ng passport. bakit ganon pano po un sir/maam ano po pwdng gawin kc naka lineup po ako sa sept. eh wala naman slot hanggang oct.
Pakibasa na lang po ito: DFA Courtesy Lane at ang DFA Courtesy Lane for OFWs para malaman nyo kung eligible kayo.
Hi admin nagset ng appointment gf ko ang prob lang eh walang dumating na confirmation sa email nya so hindi sya mkapag confirm natatakot bka ma cancel ang appointment nya kasi kelangan tlga nya mkpag renew this month
Do you mean that your friend does not have a printout of the completed application form and appointment confirmation? He will need to present said printout at the DFA in order to be allowed in. Tell your friend to call the DFA Appointment Hotline (02) 737-1000 for clarification.
Sna mapansin m din to admin tnx
Hi Admin,
ung friend ko nag apply ng passport pero may kulang na ID, diba po valid pa for a month ung schedule nia at pwede bumalik as long as macomplete nia ung requirements na kailangan?
Yes, valid for one month until all requirements are fulfilled.
Pahingi ng schedule po pang renew ng passport
hi po good evening ,gaya q po mag rerenew lng po ako ng passport need q this sept.mka renew xe nxtmonth na alis q,lhat na ata ng dfa branches pati provinces na try qna wlang available na slots…san po ako pwedeng mag walk in? please help me po…tnx
Hi Admin,
Yung asawa ko tinatry mag schedule ng appointment thru online pero laging service unavailable ang lumalabas sa site. Ako naman tinry ko din, umabot ako hanggang sa pagpili ng site location kaso pagdating sa date and time lagi na lang nag sservice time out. Tatanong ko lang kung pwede pa din ba mag walk-in? Hope you could help, Thank You!
The DFA’s passport appointment system has been outsourced to a new company it seems, and it might be running into some technical hiccups. I suggest you proceed to DFA Aseana to see if they’d allow you to walk in.
Hi Admin,
Ask ko lang po may Job offer na ako at Contract from my employer, pwede po bang magamit ung courtesy lane? Saan branch lang po sya pwedeng magamit? Salamat
Pwede ka nang gumamit ng Courtesy Lane. Sa pagkakaalam ko, kahit saang branch merong Courtesy Lane pero para makasigurado ka, sa DFA Aseana or DFA Robinson’s Galleria (across the POEA) ka pumunta.
Hi admin,
Nagapply po ako ng passport and for pick up na lng yung pinili ko that is for pick up on sept 13 may requirements kaya hingin maliban sa receipt at ids? or dpat ba same day ko yun mapick up ? problem kasi may pasok ako wholeday nun sa school. 10-7pm lang po open yung sa sm manila right?
You are not required to pick it up on the day itself. You may collect the passport on your soonest available time, but hopefully not too far after the due date. No other requirements aside from those you’ve mentioned.
Hello. May I ask po if you got your passport within 7 working days? I read na after 10 days nakuha mo na siya. Is that 10 days including Saturdays and Sundays? I need mine urgently and I only have 13 working days in between my appointment and my flight. Thank you in advance.
Working days, when counted towards processing time, do not include Saturdays and Sundays, as a matter of policy (in business and government). I got mine in 10 days, which can be broken down into 7 working days, Saturday, Sunday, and the one day for handover to the courier and delivery). When I applied for my son’s passport (same year I got mine, but six months later), the DFA was experiencing a processing backlog, so it took longer. But you do have a very narrow gap between your appointment date and your flight, so I’d be worried, too. I don’t know how you can expedite the process as it is, except by re-scheduling your appointment at an earlier date or by taking the chance and walking-in at DFA Aseana (bring a printout of your confirmed appointment) and explaining your situation.
hi admin
ask ko lng po pwede bang ko sa courtesy lane for government employees if ksama ko yung tito ko mag apply din sya ng passport (government employee sya) thanks 🙂
I honestly don’t know if they’d allow that.
Goodmorning..tanong ko lang po kase nagkaron sa passport ng typo error sa name.ano bang dapat gawin and anong kailangan na dalin.thank you.
As far as I know, you can proceed directly to DFA Aseana office without prior appointment. Bring the usual documents that show the correct spelling of your name.
Hi admin
Tanong ko lang po ung tungkol sa passport appointment ko.nagkamali po kasi ako ng filled up ng birth place ko po.I just noticed Lang po nung pinaprint ko na ung application ko.ano po ba gagawin ko?
You can leave the incorrect entry for now, unless you want to do the application all over again. Have the entry corrected at the DFA during the data encoding process.
Hi admin ask ko lang po if allowed padin sa sm manila yung walk in?renewal po kasi yung akin eh.
I’m sorry, but I really don’t know.
ask ko lng po pwede po bang magrenew sa poea kahit wala ako appointment??
thx in advance
As long as you meet the requirements for Courtesy Lane Availment for OFWs, then you may apply for a renewal even without prior appointment.
admin. ok na puba itong mga documents ko company id.new postal id.bir id.sss e-1 .nbi.police.barangay clearance .certificate of employment.high yearbook yung mga clearance ko po eh local employment lang ok na puba yan pang kuha ng passport?
admin. ok na puba itong mga documents ko company id.new postal id.bir id.sss e-1 .nbi.police.barangay clearance .certificate of employment.high yearbook yung mga clearance ko po eh local employment lang ok na puba yan pang kuha ng passport?
Meron ka ring birth certificate, di ba? Kung meron, pwedeng pwede na yan, Charles. Dalhin mo lahat para hindi masayang ang punta mo.
meron na rin po ako cirth certificate galin sa psa
Hello po,
My passport is supposedly dec. 1 ang tentative release date. Nagparenew ako last nov. 21 at express po ang kinuha ko. I dont know po kung okay na passport ko dahil hindi macontact ang contact number na binigay nila. Manggagaling pa kasi ako ng batangas. Do you know any other contact numbers of dfa sm manila?
I don’t guarantee it will work, but you can try this contact information: Telephone: 536-9994 / 536-9995 ; dfancrwest@dfa.gov.ph
Good day , admin,
Ask KO lng gusto KO maka renew ng passport ang wife KO and my son , also my Daughter, get new passport, sa online appointments hirap Sila sabi kung puede punta n lng Sila sa Sm manila sa bulacan kasi sir kami ofw ako gusto sana mag vacation Sila .
Give me advise how they get appointments by January balak bibili ng ticket para maka mura tnx admin
Pls be advice
Hi mam ask ko lang po. My courtesy lane po b for pregnant women s sm mAnil??? Thanks
I think pregnant women are entitled to Courtesy Lane availment in all DFA passport application centers, especially if the woman is really showing. 🙂
I mean, are they entertaining those pregnant women without appointment in they line up in coutesy lane po??? Thanks
admin ok na po yung passport ko thnks sa advice haha gaano puba ka tagal yung deliver puba nila sa lbc?
Usually, additional one day lang sa processing time. Yun ang experience ko.
Good evening po ask lng po. .ng emergency leave ako December 2 2016 dmtng pinas pra mg pa check up at kolsulta sa doctor kadahilan ng cyst ko. Ngaun pwd n ako bmlk n ako bmlik sabi doctor hindi ako mkakuha OEC sa kdahilanan need validity ang passport ,3 months from now expired n passport ko kya kukuha ako renew wala na slot January February nlng problem February 22 2017 expired visa ko at E-coma Qatar ID ko..pwd kya mkarenew kht wala appointment OFW po dito n maabutn ng renew need ko makaalis before mg February makaka courtesy lane kya ako…salamat po reply po
Hello, Liezl. Sana ay nasa mabuti ka nang kalagayan. Ang maipapayo ko ay dumiretso ka na lang sa DFA na pinakamapalit sa iyo at subukan mong maka-avail ng Courtesy Lane. Ipaliwanag mo sa kanila ang mga pangyayari. Doon mo lang talaga malalaman kung papayag sila o hindi. Good luck.
Hi tried setting an appointment for a week now but still error ang page ng dfa for appointment. Tried chrome. mozilla. Internet explorer. Also tried calling and sending message to dfa still no answer. Do you think i can walk in in any offices of dfa?. Im just for renewal while my wife is new applicant. Thank you
Many passport applicants have been experiencing similar frustrations, it seems. Only the DFA personnel can decide whether or not to make an exception for you (and your wife) should you take the gamble of walking in at the DFA office.
Is it true na meron pong delay sa passport releasing? If ipa expresa ko yung passport ko same lang daw po sa regular ang processing?
I’ve not heard of this. Kapag may delay ang passport releasing apektado ang lahat, pero mas maaga mo pa rin makukuha ang passport mo kung pinili mo ang express kaysa regular processing.
Hi po. I have an appointment this Monday but unfortunately I noticed that I mistakenly put a wrong place of birth. Should there be anything to worry about? and strictly A-4 size lang po ba tinatanggap nila? kasi puro short lang napiprint haha! ang selan ng A-4 nila. :0 Thank you so much po sa response 😀
I’m surprised you managed to have the application form fit in an A-4 size, because I couldn’t. 🙂 They’re not strict at all when it comes to the size of the application form, as long as the entries and the bar code (or is it QR code now?) are visible. You can disclose the birthplace error and have it corrected during the document verification and/or encoding.
pwede po png kumuha mng passport as walk in? …
Hi po. Ask ko lang po kung pwede akong pumunta ng 11am kahit 4pm pa po ang schedule ko? Salamat po 🙂
I know of someone who’s done the same thing, and he was allowed to proceed. But that was 2 yeaars ago. Subukan mo na rin, tutal pupunta ka rin naman. Good luck.
Good morning mam/sir may walk-in po BA Sa MOA ngayon ?
goodmorning mam/sir
ask ko lang po nappointment po ako last september 27,2016 and my releasing of passport is october 14, 2016 pero hindi ko po siya makuha until now kasi busy po sa work . maari po ba na ivia LBC nlng po para makuha ko ung passport ko thanks
Hi, Maricar. The option of having the passport sent through LBC is available only on the same day that you complete your application. Hindi na pwedeng magbago ang isip mo at ihabol iyon. Lalo na kung matagal na palang available for pickup ang passport mo. My advice is to either have an authorized representative claim your passport on your behalf or make the time to pick it up yourself. According to this advisory, passports unclaimed after six months will be cancelled. Go ka na! Ang hirap kaya maka-schedule sa DFA ngayon.
Hi good day. Ask ko lng po if pwede pa pong mag walk in sa dfa sm manila. Kailngan ko na po kasing magrenew ang earlist po kasi no in all branches is march 30. Para maprocess ko na po sana ung application ko and exam for abroad. Pending po kasi ako until now kasi kailangan 1yr validity ng passport. Thank you po
hi admin ask ko lng po my mom is a senior and pinaka malapit is sm manila dfa office – meron po ba courtesy lane with out any online appointment like walk-in for her?
Hi, Jay. Seniors can avail of Courtesy Lane at any DFA Satellite office. That means she can walk in at the DFA SM Manila office without prior online appointment.
Good pm, I am planning to renew my passport and my husbands passport at SM Manila..do i have to make an appointment first of just to go there as Walk in Applicant.
Thank you..looking forward for your reply..ASAP
SALAMAT PO
Unless you qualify for the Courtesy Lane, you must set an appointment online.
Ask ko lang kung kelangan pa ng birth certificate and other ID if e-passport na ako for renewal? Thanks!
Yes, John D. Kailangan pa rin. Mas mabuting magdala ka na lang kaysa kulang ang dala mo. Ang hirap kayang makakuha ng slot sa online appointment.
Gudpm admin! Pano po bad man avail ang courtesy lane am expire na po passport ko November 15 this year need ko n cya I renew bago lumabas ang visa ko for petition
Ask lang po. Saan pwede mag walk in renewal of passport kac sa online matagal pa schedule may 8, before may need KO na ma renew ang passport KO po.
Hi Admin,
san po pwede mag walk-in for passport renewal for my Son and Wife at the same time new passport application for my baby (6mths old). wala na po available slot till June 2017.
Kailangan po ng family ko for dependents Pass application sa Singapore this April 2017.
Sana po ay matulungan nyo ako.
Hello, Edgardo. Sa pagkakaalam ko, lahat ng DFA passport processing offices pwede mag-avail ng Courtesy Lane pero baka nagbago na ito. Para makasigurado, sa DFA Aseana (main branch) o sa DFA Robinson’s Galleria (sa tapat ng POEA) sila pumunta. Good luck.
Hi Edgardo Foronda, may i ask kung nacheck mo of pwede walk in sa aseana and sa may galleria? Thanks!
Hello po! College student po ako. Need ko pa po ba magpakita ng nbi clearance? Same release po kasi ng nbi ko sa appointment ko. And ano pa po ba hahanapin? Thanks. I have my birth certificate local and PSA, baptismal, may phil health id, college id, registration card, police clearance, brgy. Clearance, voters certification.
Hi, Dayana. It looks like you have sufficient documents to prove your identity. Proceed to the DFA first. Minsan naman hindi hinahanap ang NBI Clearance, lalo na may police clearance ka na.
Hello po,
Need ko po renew p.port ko sa 1st week of June 2017. July na po kasi ang available slot sa onlin. D2 po ako sa Singapore ngwowork. January 2018 po ang expired ng p.port ko. And punta po ako ng Indonesia sa August for mission trip. Pwede po ba ako sa courtesy lane pipila na walang online appointment? Please advise po. Thank you.
Hi Admin
Open po ba ang DFA Aseana every Saturday?
Thank you.
Hi Admin.
New Applicant po for passport. Magtatanong lang po sana ako kung pwede po ako sa Courtesy Lane pero wala pa po akong Employment Contract kasi po nag aapply palang po ako sa Shipping Company. Walk-in po sana ang gagawin ko sa may Robinsons Galleria. By the way, I become a seafarer soon. At kailangan ko na po makakuha ng passport para po less problem na po. I hope na matulungan mo po ako.
Take care always and God Bless.
Good pm po ask ko lang po sana untill what time po pede pick upin ang passport. Sa DFA SM MANILA. thank you..
Hi po ask ko lang po kung pwede mag walk in ung mga first time applicant?
helo po admin good day po ?? tanung lng po ako kailangan ko po magpa renew ng passport ko po kasi kailngan po raw sa kuwait na bago po yung passport ko kasi po hindi po nila ako bibigyan ng iQama.. kaso po nag tngin po ako sa online nov. pa po ang schedule ng passport kaso po need kuna po magpa renew kasi po maeepirexed napo ang medical ko pwdi po ba ako mag walk in. po
Hi admin appointment ko sa august 16 for renewal pasport .kaso wala po ako id .pwede po ba police clearance or nbi clearance thanks po
sept 28 ang appointment ko sa dfa kaso need
ko ng maaga makuha para magawaan ako ng
visa pwd kaya yon punta ako ng dfa at
kakausapin ko na need ko makuwa bago
mag katapusan ng sept, salamat
Hindi ko po alam. Case to case basis po iyan at ang mga taga-DFA lang ang pwedeng mag-desisyon. Subukan nyo na rin po kung may time kayo.
Hi mam., I’m a public school teacher, San po kaya ako pwedeng magrenew ng passport as walk in.. Thank you po…
You may walk in at the DFA ASEANA headquarters or at any DFA satellite office. Good luck, po.
Hi admin. Ask k lng po im not merried yet. I have 1 son and his surname is to his father. Tanong lang po if pwede n po kaming tatlo mgpunta s dfa ng walang appointment? Or isa lang samin ng father ng anak k ang pd walang appointment ? Thanks in advnace
Kung postpone po ngayon yung passport appointment sa DFA kelan po kaya marereschedule?
pwede po ba mag-walkin parin ngayon kong renewal ako kasi magrenew po sna ako kasi need ko mag apply maam admin, salamat po.
hi ask ko lng po kng tumatanggap pa cla ng late sa time sched that day?
hi Admin,
paano po ang papuntang DFA SM West Manila from Antipolo Rizal
Puede po ba mag renew ng passport sa DFA Aseana Courtesy lane kapag Saturday
ask q lng po.pinaparenew po ng shipping company yung passport q.sa april na po yung alis q.1stime q plng po sa april sumampa.san po pwd mag walk.in wla na po kasi available na slots.
Good eve po p help nmn po San po pweDE p renew ng passport walk in halos lahat po kc wala ng slot ng online appointment..kelangan lng po Talaga maiparenew..p help nmn po. .thank you in advance
PA help po San po pwede p renew ng passport walk in..salamat po
PA help po San po pwede PA renew ng passport walk in..salamat po
Hi po! ay i know where is this located and where is the fastest way to go there? im from katipunan pa po? And ask ko po other requirements aside from valid IDs? KIDS IDS too?
Thank u
Hi PO! May i know where is this located and where is the fastest way to go there? im from katipunan pa po? And ask ko din po other requirements aside from valid IDs? KIDS IDS too?
Thank u
Hi admin. Ask k lng po im not merried yet. I have 1 son and his surname is to his father. Tanong lang po if pwede n po kaming tatlo mgpunta s dfa ng walang appointment? Or isa lang samin ng father ng anak k ang pd walang appointment ? Thanks in advnace
Hi admin, I’d like to ask how to cancel a booking appointment for NCR West. It required passport payment within 48 hours and I wasn’t able to pay it on time. I’d like to change the schedule and the site so I won’t have to go to NCR West site anymore but I can’t as I still have an existing online application? How would I be able to cancel it when I don’t have the code yet? Thanks a lot.
good day admin, id like to ask lng po ngayun saturday bukas dba kayu sonwla akong appointment kailangan ko lng ng walk in para matapos natong pasport para makaalis na ako ngayung abril kasi yung skdyul ko salamat sa pag rply and god bless
I just came in at Sm Manila DFA at 3pm.To start with I am a public teacher and a pwd with an RA condition one of my symotoms are difdiculty of movement especially in the morning and I even absent myself today from school to renew my passport.Not knowingly that they have a minimum of 100 applicants only in the morning per say for Persons with Disability? Upon looking at their page I didnt find any notifications that they have this type of service to the public.I think that at first they should clearly post this and inform the public about this 100 minimum of pwds applicant.If I were informed I wouldnt be this disappointed going here from Valenzuela City.