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Public Advisory: Accommodation of Fully-Vaccinated and Qualified Walk-In Applicants at DFA’s Courtesy Lane in All Consular Offices

14 March 2022 - Following the accommodation of walk-in applicants at the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) in Aseana Business Park, Paranaque City, the Department informs the public that the Courtesy Lane in all of its Consular Offices nationwide will start accepting FULLY-VACCINATED and QUALIFIED applicants effective 16 March 2022, to reach Filipinos, especially those outside Metro Manila, who are in need of passports. 

The DFA-OCA reminds the public that the Courtesy Lane will accommodate only the applicants listed below upon presentation of the core passport application requirements and the following documents:

Qualified Applicants

Documentary Requirements

Senior Citizens
  • Senior Citizen ID Card
  • May be accompanied by one (1) adult

Pregnant Applicants
  • Proof of pregnancy (Medical Certificate)

Persons With Disabilities
  • Valid PWD ID Card

Solo Parents
  • Valid Solo Parent ID Card

Minors aged 7 years old and below
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian
  • Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate of the minor, printed on security paper
  • Additional documentary requirements if minor is not accompanied by parents

Overseas Filipino Workers and Seafarers with incoming or active employment abroad
  • Must present one (1) of the following:
    • Valid OWWA E-Card
    • Valid Employment Contract
    • Valid Work Visa
    • Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB)

 

For more information on the requirements, applicants are advised to refer to this page: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/services/passport/requirements

Applicants are also reminded to bring their proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated and partially-vaccinated applicants will not be accommodated. 

Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) will not be accepting walk-in applicants.

The DFA-OCA strictly advises the public to make sure they meet the necessary qualifications to access the Courtesy Lane before visiting the Consular Offices to avoid any inconvenience. END

NOTICE

All applications should be made in person by the applicant except under certain circumstances (e.g. documents filed by his/her immediate kin.

Applications not paid within 24 hours shall be disposed of.