How to Renew Passport in DFA Cebu?

Every ten years, Philippine passports expire and need to be renewed. Issuance of new passports are done at any office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

In this article, I would like to layout the process of renewing passports in DFA-Cebu as of September 2017.

1. Gather the necessary documents. Here's the list.

• Duly accomplished application form. Here's the link to the downloadable blank form.
• Most recent expiring or expired passport
• At least 1 valid picture ID and at least 2 supporting documents to prove identity

List of Acceptable IDs

Government-issued picture IDs such as the following:

• Digitized SSS ID
• Driver’s License
• GSIS E-card
• PRC ID
• IBP ID
• OWWA ID
• Digitized BIR ID
• Senior Citizen’s ID
• Unified Multi-Purpose ID
• Voter’s ID
• Other acceptable picture IDs such as the following:
• Old College ID
• Alumni ID
• Old Employment IDs

List of Supporting Document

Old documents issued at least one year prior to date of application that show correct name, date and place of birth, picture and signature of applicant, at least 2 of the following

• PSA Marriage Contract
• Land Title
• Seaman’s Book
• Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
• Government Service Record
• NBI Clearance
• Police Clearance
• Barangay Clearance
• Digitized Postal ID
• Readable SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed Copy of SSS-E1 Form
• Voter’s Certification, List of Voters and Voter’s Registration Record (please attach receipt)
• School Yearbook

2. Go to https://www.passport.gov.ph/ and set an appointment.

3. Go to DFA Cebu in Mandaue City, bring all the above requirements, and pay the passport fees. 

Passport Fees

• Regular (30 days): 950 Pesos
• Expedited (20 days): 1200 Pesos

DFA Cebu Location

• Address: Pacific Mall, MC Bacalso St Corner U.N. Ave, Estancia, Mandaue City, 6014 
• Phone: (032) 520 5898

4. Come back to the scheduled date of release. Bring the claim stub and receipt.