GOING TO YOUR DFA APPOINTMENT

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Find out what the passport fees are in your area. In most cases, you will choose or be directed to the DFA Aseana branch to make an appointment. Go to the DFA website, click on "Passport Fees", and select the branch you want to make an appointment at.

• Whether it's your first time or you're renewing a passport, you must pay P950.00 for regular 20-day processing or P1200.00 for express 10-day processing.
• If you make an appointment after 5:00 P.M., the DFA Aseana branch considers your appointment as express processing.
• Remote branches only deal with first time or renewal applicants. If you have lost your passport or need citizenship evaluation, you will be directed to the Aseana branch.^[12]

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Call the DFA Appointment hotline at (02) 737-1000 to make an appointment. A Customer Care Officer will assist you in setting an appointment and completing your passport application. They will let you know if you are required to submit any additional documentations.

• Choose an appointment time as early as possible to avoid long time ups.
• The Customer Care Officer will give you a reference number and Print Code.
• Print your completed application at their web address: http://passport.com.ph/print. You will be prompted to input your first, middle and last name, reference number, print code, and date of birth.

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Make an appointment online. Alternatively, you can go to the DFA website and click "Set an Appointment". From there, choose the DFA Aseana branch or another remote branch nearest you. You will then be prompted to fill out and complete an application. After completing the application, you will be asked to select and confirm a date and time for your appointment.

• Choose an appointment time as early as possible to avoid long time ups.
• After completing your application, the site will notify you of any additional documents you will need to bring to your appointment.
• Be sure to print out your application. You will be provided a reference number and link to your application to print out.

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Prepare for your appointment. This means dressing appropriately and having physical copies of all your required documents. Without these documents, the DFA will not continue with your appointment.

• Make 2 copies of each document and remember to bring the original.
• Remember to bring your IDs and supporting documents.
• Dress sensibly. Do not wear tank tops, shorts, sandals, slippers, or flip-flops.
• If you are a minor, you and your parent or guardian must be present at the appointment.

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Go to the DFA Consular Office on your appointment date. The DFA Consular Office is located at ASEANA Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City.

• Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. Late or early arrivals will not be rescheduled or helped.
• Be sure to have all original and photocopied required documents with you, including your application.

6  Present your printed application to the Application Counter. They will direct you to the Information Counter.

7  Get your queue number at the Information Counter.Then sit at the Processing Area and wait for your number to appear on the monitor indicating what processing window to go to.

8  Pay the applicable processing fees at the Passport Enrollment Section. In the DFA Aseana branch, the Passport Enrollment Section is located on the second floor.

9  Proceed to the Encoding Section after paying your fees. Here, you will have your photo taken, and personal details and biometrics recorded.

10  Choose whether you want your passport delivered or picked up at the DFA Consular Office. If you choose to have your passport delivered, go to the Delivery counter for additional information about this particular service.

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