QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite the implementation of a new 10-year passport validity by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the online passport appointment and renewal system will still remain.
This was according to DFA Assistant Secretary to Consular Affairs Frank Cimafranca.
Cimafranca also said that the passport courtesy lane will remain for the government employees, their immediate families as well as for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and minors.
Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No.10928 amending Section 10 of RA 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996. This extends the validity of Philippine passports from five years to 10 years.
This provision, however, does not apply to minors or those under 18 years old, who will only be issued a passport valid for five years.
The Office of Consular Affairs in its website posted the new passport processing fee for New Passport Applications and Renewals as listed below:
Passport Processing Fees and Lead Times
For New Passport Applications and Renewals:
| Area | Type of Processing | Processing Time | Passport Processing Fee |
| Metro Manila (Satellite Consular Offices) | Regular Processing | 10-15 working days | Php 950.00 |
| Expedited Processing | 5-7 working days | Php 1,200.00 | |
| Outside Metro Manila (Regional Consular Offices) | Regular Processing | 30 working days | Php 950.00 |
| Expedited Processing | 20 working days | Php 1,200.00 *Processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional Consular Office where the application was filed |
For e-Passport Extension
• Php 200.00
For Replacement of Lost e-Passport
• Php 1,300.00
o Please note that this includes a 15-day clearing period
Passport Filing and Releasing Schedule
Filing of Passport Application 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. only
Passport Releasing 03:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. only (Monday to Friday)