Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

Acceptable IDs for Philippine Passport Application

DFA Office of Consular Affairs publishes the list of acceptable IDs for passport application. PhilID / ePhilID / printed Digital National ID are primary. Alternate IDs include SSS, GSIS, UMID, LTO driver’s license, PRC ID, OWWA e-Card, voter’s ID/certificate, postal ID, senior citizen ID, and others listed on the official page. Overseas applicants may use host-government IDs showing Philippine citizenship. Present original ID with photocopy. Use this with the specific passport procedure you are filing.

Official list of acceptable IDs for DFA passport applications—supporting resource used with new, renewal, lost, damaged, and minor guides.

Last verified October 9, 2026

Updated October 9, 2026

https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/valid-ids-for-passport-application/ (2026-10-09).

Quick Summary

Agency
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
How to apply
Walk-in
Published processing time
N/A — supporting identity requirement for passport transactions.
Published DFA passport fees
See fees

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • At least one acceptable ID from the official DFA list

    Official source

    Original plus photocopy.

  • ID data consistent with PSA and application details

    Official source

    Mismatches cause delays.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Open the official DFA acceptable-IDs page

    Official source

    Lists change—recheck before appointment.

  2. 2

    Bring original ID and photocopy

    Official source

    Digital National ID may require on-site generation verification.

  3. 3

    Present ID with your passport application set

    Official source

    Follow site-specific queue instructions.

Fees

Only domestic passport fees published by DFA/passport.gov.ph are shown as figures. Foreign Service Post fees differ.

Important Notes

  • Supporting resource page

    Official source

    Does not replace New/Renewal/Lost/Damaged/Minor guides.

Where / How To Apply

Present at DFA Consular Office / consular site on appointment day; confirm list on consular.dfa.gov.ph.

DFA Consular Affairs

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.