DFA now allows Walk-in Passport Applications; Who are Qualified?

Getting an appointment for a passport application can be very tricky and annoying. There seems to be no way (almost) to get an appointment online no matter how frequently you check the agency’s website.

To help address this issue, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that starting March 16, 2022, walk-in passport applicants who are “fully vaccinated and qualified” will be allowed at all consular offices to reach Filipinos, especially those outside Metro Manila.

The DFA advised only qualified applicants to line up at courtesy lanes. Non-qualified applicants will not be accommodated. Now the question is, who are the ‘qualified applicants’?

Qualified Applicants

The following candidates will be accepted in consular offices’ courtesy lanes:

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)

Applicants must also bring the following:

For adults with new applications: original and photocopy of minor’s Philippine Statistics Association birth certificate printed on security paper
Valid government ID
Proof of vaccination (vaccine card)

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

Can seniors, minors be accompanied by adults?

Yes. Children aged 7 and below must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Senior citizens may be accompanied by one adult.

Will unvaccinated applicants be accommodated?

No. Walk-in applicants will only be accommodated if they present proof of vaccination.

Can temporary off-site passport services accept walk-in applicants?

No, TOPS sites will not accept walk-ins.

Where are DFA consular offices located?

The DFA consular offices are located in the following areas:

Metro Manila

DFA NCR East in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
DFA NCR North in Robinsons Novalichez, Quezon City
DFA NCR Northeast in Ali Mall, Cubao
DFA NCR South in Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa
DFA NCR West in SM City Manila in the city of Manila
DFA NCR Central in Robinsons Galleria West in Pasig City

Cordillera Administrative Region

SM City Baguio in Baguio City

Region I

CSI Mall in City of San Fernando, La Union
Robinsons Place Ilocos in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Robinsons Place Pangasinan in Calasiao, Pangasinan

Region II

City Hall Bldg., Regional Government Center in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Robinsons Place Santiago in Santiago City, Isabela

Region III

Malolos Central Transport Terminal and Commercial Hub by Xentro Mall in Malolos City, Bulacan
Robinsons StarMills in San Fernando City, Pampanga
Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga
Waltermart Paniqui in Paniqui, Tarlac

Region IV-A