Philippine Passport Fees (2026)

Last verified: October 5, 2026

Independent guide. We are not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Fees are set by the DFA and can change — the appointment system shows the exact amount due before you pay. Always confirm there.

Quick answer: A Philippine passport costs ₱950 for regular processing or ₱1,200 for expedited processing, plus about ₱50 convenience fee at authorized payment centers. Lost or mutilated passports add a ₱350 penalty. So a lost valid passport costs ₱1,300 (regular) or ₱1,550 (expedited) before courier and notarization costs. Fees are non-refundable.

Fee table (2026)

Item	Amount
Regular processing	₱950
Expedited processing	₱1,200
Convenience fee (authorized payment centers)	~₱50 per transaction
Lost / mutilated passport penalty	+₱350
Courier delivery (optional)	~₱150–₱180
Affidavit of Loss notarization (outside DFA)	~₱100–₱500 (varies by notary)

Processing timelines

Location	Regular (₱950)	Expedited (₱1,200)
Metro Manila (NCR)	10 working days	5 working days
Outside Metro Manila	12 working days	7 working days
Philippine embassies/consulates abroad	4–8 weeks (flat ~US$60, no expedited)	—

These are targets, not guarantees. The DFA advised in 2026 that applications from late March onward could take 10–15 working days due to logistical and supply-chain issues. Peak seasons (December–February, June–August), printing problems, verification holds, and courier delays can all extend release.

Regular vs expedited: which should you choose?

Choose regular (₱950) if your travel is more than a month away and you have buffer for visa processing afterward. It is the same passport — only the release target differs.

Choose expedited (₱1,200) if:

• Your trip is within 2–4 weeks
• You need the passport back quickly for a visa application
• You cannot risk the regular timeline slipping

Note that expedited processing speeds up release after biometrics — it does not get you an earlier appointment date. Book the earliest slot first, then pick expedited at payment.

The real cost of a lost valid passport

Component	Regular	Expedited
Processing fee	₱950	₱1,200
Lost-passport penalty	₱350	₱350
Subtotal	₱1,300	₱1,550
+ Affidavit notarization	~₱100–₱500	~₱100–₱500
+ Courier (optional)	~₱150	~₱150

On top of money, a lost valid passport triggers a 15-day clearing period before processing starts — so the true cost includes 3+ weeks of waiting. (Lost expired passports generally skip both the penalty and the clearing period.) See Minors & Lost/Damaged for the full process.

Paying

• Pay through the appointment system: debit/credit card, GCash, Maya, online banking, or over the counter at Bayad Center, 7-Eleven, Western Union and other authorized centers
• Payment confirms your appointment — an unpaid booking is not held
• Keep the e-receipt; bring a printout on appointment day
• Fees are non-refundable: a missed appointment or rejected application generally means paying again

Buod sa Tagalog

Ang passport ay ₱950 (regular, 10–12 working days) o ₱1,200 (expedited, 5–7 working days), plus ~₱50 convenience fee sa payment centers. Nawawalang valid passport: +₱350 penalty at 15-day clearing period. Hindi refundable ang bayad — siguraduhing kumpleto ang dokumento bago magbayad.

Troubleshooting

The system shows a different amount than this guide. Trust the system — it reflects the current official schedule. This guide is updated periodically; the appointment system is authoritative.

I paid but the amount looks wrong (e.g., charged expedited when I wanted regular). Do not complete a second payment immediately. Keep the e-receipt, screenshot the discrepancy, and contact DFA support through official channels — duplicate payments are hard to reverse.

Courier fee was added without my consent. Courier delivery is optional at most sites — confirm whether you selected pickup or delivery during booking, and clarify with the releasing section before paying any delivery charge.

Embassy quoted a different fee in USD. Overseas posts set their own peso-to-local-currency equivalents. The ~US$60 flat fee is standard; small variations by post are normal.

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Related guides: DFA Passport: Complete 2026 Guide · Book an Appointment Online · Requirements for New Applicants · Passport Renewal · Minors & Lost/Damaged

Last verified: 2026-10-05. Official source: passport.gov.ph. Fees (₱950/₱1,200, ₱50 convenience, ₱350 penalty) and processing targets per DFA advisories via 2026 guides — the appointment system shows the exact amount due at payment.

Frequently asked questions

Magkano ang passport sa 2026?

₱950 para sa regular processing (10–12 working days) o ₱1,200 para sa expedited (5–7 working days) — plus humigit-kumulang ₱50 convenience fee sa authorized payment centers. Kung nawawala ang valid passport mo, may dagdag na ₱350 penalty. Hindi refundable ang bayad.

Why is there a ₱50 convenience fee?

It is charged by authorized third-party payment centers, not the DFA itself. Paying through the DFA's own online channels may avoid it — the system shows the exact total before you confirm.

Are passport fees the same for minors?

Yes — minors follow the same ₱950/₱1,200 fee structure. (Minor passports have 5-year validity instead of 10.)

Can I get a refund if my application is denied?

Treat all fees as non-refundable unless the DFA specifically provides otherwise. This is why document preparation before booking matters so much.

Does the DFA accept credit cards on-site?

Payments go through the appointment system's channels (online or authorized centers), generally not at the DFA counter itself. Complete payment during booking.

How much does passport renewal cost abroad?

A flat fee of around US$60 at Philippine embassies/consulates (varies slightly by post), with no expedited option and 4–8 week processing.

Will fees increase soon?

The ₱950/₱1,200 schedule has been stable for years. Any change would come through a DFA advisory — the appointment system always shows the current amount before you pay, so you will see it there first.