Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Philippine Passport Renewal

How to get to DFA from PRC, Makati.
-LRT/Buendia jeep
-MOA jeep
-DFA jeep

Requirements:
-set an appointment http://dfa.gov.ph/main/
-should be 30mins before your scheduled time. you wouldn't know if you can enter the building

Steps
1. requirements verification
-there are no computer shops available the area, i suggest you should have your appointment/application form printed.
-there are xerox machine around the area (PHP3/page)
-pen should not be sign pen. they definitely have pens for sale (PHP10)
2. pay for the processing fee
PHP 1200 (2weeks)
PHP 950 (4weeks)
3. photoshoot
-you have to be ready with things you can burn your time (in my case, i watched friends on my touch)
-this took me about 2 hours
4. if you want to have your passport deliver, it will cost you PHP120 and it will be a day after your passport is released.

Where to Eat around DFA area.
1. Mcdo
2. Starbucks
3. yellow cab
4.greenwich
5. there are quite a few places to eat.