If you are planning to apply for a Philippine passport, you are required to book an appointment and pay the fee during the process. Otherwise, you cannot go through the passport application process. In this article, we will show you a detailed guide on how to pay for passport appointments with different methods.
How Much Does Passport Appointment Cost?
The cost of a passport appointment will depend on the passport services you choose. Here you can check the passport appointment fee chart.
| Passport service | Cost |
| Regular | Php 950.00 (12 business days) |
| Expedited | Php 1,200.00 (7 business days) |
| Penalty for lost or mutilated ePassport | Php 350.00 |
In addition, when you choose different payment methods, you are required to pay for the convenience.
Where to Pay Passport Appointment
You must pay for the passport appointment fee before making a personal appearance at the DFA office. It offers many options to complete the payment of passport appointments, such as the DFA ePayment Portal or DFA’s authorized payment partners. Here you can check the list of available options to pay for the appointment.
| Payment Center | 2GO Bayad Center Branded Stores and Authorized Partners Bayad Center Kiosk Bayad Center Retail Machine Clothers Asia Corp. DA5 EBIZ ECPay LBC Netopia PERAHUB PHILPOST True Money |
| Malls | Isetann Landmark Metro Malls Robinsons Business Center Robinsons Department Store RustansSRS (San Roque Supermarket) Sta. Lucia Mall |
| Banks | Citystate Savings Bank Country Builders Bank Luzon Development Bank Own Bank |
| Pawnshop | BHF Pawnshop Capital Pawnshop CBE Pawnshop Cebuana Lhuillier CVM Pawnshop M.Lhuillier Raquel Pawnshop Sinag Pawnshop Villarica Pawnshop |
| E-wallets and other online payment channels | Bayad Online Coins.ph GCashJ6W / Posible.net MayaTouchpay |
In addition, you can also pay for the appointment fee at the 7-Eleven convenience store and the remittance center USSC.
How to Pay Passport Appointment
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) offers different ways to pay for passport appointments, such as 7/11, Bayad Centre or Gcash. Here we will show you the details on how to pay for the passport appointment.
How to Pay Passport Appointment in 7 11
- Yon visit the nearest 7 11 convenience store and find the available CLiQQ Kiosks.
- You need to click the Bill & Payment on the screen and search the DFA in the blank.
- You are then asked to fill in the necessary information, such as reference number, contact number and amount of the appointment.
- Click “Next”, then you will see the interface showing your information with a convenience fee.
- After you have verified the correct information, you can click Next and complete the payment.
How to Pay Passport Appointment in Bayad Center
- You can visit the nearest Bayad Center branch.
- Inform the officer that you would like to pay for your DFA appointment.
- You need to give them the appointment reference number and give them the exact amount in cash.
- After they have checked your information, they will process your payment promptly. Then you will receive the payment of receipt.
How to Pay Passport Appointment in Gcash
- If you want to pay for a passport appointment in Gcash, you need to choose Gcash when making an appointment application on the DFA website.
- You need to download Gcash from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open Gcash and find the “Bills”, and the “Government”, then the “DFA’ on the screen.
- Then you need to enter the application fee, reference number, contact number, and email address.
- You can click the “Next” button and you can confirm all the information to check if they are all correct. Then you can process the payment.
- Once you have paid, you will receive a confirmation email from the DFA Passport Appointment System. The message will contain the confirmed DFA passport application form and passport requirements checklist with your DFA appointment schedule.
How to Pay Passport Appointment without Code
You can’t pay passport appointment if you don’t have the appointment reference code. No matter which method you use, you must pay the passport appointment fee with the valid code. If you don’t have a reference code 72 hours after you booked an appointment, you should make a new appointment.
What to Do If I Fail to Pay Passport Appointment
If you fail to pay for the DFA passport appointment within 24 hours after booking, the appointment will be automatically canceled. You can check the bank account. You must book a new appointment and pay for it as soon as possible. If it doesn’t work again, you can visit the website or call their hotline to ask for consular assistance.
FAQ
Do I have to pay again to reschedule my passport appointment?
No, you don’t need to pay again to reschedule a passport appointment. You can change the date and time slot before you the scheduled appointment. However, if you fail to show up for your confirmed appointment, you will need to pay again to book a new appointment.
How to get a reference number in paying for a passport appointment?
After you have completed the application payment using the selected method, you will receive a payment reference number via email with the transaction receipt, the confirmed DFA passport application form, and the checklist of passport requirements with your DFA appointment schedule. You must print and bring them on the day of your appointment.
Can I pay later with the appointment of passport?
Yes. But you must pay for a passport appointment within 24 hours of booking an appointment. Otherwise, your application will be canceled if you pay more than the deadline.
How to pay online passport appointment
Once you have booked an appointment, you must go to your preferred Payment Center to pay the passport processing fee by presenting your reference number at the Payment Center.
Conclusion
You must keep in mind that all fees are non-refundable, so you must ensure that all information is correct. If you fail to show up for your confirmed appointment, your fee will not be refunded. We hope this article will help you pay for your Philippine passport appointment fee and make your passport application process smooth.
Dolores Xiao