DFA to conduct mobile passport service at SM

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Cebu will conduct a two-day mobile passport service during the International Immigration and Education Exposition on October 8 and 9 at the SM City Cebu Trade Hall.

First time applicants are advised to bring the necessary requirements such as duly accomplished passport application form, original birth certificate in Security Paper issued by the National Statistics Office or certified true copy and photocopy of birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by the NSO, any two documents (original and photocopies) indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship such as office ID, voter's affidavit and NBI clearance, three copies of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored with plain white background) while photo should show applicant in decent attire.

Married women must submit marriage contract in Security Paper issued by the NSO or certified true copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.

For passport renewal, one must bring the duly accomplished passport application, old passport to be submitted for cancellation, photocopy of old passport and three copies of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm new photos (colored with plain background).

For minors below 18 years old need personal appearance by either parent. If minor is not traveling with parent, submit an original and photocopy of DSWD clearance and affidavit of support and consent. - Gregg M. Rubio