What are the requirements for the replacement of a lost passport?
Lost passports can only be replaced when the consular officer can determine that, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements for a Philippine passport, that the applicant has actually lost his or her passport. The documentary requirements for the replacement of a lost passport are essentially the same as for a first time application. Additional supporting documents may also be required to establish the applicant’s identity, Philippine citizenship, and the circumstances surrounding the loss of the passport. In addition to the documentary requirements, the Consulate General has to receive clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila to replace a lost passport. Due to the significant volume of such cases, the mandatory waiting period for the clearance normally takes 15 working days (3 to 4 weeks – do not count Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) and another six (6) weeks will be required for the issuance of the new passport. A comprehensive list of requirements may b
