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sasha414   0

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yup, im from the same place and trust me, its more convenient to use a travel agent in getting a passport. a little bit more expensive but worth it.

feb. 26,2008-----noa1

aug. 26, 2008----transferred to csc

sept. 19, 2008--- approved

NVC:

sept. 26, 2008----got case # from a live operator

oct. 6, 2008 ------received AOS bill/paid online

oct. 7, 2008 ------shows PAID

oct. 14,2008 -----IV fee generated/ paid online

oct. 15,2008 -----shows PAID

oct. 16,2008 -----mailed DS230 overnight

oct. 23,2008 ---- RFE

nov. 3,2008 ----- case complete

nov. 26,2008 --- medical exam

aug. 14,2009 --- remedical finally, passed

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

sept. 24, 2009 -- POE LAX

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Rocky_nBullwinkle   6

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Pinay is in Negros Oriental with no convenient DFA office nearby. Is it worth having a travel agency help with the passport? I do hate involving "fixers" of any type. :star:

If your Pinay doesn't mind being charged more than the usual passport fee, then she may go ahead with the travel agency securing a passport for her. That's what I did when I applied for a passport. I hate falling in line in the DFA Manila. I went to the travel agency instead.

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Pinay is in Negros Oriental with no convenient DFA office nearby. Is it worth having a travel agency help with the passport? I do hate involving "fixers" of any type. :star:

If your Pinay doesn't mind being charged more than the usual passport fee, then she may go ahead with the travel agency securing a passport for her. That's what I did when I applied for a passport. I hate falling in line in the DFA Manila. I went to the travel agency instead.

Needs personal appearance for finger printing...

Passport requirements

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sasha414   0

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If it's your first passport you need to go there. they will take a picture of you. you can't use a travel agency, travel agency is for renewals only.

i just got new passports for my kids and we went thru a travel agency. whether you use an agency or not, you still have to go for personal appearance however, using an agency is more convenient because you dont have to fall in line. when you get to the DFA office, the agency's liason officer will do everything for you and all you need to do is wait to be called to the window for appearance.

feb. 26,2008-----noa1

aug. 26, 2008----transferred to csc

sept. 19, 2008--- approved

NVC:

sept. 26, 2008----got case # from a live operator

oct. 6, 2008 ------received AOS bill/paid online

oct. 7, 2008 ------shows PAID

oct. 14,2008 -----IV fee generated/ paid online

oct. 15,2008 -----shows PAID

oct. 16,2008 -----mailed DS230 overnight

oct. 23,2008 ---- RFE

nov. 3,2008 ----- case complete

nov. 26,2008 --- medical exam

aug. 14,2009 --- remedical finally, passed

aug. 24, 2009 -- interview , passed

aug. 29, 2009 -- visa in hand

sept. 24, 2009 -- POE LAX

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mrsartis   10

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id say do it online..

http://www.telephonepassportexpress.com/

http://www.passport.com.ph/app/index/

ikaw nalang especially when you are not doin anything.. just read the instructions.. practice iyan when you do your applications..

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vsmtghdy   2

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You can use a travel agency, and they will accompany you for the "personal appearance" at DFA which is a requirement for 1st time applicants, and of course they will charge you more. Just make sure you have your documents for the passport application.

http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/passport-eng.htm

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS

Personal Appearance is required.

Duly accomplished application form.

Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.

Three (3) colored photos of the applicant taken against a royal blue background. Applicant should be in decent attire with collar. Photo must be of good quality, and must have been taken within the last six (6) months. Photo size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Facial image size: Not less than 3 cm. DFA has the right to reject photos that do not comply with specifications and international standards.

Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship

Other Supporting documents.

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