Philippine Passport Dos’ and Don’ts

Are you a Philippine passport holder residing overseas?

Check out these reminders:

✅ DO’S

• Be in possession of your passport at all times

• Keep your passport in good condition (clean, dry, no torn pages)

• Renew your passport at least nine (9) months before it expires

• Make photocopies or digital copies of your passport biodata page

❌ DON’TS

• Do not let the employer be in possession of your passport

• Do not let your passport expire before applying for the renewal

• Do not tamper with or alter any page of your passport

• Do not let your passport get wet, damaged, or defaced

Your Philippine passport is your most important travel document—protect it at all times.

The passport remains at all times the property of the Philippine Government, the holder being a mere possessor thereof. It must be surrendered upon demand by an authorized representative of the Philippine Government.