Renewing my Passport

I am currently in the USA, locked down do to the Covid-19 pandemic. I am from the Philippines, my Passport will expire in August. Do I have to renew my Philippines Passport before I can travel back to the Philippines?

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Application form - Use the renewal application form DS-82 (PDF, Download Adobe Reader). ...

Passport photo - Follow the photo requirements.

Payment - Include your passport fees.

Your most recent passport.

What are the steps for renewal of passport?

So, you can follow these steps to renew passport:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva.

Select the option 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport. ...

Once you fill in the form, click on 'Validate'.

After verifying all the details, upload this form and submit it.

Can I apply online for renewal of passport?

Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.

How long does it take for passport renewal?

The Government advise that you allow up to 10 weeks for your passport to arrive, however some people have reported waiting up to 15 weeks for a new passport in light of the passport office delays.

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