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For the Procedure of Applying for NBI clearance of Applicants who are Abroad, visit https://nbi.gov.ph/nbi-clearance-mailed-clearance/

To accomplish a Fingerprint Card at the Embassy

1. Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book an appointment.
   
   
2. Bring a copy of your passport and one 2 x 2 photos (white background).

REPUBLIC ACT 9225 OR CITIZENSHIP RETENTION AND REACQUISTION ACT OF 2003

Republic Act 9225, or the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003, was passed into law on 29 August 2003. RA 9225 grants natural born Filipinos who have lost their Filipino citizenship through naturalization in a foreign country the opportunity to retain or reacquire their Filipino citizenship.

Requirements and Procedure for Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship

As laid out in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, the requirements for those who wish to reacquire or retain their Filipino citizenship are as follows:

       1. Duly accomplished Petition for Reacquisition/Retention of Philippine Citizenship

      2. Five (5) passport size ID photographs with royal blue background 

      3. PSA authenticated Birth Certificate/ Report of Birth

      4. Certificate of Naturalization, with English translation, as a Dutch citizen or other documentary proof of acquisition of Dutch citizenship (present original and submit photocopy)

      5. Current valid foreign passport (present original and submit photocopy of information page)

      6. If still available, latest Philippine passport (present original and submit photocopy of passport data page)

      7. For those with minor children/dependents included in the application:

            (a)If birth was previously registered with Philippine authorities—PSA authenticated Birth Certificate/ Report of Birth

            (b) If the Report of Birth is simultaneously filed with the RA9225 Petition— [*Please see requirements for ROB in Part 2.1 above, especially the Uittreksel uit de geboorteakte/International version of the local Birth Certificate from the Gemeente. The Birth Certificate must have an “Apostille” from the appropriate Dutch District Court (Rechtbank)]

           Present the original Birth Certificate referred in items 7(a) and 7(b), plus two (2) ID photographs of the Child with royal blue background (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)

       8. For applicants who are married, widowed, divorced, or whose marriage was annulled (if applicable), present and submit copy of the appropriate document:

• In case of annulment or nullity of marriage or divorce, PSA authenticated Marriage Contract/Report of Marriage with annotation
• In case of death of spouse, PSA authenticated Death Certificate or PSA authenticated Report of Death issued by a Philippine Embassy or Consulate (need not be in PSA security paper if issued by the Philippine Embassy, The Hague)

       9. Confirmed Online Appointment

            To book an appointment, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and submit scanned copies of the required documents

      10. Personal appearance at the Consular Section on the confirmed date of appointment

      11. Presentation of original copies of documents submitted by email.

      12. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash.

Please note that applicants may be asked to submit additional supporting documents in case of discrepancies, etc. After the documents are assessed by the Embassy Consular Officer through e-mail, the applicant will be informed within five (5) working days from the date of submission whether the scanned documents are complete or not.

If approved, the applicant has to execute an Oath of Allegiance before a consular officer in the Embassy.  After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the applicant may choose to apply for a Philippine passport.  Please refer to the requirements for passport renewal (including Oath).

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1. When to apply for Philippine passport

1. When passport is expired
2. When passport validity is six months or less
3. For first-time applicants born abroad, ideally, upon issuance of (or simultaneously with, but NOT prior to) the Report of Birth (ROB) by the Consular Section. Please refer to Item No. 2 Civil Registration

2. Requirements for Philippine Passport

2.1 Adult- Renewal of Passport

     1. Accomplished Passport Application Form (Processing fee: €60.00 in PIN or cash)

     2. Copy of data page of Philippine passport

     3. A copy of and the actual Residence Permit

     4. Confirmed Online Appointment

          To schedule an appointment, please visit www.passport.gov.ph. Applicants are reminded to select "Europe" (Region), "Netherlands" (Country) and "PE The Hague" (Site) in specifying the location where to set an appointment. For a detailed procedure on how to set an appointment through the Global Online Appointment System, please check the infographics below. 

     5. Personal Appearance

     6. Presentation of original copies of all the documents submitted by email 

     7. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash

         Choose an option on how you want to receive your passport:

         By mail: Fee: €10.80 (Standard Post NL rate)

         Pick-up (3:00-4:00 p.m. only) Fee: None

Please note that the applicant may be required to submit additional documents as the Consular Officer may deem appropriate.

2.2 Adult- First-time Application

     1. Accomplished Passport Application Form (Processing fee: €60.00 in PIN or cash)

     2. PSA authenticated Birth Certificate or original Report of Birth (ROB) issued by the Philippine Embassy in The Hague if born in the Netherlands.

     3. A copy of and the actual Residence Permit

     4. Confirmed Online Appointment

       To schedule an appointment, please visit www.passport.gov.ph. Applicants are reminded to select "Europe" (Region), "Netherlands" (Country) and "PE The Hague" (Site) in specifying the location where to set an appointment. For a detailed procedure on how to set an appointment through the Global Online Appointment System, please check the infographics below. 

      5. Personal Appearance

     6. Presentation of original copies of all the documents submitted by email

     7. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash

Choose an option on how you want to receive your passport:

• By mail Fee: €10.80 (Standard Post NL rate)
• Pick-up (3:00-4:00 p.m. only)        Fee: None

Please note that the applicants may be required to submit additional documents as the Consular Officer may deem appropriate.

2.3 Minor- First-time Application

     1. Accomplished Passport Application Form (Processing fee: €60.00 in PIN or cash)

     2. PSA authenticated Birth Certificate or original Report of Birth (ROB) issued by the Philippine Embassy in The Hague if born in the Netherlands.

     3. If the child acquired Philippine citizenship through RA 9225 by derivative means (i.e. by the reacquisition or retention of natural born Filipino citizenship by the parent/s), present original Order of Approval of the parent(s) where the child’s name is also indicated.

     4. Data page of the valid passport of the parent who will accompany the minor applicant in applying for passport

     5. PSA authenticated Marriage Certificate, if only one parent is accompanying the child

     6. If parents are unmarried--

• a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child in applying for passport
• if the Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is executed in a place other than The Netherlands, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place where it was executed 

     7. If applicant is not accompanied by the parents/s during the application process—

• Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s adult companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
• Passport or valid government-issued ID of the authorized adult companion

     8. Original copy of proof of filiation or guardianship, if applicable

     9. A copy of and the actual Residence Permit of the parent/s or accompanying adult, and of the minor if applicable

     10. School ID of the minor, if applicable

    11. Confirmed Online Appointment.

To schedule an appointment, please visit www.passport.gov.ph. Applicants are reminded to select "Europe" (Region), "Netherlands" (Country) and "PE The Hague" (Site) in specifying the location where to set an appointment. For a detailed procedure on how to set an appointment through the Global Online Appointment System, please check the infographics below. 

     12. Personal Appearance of the child and the parent or adult companion

    13. Presentation of original copies of all the documents submitted by email

    14. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash

    15. Choose an option on how you want to receive the passport:

• By mail       Fee: €10.80 (Standard Post NL rate)
• Pick-up (3:00-4:00 p.m. only)     Fee: None

2.4 Minor- Renewal of Passport

      1. Accomplished Passport Application Form (Processing fee: €60.00 in PIN or cash)

     2. Original valid passport of the parent who will accompany the minor applicant in applying for a passport.

     3. PSA authenticated Marriage Certificate, if only one parent is accompanying the child

     4. If parents are unmarried--

• a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child in applying for passport
• if Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is executed in a place other than The Netherlands, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate which has jurisdiction over the place where it was executed

     5. If applicant is not accompanied by the parents/s during the application process—

• Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s adult companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
• Passport or valid government-issued ID of the authorized adult companion

     6. Original copy of proof of filiation or guardianship, if applicable
      7. A copy of and the actual Residence Permit of the parent/s or accompanying adult, and of the minor if applicable

     8. School ID of the minor, if applicable

      9. Confirmed Online Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please visit www.passport.gov.ph. Applicants are reminded to select "Europe" (Region), "Netherlands" (Country) and "PE The Hague" (Site) in specifying the location where to set an appointment. For a detailed procedure on how to set an appointment through the Global Online Appointment System, please check the infographics below. 

      10. Personal Appearance of the child and the parent or adult companion

      11. Presentation of original copies of all the documents submitted by email

      12. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash

      13. Choose an option on how you want to receive the passport:

• By mail       Fee: €10.80 (Standard Post NL rate)
• Pick-up (3:00-4:00 p.m. only)     Fee: None

Please note that the applicant may be required to submit additional documents as the Consular Officer may deem appropriate.

2.5 Change of Name in passport

For Change of First, Last or Full Name

• PSA authenticated Birth Certificate with annotation on the change of name

From Maiden to Married Surname

• PSA authenticated Marriage Certificate or
• PSA authenticated Report of Marriage issued by a Philippine Embassy or Consulate (need not be in PSA security paper if issued by the Philippine Embassy, The Hague)

From Married to Maiden Surname

• PSA authenticated Birth Certificate of the applicant
• In case of annulment or nullity of marriage or divorce, PSA authenticated Marriage Contract/Report of Marriage with annotation
• In case of death of spouse, PSA authenticated Death Certificate or PSA authenticated Report of Death issued by a Philippine Embassy or Consulate (need not be in PSA security paper if issued by the Philippine Embassy, The Hague)

Please note that the applicant may be required to submit additional documents as the Consular Officer may deem appropriate.

3. Replacement of Lost/Destroyed/Damaged Philippine Passport

Requirements:

    1. Accomplished Passport Application Form (Processing fee: €150.00)

    2. PSA authenticated Birth Certificate

    3. If applicable, PSA authenticated Marriage Contract or PSA authenticated Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country where the marriage took place (need not be in PSA security paper if issued by the Philippine Embassy, The Hague)

    4. Affidavit of Loss or Sworn Statement narrating the circumstances on how the passport was lost, destroyed or damaged (Notarization Fee: €25.00 in PIN or cash)

    5. Police Report, for lost passport cases

    6. If available, photocopy of the data page of the lost, destroyed or damaged passport.

The applicant shall be required to shoulder the cost of verification fee (€25.00) if unable to produce a photocopy of his/her passport.

    7. To establish identity, applicants shall also be required to submit  of the following supporting documents depending on the assessment of the application:

• Voter’s Registration Record,
• PRC / IBP ID
• Baptismal Certificate
• Land Title
• Seaman’s Book,
• Driver’s License
• Income Tax Return (Old)
• Government Service Record
• Old SSS-E1 form/or digitized SSS-ID,
• School Form 137 or Transcript of Records
• Seaman’s Book,
• Certificate of Identity
• Tribal Membership issued by the Office of the Muslim Affairs, Counseling Certificate issued by the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO)
• Other documents that show full name and birth details of applicant and citizenship)

    8. A copy of and the actual Residence Permit

    9. Confirmed Online Appointment (last item)

To schedule an appointment, please visit www.passport.gov.ph. Applicants are reminded to select "Europe" (Region), "Netherlands" (Country) and "PE The Hague" (Site) in specifying the location where to set an appointment. For a detailed procedure on how to set an appointment through the Global Online Appointment System, please check the infographics below. 

    10. Personal Appearance

    11. Presentation of original copies of documents submitted by email

    12. Payment of the required fees in PIN or cash: €150 (Penalty fee for lost, damaged, destroyed passport), €25.00 (Affidavit or Sworn Statement notarization fee), €25.00 (verification fee, as applicable)

Choose an option on how you want to receive your passport:

• By mail      Fee: €10.80 (Standard Post NL rate)
• Pick-up (3:00-4:00 p.m. only)       Fee: None

The passport will be processed only after the 15-day clearing period (standard verification process at the DFA-Manila). If the applicant cannot wait this long, he or she may wish to apply for a Travel Document (Processing fee: €30.00), a one-way document to return to the Philippines and is recognized by the appropriate authorities in The Netherlands and the Philippines.

4. Release of New Passport

The duration of processing of passport takes between 6 to 8 weeks from the time of application, shipment of passport from DFA-Manila up to the time of release of the new passport.  

Applicant who opted for the Mailing of Passport

Once the new passports are available, the Embassy Consular Section informs the applicants through email of the date of the mailing of their passports, with special instruction on the cancellation of their old passports.

Applicant who opted for Pick-up of Passport

Once the new passports are available, the Embassy Consular Section informs the applicants through email of the date when they may claim the new passport. On the given appointment, the applicant brings and presents their old passport to the Consular Section for cancellation.

Note: Passports left unclaimed by the applicant one (1) year after receiving notice from the Embassy Consular Section of its availability shall be cancelled and disposed.