Certainly, you need a passport if you are planning to work abroad or to go for a short vacation outside the Philippines. As the DFA said, do not buy a plane ticket for abroad, unless you already have a passport in your hand. So here's a quick guide on how to apply for a passport, the requirements, and documents needed, how much and where to apply. Step 1 - Prepare the documents and requirements needed Duly accomplished application form – may be downloaded from the DFA website, www.dfa.gov.ph Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. (REPORT OF BIRTH DULY AUTHENTICATED BY PSA IF BORN ABROAD)  Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)