Philippines

Philippine Passport

The Philippine passport is an official travel document issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines. This guide explains how to verify Philippine passports through our API.

Required Fields

Name Handling Best Practices for Philippine Names
  1. Include all middle names if multiple exist
  2. Preserve compound surnames (e.g., “DELA CRUZ”)
  3. Match exact spelling and format from passport
  4. Include spaces in compound names exactly as shown

The following fields must match exactly as shown on the passport:

  • Given name (first name)
  • Middle name
  • Family name (surname)

Names must match the passport exactly, including:

  • Capitalization
  • Spaces
  • Special characters
  • Diacritical marks
Passport Number Format

Philippine passport numbers follow this pattern:

  • First character: Letter (usually ‘P’ for regular passports)
  • Following characters: 7 digits
  • Total length: 8 characters
  • Example: P1234567
  • ID Type: Must be PASSPORT
  • Country Code: Must be PHL
  • Passport Number: Provided in idNumber field
    • Format: One letter followed by 7 digits (e.g., P1234567)
  • Date of Birth: Must be in YYYY-MM-DD format
Common Validation Issues

Avoid these common errors:

  • Incorrect passport number format
  • Missing middle name
  • Incorrect name capitalization
  • Wrong date format (must be YYYY-MM-DD)
Verification Checklist

Ensure these requirements are met:

  • ✓ Full name matches passport exactly
  • ✓ Passport number follows correct format
  • ✓ Date of birth is in ISO format
  • ✓ Country code is set to “PHL”
  • ✓ ID type is set to “PASSPORT”
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