Philippines
4 government-specification photo formats.
Overview
SpecSnap lists four Philippine entries: Passport, Visa, General ID and NBI Clearance. They do not share one submission workflow. The passport entry is appointment guidance only: in the reviewed New York, Washington and San Francisco ePassport routes, staff take your photo during enrollment and you do not supply a home upload or passport prints. The app offers no passport generation, edited preview, payment, printing or export.
Do not infer a royal-blue background requirement or a fixed set of prints for an appointment capture. Follow your chosen office for appearance, documents, minors and exceptional needs. A consular appointment or outreach is not automatically a self-supplied-photo route. For visas, general IDs and NBI, consult the relevant agency or mission instructions before preparing a photo.
Issuing authorities
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Philippine overseas missions — passport enrollment and office-specific capture instructions; missions separately publish visa requirements.
- Other issuing agencies, including NBI — their own document and application instructions, separate from ePassport enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Philippine entries does SpecSnap list?
Passport, Visa, General ID and NBI Clearance. Passport provides appointment guidance without photo processing; other entries retain separate instructions and catalog behavior.
Is there one Philippine photo size for every document?
No. Different agencies and routes have different requirements. For the reviewed passport appointments, staff capture the photo, so a home print size is not the task to prepare.
Can I reuse a 2 × 2 in ID photo for my passport appointment?
It does not replace the enrollment photo in the reviewed ePassport routes. New York, Washington and San Francisco capture your photo on-site.
Who chooses the passport photo background?
The office controls the capture setup. Do not use the old universal royal-blue claim to prepare a home photo. Check your chosen office for special cases.
What should I prepare for my passport appointment?
Follow the office checklist for documents and appearance and attend in person. You do not need to bring a photo for the reviewed routes. Visa, ID and NBI requirements must be checked separately.
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