Who are eligible to avail the national ID system?

Who are eligible to get one? All Filipino citizens are automatically eligible to get a National ID, including Overseas Filipino Workers, dual citizens residing in another country, and even resident aliens (foreigners).

Can I apply Philippine national ID online?

To register for PhilSys online, proceed to the step 1 registration page (https://register.philsys.gov.ph). Signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in August 2018, Republic Act 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to establish a single national ID for all Filipinos and resident aliens.

How can I get Philippine National ID?

Filipinos who wish to acquire their own Philippine Identification (PhilID) or the national ID are urged to sign up for free via https://register.philsys.gov.ph/. Step 1 involves the collection of demographic information such as full name, gender, date, and place of birth, blood type, and address.

How can I get Philippine national ID?

Is national ID voluntary?

Robert Ace Barbers, the principal author of Republic Act No. 11055 or also known as the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act, has reiterated on Sunday that the action of acquiring a national ID is deemed mandatory — not voluntary, correcting the statement of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

How long does it take to get a national ID in Philippines?

PSA Assistant Secretary Rosalinda Bautista said the door-to-door delivery of physical PhilID cards may take six months at the most after the completion of the Step 2 registration process, or the face-to-face biometrics capture.

Is national ID in the Philippines valid?

Unlike the other three, the national ID does not expire, thus saving the holder money, time, and effort to go out for renewal. Duterte in August 2018, Republic Act 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to establish a single national ID for all Filipinos and resident aliens.