If applying at consular offices in Metro Manila, normal processing and issuance of passports takes 12 business days and expedited processing takes six business days. For applications submitted at offices outside Metro Manila, normal processing and issuance takes 12 business days. For urgent applications, expect to receive your passport within seven business days. For overseas applicants, the waiting time for a passport is four to six weeks. Keep in mind that these timeframes do not include courier delivery time.