BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR PASSPORT APPLICATION

A. Core Requirements

New Applicants

1. Confirmed online appointment: Please read Passport Booking Guidelines first and book an appointment here: www.passport.gov.ph
2. Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
3. Original PSA authenticated Birth Certificate / Report of Birth
4. Passport or valid government-issued ID of either parent showing full name (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name)
5. For child born in Canada to Filipino parent/s, original and photocopy of Canadian passport of the child
6. Original and photocopy of any of the following for confirmation of Philippine Citizenship:
   • valid Canadian Permanent Residency card
   • valid visitor visa
   • parent/s’ valid work permit
7. Processing fee of CAD 87.00
8. Unused self-addressed envelope, preferably with tracking features, to be used in mailing the new passport to the applicant

Renewal

1. Confirmed online appointment: Please read Passport Booking Guidelines first and book an appointment here: www.passport.gov.ph
2. Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
3. Passport with photocopy of date page
4. Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child
5. If parents are unmarried, a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child. The SPA must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and must have a copy of the mother’s ID with signature.
6. If the SPA is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate
7. Passport or valid government-issued ID of BOTH parents showing full name (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name)
8. Proof of filiation to accompanying parent: original PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth of minor applicant
9. Original and photocopy of any of the following for confirmation of Philippine Citizenship:
   • valid Canadian Permanent Residency card
   • valid visitor visa
   • parent/s’ valid work permit
10. Processing fee of CAD 87.00
11. Unused self-addressed envelope, preferably with tracking features, to be used in mailing the new passport to the applicant

B. Supporting Documents for Minor New Applications

Pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 11983, supporting documents will be further required in addition to the basic requirements to prove the applicant’s identity, citizenship and lack of travel restrictions, as specified in the following cases:

In case applicant has No PSA Birth Certificate/Report of Birth yet

1. If born in the Philippines - The minor applicant may submit a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by the PSA.
2. If born abroad - Parents to first file the child’s Report of Birth (ROB). Please refer to requirements for Civil Registration: Report of Birth at the Consulate’s website for the requirements

In case of marital minor applicant (with Married Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth)

1. Valid Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity of the accompanying parent and the copy of his/her spouse’s passport or other competent proof of identity;
2. If the accompanying parent is an alien, the non-Filipino parent must present his or her foreign passport and a copy of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport or other competent proof of identity; and
3. If accompanied by an authorized adult companion, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian, as the case may be, his/her passport or other competent proof of identity, and a copy of the passport or other competent proof of identity of the minor’s parents.

In case of non-marital minor applicant (with unmarried Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth)

1. Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application process;
2. A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the mother will be required if she is not accompanying the minor applicant. The SPA must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines or by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate abroad; and
3. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion

In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process

1. Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by either of the minor’s parents or his/her legal guardian designating an adult companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs or any Philippine Embassy/Consulate abroad;
2. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion; and
3. Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached.

If the applicant is a non-marital minor whose mother is deceased but acknowledged by the father:

1. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and biological father;
2. PSA-issued Certificate of Death or Report of Death of Mother;
3. PSA Birth Certificate with Acknowledgement of Paternity (must indicate the name of the father in the birth certificate);
4. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of biological father

In the absence of father, the following may accompany the minor child in the order indicated:

1. Surviving grandparent (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother;
2. Oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one years of age (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother and PSA Certificate of Death of the Grandparent);
3. The child’s actual custodian, over twenty-one years of age (submission of court order for legal guardianship)

If the applicant is a non-marital minor and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown:

1. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and court-appointed legal guardian
2. PSA Birth Certificate
3. Valid Passport or valid government ID of adult guardian
4. Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

In case none of the above can accompany the minor applicant

1. In default of parents or a judicially appointed guardian, the persons exercising substitute parental authority under Article 216 of the Family Code of the Philippines shall prevail in determining the minor applicant’s companion in passport application, unless otherwise ordered by a competent Philippine court. In case of conflicting claims for custody, a court order shall be required; and
2. In cases involving Filipino minors abandoned abroad, the Consular Official of the concerned Philippine Embassy/Consulate may initiate the passport application with the best interest of the minor being the primary consideration.

In case of Minor Foundlings in the Philippines not for Adoption

1. Personal appearance of minor applicant and the NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
2. PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling;
3. Letter of Guardianship issued by the Family Court; and
4. Valid ID of the guardian.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Domestic Adoption

1. Personal appearance of minor applicant and NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
2. PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
3. Valid passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer;
4. Certificate of Child Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment / Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption issued by the National Authority for Child Care (NACC); and
5. Official letter or Special Power of Attorney signed by the NACC Regional Office authorizing the Social Worker to process and receive the passport of the minor applicant and must include a copy of valid government-issued ID and/or passport.

In cases of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Domestic Adoption

1. Personal appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
2. Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth, indicating the child’s adoptive name and name of adoptive parents;
3. Passports or other competent proofs of identity of the minor applicant, adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion; and
4. Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption or NACC-issued Order of Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Foreign Adoption

1. PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling;
2. Endorsement from NACC;
3. Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment;
4. Placement Authority issued by NACC;
5. Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by NACC;
6. Travel Clearance Certificate for adoptee;
7. Child Study Report; and
8. Clearance for Intercountry Adoption.

In case of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Foreign Adoption

1. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
2. Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth;
3. Passport/s of adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion. If the adoptive parents are foreign nationals, presentation of their valid foreign passports is acceptable; and
4. Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption.

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