RENEWAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR

RENEWAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR

Requirements for Minor Renewal Applications

  1. Confirmed Online Appointment - To schedule an online appointment, please . To see if you are qualified to use the Courtesy Lane.
  2. Accomplished Application Form
  3. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
  4. Current ePassport with photocopy of data page
  5. Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child
    • If parents are unmarried, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child
    • If Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate
  6. Original and photocopy of proof of filiation and/or guardianship
  7. Passport or Valid Government issued ID of either parent with one (1) photocopy 
  8. School ID (if applicable)

*Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below

Supporting Documents for Minor Renewal Applications

In addition to the core requirements, the following supporting documents will be further required in the following cases:

NOTE: Some cases will require the application to be treated as a New Application rather than a renewal.

In case of a Lost VALID ePassport -will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1. for minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2. for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

    • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  4. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Lost Valid Passports)

    Additional Requirements for Lost Valid ePassport

    • Police Report in English (It must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required. )
    • Affidavit of Loss in English (It must be signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required.)
    • Penalty Fee: Php350.00

Additional 15 calendar days clearing period for Lost Valid Passports.

In case of Lost EXPIRED ePassport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1. For minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2. for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

    • If photocopy of the applicant's last issued passport is available, the Birth Certificate will not be required.

  4. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Lost Expired Passports)

    Additional Requirements for Lost Expired Passport

    • Affidavit of Loss in English (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)
    • Penalty Fee: Php350.00

In case of renewal of a frequently Lost Passport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1. for minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2.  for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

  3. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Frequently Lost Passports)

    Additional Requirements for renewal of Frequently Lost Passport

    • Police Report in English(filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)
    • Affidavit of Loss in English (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)
    • Penalty Fee: Php350.00

In case applicant used a Travel Document to travel back to the Philippines - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1.  for minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2.  for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

  3. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Use of Travel Document)

    Additional Requirements for Applicants who used Travel Documents to Travel back to the Philippines

    • Original Travel Document
    • Affidavit of Explanation (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)

In case applicant lost the Travel Document used to travel back to the Philippines - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1.  for minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2.  for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

  3. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Lost Travel Document)

    Additional Documents for Lost Travel Documents used to travel back to the Philippines

    • Original Travel Records from Bureau of Immigration
    • Affidavit of Explanation (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)

In case passport has been mutilated or damaged - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION

  1.  for minor above 7 years of age still required)
  2.  for Requirements for New Minor Applicants*

  3. *Additional requirements may be required. Please refer to the section below for additional requirements for Minor Renewal Applications (Mutilated or Damaged Passports)

    Additional requirements for Mutilated and / or Damaged Passports

    • Affidavit of Explanation (signed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent/s who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application)
    • Applicant must surrender mutilated/damaged passport
    • Penalty Fee: Php350.00

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

  • Applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
  • Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
  • Special Power of Attorney or Affidavit of Support and Consent must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached

In case applicant is not traveling with parent/s

  • Applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be Consularized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
  • Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion.

In case applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the Mother

  • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and mother or authorized adult companion
  • Passport or Valid Government issued ID of mother or authorized Adult Companion.
  • If applicant is not accompanied by mother during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the mother designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad
  • If applicant is not traveling with Mother, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the mother. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.

If the applicant is an Illegitimate child and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown

  • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
  • Valid Passport or valid government ID* of adult guardian 
  • DSWD Clearance
  • Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court

If the minor applicant is undergoing or has undergone the process of domestic adoption

  • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Valid passport or valid government issued ID of adoptive parent/s 
  • Court Decree of Adoption and documents to prove the identity of the child. (eg. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Foundling)
  • If applicant is not accompanied by adoptive parent/s during the application process, applicant must submit a Special Power of Attorney executed by the adoptive parent/s designating the minor’s companion to assist in the application process. The Special Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.
  • If applicant is not traveling with adoptive parent/s, applicant must submit DSWD clearance and Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the adoptive parent/s. The Affidavit of Support and Consent must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad.

If the minor applicant is undergoing or has undergone the process of foreign adoption / Inter Country Adoption Board (ICAB) adoption process

  • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and ICAB representative
  • Endorsement from ICAB
  • Certificate of Child Available for Adoption/Deed of Voluntary Commitment
  • Placement Authority issued by ICAB
  • Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by ICAB and document to prove the identity of the child (eg. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Foundling)
  • Clearance for Inter-Country Adoption
  • Child Study Report
  • DSWD clearance

If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption

  • Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adult guardian
  • PSA Certificate of Foundling
  • Passport or Valid Government issued ID of adult guardian 
  • DSWD clearance
  • Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court