MINOR CHILD APPLICANT

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR CHILD APPLICANT (below 18 years old)

Personal appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion
Printed Passport Application Packet with bar code.
Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate or Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate General New York.
. Click here to request for PSA-authenticated Birth Certificate. Note: Local Civil Registrar (LCR) copy may be required if PSA BC is not clear or unreadable.
Original and one (1) photocopy of PSA-authenticated of Parents’ Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage (For legitimate minor and if only one parent is accompanying the child during application). Click here for PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate.
Original and one (1) photocopy of either parent’s Passport or Govt-issued Valid ID. Click here for a list of acceptable IDs for Philippine Passport Application.
Original and one (1) photocopy of minor’s school ID (if applicable)
Original and one (1) photocopy of minor applicant’s Proof of Filipino Citizenship*

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

In case applicant is a newborn (less than 1 year old) and has No PSA Birth Certificate/Report of Birth yet

If born in the Philippines: Certified True Copy of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA
If born abroad: Original copy of Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate General New York or first indorsement from Consular Records Division

In case applicant is accompanied by only one (1) parent during the application process:

If parents are married – present an original and photocopy of the Marriage Certificate
If parents are not married and minor is accompanied by the Father – a Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent with Special Power of Attorney executed by the Mother with a copy of mother’s valid ID and/or passport is required. If the Affidavit is executed in the Philippines, it must be apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). If it is executed outside the Philippines, it must be (1) Apostilled by the issuing State or Competent Authority if it was issued in Apostille countries; or (2) Authenticated/Acknowledged by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate General if it was issued in non-Apostille countries.
Court Order awarding guardianship or parental authority, if parents are divorced or annulled.

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

Applicant must submit an 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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)

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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
DSWD Clearance
Affidavit of Guardianship

If the minor applicant has undergone the process of domestic adoption

Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s
Valid passport or valid government issued ID* of adoptive parent/s (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
Court Decree of Adoption
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

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 (click here for the List of Acceptable IDs for Passport Application)
DSWD clearance
Affidavit of guardianship