Check Here the List of Requirements for Philippine Passport Application to DFA
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT 2026 – You can check here the documents required for the application of minor applicants.
You might have already checked the list of the 2026 holidays in the Philippines and you are ready for your next vacation. Why not have it in another country this time? It may be great to experience a new culture and tradition and taste new food with your family and loved ones.
In traveling abroad, you will need to secure a Philippine passport which is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The DFA has several branches across the nation but it is important to secure all the requirements for the Philippine passport application to ensure a smooth process. If you are bringing along a minor, you can the documents that you will need to prepare below.
The foreign affairs department has set varying lists of documentary requirements among the adult applicants of the Philippine passport and those who are aged 17 years old and below. There are also cases when there are additional requirements for the Philippine passport application.
If you are bringing along a minor in your trip, it is important to secure the following requirements for the Philippine passport application:
- Confirmed Online Appointment
- Accomplished Philippine Passport Application Form
- Personal Appearance of Minor Applicant and either Parent or Authorized Adult Companion
- The accompanying adult companion shall submit supporting documents depending on the case of the minor.
- Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Issued Certificate of Live Birth
- Local Civil Registrar Copy may be required if PSA Certificate of Live Birth is not clear or cannot be read.
- Valid Identification Cards (at least one) of the Minor Applicant and the Accompanying Adult
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
- Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
- Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
- Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO) – issued Driver’s License (DL) Cards issued 2022 onwards
- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.
- Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence
- Senior Citizen ID
- Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
- Philippine Postal ID
- Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
- Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)
- School ID (if applicable) For minor applicants (if school ID is not applicable) Certificate of Enrolment with photo of minor and dry seal of school For adult applicants -School ID and Certificate of Registration
As mentioned earlier, there are cases when the Department of Foreign Affairs require for additional documents in applying for a Philippine passport. You can check on the cases below:
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: The minor applicant may submit a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Birth Certificate authenticated by the PSA.
- If born abroad:The minor applicant may submit original copy of Report of Birth or first indorsement from Consular Records Division (CRD).
In case the minor applicant’s PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth was registered one (1) year after the event, the applicant must submit at least one (1) of the following supporting documents:
- School Records; or
- Baby book or health record or its equivalent document.
In case of marital minor applicant (with Married Parents as stated in the minor applicant’s PSA Certificate of Live Birth)
- 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;
- 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
- 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)
- Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application process;
- 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 Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad; and
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion
In case applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the application process
- 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 Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad;
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion
- Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached.
In cases of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Domestic Adoption
- Personal appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s;
- Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth or Report of Birth, indicating the child’s adoptive name and name of adoptive parents;
- Passports or other competent proofs of identity of the minor applicant, adoptive parent/s or authorized adult companion; and
- Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption or NACC-issued Order of Adoption.