The following are the Philippine passport requirements for minors in 2025. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have some courtesy lanes for minor applicants 7 year and below, PWD, senior citizens and pregnant women. So those applicants may not need an appointment to process their passport.
Specific requirements and documents are required for minor applicants such as those who are not traveling with either parent or traveling alone, for applicants whose parents are currently living abroad, legitimate by subsequent marriage of parent, illegitimate, orphaned minor, foundling, adopted minors or adopted by foreigners, applicant whose parents are annulled or divorced, and whose mother is also a minor.
Take note of which situation or category the minor falls to so that you can prepare and gather the applicable documents required for that minor passport applicant.
Who is Considered a Minor?
A minor is anyone who is under the age of majority or below 18 years old. In this case of getting a passport, a minor still needs his or her parent’s consent or assistance in dealing with legal matters and travel overseas.
Passport Requirements for Minors below 18 years old:
- Confirmed appointment (except for 7 years old and below)
- Accomplished Application Form (fill out when making an appointment)
- Personal appearance of the minor applicant
- Personal appearance of either parent or authorized adult companion (see applicable supporting documents)
- PSA issued Birth Certificate
- Local Civil Registrar copy may be required if the PSA Birth Certificate is not clear or not readable.
- Valid ID (at least one) of the minor applicant and the accompanying adult
Supporting Documents:
Passport Requirements – If minor applicant is a newborn (less than 1 year old) and has No PSA Birth Certificate 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 endorsement from Consular Records Division (CRD).
Passport Requirements for Minors – If minor applicant’s PSA Birth Certificate was registered one (1) year after the event
The applicant must submit one (1) of the following documents:
- School Records
- 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 Birth Certificate)
- 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
- 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 Birth Certificate)
- Only the mother applicant shall accompany the minor applicant in the passport application
- 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
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of authorized adult companion
If the minor applicant is not accompanied by the parent/s during the passport application
- 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
- Special Power of Attorney must have a copy of parent/s valid ID and/or passport attached
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of the authorized adult companion
If the applicant is a non-marital minor whose mother is deceased but acknowledged by the father
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and biological father
- PSA Death Certificate or Report of Death of the mother
- PSA Birth Certificate with Acknowledgement of Paternity (must indicate the name of the father in the birth certificate)
- Passport or Valid Government issued ID of biological father and legal guardian
In the absence of father, the following may accompany the minor applicant in the order indicated:
- Surviving grandparent (submission of PSA Certificate of Death of Mother)
- 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)
- The child’s actual guardian, over twenty-one years of age (submission of court order for legal guardianship)
If the applicant is a non-marital minor and the mother is deceased / absent and the father is unknown:
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and court-appointed legal guardian
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Valid Passport or valid government-issued ID of adult guardian
- Letter of Guardianship issued by Family Court
In case none of the above can accompany the minor applicant:
- 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
- In cases involving Filipino minors abandoned abroad, the Consular Official of the concerned Philippine FSP 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:
- Personal appearance of minor applicant and the NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer
- PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling
- Letter of Guardianship issued by the Family Court
- Valid ID of the guardian
In case of Minor Applicant who is a Prospective Adoptee for Domestic Adoption
- Personal appearance of minor applicant and NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer
- PSA Birth Certificate or Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling
- Valid passport or valid government-issued ID of authorized NACC Social Worker or Liaison Officer
- 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
- 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
If the applicant is not with an authorized NACC Social Worker, they must provide an SPA from the NACC Regional Office, naming the companion to assist with the application. A copy of a valid government-issued ID or passport must also be included.
In case 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
- 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
- PSA Birth Certificate, Report of Birth or Certificate of Foundling
- Endorsement from NACC
- Certificate Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption or Deed of Voluntary Commitment
- Placement Authority issued by NACC
- Certificate for Issuance of Passport issued by NACC
- Travel Clearance Certificate for adoptee
- Child Study Report
- Clearance for Intercountry Adoption
In case of Minor Applicant who is an Adoptee through Foreign Adoption
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and adoptive parent/s
- Amended PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth, Report of Birth
- 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
- Certified True Copy of Court Decree of Adoption
Renewal of Passport Requirements for Minors
- Confirmed appointment (except for 7 years old and below)
- Accomplished Application Form (fill out when making an appointment)
- Personal appearance of the minor applicant
- Personal appearance of either parent or authorized adult companion
- Current Passport (with photocopy of bio data page)
- PSA issued Birth Certificate
- Valid ID (at least one) of the minor applicant and the accompanying adult
Supporting Documents for Renewal of Passport for Minor Applicants:
In case of a Lost Valid ePassport
- Police Report in English (must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required)
- Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (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)
- PHP 350 penalty fee
Note: If the applicant’s latest passport photocopy is unavailable, a PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth is required and will be treated as a new application. Additional documents may be requested to confirm citizenship, identity, and travel status.
In case of a Lost Expired ePassport
- Police Report in English (must be filed by parent/s, legal guardian or person authorized by parent who will accompany the minor applicant on the day of application. Original and photocopy required)
- Notarized Affidavit of Loss in English (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)
- PHP 350 penalty fee
Note: If the applicant’s latest passport photocopy is unavailable, a PSA-issued Certificate of Live Birth is required and will be treated as a new application. Additional documents may be requested to confirm citizenship, identity, and travel status.
In case of Damaged or Mutilated Passport
- Notarized Affidavit of Explanation
- PHP 350 penalty fee
Additional documents may be requested to confirm citizenship, identity, and travel restrictions.
Why should minors get a passport?
Minors should get a passport because it’s one of the most acceptable government issued IDs. While you need it to travel the world, you can also use it for banking transactions and application for student license. Almost any transaction in any office accepts a passport as a valid identification card.
Just complete the passport requirements for minors listed above corresponding to your status. Then visit the DFA office or branch near you. Some DFA offices also schedule mobile-passport appointments every now and then.
You can travel the world and make your dreams come true even if you are below 18. You can already apply for your own passport and travel alone or without your parents. Make sure though it is safe wherever you are going. Keep an open communication with your parents or legal guardians.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and serves as a guide only. We are not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Please note that information may change at any time. We strongly encourage readers to verify the accuracy of the information before making any decisions.
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- DSWD Travel Clearance for Minors Requirements
- How to Get a Passport in the Philippines – UPDATED GUIDE
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