There are several typesof birth certificate you can submit: one is issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Security Paper. The other is a certified true copy issued by the local civil registrar (LCR). You need a transcribedbirth certificate from yourLCR if entries in your child's birth certificate are blurred and unreadable. You need aReport of Birth authenticated by the PSA ifyour child was born abroad.

Aschool ID or aForm 137 with readable dry seal is accepted for minors aged eight to 17. If the child has never been to school, you will need to provide a notarized affidavit of explanation.

The marriage certificate mustbe authenticated by the PSA.

Appointments can be made on the DFA website. Passport appointment schedules are usuallyfully booked and the slot you get may be three months into the future. Schedule your travel period accordingly.

Once you've got an appointment, be sure to be on time. You need to accompany your child and to bring your own passport. If your child is illegitimate, the mother needs to make a personal appearance and to bring her passport, as well. You're barred from making another appointment for the next 30 days if you don't show up. There may be additional requirements depending on the legal status of your child.You may need to bring the following, as well:

• Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) • Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC. • Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance.However, there's no need to get this if you work for Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants. However, this depends on whether the child has a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card provinghe / she is living with parents abroad.

• Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC. • Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent’s valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA. • Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance. However, there's no need to get this if your working in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants. However, this depends on whether the child has a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card provinghe / she is living with parents abroad. • Proper ID of the duly authorized representative

• Authenticated Birth Certificate from PSA must include annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child

• Birth Certificate from PSA reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use the surname of father

• Certificate of foundling authenticated by PSA • DSWD Clearance • Passport of the person who found the applicant • Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport

• Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from PSA • Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 & 216 of the Family Code • DSWD Clearance

• Court order awarding guardianship of the abandoned minor applicant or substitute parental authority • DSWD Travel Clearance

• Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of PSA Birth Certificate before adoption • Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the PSA amended Birth Certificate after adoption • Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court Decision or Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality • DSWD clearance for minor applicant, if traveling with the person other than the adopting parents

• Certified True Copy of the Court Decree of Abandonment of Child • PSA Death Certificate of the child’s parents or the Deed of Voluntary Commitment executed after the birth of the child • Endorsement of child to the Inter-country Adoption Board by the DSWD • Authenticated Birth or Foundling Certificate

• Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority • DSWD Travel Clearance • PSA Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree

• Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s • PSA Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother • Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion • DSWD Clearance if minor will be traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparent/s • Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

• Certificate of Tribal Affiliation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos

• Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper issued by the PSA bearing the Muslim name • National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Certificate of Conversion Got your kid's passport and yours ready? Discover cheap hotel deals and cheap flights from carriers like Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and more with Traveloka!]]>