ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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 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
If the applicant is an Illegitimate child and mother is deceased / absent and father is unknown
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
- Personal Appearance of minor applicant and ICAB representative
- PSA Birth Certificate/PSA Certificate of Foundling
- 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
- Clearance for Inter-Country Adoption
- Child Study Report
- DSWD clearance
If the applicant is a foundling and NOT for adoption