Dswd Certificate Requirements For Minors Traveling Abroad Philippines 18 Years Old
| Scenario | DSWD Certificate Required? | Alternative Document Needed? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 18-year-old traveling | NO (Legally an adult) | Valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation, and potentially proof of enrollment or employment if the IO suspects human trafficking. | | 18-year-old traveling with a non-parent relative (e.g., aunt, cousin, sibling over 21) | NO (No legal requirement) | Same as above. The adult companion is just a travel buddy, not a guardian. | | 18-year-old traveling with a parent | NO | Passport & visa (if required). |
While the DSWD certificate is not required, an 18-year-old is often asked for a parental travel permit or affidavit of support and consent by certain foreign embassies (e.g., Schengen, UK, Japan) if they are still financially dependent. That is a visa requirement, not a DSWD requirement. | Scenario | DSWD Certificate Required
: ₱300 per child for a clearance valid for one year (some online portals may list updated fees up to ₱800 for digital processing). Processing Time | | 18-year-old traveling with a non-parent relative (e
If the traveler is still under 18 and traveling alone or with someone other than a parent, the following must be submitted via the DSWD MTA Online System : | While the DSWD certificate is not required,
To apply, you must generally provide the following at a DSWD Field Office :