Dswd | Certificate Requirements For Minors Traveling Abroad Philippines 18 Years Old

As an 18-year-old adult traveler, you must prove your age and your capacity to travel independently. Here is the checklist for the Philippine Bureau of Immigration:

DSWD Travel Clearance

For Filipino citizens, a (now issued as a Digital Blue Card ) is generally required only for minors below 18 years old . DSWD Certificate Requirements for Minors Traveling Abroad: A

If parents are abroad:

The Affidavit of Consent must be authenticated or "Apostilled" by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country where they reside. For the Parents/Guardians: As an 18-year-old adult traveler,

Minors traveling alone

A Travel Clearance is a document issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) certifying that a minor is authorized to travel abroad. It is mandatory for: to a foreign country. DSWD Certificate Requirements for Minors Traveling Abroad: A

Secondary Inspection

Since you are legally an adult, do not waste time applying for a DSWD clearance. Instead, prepare for the that IO's often perform on young solo travelers (18-25 years old).

Individuals who are 18 years old or older are considered of legal age in the Philippines and do not require Travel Clearance to travel abroad