QuestionsQuestions (DSWD ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02, S. 2006)
A travel clearance is required for: (1) a minor traveling alone to a foreign country, except under special circumstances (e.g., parents in foreign service/living abroad/immigrants with valid dependent/permanent resident status proving they live with parents abroad and travel does not constitute child trafficking); (2) a minor traveling to a foreign country accompanied by a person other than the parents.
It is not required if the minor travels with both parents, or with either parent, or with a solo parent or legal guardian. Solo parenthood or legal guardianship must be proven using the specified documents under the issuance guidelines.
The minor is not required to obtain travel clearance if holding a valid dependent visa/pass/identification card or permanent resident visa/pass/identification card that proves the minor lives with the parents abroad, and the travel does not constitute child trafficking.
It is valid for one year from the date of issuance and covers multiple travels within the validity period, provided the conditions under which it was issued have not changed.
DSWD requires: (1) duly accomplished application form; (2) photocopy of the birth certificate or passport of the minor; (3) written consent of both parents/solo parent/legal guardian permitting the minor to travel alone abroad; (4) as appropriate, documents proving parent/guardian status (marriage certificate, legal guardianship court certificate, solo parent identification or certification, Tallaq/Fasakh certification, certificate of no marriage for illegitimate minors, death certificate for deceased parent); and (5) two colored passport-size photos taken within the last 6 months.
The minor needs: duly accomplished application form; written consent of both parents/solo parent/legal guardian; photocopy of the previous travel clearance (or the items required in 2.1.2 and 2.1.4 as applicable); and two colored passport-size photos taken within the last 6 months.
A written consent permitting travel with a specific person other than the parents/legal guardian, plus proof of parent status as appropriate, and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion (under 2.3.6).
They include: duly accomplished application form; written consent allowing travel with a specific person other than the parents/legal guardian; photocopy of the previous travel clearance or as required in 2.3.2 and 2.3.4 as applicable; two colored passport-size photos taken within the last 6 months; and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion.
The application may be submitted/ filed by the parent or legal guardian or a duly authorized representative at any DSWD field (regional) office or travel clearance unit.
Forms may be obtained from any DSWD field (regional) office or travel clearance office or downloaded from the DSWD website (www.dswd.gov.ph).
Within three (3) working days from submission to the DSWD field (regional) or travel clearance unit, provided all requirements have been fulfilled.
It is pursuant to Article IV, Section 8(a) of Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) and Section 5(f) of Republic Act No. 8239 (Philippine Passport Act of 1996).
DSWD AO No. 02, s. 2006 amends the Amended Omnibus Guidelines for Minors Traveling Abroad (AO 14, Series of 2005), and specifies that its direction governs issuance of travel clearance in so far as the specific provisions listed are concerned.
Any DSWD issuances that conflict with AO No. 02, s. 2006 are hereby revoked.