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MINOR CHILDREN BELOW 15 YRS. OLD TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES UNACCOMPANIED BY OR NOT JOINING A PARENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
(日本語)

A Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended is required for children below fifteen (15) years old who are traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not joining his/her parent/s to the Philippines.

The accompanying adult authorized by the parents/legal guardian in the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee with Consent (ASGC) duly notarized by the Philippine Embassy, may apply for Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) directly at the Immigration Arrival Section at any Philippine international airport upon submission of the ASGC.

The following requirements should be submitted to the Philippine Embassy prior to the notarization of ASGC:

  1. Two copies of duly accomplished Affidavit of Support and Guarantee with Consent.
    Download ASGC Form for WEG;
  2. Two copies of duly accomplished Application for WEG (signed by parent on the left side and signed by accompanying adult under “CONFORME” on the right side).
    Download WEG Application Form ;
  3. Two passport-size photographs of child/children;
  4. Two photocopies of passport data page of child/children;
  5. Two photocopies of passport data page of parent executing the Affidavit (original passport should also be presented upon application);
  6. Two photocopies of passport data page of accompanying adult/guardian.
  7. Record of Birth of the child (e.g. koseki tohon issued within six months, Birth Certificate, Report of Birth) with English translation (to be verified by the Embassy) and one photocopy. If submitting koseki tohon, you can translate the required information on the Family Register Form for WEG in two (2) copies.
    Download Family Register Form for WEG

All copies to be submitted must be in A4 size paper.

Fees:
Notarization fee : US$25
Verification of Translation : US$25

Note: Fees are payable in US Dollar or its equivalent in Japanese Yen. Please consult the Embassy for the current conversion rate.

For WEG application to be filed by the parent’s representative, a letter of authorization, the representative’s identification card, and the original passport of the parent are required.

For WEG application by mail, the parent’s original passport and a return envelope (with registered mail stamp, written name, address and telephone no.) are required.

The Affidavit, together with the Application for WEG, shall be presented to the Immigration Authorities in Japan and Philippine international airports.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, the Immigration authorities shall charge the amount of approximately PhP3,120 for the processing and approval of WEG.