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LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDs FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT APPLICATION

Applicant must present the original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:

  • For applicants based overseas, they present use their host government issued IDs such as the Residence Card (with English Translation, if necessary) showing Philippine citizenship
  • Philippine Identification (PhilID), Electronic Philippine IE, Digital PhilID (printed c20opy must be submitted)
  • Social Security System (SSS) Card
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
  • Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
  • Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
  • Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card
  • Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.
  • Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence
  • Senior Citizen ID
  • Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
  • Philippine Postal ID (issued November 2016 until September 2023)
  • Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
  • Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)
  • School ID (if applicable) for minor applicants
    ◦ If school ID is not applicable: Certificate of Enrollment with photo of minor and dry seal of school
    ◦ For adult students: School ID and Certificate of Registration.

Note

  • All IDs presented should be readable, untampered with, and contain consistent information with the documents presented upon application.

Important Reminder:   The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.