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 copy 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.