: Minors traveling alone to a foreign country.

Here is the direct rule:

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The Age Distinction: Does an 18-Year-Old Need a DSWD Travel Clearance?

: Must be valid for at least six (6) months from your departure date.

The is a certificate issued to Filipino minors (persons below 18 years of age) who are traveling abroad without their parent(s) or legal guardian. The clearance serves as proof that the minor has permission from their parents or the proper government authority to leave the country. Its primary purpose is to prevent child trafficking, kidnapping, and illegal recruitment of minors.

: Executed by parents or the legal guardian, permitting the minor to travel.

This certification is issued for the purpose of facilitating the minor’s departure from the Philippines and for presentation to immigration authorities or other concerned agencies abroad, effective on the date below. This document is based solely on the documentation presented to and verified by the DSWD at the time of issuance.

If all documents are complete, the Travel Clearance can be approved and issued within . However, the DSWD strongly advises applying at least two weeks before the travel date to allow for any issues or clarifications.

Standard Departure Requirements for 18-Year-Old Filipino Travelers

. Under Philippine law, the DSWD only issues travel clearances to

Minors do not need a DSWD travel clearance if they fall under these categories:

: If traveling with someone else, a photocopy of the companion's passport is required. Key Policies for 2025-2026

If the traveler has by the departure date and is traveling without a parent, the following standard requirements apply for the DSWD Online Application : FAQs - DSWD-MTA