Did You Know? Your Kids Can Use A School ID Or Certificate Of Enrollment To Apply For A Passport

If you’re of driving age, chances are your Land Transportation Office (LTO) driver’s license is your go-to option for any or all application requirements.

But what do you do if you don’t have one? After all, not everyone in this country owns a car or drives. Thankfully, there is a handful of other valid IDs many government institutions accept as requirements.

In the case of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the agency accepts 12 other IDs and documents as a valid requirement in passport applications. The only conditions? The IDs must still be readable, untampered, and consistent with your other application documents.

Some of these you’re probably familiar with already, such as the postal ID and senior citizen ID. Others, though? Perhaps not so much. Check out the list below.

Valid IDs and documents for DFA passport requirements

1. SSS ID
2. PH Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
3. Professional Identification Card (PRC ID)
4. PhilID
5. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration/Integrated Department of Labor and Employment ID (OWWA/iDole ID)
6. Voter’s ID
7. Philippine National Police (PNP) firearms license
8. Airman license issued 2016 onwards
9. School ID or certificate of enrollment with photo and dry seal (for student applicants only)
10. Postal ID
11. Senior Citizen ID
12. Seafarer’s Record Book

Additional Supporting Documents For Parents And Children

 Here are some relevant Smart Parenting FAQ's you might need to know:

What do I need to bring if I'm married but I use my maiden name?

• Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage
• If your spouse has passed away: original and photocopy of Death Certificate

What if I'm married and I want to use my spouse's last name?

• Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate or Report of Marriage

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What do I need to bring for my child's application?

• Bring a School ID or Certificate of Enrollment (with photo and dry seal).
• Present the original and photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate or Report of Live Birth.
• Present the parent or legal guardian's valid government ID.
• If your child is 7 years old or below, you may use the Courtesy Lane and arrive at the DFA without an appointment.
• For children above 7 years old, secure a printed Application Form and E-Receipt.

What is the DFA Courtesy Lane?

The Courtesy Lane is available at the DFA Aseana Business Park in Manila. Beginning March 2022, it has been accepting a maximum of 300 walk-in applications from qualified and vaccinated individuals. Processing begins at 1 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays, but lining up and verification of qualification begins in the morning.

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Find out if you qualify below:

• Senior Citizens, with one (1) companion
• Persons With Disabilities (PWD)
• Pregnant Women, with medical certificate or medical records
• Minors (7 years old and below), with parent or legal guardian
• Solo Parents
• Overseas Filipino Workers, with proof of OFW status
• Exceptional and Emergency Cases, with special government endorsement

For more details on the DFA Courtesy Lane, click here.

For more information on the DFA’s Philippine passport application process and requirements, click here.

This story originally appeared on Topgear.com.ph. Minor edits have been made by the SmartParenting.com.ph editors.