pirchcom said:
My fiance and I are getting documents in place for our spousal sponsorship Inland.
She needs to get passports for her 2 minor children and 1 18 year old that reside in the Philippines.
How can she do this if she is here in Canada and her children are in Philippines.
The father is unknown whereabouts.
Also how can she get permission to bring the children to Canada if father cant be found.
The children are living with her mother.
Thanks
Hi pirchcom.
Here are the requirements for applying for a minor's passport.
-----
For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old)
General Requirements:
1.
Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)
(you can make an appointment online)
2.
Personal appearance of the minor applicant
3. Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
(Not applicable in your situation. Authorized guardian should go in you wife's place instead.)
4.
Original Birth Certificate of minor issued by NSO.
5.
Document of identity with photo, if minor is
8-17 years old (for
first time and
renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal.
For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required
6.
Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents duly authenticated by NSO
7.
Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
8.
Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor
9.
Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
Additional requirements:
If both parents are abroad:
1.
Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
2.
Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent’s valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA.
3.
Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance. There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
4.
Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
--------
FOR ADULTS:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Personal appearance
2. Confirmed appointment
3. Original Birth Certificate (BC)
4. No need to submit a passport size photo
5. Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)
for a more detailed outline regarding acceptable IDs and other requirements that may apply to your situation go to: http://www.passport.com.ph/requirements
