List of Acceptable ID for Passport Application
Category: Passport Published: 02 May 2019
Applicant must present the original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:
- Philippine Identification (PhilID)
- Electronic Philippine ID
- Digital National ID (*printed copy must be submitted) *Applicants will be required to generate the digital ID via the website: https://national-id.gov.ph/ or the eGovPH mobile application during processing for document verification.
The following IDs may also be used in lieu of the Philippine Identification (PhilID) / ePhilID:
- For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs such as the Residence Card (with English Translation, if necessary) showing Philippine citizenship
- 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 applicants: School ID and Certificate of Registration.
