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.