12/10/2026
🚨 MAY PASSPORT AT VISA NA ANG ANAK MO, PERO WALANG DSWD CLEARANCE? BAKA HINDI PA RIN MAKALIPAD! 😱✈️🇵🇭
PARENTS, BASAHIN ITO BAGO MAG BOOK NG INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT!
Maraming Filipino parents ang hindi aware na may additional travel requirements ang minors (below 18 years old) kapag lalabas ng Pilipinas.
Hindi porket may passport, visa, at airline ticket ay automatic nang makakaalis ang bata!
📌 DSWD TRAVEL CLEARANCE 2026: PAANO KUMUHA ONLINE?
SINO ANG KARANIWANG KAILANGAN NG DSWD CLEARANCE?
1️⃣ Minor na magta-travel abroad nang mag-isa.
2️⃣ Minor na kasama ang grandparents, tita, tito, kapatid, o ibang adult na walang legal parental authority.
3️⃣ Non-marital child na kasama ang biological father, maliban kung may applicable legal custody o parental authority documentation.
SINO ANG KARANIWANG HINDI KAILANGAN? ✅
✔️ Marital child traveling with either or both parents.
✔️ Non-marital child traveling with the biological mother.
✔️ Minor traveling with a legally recognized guardian, subject to supporting documents.
✔️ Other minors covered by applicable DSWD exemptions.
PAANO MAG-APPLY? STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE! 📋
1️⃣ VISIT THE OFFICIAL DSWD PORTAL
👉 https://mta.dswd.gov.ph/
2️⃣ CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Register using an active email address and complete the required information.
3️⃣ SELECT YOUR APPLICATION TYPE
Choose Travel Clearance or Certificate of Exemption, whichever applies to your situation.
4️⃣ PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
Depending on the case, you may need:
✔️ PSA Birth Certificate of the minor
✔️ Recent passport-size photo of the minor
✔️ Valid IDs or passports of the parents
✔️ Written parental consent or authorization
✔️ Proof of financial capacity or sponsorship
✔️ Details and identification of the traveling companion
✔️ Custody, guardianship, or other supporting legal documents, if applicable
5️⃣ SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Upload the required documents and complete the online application.
6️⃣ PAY THE APPLICABLE FEE
Follow the official payment instructions and retain your payment confirmation.
7️⃣ COMPLETE THE DSWD ASSESSMENT
Attend an online interview or submit additional documents if requested.
8️⃣ RECEIVE YOUR TRAVEL CLEARANCE
Once approved, follow DSWD instructions for accessing and presenting your clearance.
💰 MAGKANO ANG DSWD CLEARANCE?
Check the latest fees directly on the DSWD portal. The amount depends on the type of document issued.
⏳ GAANO KATAGAL ANG PROCESSING?
Allow approximately 3 working days for a complete application, but processing may take longer depending on verification and additional requirements.
📌 GAANO KATAGAL VALID?
Under updated DSWD guidance, certain travel clearances may be valid for up to one year, provided the authorized travel details remain unchanged. Always check the validity stated on your issued clearance.
🌐 OFFICIAL DSWD LINKS
1️⃣ DSWD Travel Clearance Online Application
https://mta.dswd.gov.ph/
2️⃣ DSWD Official Website
https://www.dswd.gov.ph/
3️⃣ DSWD Citizen’s Charter – Requirements, Fees & Processing
https://www.dswd.gov.ph/issuances/citizens-charter/
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
✔️ DSWD clearance is different from a passport or visa.
✔️ Airlines may impose additional requirements for minors traveling alone.
✔️ Philippine Immigration may request supporting documents and will conduct its own departure assessment.
✔️ Apply early. Huwag hintayin ang araw ng flight!
✔️ Requirements and exemptions depend on the minor’s individual circumstances.
💬 PARENTS, LET’S TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
SCENARIO:
May 10-year-old kang anak na pupunta sa JAPAN kasama ang LOLA niya.
May valid passport na siya, approved Japan visa, at confirmed airline ticket.
QUESTION: KAILANGAN PA BA NG DSWD TRAVEL CLEARANCE? 🤔
🅰️ YES, kailangan!
🅱️ NO, sapat na ang passport at visa!
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! ✈️