09/03/2023
TRAVEL CLEARANCE is a document issued by the DSWD to a Filipino child (below 18 years of age) traveling abroad alone or with someone other than his/her parents.
WHO NEEDS A TRAVEL CLEARANCE?
A minor traveling alone to a foreign country ;
A minor traveling to a foreign country accompanied by a person other than his or her parents.
WHO DOES NOT NEED TRAVEL CLEARANCE?
All minors other than those cited above, for example:
A minor traveling to a foreign country with either parent or with his or her solo parent or legal guardian;
A minor traveling abroad whose parents are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he/she is holding a valid pass such as a dependents visa/pass/identification card or permanent resident visa/pass/identification card which serves as proof that he/she is living with parents abroad and their travel does not constitute child trafficking.
