Passport for son

[Ron and Rhea 42]

For personal reasons I was not able to bring my son over when I first immigrated here to the U.S. I am now in a position to bring him over to America. He is 4 yrs old and lives with my parents. My husband will be the one petitioning him to come here, but first we are going to secure his passport. My question is my father will be the getting the passport for my son, and I am reading the process on the Philippine embassy website, but has anyone else done this? Having your parent, or some other family member help your son or daughter get their Filipino passport?

Thanks in advance.

[apple21 953]

Among other requirements, you will need to execute:

- 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.

and your father will provide his:

- Proper ID of the duly authorized representative

If both parents are abroad:

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.

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.

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.

Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

FULL INFO here: http://passport.com.ph/requirements

Edited November 2, 2012 by apple21