Passport for Minor child

[cHiQy 1]

Hello everyone! Me and my USC husband is currently gathering all the documents for my 6yr old daughter, stepchild of my husband, who is in the Philippines.

I'm not sure on what the requirements are for my daughter to get a Phil. passport... I planned to go to the Phils. in time of her medical exam and interview.

It says on the DFA website that:

For Minors (below 18 years old)

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is of legitimate status).

Personal appearance of mother (if minor is of illegitimate status)

If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:

Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

Affidavit of Support and Consent

If both parents are abroad:

Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul).

Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on behalf of the minor).

Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.

I'm not married to my daughter's bio-father and I do not know where he is right now.

So I just wanted my sister to accompany my daughter to get a passport.

Which documents do I need to send in the Philippines so my sister will bring it whenever they apply for the passport of my daughter?

Do I also need the Special Power of Attorney even though I'm just the one who's working with all the paperworks? Do I really still need it?

Please help me with this matter.

Thank you in advance!

Edited December 17, 2009 by cHiQy

[happywifeymom 4]

Hello everyone! Me and my USC husband is currently gathering all the documents for my 6yr old daughter, stepchild of my husband, who is in the Philippines.

I'm not sure on what the requirements are for my daughter to get a Phil. passport... I planned to go to the Phils. in time of her medical exam and interview.

It says on the DFA website that:

For Minors (below 18 years old)

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is of legitimate status).

Personal appearance of mother (if minor is of illegitimate status)

If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:

Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

Affidavit of Support and Consent

If both parents are abroad:

Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul).

Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on behalf of the minor).

Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.

I'm not married to my daughter's bio-father and I do not know where he is right now.

So I just wanted my sister to accompany my daughter to get a passport.

Which documents do I need to send in the Philippines so my sister will bring it whenever they apply for the passport of my daughter?

Do I also need the Special Power of Attorney even though I'm just the one who's working with all the paperworks? Do I really still need it?

Please help me with this matter.

Thank you in advance!

You need to send a special power of attorney for your sis and that SPA should be authenticated and with red ribbon from the DFA here. My 8 yr. old son just had his passport 2 months ago and i just sent mom an SPA.

[cHiQy 1]

thanks happywifeymom!

but who will I put if I dont have an attorney??

SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

I/We _____________my name__________________ of legal age, single/married, resident(s) of ___USA___ , do hereby name, constitute and appoint _______???_______of legal age, single/married, resident(s) of _____________???__________ to be my/our true and lawful attorney-in-fact for me, and in my name, place and stead, to do and perform the following acts, to wit:

_____________???__________________

Edited December 17, 2009 by cHiQy

[happywifeymom 4]

thanks happywifeymom!

but who will I put if I dont have an attorney??

SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

I/We _____________my name__________________ of legal age, single/married, resident(s) of ___USA___ , do hereby name, constitute and appoint _______???_______of legal age, single/married, resident(s) of _____________???__________ to be my/our true and lawful attorney-in-fact for me, and in my name, place and stead, to do and perform the following acts, to wit:

_____________???__________________

You put the name of the person who is accompanying your child to get a passport. You dont need to have a lawyer.You are just giving your sis the consent to apply for your child's passport in your behalf. Or you can make it in your own word ..something that says I, ___(ur name) is giving my sis ______(her name) to apply for passport for your child. needs to be authenticated since DFA Pinas will not accept it unless it has red ribbon on it.

Edited December 18, 2009 by happywifeymom

[miamortueres 0]

SPA

[Pinay Wife 47]

thanks happywifeymom!

but who will I put if I dont have an attorney?

An attorney-in-fact (not to be confused with an attorney-at-law) is an individual who has been granted authority by way of power of attorney to act on behalf of another person. In your case, your sister will act as your “attorney-in-fact” (in other words, your representative).

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

all in one form that i used: ; as per jurisdiction under Maryland you are under Philippine-USEM in washington dc..

here are the requirements

http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/downloads/AuthenticationDC.pdf

REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHENTICATION AND NOTARIZATION

(As of 01 December 2004)

I. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DOCUMENTS

A. Special Power of Attorney, General Power of Attorney, Affidavits,

Contracts of Employment, etc.

1. Original and one (1) photocopy of document and all enclosures (the

original should be signed by the affiant(s) and two witnesses before the

consular officer).

2. Original and one (1) photocopy of valid Government-issued identification

card of affiants and two (2) witnesses.

3. If sent by mail the following are required:

i. Original and one (1) photocopy of the document(s) signed by the

affiant(s) and the corresponding authentication by the Clerk of

Court and Secretary of State

ii. Document(s) must be notarized by a Notary Public

iii. Signature of the Notary Public must be authenticated by the Clerk

of Court of the County where the notary public is registered, if

required, by the Secretary of State of the State where the

Notary Public is registered

iv. Signature of the Notary Public or Clerk of Court must be

authenticated by the Secretary of State of the State where the

country is located

II. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT-ISSUED DOCUMENTS

A. Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Marriage Contract, Transcripts of

School Records, etc.

1. Original and one (1) photocopy of document and all enclosures issued by

appropriate government agency or private institution and the

corresponding authentication by the Clerk of Court and the Secretary of

State

2. For documents issued in the US and its territories: the document must

be authenticated by the Secretary of State of the State or territory which

has jurisdiction over the issuing agency or where the private institution

is located

3. For documents issued in other countries or territories: the document

must be authenticated by the appropriate government office

B. For Trademark, Patent Application, Combined Oath by corporate offices,

Power of Attorney and Petition concerning corporate matters, Affidavit of

Use/Non-Use, Appointment of Resident Agent and Assignment of Letters

of Patent

1. Original and one (1) photocopy of document, all enclosures issued by

appropriate government agency and the corresponding authentication by

the Secretary of State

2. If required by the US Department of State, document must be

authenticated by the Secretary of State of the State where the issuing

office is located.

3. Document must be authenticated by the Secretary of State of the United

States

4. For documents issued in other countries or territories: the

document must be authenticated by the appropriate government

authority

III. Fee: $25.00 per document

The processing fee is non-refundable. It is payable when applying personally, only in

cash; or when applying by mail, in money order issued in the US, certified, treasurer’s,

manager’s or cashier’s check issued by a bank in the U.S., or by a local bank that has a

corresponding bank in the U.S., payable to the Embassy of the Republic of the

Philippines. Personal checks and personal money order are not accepted.

IV. FOR DOCUMENTS TO BE RETURNED BY MAIL

A. Applicant from U.S. and U.S. Territories

One (1) self-addressed U.S. Postal Service Express Mail envelope, with the

corresponding stamps required to return the documents. Do not use P.O. Box

mailing address and metered stamps.

B. Applicant from Other Countries and Territories within the Embassy’s

Jurisdiction

Certified, treasurer’s, manager’s or cashier’s check, issued by a local bank that has

a corresponding bank in the U.S., payable to the courier of choice, such as FedEx,

UPS or DHL, in U.S. dollars, in the amount required to return the documents. Avoid

use of P.O. Box mailing address. Instructions to charge to recipient, credit card

account, or corporate/personal courier account are not accepted.

N.B. Add two (2) ounces to the weight of each document to be processed.

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines assumes no responsibility

for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody

of the courier service. The applicant shall note the tracking numbers of all

envelopes used and submitted.

V. RELEASING TIME

A. Application submitted personally

Documents are released from 4:00 p.m. on the following business day from receipt

by the Embassy of the duly accomplished forms and all requirements.

B. Application submitted through mail or courier

Documents are returned by mail within five (5) working days after receipt by the

Embassy of the duly accomplished forms and all requirements.

VI. JURISDICTION OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,

WASHINGTON, D.C.

USA: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North

Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

OTHER COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas,

British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique,

Netherlands Antilles except Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St.

Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

For other states, territories, and countries please visit: www.philippineembassy-usa.org

Please comply with all requirements to avoid delays in processing.

All documents should be mailed to:

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines

(Attention: Authentication Section)

1600 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20036

Telephone number: (202) 467-9312

Edited December 20, 2009 by LOSTGURL--SOPHIA