Passport for son

[Ron and Rhea 42]

If someone has their two year green card, holds a Philippine passport, and lives here in the U.S, and wants to get her son a Philippine passport, (he is still in the Philippines), she has a question about her father getting son the passport.....Her father doesn't currently hold a passport, btw. She said her father was told by a friend the he has to have a passport before he can assist in her son getting passport, (her son is 4 yrs old). We did read where there is a form that must be filled out and I think notarized, but can't find anything about the person assisting needing to have their own passport. Does anyone have any information on this topic? Thx

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hey Capt'n Ron! Just my opinion, but I seriously doubt that its required for the father to have a passport in order for the son to get a passport, just needs his signature on the forms.

Best bet is to download the forms from the PI website and read throught them, still betting it doesn't matter.

[darkangel1215 4]

why don't you call and ask? I never heard such a thing like that.

[Ron and Rhea 42]

Thanks my brudder Hank...I didn't see it anywhere on any form but she was insisting an 'agency' said so...I said who is this 'agency' and maybe they said that so they can make extra money doing two passports? Hope all is well with you guys.

[Hank_ 9,174]

All is good, not riding today... yard work... LOL!!

Inteview next month for her GC, be glad when that is done so we can relax for awhile, not have that "one more thing" lingering in our minds. Amy got her driver's permit the other day, soon she will have her driver's license.

[sjr09 155]

　

For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old)

General Requirements:

　

Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)

Personal appearance of the minor applicant

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.

Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal

For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required

Marriage Certificate of minor's parents duly authenticated by NSO

Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)

Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

　

SEE Additional Requirements: http://www.passport....rements/for/new

[Ron and Rhea 42]

Thanks sjr.......Now by 'traveling with'....I assume they mean for the actual trip the minor is securing the passport for? ie, to come here to America once he gets his visa and such?

[sjr09 155]

Thanks sjr.......Now by 'traveling with'....I assume they mean for the actual trip the minor is securing the passport for? ie, to come here to America once he gets his visa and such?

Yes, one can assume that or traveling within the PI. Or it could be just for ID purpose only.

[apple21 953]

Is the child illegitimate?

[apple21 953]

the "father" assisting is actually the child's grandfather?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Read like you only need to send a photo copy of the bio pages of Rhea's passport.

[apple21 953]

http://www.passport.com.ph/info/requirements/for/new

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)

the grandfather should have an SPA executed by the child's mother.

Edited October 8, 2012 by apple21

[Ron and Rhea 42]

thanks gang...yes its his lolo, aka grandfather. She was not married to the father. Appreciate the info from everyone.