I've written about general requirements for DSWD travel clearance for minors in my previous blog and had a firsthand experience in applying for it last week.
The travel clearance is for minors (18 years old and below) who will be traveling alone or traveling with a person other than his or her parents to another country. And so in my case, i was applying for the travel clearance of my 4 yr old nephew who is going to travel with me.
I chose to apply at the Legarda office which is more convenient for me. The other office is located in Zapote. Applicants must first get a number from the guard before proceeding to the second floor office. Remember to log your number once you get to the travel clearance office if not, your number will not be called.
I got there at around 930am and there was at least 20 applicants ahead of me not to mention the xnumber of people there to claim(their ofc is open at 8am). I was informed that if your requirements are complete , clearance may be released after assessment but if not you may have to come back the next day for the release once you submit necessary lacking papers.
There are 2-3 assessors and it takes 10-20mins for them to go through your papers. They ask questions pertinent to your relationship with the child and the child's destination. Needless to say, it was a thorough investigation that there will be no child trafficking about to happen.
If they are satisfied and all papers complete they tell you to pay downstairs for the clearance. Fees are as follows: P 300 - 1 yr validity ; P 600 - 2yrs validity. You may have to wait for a while after payment for they still have to type in details in the travel clearance.
Note: DSWD travel clearance is also needed when applying for a minor's DFA passport. That is, again if both parents are not present in the Philippines upon passport application.
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