A child travelling abroad without a parent: DSWD travel clearance: your forms

A minor is travelling abroad alone or with someone who is not their parent, and needs a DSWD travel clearance.

Forms in this pack: Travel clearance application; Affidavit of support and consent; Consent to travel; Waiver for a minor travelling alone.

Travel clearance application: The application for the minor's travel clearance.

Affidavit of support and consent: The parent or guardian consents to the travel and says who supports the child.

Consent to travel: The parent's written consent for the child to travel with the named companion.

Waiver for a minor travelling alone: Only if the child travels with no companion.

DSWD lists who needs a travel clearance, the documents and the fee on its citizen's charter page for minors travelling abroad.

Apply through DSWD's online travel clearance site and read its FAQ before you go.

Not for: A minor travelling with either parent (no DSWD travel clearance is needed then — check DSWD's page).

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