Comments: Aldrin Somera, a commenter of this blog post, said that the DFA at ASEANA did not accept the supporting documents if there is no valid ID. Because of this, I suggest that you get a valid ID when applying for passport.
Another commenter said that the DFA doesn't accept student driver's license. Aycee, another commenter, said that the DFA accepted the postal ID as valid ID for her aunt's and cousin's passport application.
Nfinium mentioned that DFA accepted her application even if she doesn't have ay valid ID. She submitted supporting documents that have photos like NBI clearance, police clearance and TOR with picture.
In the early comments, I said that supporting documents can be used in obtaining a passport even if you don't have any valid ID. Please disregard those old comments of mine. I was corrected by helpful commenters on this blog post. They clarified that valid ID is needed and the supporting documents is just used bolster the validity of your identity as shown on the ID.
Take note that the DFA is inconsistent when it comes to accepting IDs not included in their list of acceptable IDs. So, to be on the safe side I suggest that you bring valid ID when applying for a passport.
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Majority of commenters in my post “
Tips on Applying for a Philippine Passport”, asked me about the identification cards or IDs that are acceptable when applying for a Philippine passport. Many were afraid that the IDs that they have will not be accepted by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
I understand their worries. The DFA is so strict when it comes to documents being submitted to them for passport application. The department is strict because they are avoiding fraud. Many people tried to provide false identity for their passport.
To help those who are confused with the strictness of the DFA, here are the list of IDs acceptable when applying for a Philippine passport:
Government issued IDs
1. Digitized Social Security System (SSS) ID
2. Driver's License
3. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) E-card
4. PRC ID or professional ID.
5. IBP ID
6. OWWA ID
7. Digitized (Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ID
8. Senior Citizen's ID
Non-government issued IDs
1. Old College ID
2. Alumni ID
3. Old Employment Ids (current employment ID may also be acceptable)
4. Voter's ID (included in the list as suggested by commenters on this post)
You only need to show at least one of the government issued and non-government issued IDs listed above.
If you are using Old College ID then you should bring your Transcript of Record (TOR) as supporting document.
IDs Accepted According to Commenters
1. Old High School ID (with accompanying TOR OR form 137)
2. Postal ID
Take note that these IDs may or may not be accepted by DFA. It all depends on the strictness of the DFA clerk that you will encounter.
Here are the supporting documents that you should bring together with your acceptable IDs listed above:
1. Marriage Contract issued by the NSO
2. Land Title
3. Seaman's Book
4. Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
5. Government Service Record
6. NBI Clearance
7. Police Clearance
8. Barangay Clearance
You can also bring old documents issued at least one year prior to the date of your passport application. The old documents must show your correct name, date and place of birth, picture and signature. Here are the acceptable old documents:
1. NSO Birth Certificate of child or children
2. SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed Copy of SSS-E1 Form
3. Income Tax Return (ITR)
4. Voter's Certification, List of Voters and Voter's Registration Record. Attach receipt in case of newly issued Voter's Registration Record (VRR).
5. School Yearbook
6. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
You should bring to DFA at least three of the supporting documents or old documents with an acceptable ID to prove your identity.
Hope this post help you. Don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have more questions regarding passport application.
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Want to know how to go to the DFA office that issue Philippine passport? Please read my post,
How to Go to DFA Office.
Visit the DFA website for more info on acceptable IDs for Philippine passport application.