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Free Child Travel Consent Template — Philippines
Authorize a Filipino minor to travel within the Philippines or abroad — alone, with one parent, with a relative, or with a non-parent companion. The Doxuno child travel consent / travel authority generator is fully aligned with Articles 209 to 225 of the Family Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 209) on parental authority, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 on travel clearance for Filipino minors traveling abroad, the Bureau of Immigration Memorandum Order MIM 2014-049, and the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice. Download a professional PDF in minutes — ready for parental signature, notarization, and submission to the DSWD for clearance issuance.
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CHILD TRAVEL CONSENT / TRAVEL AUTHORITY
Parental / Guardian Consent For Minor To Travel — International
CHILD PARTICULARS
| FULL NAME | Antonio Miguel Reyes |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 10, 2019 |
| NATIONALITY | Filipino |
| PASSPORT NO. | P1234567A |
| PASSPORT EXPIRY | March 15, 2031 |
| PSA REFERENCE | PSA-2019-1234567 |
CONSENTING PARENT / GUARDIAN
| FULL NAME | Roberto Santos Reyes |
| GOVERNMENT ID | Phil ID No. 1234-5678-9012-3456 |
| RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD | Father |
| MOBILE / PHONE | +63 917 123 4567 |
| roberto.reyes@email.com |
SECOND PARENT / GUARDIAN
| FULL NAME | Maria Cristina Reyes |
| GOVERNMENT ID | Phil ID No. 2345-6789-0123-4567 |
| RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD | Mother |
| MOBILE / PHONE | +63 917 234 5678 |
TRAVEL ITINERARY
| TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT | Child travelling with a relative or trusted adult |
| SCOPE | International |
| DESTINATION | Tokyo and Osaka, Japan |
| DEPARTURE DATE | June 1, 2026 |
| RETURN DATE | June 8, 2026 |
| PURPOSE OF TRAVEL | Family holiday |
| ACCOMMODATION | Hotel Monterey Ginza, 2-10-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan. Tel: +81-3-3544-7111 |
TRAVEL COMPANION
| FULL NAME | Ana Marie Cruz |
| RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD | Maternal Aunt |
| MOBILE / PHONE | +63 917 456 7890 |
| GOVERNMENT ID | Phil ID No. 3456-7890-1234-5678 |
| PASSPORT | P9876543B |
EMERGENCY CONTACT IN THE PHILIPPINES
| NAME | Lola Carmen Reyes |
| PHONE | +63 917 567 8901 |
| RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD | Paternal Grandmother |
I, Roberto Santos Reyes (Government ID: Phil ID No. 1234-5678-9012-3456), of legal age, Filipino, and Father of Antonio Miguel Reyes and Maria Cristina Reyes (Government ID: Phil ID No. 2345-6789-0123-4567), Mother, acting in the exercise of parental authority under Articles 209–225 of the Civil Code (Republic Act No. 386), as amended, and the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987), do hereby grant consent for Antonio Miguel Reyes to travel as set out below.
CONSENT TO TRAVEL
I hereby authorise and consent to Antonio Miguel Reyes (Passport / Travel Doc No. P1234567A, Date of Birth March 10, 2019, Nationality Filipino) to travel to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, departing on June 1, 2026 and returning on June 8, 2026, for the purpose of Family holiday, travelling with Ana Marie Cruz (Maternal Aunt). I authorise Ana Marie Cruz to accompany the child and to act in loco parentis for ordinary care and supervision during the trip.
I hereby authorise and consent to Antonio Miguel Reyes (Passport / Travel Doc No. P1234567A, Date of Birth March 10, 2019, Nationality Filipino) to travel to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, departing on June 1, 2026 and returning on June 8, 2026, for the purpose of Family holiday, travelling with Ana Marie Cruz (Maternal Aunt). I authorise Ana Marie Cruz to accompany the child and to act in loco parentis for ordinary care and supervision during the trip.
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION (BI) AND DSWD COMPLIANCE
This consent letter is issued in support of the child's departure from the Philippines and may be presented to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the port of departure. Where the child is travelling as an unaccompanied minor or otherwise without both parents, a DSWD Travel Clearance shall be secured in accordance with DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 and its amendments. A DSWD Travel Clearance has been or will be obtained for this trip. The parties acknowledge the standards of the Council for the Welfare of Children and the obligations under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208, as amended by RA 10364 and RA 11862).
This consent letter is issued in support of the child's departure from the Philippines and may be presented to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the port of departure. Where the child is travelling as an unaccompanied minor or otherwise without both parents, a DSWD Travel Clearance shall be secured in accordance with DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 and its amendments. A DSWD Travel Clearance has been or will be obtained for this trip. The parties acknowledge the standards of the Council for the Welfare of Children and the obligations under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208, as amended by RA 10364 and RA 11862).
MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORISATION
In the event of a medical emergency during travel, and where I (or the other parent / guardian, if applicable) cannot be contacted in time, I hereby authorise Ana Marie Cruz (travel companion) to consent to emergency medical treatment for Antonio Miguel Reyes by a qualified medical professional, in the best interests of the child. I request that reasonable efforts be made to contact me at the numbers provided above before consenting to any non-emergency treatment.
In the event of a medical emergency during travel, and where I (or the other parent / guardian, if applicable) cannot be contacted in time, I hereby authorise Ana Marie Cruz (travel companion) to consent to emergency medical treatment for Antonio Miguel Reyes by a qualified medical professional, in the best interests of the child. I request that reasonable efforts be made to contact me at the numbers provided above before consenting to any non-emergency treatment.
REVOCATION
This consent may be revoked at any time prior to departure by written notice delivered to the travel companion (or school / group leader) and, where applicable, to the Bureau of Immigration and DSWD. This consent letter shall automatically expire on the return date stated above and shall have no further effect. The undersigned parent/guardian acknowledges and accepts the right to revoke this consent on the terms stated above.
This consent may be revoked at any time prior to departure by written notice delivered to the travel companion (or school / group leader) and, where applicable, to the Bureau of Immigration and DSWD. This consent letter shall automatically expire on the return date stated above and shall have no further effect. The undersigned parent/guardian acknowledges and accepts the right to revoke this consent on the terms stated above.
DECLARATION
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines that I am the lawful parent or legal guardian of the above-named child; that I exercise parental authority over the child under Articles 209–225 of the Civil Code as amended by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987); that I have full authority to grant this consent; and that the information stated herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that providing false information may expose me to liability under Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code (false testimony) and other applicable laws.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines that I am the lawful parent or legal guardian of the above-named child; that I exercise parental authority over the child under Articles 209–225 of the Civil Code as amended by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987); that I have full authority to grant this consent; and that the information stated herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that providing false information may expose me to liability under Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code (false testimony) and other applicable laws.
NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This document is intended to be acknowledged before a Notary Public under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). Notarisation is recommended for international travel and may be specifically required by the destination country's embassy or by transport carriers (especially for unaccompanied minors).
This document is intended to be acknowledged before a Notary Public under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). Notarisation is recommended for international travel and may be specifically required by the destination country's embassy or by transport carriers (especially for unaccompanied minors).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Consent / Travel Authority on April 25, 2026 at Makati City, Republic of the Philippines.
CONSENTING PARENT / GUARDIAN — FATHER
Roberto Santos Reyes
Government ID: Phil ID No. 1234-5678-9012-3456
Date: ____________________
SECOND PARENT / GUARDIAN — MOTHER
Maria Cristina Reyes
Government ID: Phil ID No. 2345-6789-0123-4567
Date: ____________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of ________________________, County of ________________________
On this ______ day of ________________________, 20______, before me personally appeared Roberto Santos Reyes, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
On this ______ day of ________________________, 20______, before me personally appeared Roberto Santos Reyes, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public Signature
My commission expires: ___________________________
NOTE. This consent letter is governed by Philippine law, including the Civil Code (RA 386), the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209), DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 (Travel Clearance for Minors Travelling Abroad), and the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). Keep this consent letter, the child's passport, the parents' identity documents, and the DSWD Travel Clearance (if applicable) accessible during travel. For DSWD Travel Clearance applications, contact the nearest DSWD Field Office or visit www.dswd.gov.ph. For Bureau of Immigration queries, visit www.immigration.gov.ph.
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What is a child travel consent under Philippine law?
A child travel consent (also referred to in the Philippines as a "travel authority", "parental travel consent", or "Affidavit of Consent for a Minor to Travel") is a written, notarized authorization by which one or both parents — or the legal guardian — give permission for an unemancipated Filipino minor to travel domestically or internationally with a designated adult who is not the parent, or alone (in limited cases). Under Articles 209 to 225 of the Family Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 209), parental authority includes the right to determine the residence and travel of unemancipated children; both parents jointly exercise this authority under Article 211. When a Filipino minor travels without one or both parents, the consent form provides legal evidence that the absent parent has authorized the trip, protects the accompanying adult against suspicion of child abduction or trafficking, and is a key document required by airlines, immigration officers, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
The Philippines applies a two-tier framework for minors traveling abroad. For domestic travel within the Philippines, a notarized parental consent is generally sufficient and may be requested at airline check-in or by the Bureau of Immigration only when an unaccompanied minor signal is raised. For international travel — outbound to any country other than the Philippines — the rules tighten significantly. Under DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 (and subsequent amendments), a Filipino minor below 18 years of age who travels abroad alone, or with any person other than a parent, must obtain a DSWD Travel Clearance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development before departure. The clearance is issued at DSWD field offices throughout the Philippines and is valid for one year (single-trip clearances) or two years (multiple-trip clearances). The Bureau of Immigration Memorandum Order MIM 2014-049 directs immigration officers at Philippine airports to verify the DSWD clearance and parental consent before allowing departure.
The consent form, the DSWD Travel Clearance, and immigration scrutiny serve a vital purpose: protecting Filipino children against trafficking and exploitation. Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), as amended by Republic Act No. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012), and Republic Act No. 11862 (2022 amendments), criminalize child trafficking with severe penalties. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (in force for the Philippines since 1 June 2016 by accession) provides international cooperation in cases of cross-border parental abduction; the Philippines is also party to the Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption (Republic Act No. 8043 — Inter-Country Adoption Act). Together, this framework protects the welfare of every Filipino minor under Article 218 of the Family Code (parental obligation) and Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act).
What this Philippine travel consent covers
The Doxuno child travel consent generator produces a complete authorization aligned with the Family Code of the Philippines, DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014, Bureau of Immigration MIM 2014-049, and the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.
Identification of the parents / guardians
Full names, civil status, citizenship, TIN, and Philippine residence
Identification of the minor child
Full name, age, PSA-registered birth details, Philippine passport number
PSA birth certificate reference
Birth registration with the Philippine Statistics Authority
Identification of the traveling companion
Full name, citizenship, passport, relationship to the child
Travel itinerary
Departure date, destination(s), return date, flights, accommodation
Purpose of travel
Vacation, family visit, education, medical, sports — required by DSWD
DSWD Travel Clearance application
Compatible with DSWD AO No. 1, Series of 2014 — single or multiple trip
Authorization for emergency medical care
Consent for medical decisions during the trip if needed
Health insurance and travel insurance
PhilHealth, HMO, international travel insurance details
Emergency contact for parents
Including OFW contact details if parents are abroad
Notarial acknowledgment
Notary Public commissioned under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice
Apostille for foreign authorities
DFA apostille under the Hague Apostille Convention (Philippines since 2019)
How to create your Philippine child travel consent
No legal experience required. The Doxuno generator walks you through every section needed for a Philippine child travel consent and produces a professional PDF ready for notarization and DSWD Travel Clearance application.
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Identify the parents or guardians and the child
Provide the full legal names, ages, civil status, citizenship, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and current Philippine residence of both parents or the legal guardian. For the child, give the full name, date and place of birth, PSA-registered birth certificate details, and Philippine passport number. Both parents must consent under Article 211 of the Family Code of the Philippines on joint parental authority — single-parent consent is acceptable only if the other parent is deceased (with PSA death certificate), judicially declared absent (Article 384 of the Civil Code), in cases of sole custody by court order, or where the other parent is unknown (e.g., for an illegitimate child whose father has not acknowledged paternity — the mother under Article 176 of the Family Code as amended by Republic Act No. 9255 has sole parental authority).
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Identify the traveling companion (if any) and itinerary
For travel with a non-parent — grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling, family friend, school chaperone, sports coach — give the companion's full name, age, citizenship, passport number, address, mobile, and relationship to the child. For travel with one parent only, identify the absent parent in the recital of consent. For unaccompanied minors traveling alone (a 12-17 year old flying solo), check airline policy on unaccompanied minor (UM) services and Department of Health requirements. State the travel itinerary in detail: departure date, departure airport (NAIA, Cebu, Davao, or other), destination country and city, accommodations (hotel name and address, host family details), return date and flight, and the purpose (vacation, family visit, educational program, medical treatment, sports tournament, cultural exchange).
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Apply for the DSWD Travel Clearance (international travel)
For travel outside the Philippines, the DSWD Travel Clearance under Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014, is mandatory whenever the Filipino minor will travel: (a) alone; (b) with any person other than a parent; or (c) with a parent under specific circumstances. Apply at the nearest DSWD field office (DSWD has offices in every region of the Philippines), or online through the DSWD Travel Clearance Online System where available. Required documents typically include: notarized parental consent (this template), PSA birth certificate of the child, photocopy of the parents' Philippine passports or government IDs, photocopy of the traveling companion's passport, photocopy of the child's passport, the travel itinerary, return ticket, proof of relationship (if applicable), and a 2x2 photo of the child. Fees: PHP 300 for single-trip (one-year validity) and PHP 600 for multiple-trip (two-year validity), payable at DSWD. The clearance is typically issued within 1-3 working days; expedite at major DSWD field offices like Quezon City, Makati, or Pasay.
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Authorize emergency care and provide insurance details
Empower the traveling companion to authorize emergency medical care for the child during the trip — surgery, blood transfusion, hospital admission, anesthesia. List the child's known medical conditions, allergies (drug, food, environmental), current medications with dosage, and blood type. Provide PhilHealth member ID (the child is typically a dependent), HMO card details (e.g., Maxicare, Intellicare, Medicard if the family has one), and any international travel insurance for the trip — strongly recommended for international travel, particularly to destinations with expensive healthcare like the United States, the European Union, Japan, or Australia. Provide emergency contacts: both parents' Philippine mobile numbers, emails, and addresses; for OFW parents, include international contact (country, mobile, employer, address abroad).
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Sign before two witnesses, notarize, and apostille if needed
Both parents (or the guardian) sign in the presence of two attesting witnesses. The Philippines requires the consent to be acknowledged before a Notary Public commissioned under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice (A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC). The signing parents appear personally with valid government-issued ID (Philippine passport, driver's license, UMID, voter's ID, PRC ID), sign in the notary's presence, and the notary records the act in the notarial register. For overseas Filipino worker (OFW) parents executing the consent abroad, two routes are available: (a) consularization at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, where the consul acts as notarial officer; (b) local notarization plus apostille from the foreign authority — the Philippines acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 May 2019, and apostilled documents are accepted by the DSWD, the Bureau of Immigration, and Philippine airlines. Bring multiple original notarized copies — the DSWD keeps one, the Bureau of Immigration may keep one at the airport, and a copy travels with the child.
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Legal considerations under Philippine travel and family law
Authorizing the international travel of a Filipino minor requires careful attention to parental authority, DSWD Travel Clearance requirements, Bureau of Immigration procedures, and international child protection conventions. Review the points below before booking the trip.
This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For complex situations — separated parents, joint custody, OFW arrangements, inter-country adoption travel, suspected wrongful retention abroad — please consult a Philippine lawyer admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) experienced in family law and consult the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Reviewed by legal professionals. The clauses, statutory references, and DSWD/BI procedures in this Philippine child travel consent template have been reviewed against the Family Code of the Philippines (EO 209), DSWD AO No. 1, Series of 2014, Bureau of Immigration MIM 2014-049, the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and Philippine anti-trafficking laws.
DSWD Travel Clearance under Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issues Travel Clearances for Filipino minors traveling abroad pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2014 (with subsequent amendments). The clearance is mandatory whenever a Filipino minor below 18 will travel internationally: (a) alone; (b) with any person other than a parent; (c) with a parent under specific circumstances such as long-term absence from the other parent. Application is made at the DSWD field office having jurisdiction over the child's residence in the Philippines — DSWD field offices operate in every region (NCR, Cordillera, Regions I-XIII, BARMM). Standard documentary requirements: notarized parental consent for travel (this Doxuno template), PSA birth certificate of the child, photocopy of valid IDs of both parents, photocopy of the companion's passport, photocopy of the child's Philippine passport, travel itinerary including airline tickets, accommodation details, two 2x2 photos of the child. Fees: PHP 300 (single-trip, one-year validity) or PHP 600 (multi-trip, two-year validity). Processing: 1-3 working days under normal circumstances. Travel without DSWD clearance triggers offloading by Bureau of Immigration officers at Philippine airports.
Bureau of Immigration procedures for unaccompanied minors
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines, through Memorandum Order MIM 2014-049 and related issuances, directs immigration officers at all Philippine ports of entry and exit — including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Davao International Airport, Clark International Airport — to verify the DSWD Travel Clearance and parental consent of every Filipino minor traveling abroad without both parents. Immigration officers exercise broad discretion to "offload" — refuse departure — passengers, including minors, where documentation is incomplete, suspicious, or where indications of trafficking or wrongful taking are present. Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), as amended by Republic Act No. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012), criminalizes child trafficking. Strict BI scrutiny is the front-line protection for Filipino children. Always carry: original DSWD Travel Clearance; original notarized parental consent; original PSA birth certificate of the child; the child's Philippine passport; tickets and accommodation confirmations; emergency contact list for both parents.
Hague Convention and international child abduction prevention
The Philippines acceded to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (concluded 25 October 1980), which entered into force for the Philippines on 1 June 2016. The Convention establishes a system of international cooperation among Contracting States for the prompt return of children wrongfully removed or retained across borders. Under Article 3, the removal or retention of a child is wrongful when in breach of rights of custody attributed to a person under the law of the State in which the child was habitually resident immediately before the removal. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the designated Central Authority for the Philippines. For separated parents with joint custody, removal of a child to or from the Philippines without the other parent's consent may constitute wrongful removal triggering Hague return proceedings. The Family Code of the Philippines, Articles 209-225, and Article 213 (custody after separation) govern the underlying rights of custody. The Convention complements but does not displace domestic Philippine remedies, including habeas corpus under Rule 102 of the Rules of Court for production of an abducted child.
OFW parents, separated parents, and special situations
Several Philippine family situations require particular care. (1) Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW): the most common scenario in the Philippines — millions of OFWs work in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, Canada, and the European Union, while children stay in the Philippines with grandparents, aunts, or other relatives. Travel consents must be apostilled or consularized — the Hague Apostille Convention has been in force in the Philippines since 14 May 2019, simplifying the process. (2) Separated parents under court custody orders: the parent with sole legal custody under Article 213 of the Family Code or under court order may travel with the child without the other parent's consent if the order so provides, but the DSWD usually requires evidence (certified copy of the custody order). (3) Illegitimate children under Article 176 of the Family Code as amended by Republic Act No. 9255: the mother has sole parental authority and may travel with or send the child without the father's consent (unless the father has been judicially recognized and granted joint authority). (4) Adopted children: travel by adopting parents under Republic Act No. 8552 (Domestic Adoption Act) or Republic Act No. 8043 (Inter-Country Adoption Act) follows specific DSWD and Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) procedures. (5) Sole survivor parent: surviving parent under Article 214 may travel without secondary consent; PSA death certificate of the deceased parent is required.
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