TRAVEL DOCUMENT

OVERVIEW

The Philippine Embassy issues travel documents to Filipino citizens who need to travel urgently to the Philippines but have no valid passport.

Use this checklist if:

    • You lost your valid passport and have an urgent travel to the Philippines
    • Your passport is expiring and you have to travel to the Philippines within 6 weeks
    • You cannot renew your passport before you travel

Application for travel documents can be made in person or by mail.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Philippine Embassy issues travel documents to Filipino citizens who need to travel urgently to the Philippines but cannot meet the requirements for a regular passport, typically due to emergencies such as serious illness or the death of an immediate family member.

A travel document is valid only for direct, one-way travel to the Philippines. It cannot be used for other destinations.

To obtain a travel document, proof of urgency is required, such as medical certificates or death certificates.

Some countries do not accept emergency travel documents, even if you are just transiting through the country. Check with the embassy of the country you plan to transit through to find out if they will accept a travel document.

After returning to the Philippines, your travel document is expired and cannot be used again. You must apply for a new passport at any Department of Foreign Affairs consular office upon arrival in the Philippines.

WHAT TO BRING

Please note that the consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents from an applicant to prove their identity and/or citizenship, and ensure accurate and complete personal data entries.

1. Travel Document Application Form

    • Duly accomplished and notarized

2. Proof of Philippine Citizenship

    • Original and two (2) photocopies of proof of current Philippine citizenship, such as permanent resident card, visa, notice of action, work permit, or dual citizenship identification certificate

3. Proof of Urgent Travel

    • Any document demonstrating proof of urgency

4. Photos

    • Four (4) recent color 2″ x 2″ photos, taken within the last six months, with a white background

5. Latest Philippine Passport

    • Original and/or one photocopy of expired passport
    • If original passport is not available, execute a notarized Affidavit of Loss

6. Payment

    • USD 30.00 processing fee 
    • Accepted payment methods include cash, credit/debit card (4% convenience fee applies), or money order made payable to “Embassy of the Philippines”
    • (IF MAILED) Money order only. No cash or personal checks.

7. (IF MAILED) Cover Letter

    • Indicate the purpose of your request and the number of copies needed
    • Write your name and contact information (mobile number and email address)
    • List the enclosed documents

8. (IF MAILED) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

    • (FOR US RESIDENTS) One (1) self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope with USD 10.10 stamps and tracking numbers
    • (FOR CARIBBEAN RESIDENTS) One (1) pre-paid self-addressed courier label

The Philippine Embassy assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss during mail delivery, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service.

AFTER GETTING YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Once you get your travel document, you have 30 days from the date of issuance to travel to the Philippines. Please note that some countries do not accept emergency travel documents, even if you are just transiting through the country. Check with the embassy of the country you plan to transit through to find out if they will accept a travel document.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, you are expected to surrender the used travel document at any DFA Consular Office and apply for a new Philippine passport.

FURTHER RESOURCES

For further inquiries, email us at atn@phembassy-us.org.