Travel Document

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.

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.

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.Trave Document Application Form

  • Duly accomplished and notarized

2. Proof of Philippine Citizenship

  • Original and one (1) photocopy 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

  • One (1) copy of document demonstrating urgency of travel

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 (1) photocopy of Philippine passport data page

    [IF PASSPORT COPY IS NOT AVAILABLE] Original and one (1) photocopy of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). See accepted forms of PSA documents. If you need to obtain a PSA document, order online through psaserbilis.com.ph (security paper), psahelpline.ph (security paper and E-Certificate), or apostille.psahelpline.ph (E-Certificate with eApostille).

    [IF PASSPORT IS LOST] One (1) original notarized Affidavit of Loss and one (1) police report

6. Payment

  • USD 30.00 processing fee 

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

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.