REQUIREMENTS for RENEWAL of Passport Application for a Minor

Filipino citizens are entitled to a Philippine passport. Filipino citizens who have acquired Canadian citizenship are only eligible to apply for a Philippine passport AFTER re-acquiring their Philippine citizenship under RA 9225.

Minors (applicants under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by either parent or an authorized adult companion.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Confirmed online appointment.
  2. Duly accomplished application form received through email after a succesful booking.
  3. Personal appearance by the minor and either of the parents. The applicant must come in proper attire with collar and sleeves. The applicant will be required to take off their eyeglasses, contact lenses and/or facial piercings and must be without heavy make-up, eyeliner and false eyelashes during photo, biometrics and data capture. Facial expression should be neutral with mouth closed. Ears should also be visible. Forehead must be clear. Bangs/hair fringes must not cover the forehead or touch the eyebrows.
  4. Original latest passport of the minor applicant with photocopy of the data page showing the applicant's photo and complete name and details.
  5. Original and photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued Birth Certificate on Security Paper (if born in the Philippines) or PSA authenticated Report of Birth (if born outside the Philippines).
  6. Original and photocopy of one of the following proofs of Philippine citizenship, whichever is applicable:
    • Applicant's valid Permanent Resident (PR) card;
    • Status Verification from IRCC if PR card has expired for more than two years from date of passport application;
    • Valid confirmation of Permanent Residency for newly-landed immigrant;
    • Latest valid Canadian Tourist Visa or valid Work Permit or valid Student Permit
    • Dual Citizenship Identification Certificate issued by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for those who reacquired or retained their Philippine citizenship as specified in RA 9225;
    • For an applicant who possesses dual citizenship from birth (i.e. one parent is a Filipino while the other parent is a citizen from which the applicant's other citizenship is derived; or have both Filipino parents but was born in a country which applies jus soli citizenship; etc.) please see CORE REQUIREMENT number 5.
  7. Original and photocopy of latest passport and/or valid government-issued photo ID of either parent.
  8. Canada Post Express Post return envelope (Regional for Ontario province or National for other provinces)

*Aside from the above core requirements, the following requirements must be complied with in the following cases:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • If the applicant's parents are married and only the father is accompanying the minor applicant:

    • Original and photocopy of the Marriage Certificate of parents.

  • If the minor applicant is an illegitimate child in custody of the mother but is not accompanied by the mother during the application process:

    1. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the mother designating the minor's adult companion to assist in the application process. The SPA must have a copy of the mother's valid passport/government-issued photo ID attached. The SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad. If the mother is in the Philippines, the notarized SPA must be authenticated by DFA.
    2. Original and photocopy of the latest passport or valid government-issued photo ID of the minor's adult companion.

  • If the minor applicant is a legitimate child but is not accompanied by either parent during the application process:

    1. SPA Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the parents or either parent designating the minor's adult companion to assist in the application process. The SPA must have a copy of the parent/s valid passport/government-issued photo ID attached. The SPA must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate if executed abroad or authenticated by the DFA if executed in the Philippines.
    2. Original and photocopy of the latest passport or valid government-issued photo ID of the minor's adult companion.

  • If the minor applicant is a Derivative of a Dual Citizen under RA 9225:

    1. If born outside the Philippines, original and photocopy of PSA-issued Report of Birth on security paper.
    2. Original and photocopies of the Identification Certificate, Oath of Allegiance and Order of Approval of the Dual Citizenship of parent issued by a Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) or the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

  • If the minor applicant has discrepancy in data in his/her Birth Certificate (BC)/Report of Birth (ROB) and other documents:

    • If the discrepancy is in the applicant's first name in his/her BC, the applicant must submit a copy of the petition and supporting documents for correction of first name filed with the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) or Philippine Foreign Service Post (i.e., Philippine Embassy or Consulate General).
    • If the discrepancy is in other data of the applicant in his/her BC, the applicant must submit an annotated birth certificate authenticated by the PSA reflecting the corrected entry.
    • If the discrepant data is in the applicant's other documents, his/her BC shall be followed.

    The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional documents based on the documents submitted and special circumstances of the applicant.

    PASSPORT FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT

    1. Passport application fee is CAN$ 87.00;
    2. Applicants can pay in cash or money order/bank draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto (personal cheques are not accepted). Alternatively, applicants can opt to pay electronically using credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
    3. Personal cheques are NOT ACCEPTED.

    PASSPORT RELEASE
    • The new passport shall be available in approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the date of application.
    • A Canada Xpress Post return envelope (with tracking number) PER APPLICANT must be provided upon submission of passport application. The applicant may secure said prepaid envelope from Canada Post branches.
    • The Consulate will NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY for passports/documents that may be lost in the mail.

    For more information, please visit our website at www.philcongen-toronto.com. Further queries may be sent to our email address: passport@philcongen-toronto.com.

    Page Last Updated: November 27 2023 18:50:06