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Processing times typically range from 1 to 3 working days, provided all documentation is complete. Incomplete forms will be returned, resulting in delays.
Applying for a DSWD clearance soon? Don't waste a trip to the office! Here’s what you need to know about the form and requirements before you go. 👇
from parents/legal guardian (permitting the minor to travel).
A legal guardian who possesses a certified true copy of a court-issued legal guardianship order.
| Scenario | Processing Time | |---|---| | Complete application with verified documents | Same day approval (up to 24 hours) | | Standard processing (all documents submitted) | 1 to 3 working days | | Application with incomplete or additional required documents | Extended (varies) | dswd clearance application form
: Valid IDs or passports of the parents and the traveling companion. Financial Capability
The exact inclusive dates of the trip (departure and return). 4. Companion Details
✈️ Always keep a digital scan and a physical photocopy of the issued clearance in your carry-on luggage.
4. How to Complete the DSWD Clearance Application Form (Step-by-Step) Processing times typically range from 1 to 3
To help me give you more specific advice, could you tell me: Is the minor or with a companion ? Which DSWD Regional Office is closest to you? Is the child's birth certificate issued by the PSA?
DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) Travel Clearance
To complete the form, you generally need to provide scanned copies of the following: Minor's Documents
The specific country or countries the minor will visit. Don't waste a trip to the office
Q: Can I apply for a DSWD clearance online? A: Currently, DSWD clearance applications are processed offline, and applicants must submit their applications and documents to the DSWD office nearest them.
If the minor is traveling with a companion, documents proving their relationship (e.g., Birth Certificate of the companion if a relative).
The standard application form (DSWD-PMB-GF-005) requires the following information:
| Validity Period | Applicability | |---|---| | 1 year | Standard clearance; valid for multiple travels within the validity period | | 2 years | Extended clearance; valid for multiple travels within the validity period |