Document background
The Passport Authorization Letter For Minor is a crucial document required by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) when processing passport applications for individuals under 18 years of age. This requirement is established under the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 (RA 8239) and related DFA regulations, designed to protect minors and prevent unauthorized travel or trafficking. The letter becomes necessary when one or both parents cannot personally appear during the passport application process, or when a third party is authorized to process the application. It must contain specific information including the minor's details, parent/guardian information, and explicit authorization statements. The document requires notarization to be legally valid and must be accompanied by supporting documents such as valid IDs and birth certificates.
