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Waiver of Exclusion Grounds |
I am a minor traveling without my parents. Am I allowed to visit the Philippines alone? Except for those who have already acquired lawful residence in the Philippines and those who have been issued reentry permit, Section 29 of the Philippine Immigration Act states that children under fifteen (15) years of age, unaccompanied by or not coming to a parent are classified as excludable. In order for them to be admitted into the Philippines they must secure Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) from the Bureau of Immigration, upon proper coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Who may apply for the WEG in my behalf? Submit the affidavit of Request, Consent and Guarantee of any of the minor's parents and his birth certificate to the Head Supervisor of the Bureau of Immigration at the port of entry or at Window 1 Ground floor of the Main Office. Sworn statements or affidavits must be notarized.
How can my relatives/guardians apply for WEG? Submit the affidavit of Request, Consent and Guarantee of any of the minor's parents and his birth certificate to the Head Supervisor of the Bureau of Immigration at the port of entry or at Window 1 Ground floor of the Main Office. Sworn statements or affidavits must be notarized.
What are the documents required for WEG? - Affidavit of support executed by the child's relative in the Philippines, if filed in the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines.
- Affidavit of consent to travel and support executed by one or both parents or guardian, duly authorized or authenticated by officers at the Philippine Foreign Service Post.
- Photocopy of the data page of the passport.
- Authenticated Birth Certificate of the child.
What is the processing time? Three working days, provided all documents are in.
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