Requirements for Minors Traveling Alone

⚠️ Take note:

• The Unaccompanied Minor Service is available on domestic flights only. It is not available on international flights.
• The service is not available for minors who require a Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC). Minors requiring a POC must travel with an adult companion aged 18 years old or above.
• Make sure to select the guest type as "Child" when booking.

Filipino children below 7 years old must travel with an adult companion who is at least 18 years old. They will not be allowed to board alone.

They are not allowed to travel alone internationally or outside the Philippines.

When booking the child's flight, make sure to select the guest type to "Child".

The parent or guardian must:

1. Fill out the Unaccompanied Minor Form at least 24 hours before departure.
2. Pay the Unaccompanied Minor Fee.

On the day of the flight:

The Travel Clearance is required under the following conditions:

The Certificate of Exemption is required instead of the Travel Clearance Certificate under the following conditions:

The Travel Clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance, provided that the travel companion, the purpose of travel, and the destination are the same.

The Certificate of Exemption does not have a validity period, which can be used multiple times by applicants who are required to secure the Certificate of Exemption. For minors whose traveling companion is their legal guardian, the Certificate of Exemption shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

• Birth Certificate of the minor (original and photocopy)
• Barangay Clearance issued by the Punong Barangay confirming knowledge of the travel plans
• Written parental consent attested by the Punong Barangay
  • If parents are unavailable, consent may be provided by grandparents or the eldest sibling
• Minor's Identification Card (original and photocopy)
• Identification Card of the authorized accompanying person (original and photocopy)

A permit is not required if the minor is traveling with one or both parents and can present documents proving the relationship, such as:

• Birth Certificate
• Valid IDs

Yes. If you have a separate booking for a Child guest and will be traveling on the same flight:

• Chat with us through the website or mobile app
• Connect with a Live Agent to request a refund of the Unaccompanied Minor Service fee

For refund-related concerns, please refer to our refund guidelines.