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article thumbnailThis is to notify all interested parties that the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait will conduct the Canvassing for the 2025 National Elections on 12 May 2025 at 02:30 PM (Kuwait Time), at the Polling...
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Applicant must present the original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:

  • For Applicants based overseas, the present use of their host government issued IDs such as the Residence Card (with English Translation, if necessary) showing Philippine Citizenship
  • Philippine Identification (PhilID), Electronic Philippine ID, Digital PhilID  (printed copy must be submitted)
  • Social Security System (SSS) Card
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
  • Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
  • Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
  • Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO) - issued Driver's License (DL) Cards issued 2022 onwards
  • Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card
  • Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID or Voter's Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.
  • Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence
  • Senior Citizen ID
  • Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
  • Philippine Postal ID (issued November 2016 until September 2023)
  • Seafarer's Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
  • Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)
  • School ID (if applicable)
    • If school ID is not applicable: Certificate of Enrolment with photo of minor and dry seal of school
    • For adult students: School ID and Certificate of Registration

Note

  • All IDs presented should be readable, untampered and contain consistent information with the documents presented upon application.

Important Reminder: The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.