ISSUANCE OF A TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Travel Document - is a one-way emergency travel document issued to a Filipino citizen who does not have a valid passport due to expired, lost and mutilated passport or is undocumented in a foreign state and needs to return to the Philippines.
Standard Requirements
Requirements for Travel Document Issuance for Lost, Expired, Mutilated Passports.
Copy of latest lost,expired and mutilated passport;
Co py of duly notarized Affidavit of Loss, Affidavit of Explanation, and or Affidavit of Mutilation;
Duly accomplished Travel Document Application Form; and
Payment of RM138.00 , in accordance with the new consular fees as of 05 March 2026
Four (4) passport size picture with white background;
If applicable, proof of urgent travel e.g. as medical concern, police report, airline ticket; and
Other necessary requirements, as may be deemed necessary upon interview.
Requirements for Travel Document Issuance for Undocumented Filipinos.
Copy of documentary proof of Filipino Citizenships (eg. PSA Birth Certificate, Valid Philippine Government IDs, Philippine Passport, Medical Records);
Duly accomplished Assistance-to-Nationals Form;
Duly accomplished Travel Document Application form;
Duly notarized affidavit of explanation for issuance of a travel document;
Four (4) passport size picture with white background; and
Other necessary requirements, as may be deemed necessary upon interview.
Standard Procedure for Walk-in Applicants
Issuance of Travel Documents for Walk-in Applicants with Valid Immigration Status and Complete Documentary Requirements
Turnaround Time: Minimum of 1 to 3 business days
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall interview the walk-in applicant to determine the appropriate assistance and documentary requirements.
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall receive and verify the applicant's documentary requirements for completeness.
Upon receipt of complete documentary requirements, the ATN Officer/Assistant shall encode the applicant's information into the ATN Database and generate the Travel Document Form.
The Travel Document shall be signed by the authorized Embassy officer(s) in accordance with the prescribed signing authority.
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall scan the signed Travel Document, release the original to the applicant, and retain the duplicate and triplicate copies for record-keeping.
Issuance of Travel Documents for Walk-in Applicants with Valid Immigration Status and Incomplete Documentary Requirements
Turnaround Time: Minimum of 7 to 14 business days
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall interview the walk-in applicant to determine the appropriate assistance and documentary requirements.
If documentary requirements are incomplete, ATN Officer/Assistant shall give the appropriate advice for documentary requirements
Upon receipt of complete documentary requirements, the ATN Officer/Assistant shall encode the applicant's information into the ATN Database and generate the Travel Document Form.
The Travel Document shall be signed by the authorized Embassy officer(s) in accordance with the prescribed signing authority.
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall scan the signed Travel Document, release the original to the applicant, and retain the duplicate and triplicate copies for record-keeping.
Issuance of Travel Documents for Walk-in Applicants without Valid Immigration Status and Complete Documentary Requirements
Turnaround Time: Minimum of 1 to 3 business days
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall interview the walk-in applicant to determine the appropriate assistance and documentary requirements.
Upon receipt of complete documentary requirements, the ATN Officer/Assistant shall encode the applicant's information into the ATN Database and generate the Travel Document Form.
The Travel Document shall be signed by the authorized Embassy officer(s) in accordance with the prescribed signing authority.
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall scan the signed Travel Document, release the original to the applicant, and retain the duplicate and triplicate copies for record-keeping.
Issuance of Travel Documents for Walk-in Applicants without Valid Immigration Status and Incomplete Documentary Requirements
Turnaround Time: Minimum of 7 to 14 business days
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall interview the walk-in applicant to determine the appropriate assistance and documentary requirements.
If documentary requirements are incomplete, ATN Officer/Assistant shall give the appropriate advice for documentary requirements
Upon receipt of complete documentary requirements, the ATN Officer/Assistant shall encode the applicant's information into the ATN Database and generate the Travel Document Form.
The Travel Document shall be signed by the authorized Embassy officer(s) in accordance with the prescribed signing authority.
The ATN Officer/Assistant shall scan the signed Travel Document, release the original to the applicant, and retain the duplicate and triplicate copies for record-keeping.