ISSUANCE OF FOREIGN TRAVEL AUTHORITY (FTA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

EXCEPT Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers of Municipal and Provincial Local Governments, which shall be requested through the Department of Finance.

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Foreign Travel Authority Presentation Materials

Sections 47 and 96 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provide the approving authority for leave of absence and permission to leave the station of local government officials and employees. Further, Section 10, of OP Executive Order No. 77 dated March 15, 2019, provides that the Secretary of DILG shall approve the request of local government officials and employees for an authority to travel abroad.

FOREIGN TRAVEL AUTHORTY SYSTEM 2026 - DILG Aurora.pptx

Frequently Asked Questions, Steps, and Documentary Requirements Under the National State of Calamity (Until November 5, 2026)

How can I obtain the DILG Foreign Travel Authority?

Step 1:
Prepare DILG Foreign Travel Authority (FTA) Basic Requirements

All complete requirements must be submitted at least seven (7) working days before the departure date.

Due to the high volume of requests at the DILG Central Office, we recommend applying early in case of needed revisions.

All documents must be in pdf format with a file size not exceeding 25 MB.
The Department shall not be precluded from requesting other additional documents, as may be necessary, for the approval of travel authority request.

Template for Requirement 1. A duly notarized affidavit attesting that no administrative charge or criminal case has been filed or is pending against the applicant with the ID card being presented

, OR Oath of Undertaking, when the applicant has a pending case.

1.A TEMPLATE of Affidavit of No Administrative or Criminal Case: A duly notarized affidavit attesting that no administrative charge or criminal case has been filed or is pending against the applicant. Make sure the ID card type and ID number presented is indicated.

AFFIDAVIT OF NO PENDING TEMPLATE.docx

1.B TEMPLATE for Oath of Undertaking, when the applicant has a pending case. Make sure the ID card type and ID number presented is indicated.

OATH OF UNDERTAKING.docx

IMPORTANT REMINDERS for the affidavit/oath of undertaking

Ensure that the ID card type and ID number are indicated.
Make sure that the notary details are complete. See Sample:
Make sure that the country is specified

Template for Requirement 2. A duly accomplished Clearance from Money and Property Accountabilities.

2.A TEMPLATE FOR MUNICIPAL & PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Officials/Employees ONLY:

Clearance from Money and Property Accountabilities (CSC Form No. 07 Revised 2018) (Download Template)

This form is obtained from your LGU's Human Resources Management Office (HRMO)

Approving Authority or (Signature over Printed Name of

Agency Head)

For Governors/Mayors - Shall be signed by the Administrator or HRMO (Section II and V)
Other elective officials of Municipalities and Provinces – Shall be signed by the Governor/Mayor

Clearance_Form sample_page-0001 (1).jpg

IMPORTANT REMINDERS for the Clearance: CSC Form No. 07 Revised 2018

Ensure that you are using the up-to-date CSC form (check the top left corner)
Make sure all applicable CHECK MARKS are inserted under the CLEARED column
Ensure that all signatures of applicable positions are complete, and input N/A for not applicable officers.
Ensure that all details are filled. Portions of the form that are blank will be returned for revision.

2.B TEMPLATE FOR BARANGAY officials/employees ONLY: Certificate of No Money Accountability

For Punong Barangays, the Certification on Money and Property Accountabilities shall be signed by the Barangay Treasurer and the Barangay Secretary.

For Barangay Treasurers, Barangay Secretaries, and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Officials, the Certification on Money and Property Accountabilities shall be signed by the Barangay Treasurer and Barangay Secretary, and duly noted by the Punong Barangay.

FOR BARANGAY Certificate of No Money Accountability.docx

Step 2: Prepare Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements for UNOFFICIAL Trips Only

a) Governors:

Duly accomplished Application for Leave (Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020) - Approving authority is DILG Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr.
COMELEC Certification on the Ranking of Sanggunian Members (Upload this to the Designation Documents part of the online form)
- If the first ranking Sanggunian member will not be able to assume as Acting Vice Gov/Vice Mayor, please include relevant supporting attachments:
  - Letter Requesting for Designation of Vice Mayor that identifies the highest ranking available Sanggunian
  - Leave Form(s) of the highest ranking Sanggunian official(s) who will not be able to report to the office during the Governor's travel

b) Mayors, Vice Governors, and Vice Mayors:

Duly accomplished and approved leave of absence (Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020)
- For Vice Governors: the approving authority is the Governor
- For Mayors: the approving authority is the Governor
- For Vice Mayors: the approving authority is the Mayor
COMELEC Certification on the Ranking of Sanggunian Members

(Upload this to the Designation Documents part of the online form)

- If the first ranking Sanggunian member will not be able to assume as Acting Vice Gov/Vice Mayor, please include any relevant supporting attachments:
  - Letter Requesting for Designation of Vice Mayor that identifies the highest ranking available Sanggunian
  - Leave Form(s) of the highest ranking Sanggunian official(s) who will not be able to report to the office during the Mayor, Vice Governor, or Vice Mayor's travel

c) Other Local Government Elected and Appointed Officials and Employees, when the period of travel extends to more than three (3) months or during periods of emergency or crisis (Declared Nationwide State of Calamity still in effect)

- Duly accomplished and approved leave of absence (Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020 obtained from your respective HR office)
  - For Sangguniang Members, the approving authority for the Leave of Absence shall be the Vice Governor or the Vice Mayor.

Leave_form.xlsx

IMPORTANT REMINDERS for the Leave Form: Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020

In Section 6.C, input the inclusive dates of travel.
- Follow the example below:

March 30 to April 1, 2026 (Vacation Leave from work)

March 30 (Domestic Travel from Aurora to Manila)

March 31 to April 3 (Travel Abroad)

Make sure signatures are complete
Ensure that the relevant boxes are checked.
Specify the country you are travelling to.
Ensure that all details are filled. Portions of the form that are blank will be returned for revision.

Additional Requirements for OFFICIAL Trips Only

1. Written Permission (endorsement/travel order) from the respective Local Chief Executive.

2. If an OFFICIAL trip to Taiwan,

Clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs:

Before applying for an FTA from DILG, First obtain the clearance by sending a letter via email to aspac1.north@dfa.gov.ph, aspac@dfa.gov.ph

3. Additional requirements for official travel categories click here

3a. Scholarship

Invitation and Acceptance Letter from CHED, TESDA, LGA, organizer, or donor, as applicable

3b. Training/Workshop

Invitation Letter from the host country and/or sponsoring agency

3c. Attendance to LG Technical Exchange Cooperation or Sister City

Invitation Letter from the host country or LGU abroad
Copy of the Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding between the LGU concerned and the LGU abroad

3d. LGU Initiative – Study Tour or Benchmarking Purposes

CAPDEV Agenda of the LGU concerned
Training Design
Itinerary of Travel or Program of Activities

3e. NGAs Initiative – Study Tour or Benchmarking Purposes

Invitation Letter from the NGAs Central Office or Regional Office
Certification from the NGA Central Office stating that the purpose of the trip is in consonance/in line with their over-all program (if the initiative is from Regional Office)

3f. On Site Inspection/ Study or assessment of capabilities of contractors or suppliers or for attendance in meetings and conferences relative thereto

Invitation Letter from the host country and/or sponsoring agency
Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding

Additional Requirements for a travel to multiple countries in one trip:

When one trip includes travels to multiple countries, prepare a simple itinerary of travel. You will be asked to encode the specific dates of your visit to each country.

Step 3:
Submit application to fta.dilg.gov.ph by clicking "How to Apply?"

Step 4: Check the status of your application

Go to fta.dilg.gov.ph/pages/status
Type your Application Number on the field provided, and
Click search.

If you had just recently submitted your application, it may not appear in the Follow-Up portal right away. If you received the confirmation in your email, your application was successfully submitted.

If it has been more than 7 working days since your submission/resubmission of documents, and you have not received an email from the DILG Central Office, contact us at the DILG Aurora Provincial Office:

0928-552-5723

dilgregion3.aurora79@gmail.com

What does the STATUS mean?

The following are the processing levels to help you track the progress of your application. Your application will need to go through several levels before you receive the Foreign Travel Authority in your email:

1. Receiving

2. Processing

3. Review

4. Endorsement

5. Approval

Sending Revised Documents

In case there are discrepancies or issues in your initially submitted documents, email the revised documents to fta@dilg.gov.ph with the email subject as the FTA number and Name of applicant. (Follow specific instructions indicated in your received email, if applicable.)

All applications submitted through the FTA Portal that are incomplete or not properly accomplished shall be forfeited and automatically deleted from the system two (2) days after notification of the missing document(s), should the applicant fail to provide the prerequisites.

DO NOT submit a new application in the web portal. Applicants are advised to wait for full remarks and instructions in an email from the DILG Central office from no_reply@dilg.gov.ph or fta@dilg.gov.ph. Read the instructions carefully.

Related Issuances and References

FTA Recording.mp4

Orientation on the FTA Guidelines Video Recording 2026-02-10

The DILG Provincial Office of Aurora conducted a zoom webinar for the Foreign Travel Authority process for the employees of the Provincial Government of Aurora on February 10, 2026.

Contact Our Provincial Focal Persons

DENN JENNINGS ANGEL M. OVIATT

LGOO V - CDS

Provincial Focal Person;

Attended Trainings and Seminars,