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 as soon as possible 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.
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:
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 CHECK MARKS are 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.
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.
a) Governors, Mayors:
Duly accomplished Application for Leave (Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020)
COMELEC Certification on the Ranking of Sanggunian Members
b) Vice Governors, and Vice Mayors:
Duly accomplished and approved leave of absence (Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020)
COMELEC Certification on the Ranking of Sanggunian Members
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.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS for the Leave Form: Civil Service Form No. 6, Revised 2020
Input the inclusive dates of travel.
Make sure signatures are complete
Ensure that the relevant boxes are checked.
Specify the country you are travelling to.
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
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
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.
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:
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 FTA number and Name of applicant.
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.
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