Unaccompanied Minors (UM)
Travel Restrictions: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Unaccompanied Minors may not be allowed to travel in some destinations. Travelers are advised to check the latest travel rules and requirements of the destination before traveling.
Philippine Airlines offer Unaccompanied Minors (UM) and Young Passengers Traveling Alone (YPTA) services for children traveling without their parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old. Age and Flight Restrictions for children traveling alone:
* UMSF is only required for below 12 years old (8 to 11 years old). For 12 years to 18 years old it is optional.
Requirements Unaccompanied Minors traveling from the Philippines: *Applicable to Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) Domestic and (PAL) International flights and PAL Express’ (PALex) Domestic flights. 1. For International travel, Philippine Passport holders must secure an “authority to travel” clearance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
For information or inquiries about Unaccompanied Minors traveling abroad, you may contact DSWD through: Official email: supportrofs@dswd.gov.ph Hotlines: +639563416918 or +639615207192, +6399212090599 (02)733-0010 loc 210, or (02)310-1435
2. For Domestic travel where children/minors are travelling to and from Davao, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 2491, otherwise known as the Davao City Children’s Welfare Code, it provides that the minors are not allowed to travel alone to and from Davao City without valid reason or without clearance issued by the Punong Barangay or permit to travel certification coming from the City Social Services and Development Office, City of Davao.
3. The parent or guardian of the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) shall be required to accomplish the Unaccompanied Minor handling advice form. Click here to download the UM Form 4.The Unaccompanied Minors must be accompanied to the airport of departure and to be met at stopover point and on arrival by the persons indicated in the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Form. 5. An Unaccompanied Minor badge shall be provided in the airport of departure for proper identification together with a special Unaccompanied Minor envelope containing all related travel documents. 6. Passenger shall be charged 100% of the fare. 7. Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF) shall be assessed on a per sector basis and shall be paid upon issuance of the ticket. Notes:
8. For partially used tickets where child’s fare was originally assessed, tickets will be reissued to reflect the full fare of the remaining coupons. Additional fare/taxes will be collected on top of the Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF).
Requirements for Unaccompanied Minors arriving in the Philippines:
Reminder: Please note that only those minors endorsed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shall be allowed entry to the Philippines. Please read the DSWD Procedure and Documentary Requirements for Minors Traveling Unaccompanied or Accompanied by non-relatives for the documentary requirements that must be submitted to the DSWD. The following documents must be presented upon check-in: 1.Endorsement Letter from DSWD
2. Copy of Passport of the UM/YP - allowing the UM/YP to be alone inside the quarantine facility 5. Waiver of Exclusion Ground for foreign passport holders, as applicable. 6. Contact number of the minor, parents, and guardian 7. Copy of Birth certificate
Specific Requirements for Unaccompanied Filipino Minors
Partially Vaccinated and Unvaccinated
Requirements for the guardian:
Requestor must email Bureau of Quarantine addressed to below email addresses: BOQ DIRECTOR’S OFFICE: boqdirectorsoffice@gmail.com BOQ HELP DESK: helpdeskboq@gmail.com
Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF)
Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (UMSF) is refundable for the following cases:
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