In the Philippines, let us make it a habit to collect valid identification.
An identification card is required wherever you go and for whatever you need to apply for. To be prepared, you must have at least two (2) valid identification cards.
The Philippines has categorized the ID into two (2) parts.
1. A Primary identity card or identification card is a form of government-issued identity card with added security measures to protect your data and ensure secure transactions.
2. A Secondary identity card or identification car is always available to corroborate your legitimacy and identify.
Here are is some lists of Primary Identification card (Valid Id in the Philippines)
- Philippines Passport
a. Released by Department of Foreign Affairs
b. How to get or apply for a Philippines Passport? Click here https://www.passport.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a Philippines Passport? Php 950.00 to Php 1,300.00
d. What is the validity of a Philippines Passport? Lifetime - SSS ID or SSS UMID Card
a. Released by Social Security System (SSS)
b. How to get and apply for a SSS ID or SSS UMID ID? Click here https://workrelatedph.com/business/how-to-apply-and-get-sss-number-online/
c. How much does it cost to get a SSS ID or SSS UMID ID Card? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a SSS ID or SSS UMID ID Card? Lifetime - GSIS ID or GSIS UMID Card
a. Released by Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
b. How to get and apply for a GSIS ID or GSIS UMID Card? Click here https://www.gsis.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a GSIS ID or GSIS UMID Card? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a GSIS ID or GSIS UMID Card? Lifetime - Driver License ID
a. Released by Land Transportation Office (LTO)
b. How to get and apply for a Driver License ID? Click here https://lto.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a Driver License ID? Php 350.00 to Php 900.00
d. What is the validity of a Driver License ID? 5 years - Professional Regulatory Commission or PRC ID
a. Released by Professional Regulatory Commission
b. How to get and apply for a PRC ID? Click here https://www.prc.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a PRC ID? Php 300.00 to Php 600.00
d. What is the validity of a PRC ID? 5 years - PhilHealth ID
a. Released by PhilHealth
b. How to get and apply for a PhilHealth ID? Click here https://workrelatedph.com/business/how-to-get-a-philhealth-number/
c. How much does it cost to get a PhilHealth ID? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a PhilHealth ID? Lifetime - Voters ID
a. Released by Commission on Election (Comelec)
b. How to get and apply for a Voters ID? Click here https://comelec.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a Voters ID? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a Voters ID? Lifetime - Tax Identification Number or TIN ID
a. Released by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
b. How to get and apply for a TIN ID? Click here https://www.bir.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a TIN ID? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a TIN ID? Lifetime - Postal Identity Card or Postal ID
a. Released by Philippine Postal Corporation
b. How to get and apply for a Postal ID? Click here https://www.postalidph.com/
c. How much does it cost to get a Postal ID? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a Postal ID? Lifetime - Overseas Filipino Worker or OFW e-CARD
a. Released by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
b. How to get and apply for a OFW e-CARD? Click here https://ecard.owwa.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a OFW e-CARD? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a OFW e-CARD? 2 years - Senior Citizen ID
a. Released by Local Government Unit
b. How to get and apply for a Senior Citizen? Go to the nearest LGU office physically
c. How much does it cost to get a Senior Citizen? Free of charge
d. What is the validity of a Senior Citizen? Lifetime
Here are is the some lists of Secondary Identification card (Valid Id in the Philippines)
Take note that not all institutions are accepting these identification but it is important that you also have these one as supporting documents.
- Birth Certificate
a. Released by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
b. How to get and apply for a Birth Certificate? Click here https://psa.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a Birth Certificate? Minimum of Php 330.00
d. What is the validity of a Birth Certificate? Lifetime - Marriage Certificate
a. Released by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
b. How to get and apply for a Marriage Certificate? Click here https://psa.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get a Marriage Certificate? Minimum of Php 330.00
d. What is the validity of a Marriage Certificate? Lifetime - Nation Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
a. Released by Nation Bureau of Investigation
b. How to get and apply for a NBI? Click here https://nbi.gov.ph/
c. How much does it cost to get NBI? Minimum of Php 160.00
d. What is the validity of a NBI? 6 months - Barangay Clearance
a. Released by LGU Barangay Unit
b. How to get and apply for a Barangay Clearance? Go to the nearest Barangay Unit Hall
c. How much does it cost to get a Barangay Clearance? It depends on the Barangay , usually it costs Php 30 to 50.00 for printing cost.
d. What is the validity of a Barangay Clearance? 6 months to 1 year - Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA)
a. Released by LGU
b. How to get and apply for a CEDULA? Go to the nearest LGU Office or City Municipal
c. How much does it cost to get CEDULA? Minimum of Php 5.00
Takeaways
In the Philippines, the majority of identity applications are now available online. To prevent long lines and make things easier, book an appointment online before arriving to the specified location.
Similarly, always carry a ballpen to the job site and double-check all of the criteria to avoid any hassle. Once you’ve arrived in the region, we recommend avoiding the fixer because it’s against the law.