PASSPORT FOR A NEWLY BORN CHILD 

For a child born in the Philippines, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau to be registered as an Indian citizen, the application must be made within one (1) year of the child’s birth on the prescribed form. In case the child is above one (1) year, the case will be referred to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for clearance. Birth will be registered and Indian passport issued on receipt of clearance. 

An affidavit needs to be submitted by the parents stating the reason why the child was not registered within one year of birth and that the child has not acquired citizenship of any foreign country. If one of the parents is a foreign national, parents will produce a letter from the Department of Foreign Affairs confirming that the child has not acquired citizenship of that country. Embassy (Consular Section) may be consulted for additional application requirements. 

Registration of children eligible for Indian nationality: http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in  

i) Documents required : 

a) On-line Passport Application: http://portal6.passportindia.gov.in - The passport application should contain the thumb impression of the child and should be signed by both the parents (Col No 28 regarding declaration by parents).  

b) 3 latest studio glossy paper photographs; square size of not less than 2 x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm); high quality colour; light background; face covering 80% of the photo. Please see photo requirements with samples at (click here) 

c) Original Passports of the parents with photocopy of relevant (photo page, first and last page, Philippine visa page) of both parents 

d) Original I-Card - ACR/ ICR with photocopy (valid) of both parents. 

e) Original Birth Certificate authenticated by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) (main office, printed in security paper) and apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines with photocopy. 

ii) Additional Documents Required : (In addition to the documents mentioned above) 

* The name of parents MUST be included in both passports (Passports of parents),  IF NOT, they MUST apply for such an inclusion : 

a) Original Marriage Certificate with photocopy authenticated by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines in the case of marriage solemnized in the Philippines or by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi in the case of marriage solemnized in India 

b) Joint Affidavit (from husband and wife) to be sworn before the Consular officer (Download Affidavit here) 

c) Joint Photo (during the marriage). 

d) Valid ID of spouse 

Note : The name of the parents should be the same as on the Birth Certificate of the  child. 

Processing time : 15 working days 

Fees : Fee for Consular Service + Banking charges (PHP 50) + Courier charges  (PHP 200)