Whether you're a student, an employee, or an average Pinoy, a valid ID (valid Identification Card) is always required when transacting business, accessing public/private institutions or opening bank accounts.
So here's a list of the Top 30 Valid IDs required in the Philippines.

(Picture) Sample Valid ID's Required in the Philippines
Top 30 Valid IDs in the Philippines
- Driver's License ID
- Postal ID
- Social Security System ID (SSS ID)
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS ID)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN ID)
- Professional Regulation Commission ID (PRC ID)
- National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate (NSO Authenticated)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Barangay Clearance/Certificate
- Senior Citizen's ID Card
- PhilHealth Identification Card (PIC)
- Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)
- Consular ID
- Permit to Carry Firearms
- Passport
- Voter's ID
- Student's ID or School ID
- OFW ID
- Seaman's Book
- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or PAG-IBIG ID
- Philippine Overseas Employment Association (POEA) ID
- Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP)
- PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID
- Overseas Worker's Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
- Philippine National Police (PNP) ID
In table format...
| ID | Photo (Sample) -- Click to Enlarge -- |
|
| 1 | Driver's License | ![]() |
| 2 | Postal ID | |
| 3 | Social Security System (SSS ID) | |
| 4 | Government Service Insurance System (GSIS ID) | |
| 5 | Tax Identification Number (TIN ID) | |
| 6 | Professional Regulation Commission (PRC ID) | |
| 7 | National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate | ![]() |
| 8 | Marriage Certificate (NSO Authenticated) | |
| 9 | National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance | |
| 10 | Police Clearance | |
| 11 | Barangay Clearance/Certificate | ![]() |
| 12 | Senior Citizen's ID Card | ![]() |
| 13 | PhilHealth Identification Card (PIC) | ![]() |
| 14 | Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card) | ![]() |
| 15 | Consular ID | |
| 16 | Permit to Carry Firearms | ![]() |
| 17 | Passport | ![]() |
| 18 | Voter's ID | |
| 19 | Student's ID or School ID | |
| 20 | OFW ID | |
| 21 | Seaman's Book | |
| 22 | Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID | |
| 23 | Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or PAG-IBIG ID | |
| 24 | Philippine Overseas Employment Association (POEA) ID | |
| 25 | Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) | |
| 26 | PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID | |
| 27 | Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID | |
| 28 | Overseas Worker's Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID | |
| 29 | Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) | |
| 30 | Philippine National Police (PNP) ID |
These valid ID's are in compliance with the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP), circular 564. Clients who engage in a financial transaction with the covered institutions for the first time shall be required to present the original and submit a copy of at least two valid photo-bearing identification documents issued and signed by an official authority.
So, be sure to bring at least 2 valid ID's when transacting business here in the Philippines. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/







