3 years (Filipino citizens and foreigners with SSRV) 1 year (foreigners without SSRV)
The Postal ID (PID) is an identity card issued by the state-ownedPhilippine Postal Corporation. It is a valid identification document for use by Filipino citizens in availing themselves of various government services and transactions as well as in banking and other financial institutions. It was originally used by postal carriers as a means of verifying the identity of a recipient of a mail or parcel.[1]
The current edition of the card, which was introduced in 2015, contains the holder's biometrics data that also serve as a security feature against identity theft.[2][3][4]
PHLPost suspended the acceptance of rush and regular postal ID applications on March 10, 2023 due to technical issues. It was resumed more than a year later on October 15, 2024.[5]
The PhilPost's Postal ID was previously made of paper protected only by laminated plastic. PhilPost introduced Postal IDs made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in November 2014.[6]
The card also contains the issuing postal office and the expiration of the validity of the card.
Requirements
First-time applicants must bring the original and photocopy of the following documents:
Copy of duly-accomplished PID application form
One proof of identity - National ID, birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority or local civil registry issued within 6 months, GSIS UMID Card, SSS UMID Card, driver’s license, or passport, marriage certificate if married woman (if documents and IDs submitted do not bear married name)
One proof of address - Barangay Certificate of Residency, barangay residence ID, barangay clearance, certified true copy of lease, certified true copy of titles, certified true copy of real estate tax receipt, bank statement, credit card statement, school billing statement, or utility bill[8]
For renewal, applicants must bring an original and photocopy of their expired postal ID, any proof of identity, and address.
