VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Personal appearance at the Consulate.

2. Duly accomplished application form 

3. Submit the passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines and a photocopy of its data page

4. Letter of invitation and Identification Card of the inviting party or a copy of hotel booking of the applicant

5. Two pieces of 2”x2” color ID photo with white background taken within six (6) months to the time of application

6 A copy of the round-trip air ticket or flight booking confirmation

7. a.  If applicant is employed, proof of income such as monthly pay slip or a company certification on applicant’s annual salary and allowances or latest bank statement

    b. If applicant owns a business, business registration or latest bank statement 

    c.  If applicant is self-employed, proof of sufficiency of travel funds such as bank statement

    d. If applicant is a retiree, a copy of statement of pension or bank statement

9. Payment of application fee of Euro 36 EUR

 

Reminders

·       Visa application is for single entry visa for a stay not exceeding 30 days in the Philippines.

·       For extension of stay in the Philippines, foreigners are advised to visit the Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila.  Please check the Bureau’s website www.immigration.gov.ph.

·      The Philippine government has special requirements for other categories of foreign nationals who want to travel to the Philippines.

 

General Information on Philippine Visas

·       A visa means an endorsement made on a travel document by the consular officer denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the country of his destination.

·       The granting of a Philippine Visa, however, is not a guarantee that the holder will be admitted into the country. Immigration Officers may excercise discretion to either grant or deny admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry.

·       Visitors who are issued visas under 9(a) (temporary visitors’ visa) are normally allowed to stay in the Philippines for fifty-nine (59) days for every entry. However, Immigration officers at port of entry may exercise their discretion to allow a stay of less than 59 days. It is advised that applicants for temporary visitor’s visa take note of the above and check the number of days he/she is allowed to stay in the Philippines as stamped on his passport by the Immigration officer at the port of entry.

·       A temporary visitor’s visa may be valid for single or multiple entries. A single-entry visa is valid for entry for three (3) months from the date of issuance. A multiple-entry visa is valid for entry either for six (6) months or one (1) year.

·       The validity of an entry visa should be differentiated from the length of stay in the Philippines. A three-month validity means a person may enter the Philippines within three (3) months from the date of issuance of visa. The length of stay in the Philippines is determined by immigration officials.

·       For holders of collective passports (where several persons are included in one passport), a separate application and payment must be made by each person. All persons included in the passport must be properly identified with two (02) photographs affixed to the passport. The lack of a photograph may serve as sufficient ground for the denial of the visa application.

·       Applicants are reminded to submit their complete visa requirements. Incomplete or lack of requirements will result in the delay or denial of applications.

·       When a foreign traveller or tourist plans to exceed the 30- or 59-day stay period, he/she may apply for an extension of the visa at the office of the Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila. Please check the Bureau’s website www.immigration.gov.ph for more information.