What is a Philippine Visa?

Ever wondered what is Philippine Visa and how to get One hassle-free?

Applying for a visa can feel confusing, right? Well, worry not! We’re here to simplify the entire Philippine Visa process for you.

In this Article, we aim to explain what it is and to make getting a Philippine Visa easy and straightforward.

This guide will walk you through the different types of visas, what you need to apply, and some helpful tips.

Ready to explore? Let’s dive into this guide together, and soon enough, you’ll be a visa expert!

A Philippine Visa is a document issued by the Philippine government that grants foreign citizens permission to enter, stay, or work in the country for a certain period of time.

Whether you are planning to visit the country for tourism, study, business, or employment, it is important to know the different types of visas available and the application process to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel to the Philippines.

Definition of a Foreign Tourist (Temporary Visitor)

A “foreign tourist” is an individual, regardless of their race, gender, language, or religion, who is traveling to the Philippines for a valid non-immigrant reason such as sightseeing, sports, health, family visit, training or study (except for enrolling in schools to acquire a title or degree), religious journey, business, cultural, or scientific purposes.

Standard Procedure/Minimum Requirements for Applying for a Temporary Visitor’s Visa

To apply for a temporary visitor’s visa, one needs to submit their application in person.

However, if the applicant is a minor below eighteen (18) years of age, another person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for the minor’s welfare, may apply on their behalf.

The minor, who can walk on their own, must be present at the Consulate for an interview along with the person applying on their behalf.

Generally, applicants for a temporary visitor’s visa should apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate located in their place of residence.

While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply for their visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate located in their country of origin or legal residence.

The following are the minimum requirements for applying for a temporary visitor’s visa:

Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
Passport Photos (2 pieces);
Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
Payment of Visa Fees

Other Visa/Entry Requirements for Foreign Nationals

If you’re a foreign national planning to travel to the Philippines, it is important to be aware of the various visa and entry requirements that apply to your specific situation.

Let’s explore these requirements to help you prepare for your travel to the Philippines.

For Minor children below 15 years old Traveling to the Philippines Unaccompanied by or not Joining a Parent in the Philippines

A Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) Under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended is required for children below 15 yrs. old who are traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not joining his/her parent/s to the Philippines.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will release the WEG (Waiver for Exclusion Ground) Order at the port of entry upon submission of the following requirements by the WEG applicant:

Affidavit of consent by either parent or legally appointed guardian of the child, naming therein the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines and with whom the child will stay while in the country. The said Affidavit must be duly notarized by a local notary public or the consular officer at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country or residence;
Clear photocopy of the data page of the child’s passport;
Clear photocopy of the data page of the passport of the accompanying adult or guardian; and
Payment of immigration fees (currently, P3,120 per child).

For Foreign Nationals on Board Privately-Owned Yachts or Sailboats

Foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines on privately-owned yachts and sailboats are required to have a temporary visitor’s visa. In order to apply for the visa, applicants must provide information about the yacht/sailboat and its crewmembers including:

Crewlist;
Nationality/Citizenship;
Passport details of the crew;
Vessel to be used for entry: type, name, registration, call sign, and other particulars;
Estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory;
Port/Area of entry (Philippine waters);
Estimated period of stay in the Philippines;
Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and
Purpose of visit

Upon entry into the Philippines, the crew of the yacht and sailboats are required to register immediately with the nearest Coast Guard Station and submit the yacht/sailboats to Customs, Immigration and Quarantine inspections.

For Foreign Newsmen, Journalists and Cinema/Television Groups

Foreign journalists and newsmen who are visiting the Philippines for work purposes are required to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa. Additionally, the following requirements are necessary for visa applications for foreign newsmen, journalists, cinema/television groups:

Curriculum vitae of newsmen/journalists;
Shortlist of work credits;
Copy of one (1) sample article written by the applicant;
Background of media organization, including target market/audience, circulation, format; and
Administrative arrangements for the work in the Philippines, as follows:
- List of members of the reportorial team, nationality and passport details;
- Planned itinerary and activities, with storyline for any films to be made;
- List of equipment to be brought by each team member, with certification from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines;
- Flight details (arrival and departure); and
- For each team member, one (1) photograph, sixe 1″x1″, to be submitted to the International Press Center (IPC) for the issuance of accreditation card.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, the newsmen/journalists will have to report to the IPC for accreditation.

For Foreign Nationals who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course

Foreign students who wish to take up short-term non-degree courses, such as language and computer courses, are required to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa.

Upon arrival in the Philippines and after being accepted by a school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, the student should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau’s Student Desk. The student should submit the following documents:

Letter request;
Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicant’s authorized period of stay;
Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
Birth Certificate.

Extension of Authorized Period of Stay in the Philippines

In case of a temporary visitor’s visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay, and pay the corresponding immigration fees.

Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines

The Philippines grants visa-free entry to passport holders of certain countries while requiring a visa for others. Check below if your passport will require a visa for entry to the Philippines.

Country	Visa Requirement
Afghanistan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Albania	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Algeria	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Andorra	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Angola	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Antigua and Barbuda	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Argentina	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Armenia	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Australia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Austria	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Azerbaijan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Bahrain	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Bangladesh	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Barbados	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Belarus	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Belgium	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Belize	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Benin	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Bhutan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Bolivia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Botswana	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Brazil	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of fifty-nine (59) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Brunei	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Bulgaria	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Burkina Faso	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Burundi	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Cambodia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Cameroon	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Canada	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Cape Verde	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Central African Republic	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Chad	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Chile	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
China	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Colombia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Comoros	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Costa Rica	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Croatia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Cuba	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Cyprus	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Czech Republic	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Denmark	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Djibouti	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Dominica	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Dominican Republic	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
East Timor	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Ecuador	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Egypt	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
El Salvador	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Equatorial Guinea	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Eritrea	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Estonia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Ethiopia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Fiji	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below:If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; andYou hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; andYour passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stayYou are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Finland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
France	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Gabon	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Georgia	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Germany	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Ghana	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Greece	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Grenada	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Guatemala	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Guinea	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Guinea-Bissau	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Guyana	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Haiti	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Honduras	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Hungary	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Iceland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
India	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Indonesia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Iran	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Iraq	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Ireland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Israel	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of fifty-nine (59) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Italy	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Ivory Coast	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Jamaica	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Japan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Jordan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Kazakhstan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Kenya	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Kiribati	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Kuwait	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Kyrgyzstan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Lao People’s Democratic Republic	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Latvia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Lebanon	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Lesotho	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Liberia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Libya	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Liechtenstein	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Lithuania	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Luxembourg	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Macedonia	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Madagascar	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Malawi	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Malaysia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Maldives	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mali	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Malta	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Marshall Islands	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mauritania	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mauritius	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mexico	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Micronesia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Moldova	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Monaco	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mongolia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Montenegro	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Morocco	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Mozambique	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Myanmar	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Namibia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Nauru	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Nepal	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Netherlands	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
New Zealand	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Nicaragua	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Niger	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Nigeria	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
North Korea	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Norway	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Oman	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Pakistan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Palau	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Panama	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Papua New Guinea	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Paraguay	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Peru	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Poland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Portugal	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Qatar	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Romania	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Russia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Rwanda	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Saint Kitts and Nevis	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Saint Lucia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Samoa	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
San Marino	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Sao Tome and Principe	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Saudi Arabia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Senegal	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Serbia	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Seychelles	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Sierra Leone	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Singapore	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Slovakia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Slovenia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Solomon Islands	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Somalia	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
South Africa	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
South Korea	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
South Sudan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Spain	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Sri Lanka	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Sudan	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Suriname	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Swaziland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Sweden	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Switzerland	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Syria	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Tajikistan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Tanzania	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Thailand	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
The Bahamas	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
The Gambia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
The Republic of the Congo	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Togo	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Tonga	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Trinidad and Tobago	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Tunisia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Turkey	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Turkmenistan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Tuvalu	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Uganda	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Ukraine	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
United Arab Emirates	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
United Kingdom	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
United States	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Uruguay	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Uzbekistan	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Vanuatu	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Venezuela	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Vietnam	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Yemen	Visa Required. Please inquire at the Philippine Foreign Service Post nearest your place of residence.
Zambia	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration
Zimbabwe	You are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements below: ➤If you are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism; and ➤You hold valid tickets for your return to port of origin or next port of destination; and ➤Your passport is valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay ➤You are not subject of deportation/blacklist order of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration

Visa Application Process

Where to Apply:

DFA-OCA ASEANA (Third Floor)
Address: Bradco Ave. corner Macapagal Blvd.,
ASEANA Business Park, Parañaque City, PH
Operational hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Renewal of 9(e) Visa of Foreign Government Officials and Representatives of International Organizations Accredited in the Philippines, Their Dependents, Household Members, and Issuance of 9(e) Visa to Newborn Child
Requirements	Where to Get it
• Note Verbale/Letter of Endorsement from the requesting Foreign Embassy/Consulate/organization accredited in the Philippines • Original Passport of the applicant • Application form • Two (2) pcs Passport size photos • Copy of latest valid visa • Copy of 9(e) arrival stamp in the Philippines • Proof of marital union or copy of Protocol Diplomatic ID (for dependent spouse only) • Copy of Principal’s visa and passport(for dependents and household members)	From the requesting Foreign Government Entity and International Organizations accredited in the Philippines

APpproval and Issuance of APEC Business Card (ABTC) Application(New Application and Renewal)
Requirements	Where to Get it
• ABTC application form • Photocopy of applicant’s passport • Bureau of Immigration and National Bureau of Investigation Certification • Current photo of the applicant • Resume/Curriculum Vitae • Employment Certificate • Certified True Copy of Company’s Securities & Exchange Commission registration • Company Profile • Organizational Chart • Latest Audited Balance Sheet of IncomeStatement • Name/Address/Contact Numbers of BusinessPartners in APEC • Annual Volume of past and current transaction with business partners in APEC • Past and current activities in APEC • Statement of how the company will benefit from ABTC scheme	ABTC Application Form: DFA-OCA Website () BI and NBI Certification: BI ( http://immigration.gov.ph/) NBI (http://nbi.gov.ph/) Employment Certificate: From the requesting party Certificate True Copy: Securities & Exchange Commission http://www.sec.gov.ph/

Acceptance of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Newly Accredited and renewed Accreditation of PH-PROC Tour Operator/s to be TransmittedTo Foreign Services Posts in China
Requirements	Where to Get it
• Request letter from the Tour Operator • Letter of Guarantee • Original Letter of Endorsement from Department of Tourism • Certified True Copy of Certificate of Accreditation from Department of Tourism • Authenticated Cooperation Agreement of Philippines and People’s Republic of China Tour Operator • Seven (7) photocopies of all documents	From the Newly Accredited Tour Operator
• Valid Cooperation Agreement • Expired Cooperation Agreement	From the Renewed Accredited TourOperator

Acceptance of Endorsement Letter from Philippine Governmenr AgencyAnd Foreign Government Entity for Issuance of Appropriate VisasAt Foreign Service Posts
Requirements	Where to Get it
• Endorsement Letter from the RequestingGovernment Agency or Foreign GovernmentEntity • Copy of applicant’s passport • Copy of the itinerary of travel	From the Philippine Government Agency or Foreign Government Entity

Acceptance of Endorsement Letter or Note Verbale for 47(A)(2) Visa Application From Foreign Embassies and International Organizations Accredited in the Philippines
Requirements	Where to Get it
• Endorsement letter from the requesting PrivateEntities addressed to the Foreign Service Post copy furnished the Office of Consular Affairs -Visa Division • Copy of applicant’s passport • Copy of the itinerary of travel	From the requesting Foreign Embassies and International Organization saccredited in the Philippines

Application
Process	Processing Time	Fee	Person Responsible
Submission of requirements to the Visa Assistant who will assess the application	15 minutes	None	Visa Assistant

Evaluation for Approval / Denial of Processing TimeIn Coordination with other Government Agencies
Process	Processing Time	Fee	Person Responsible
Renewal of 9(e) Visa of Foreign Government Officials and Representatives of International Organizations Accredited in the Philippines, their Dependents, Household Members, and Issuance of Visa to Newborn Child	7 working days	None	Visa Assistant
Approval and Issuance of APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)Application (New Application & Renewal)	60-90 working days		ABTC Desk Assistant
Acceptance of DOT’s Newly Accredited and Renewed Accreditation of PH-PROC Tour Operator/s to be transmitted to Foreign Service Posts in China.	20 working days		Visa Assistant
Acceptance of Endorsement Letter from Philippine Government Entity and Foreign Government Entity for Issuance of Appropriate Visas at Foreign Service Posts	7 to 20 working days		Visa Assistant
Acceptance of Endorsement Letter or Note Verbale for 47(a)(2) Visa Application from Foreign Embassies and International Organization Accredited in the Philippines	7 working days		Visa Assistant

Releasing / Issuance of Visa at the VIisa Division
Process	Processing Time	Fee	Person Responsible
Renewal of 9(e) Visa of Foreign Government Officials and Representatives of International Organizations Accredited in the Philippines, their Dependents, Household Members, and Issuance of Visa to Newborn Child	7 working days	None	Visa Assistant
Approval and Issuance of APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Application (New Application & Renewal)	90 working days	None	ABTC Desk Assistant

Feedbacks and Complaints

How to send feedback?

Fill out the client feedback form available at the counter.

Drop the accomplished form in the designated drop box located at the front desk.

Contact info: +632-8836-7763 and oca.visa@dfa.gov.ph or online via this link: http://tiny.cc/dzcdmz

How do you file a complaint?

For filing of complaints, please fill out the Public Assistance and Complaints (PAC) Form and submit to the PAC Desk Officer

Complaints may also be filed via email at oca.visa@dfa.gov.ph and/or oca.concerns@dfa.gov.ph

Kindly provide the following information:
– Name of person being complained of
– Incident
– Evidence

For inquiries and follow-ups, clients may contact the following telephone number:

DFA OCA Visa Division: +632-8836-7763 oca.visa@dfa.gov.ph
Presidential Complaints Center (PCC): 8888
CSC Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB): 0908-881-6565 (SMS)
Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA): 8478-5091/ 8478-5099

Visa Guidelines

These guidelines provide a framework for visa applications for foreign nationals entering the Philippines.

These cover the requirements for government and private entities, foreign governments, accredited international organizations, and APEC Business Travel Card applicants.

These guidelines include necessary documents, timelines, and procedures for a smooth visa application process.

These aim to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and foster international relations while facilitating easy entry for foreign nationals.

Guidelines for Government entities requesting Visa assistance for Foreign Nationals

If the Home Office authorization is needed, the invitee must submit the visa application to the Philippine Foreign Service Posts abroad at least one (1) month before the scheduled flight. However, if prior authorization is not needed, the application must be submitted at least seven (7) working days prior to the scheduled flight.
If prior authorization from the Home Office is required, the Consular Officer has the discretion to refuse visa applications submitted less than a month before the invitee’s planned flight.
The Philippine Foreign Service Post requires the following documents to be submitted:
1. Original Passport, valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines
2. Copy of Passport data Page and amendment pages, if applicable
3. Copy of Philippine visa previously issued, if any
4. Flight details
5. Invitation letter addressed to the invitee by the inviting or sponsoring government entity indicating the following:
  1. Purpose of the travel
  2. Address in the Philippines where the invitee will be staying
  3. Guarantee for the invitee’s entry, stay and exit
  4. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring government entity (in case of a government office, a focal person should be identified)
6. Additional documents that the Consular Officer may require the applicant to submit, should the Consular Officer deem necessary
The invitee’s personal appearance for the purposes of interview by the Consular Officer shall be required, unless the inviting or sponsoring government entity provides a letter of guarantee with a request to waive the personal apprearance of the applicant, subject to prior approval from the Home Office.
The inviting or sponsoring government entity must send a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Consular Affairs (addressed to the Visa Division and cc’d to the Consul General of the Foreign Service Post where the visa application was submitted) at least one (1) month before the invitee’s planned flight. The letter should include the following details:
1. List of names of its invitees with passport details:
  1. name appearing on the passport
  2. nationality
  3. date of birth
  4. place of birth
  5. passport number
2. Purpose of travel
3. Type of assistance being requested (e.g. expedited processing, waiver of personal appearance, waiver of fees)
4. Whether the invitee is being funded by the inviting or sponsoring government entity
5. Guarantee for the applicant’s entry, stay and exit
6. Expected date/s of travel and length of stay in the Philippines
7. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring government entity (in case of a government office, a focal person should be identified)
Requests for waiver of visa fees shall be considered on a case-to-case basis subject to the approval by UCSCC and OFMS.
OCA – Visa Division and Posts shall endeavour to accommodate requests for expedited processing, subject to compliance with existing rules and regulations.

Guidelines for Private entities requesting Visa assistance for Foreign Nationals

To obtain prior authorization from the Home Office, the invitee must submit the visa application to the appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Post abroad at least one (1) month before the planned flight. If Home Office authorization is not required, the application must be submitted at least seven (7) working days before the planned flight.
If prior authorization from the Home Office is required, the Consular Officer has the discretion to reject visa applications submitted less than one month before the invitee’s planned flight.
The following are the requirements to be submitted at the Foreign Service Post:
1. Original Passport, valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines
2. Copy of the Passport Data Page and amendment pages, if applicable
3. Copy of the Philippine visa previously issued, if any
4. Flight details
5. Proof of sufficient fund to travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence (e.g. bank statement, certificate of employment, certificate of deposits and investments)
6. Invitation letter addressed to the invitee by the inviting or sponsoring private entity indicating the following:
  1. Purpose of the travel
  2. Address in the Philippines where the invitee will be staying
  3. Guarantee for the invitee’s entry, stay and exit
  4. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring private entity (in case of an office or enterprise, a focal person should be identified)
7. Additional documents that the Consular Officer may require the applicant to submit, should the Consular Officer deem necessary
It is necessary for the invitee to personally appear for an interview with the Consular Officer.
The inviting or sponsoring private entity shall send a letter directly to the Consul General of the Foreign Service Post where the visa application was filed (cc: the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Consular Affairs and attn: the Visa Division), at least one (1) month prior the scheduled flight of the invitee, indicating the following details:
1. List of names of its invitees with passport details:
  1. name appearing on the passport
  2. nationality
  3. date of birth
  4. place of birth
  5. passport number
2. Purpose of travel
3. Type of assistance being requested
4. Whether the invitee is being funded by the inviting or sponsoring private entity
5. Guarantee for the applicant’s entry, stay and exit
6. Expected date/s of travel and length of stay in the Philippines
7. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring private entity (in case of an office or enterprise, a focal person should be identified)

Guidelines for Foreign Government entities requesting Visa assistance for Foreign Nationals

To obtain prior authorization from the Home Office, the invitee must submit the visa application to the appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Posts abroad at least one (1) month before the planned flight. If Home Office authorization is not required, the application must be submitted at least seven (7) working days before the planned flight.
If prior authorization from the Home Office is required, the Consular Officer has the discretion to reject visa applications submitted less than one month before the invitee’s planned flight.
The following are the requirements to be submitted at the Philippine Foreign Service Post:
1. Original Passport, valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines
2. Copy of the Passport Data Page and amendment pages, if applicable
3. Copy of Philippine visa previously issued, if any
4. Flight details
5. Invitation letter addressed to the invitee by the inviting or sponsoring foreign government entity indicating the following:
  1. Purpose of the travel
  2. Address in the Philippines where the invitee will be staying
  3. Guarantee for the invitee’s entry, stay and exit
  4. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring foreign government entity (in case of a foreign government office, a focal person should be identified)
6. Additional documents that the Consular Officer may require the applicant to submit, should the Consular Officer deem necessary
The Consular Officer may request the invitee to appear for an interview, unless the inviting or sponsoring foreign government entity submits a letter of guarantee requesting a waiver of the invitee’s personal appearance, subject to prior approval from the Home Office.
The inviting or sponsoring Foreign Government entity shall send a letter addressed to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Consular Affairs (attn: the Visa Division and cc: the Consul General of the Foreign Service Post) where the visa application was filed, at least one (1) month prior the scheduled flight of the invitee, indicating the following details:
1. List of names of its invitees with passport details:
  1. name appearing on the passport
  2. nationality
  3. date of birth
  4. place of birth
  5. passport number
2. Purpose of travel
3. Type of assistance being requested
4. Whether the invitee is being funded by the inviting or sponsoring foreign government entity
5. Guarantee for the applicant’s entry, stay and exit
6. Expected date/s of travel and length of stay in the Philippines
7. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring foreign government entity (in case of a foreign government office, a focal person should be identified)
OCA – Visa Division and Post shall endeavor to accommodate requests for expedited processing, subject to compliance with existing rules and regulations.

Guidelines for Accredited International Organization (IO) entities endorsing Visa applications for Foreign Nationals

To obtain prior authorization from the Home Office, the invitee must submit the visa application to the appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Posts abroad at least one (1) month before the planned flight. If Home Office authorization is not required, the application must be submitted at least seven (7) working days before the planned flight.
If prior authorization from the Home Office is required, the Consular Officer has the discretion to reject visa applications submitted less than one month before the invitee’s planned flight.
The following are the requirements to be submitted at the Philippine Foreign Service Post:
1. Original Passport, valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines
2. Copy of Passport Data Page and amendment pages, if applicable
3. Copy of Philippine visa previously issued, if any
4. Flight details
5. Proof of sufficient fund to travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence (e.g. bank statement, certificate of employment, certificate of deposits and investments)
6. Invitation letter addressed to the invitee by the inviting or sponsoring accredited IO entity indicating the following:
  1. Purpose of the travel
  2. Address in the Philippines where the invitee will be staying
  3. Guarantee for the invitee’s entry, stay and exit
  4. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring accredited IO entity (in case of an office, a focal person should be identified)
7. Additional documents that the Consular Officer may require theapplicant to submit, should the Consular Officer deem necessary
It is necessary for the invitee to personally appear for an interview with the Consular Officer.
The inviting or sponsoring accredited IO entity shall send a letter directly to the Consul General of the Foreign Service Post where the visa application was filed (cc: the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Consular Affairs and attn: the Visa Division), at least one (1) month prior the scheduled flight of the invitee indicating the following details:
1. List of names of its invitees with passport details:
  1. name appearing on the passport
  2. nationality
  3. date of birth
  4. place of birth
  5. passport number
2. Purpose of travel
3. Type of assistance being requested
4. Whether the invitee is being funded by the inviting or sponsoring accredited IO entity
5. Guarantee for the applicant’s entry, stay and exit
6. Expected date/s of travel and length of stay in the Philippines
7. Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring accredited IO entity (in case of an office, a focal person should be identified)

Guidelines for Application for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) offers business people a simplified entry into participating economies through a straightforward pre-clearance system. With a single application, they can obtain multiple short-term entries to participating APEC economies.

The current list of participating economies in the ABTC Scheme includes Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, Peru, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Qualifications for an ABTC, among others:

The company/business entity represented by the business person must be engaged in international trade, and selling of goods or services and investments between APEC economies
Applicants must have never been charged or convicted of any criminal offense
Must be a bona fide business person who is:
- Vested with powers and prerogatives to lay down and execute management policies in furtherance of the primary business purpose of the business entity and hold specific authority to negotiate and commit to trade and investment activities (e.g.Chairman, CEO, President, Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officer,Regional Head and Board members of a registered company); or,
- An official nominated by the CEO, President, or Regional Head, whose work is directly involved in the trade of goods, the provision of services, or the conduct of investment activities when travelling overseas.

Applications may be filed through any of the following Certifying Business Organizations (CBOs):

Makati Business Club (MBC)
1. 2/F, AIM Conference Center
  Benavidez St., Legaspi Village Makati City
  Telephone No.: (+632) 7751-1137, 7751-1138
  Fax No.: (+632) 7750-7406, 7750-7405
  Email: makatibusinessclub@mbc.com.ph
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
1. 3rd Floor, Commerce and Industry Plaza (CIP)
  1030 Campus Avenue cor Park Avenue
  McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio Taguig City
  Telephone No.: (+632) 8846-8196 loc 113
  Fax No.: (+632) 8846-8621
  Email Address: abtc@philippinechamber.com
Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT)
1. International Trade Complex
  Roxas Blvd. cor Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Pasay City
  Tel No.: (+632) 8230-5539
  Email Addresses: ef.philexport@gmail.com; efosedc@philexport.ph

Reminders

To ABTC Holders:

Passport and ABTC details should be the same.
Passports generally have to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.

To Filipino ABTC Holders (in case of Lost or Stolen passports):

Please report the loss immediately to ABTC-Philippines and apply for a new passport. Requirements for application include a Notarized Affidavit of Loss explaining the circumstances on how the passport was lost or stolen
As soon as the new passport is issued, inform ABTC-Philippines of the new passport number and apply for the re-issuance of the card. Some economies do not accept cards bearing passport details different from the current passport.

Conclusion

In conclusion, applying for a Philippine visa may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.

By knowing the different visa types available, the application process, and the requirements, you can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience to the Philippines.

Whether you’re a foreign tourist, journalist, or student, or you’re on board a privately owned yacht or sailboat, our comprehensive guide has provided you with all the information you need to know about getting a Philippine visa.

Remember to check the guidelines on the entry of temporary visitors to the Philippines and ensure that you have all the necessary documents and requirements before submitting your visa application.

We hope that this guide has been helpful to you in demystifying the Philippine visa process.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest to you. Safe travels!

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