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Philippines - Apply for a Philippine Visa

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ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

  1. To Apply for a Philippine Visa, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
  2. The applicant has to select the country of citizenship and click the “Submit” button.
  3. Check the required documents that need to upload and click the “Apply for Individual visa”
  4. Select the type of application and click the “Next” button.
  5. Select the types of visas, country, and embassy and enter the email address and then click the “Next” button.
  6. Now, the applicant has to enter the registration details in the application form.
  7. Followed by the applicant has to all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  8. The applicant has to click the “Next” button.
  9. Pay the required amount of fee in online and click the “Successful” button.
  10. Once completed, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
  11. The concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  13. The applicant will get the visa through the post.
  14. This entire process can be completed within 30 -45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


Apply In Person

  1. To Apply for a Philippine Visa, the applicant has to approach the department of foreign affairs embassies consulates link
    Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
  10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a visa through the post.
  12. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Visa application form fully and legibly completed in English by the applicant
  • One passport size photograph taken no more than 6 months ago. Scanned photos are not acceptable.
  • Bank statements for the last six months stamped and signed by bank officer
  • Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines.
  • Photocopy of the data and amendment pages of the applicant's passport.
  • For temporary visitor's visa and transit visa holders: Your return or onward journey plane ticket must be presented to the Philippine immigration officer upon entry into the Philippines.
  • Processing fee in demand draft drawn from any bank. Cash payments will not be accepted.
  • Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000
Contact details link
Embassies and consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.


BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.
DAVAO
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any person who intends to Apply for Philippine Visa is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request. Fee may vary for countries and it will be determined by the visa officers.



ValidityEdit

  • A Philippine visa is generally valid for 6 months to 1 year. Length of stay will be indicated in visa will be determined by the Visa Officers.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant’s passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines.
  • The Philippine Embassies/Consulates will only accept electronic passports and machine-readable passports for visa applications.
  • Non-machine-readable passports or hand-scripted passports will not be accepted for visa applications. The Visa Officer has the right to ask for any additional documents that may be deemed necessary.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Gender
  • Civil status
  • Citizenship
  • Marital status
  • Telephone/mobile number
  • Signature
  • Detail of parents



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country.



Information which might helpEdit

Please note that the visa issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the Post of entry. Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports the following foreign nationals:

  • Those holding non-machine-readable passports (e.g. hand scripted passports); or
  • Those previously deported from the Philippines or included in the “blacklist order” of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration; or
  • Those with incomplete documentation; or
  • Those with circumstances that would render them inadmissible for entry, even with a valid passport and visa issued by a Philippine Consulate.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Link

OthersEdit

  • No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines.
  • Travelers who go to the Philippines as foreign citizens can get one of the following types of visas to legally enter the country: Tourism, Electronic Travel Authorization, Non-Immigrant, Quota Immigrant, Service, and Long-Term visas for leisure, tourism, and extended stays longer than 90 days.



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