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Who are exempted from
getting visas to the Philippines?
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Case 1: US passport holders visiting the
Philippines as a tourist for 21 days at most. |
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Nationals of countries which have diplomatic
relations with the Philippines are generally allowed entry into the
country without visas for a stay of twenty-one (21) days or less,
provided, the nature of the trip is for tourism only and are holders
of a roundtrip or onward travel airline ticket. |
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Case 2: Former Filipinos. |
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Former Filipinos who are now naturalized citizens
of the United States who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism
purposes can avail of the "Balikbayan" status. As a "balikbayan",
the former Filipino can enter the Philippines without a visa
provided he shows any proof of former Philippine citizenship (e.g.
old Philippine passport , birth certificate or naturalization
papers) and stay for a year or less in the country. |
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Foreign spouses and children traveling with the former Filipino
citizen may avail of this privilege by presenting legal documents
establishing their relationship with the former Filipino citizen
upon arrival in the Philippines (e.g. marriage certificate in case
of husband or wife or birth certificate in case of children). |
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What are the requirements for a
business visa? |
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The applicant must fill up the application form
and submit a passport-sized photo, a passport whose validity is at
least six months beyond the length of proposed stay in the
Philippines, proof of financial capacity (or a letter from the
employer) and a photocopy of the applicant's airline ticket or
travel itinerary. All applications not filed personally by the
applicant at the consulate must be notarized. Click
here for more
information. |
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Are business visas issued only to
US passport holders? |
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No, business visas can also be issued to other
nationals provided that they can show proof of legal residency in
the US. |
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| What are the requirements for a
tourist visa? |
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Basically, the applicant must fill up the
application form and submit a passport sized photo, a passport whose
validity is at least six months beyond the length of proposed stay
in the Philippines, proof of financial capacity and a photocopy of
the applicant's airline ticket or travel itinerary. Click here for
more information. |
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| Are these requirements the same for
minors? |
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All foreign nationals aged below fifteen years
(15) and traveling with their parents to the Philippines for tourism
purposes are required to submit the same requirements for tourist
visas. Only when they are not traveling with their parents are they
required to file for a waiver of exclusion ground (WEG). |
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| What is the waiver of exclusion
ground (WEG) and how do I get it? |
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The waiver of exclusion ground (WEG) is a
document issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila which
allows the child to travel to the Philippines unaccompanied by a
parent. Under the current regulations, the minor's passport and
documents for WEG will be submitted to the immigration officials
upon arrival. Please prepare to pay for the following fees:
application fee P2, 000.00; WEG fee P600.00 and service fee
(P500.00). The Bureau of Immigration will process the application
for a WEG and the minor's passport will be returned when the minor
exits from the Philippines. |
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The Philippine Consulate General will issue a
visa to the minor on the understanding that the minor will submit
all requirements needed by the BI for a WEG. These documents are
needed at the Consulate: |
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- Visa requirements: application form, valid passport,
photographs, parents affidavit of support and supporting
documents, photocopy of airline ticket or itinerary, visa fee of
$30.00
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- WEG requirements: letter of request and affidavit of consent
and guarantee, copy of birth certificate, copy of data page of
minor's passport, copy of passport of accompanying adult
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Bureau of Immigration is located at Magallanes
Drive, Port Area, Manila and the telephone numbers are (632)
527-3279 and (632) 527-3314. |
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| Who can apply for Student Visas? |
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(c/o E.O. No. 285, Sept. 4, 2000) |
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Foreigners, at least 18 years old at the time of
enrolment and have sufficient means for their education and support
for study for the purpose of taking up a course higher than high
school at an educational institution duly authorized to admit
foreign students. |
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| What are the steps taken in
applying for a student visa? |
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Step 1. Application with the Preferred School -
Communicate directly with the school of choice and comply with their
requirements which includes: |
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- Five (5) copies of Duly Signed and accomplished Personal
History Statements (PHS) with 2 X 2 photograph.
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- Notarized affidavit of support including bank statements to
cover all expenses of the student.
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- Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine
embassy/consulate located in student's country of origin or
legal residence.
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- Photocopy of data page of student's passport showing date
and place of birth.
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- Birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by
the Philippine embassy/consulate located in student's country of
origin.
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Step 2. Acceptance by School - School upon
satisfaction of compliance of requirements issues Notice of
Acceptance (NOA) to student and submits the duplicate copy to the
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), together with the certified
true copy of CHED-CEA when necessary. For quota courses such as
medicine and dentistry, a certificate of eligibility for admission
(CEA) is also issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). |
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Step 3. Department of Foreign Affairs indorses
documents to the foreign service post (FSP) located in the student's
country of origin/place of legal residence for the issuance of the
student visa. |
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Step 4. The Philippine Embassy or Consulate
notifies the student in writing to appear in person and bring all
the required documents. |
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Step 5. Upon receiving the letter from the
Philippine Embassy/Consulate, the student makes an appointment to
appear for an interview at the consulate or embassy. Please bring
the following documents: |
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- Application Form for Student Visa (accomplished in
triplicate)
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- Medical Health Certificate (DFA Form 11) in triplicate with
life-size chest x-ray and laboratory reports.
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- Original Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and when appropriate,
the CEA.
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- Police Clearance Certificate authenticated by the Philippine
Embassy/Consulate located in student's country of origin or
legal residence.
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FOREIGNERS WHO ARE ALREADY IN THE PHILIPPINES
UNDER ANY VALID VISA ARRANGEMENT MAY APPLY FOR THE CONVERSION OF
THEIR VISA STATUS TO 9(F) STUDENT VISA PROVIDED THEY SUBMIT THE
FOLLOWING: |
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- Original Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and when appropriate,
the CEA.
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- Proof of adequate financial support. Scholastic records duly
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in
student's country of origin or legal residence.
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- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (if student
resided in the Philippines for more than 59 days)
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- Quarantine Medical Examination by the National Quarantine
Office. Copy of Duly signed and accomplished Personal History
Statements (PHS) with 2 x 2 photograph.
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- Photocopy of data page of student's passport showing date
and place of birth.
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Application Fee
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Php 2,000.00
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Express Lane Fee
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Php 500.00
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Conversion Fee
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Php 1,000.00
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Visa Fee
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Php 1,000.00
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LRF
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Php 40.00
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| Can a former Philippine Citizen,
the spouse and the unmarried minor children apply for an immigrant
visa? |
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Yes, provided that the applicants comply with
these requirements: passport valid for at least six months, three
original and two copies of the application form and 2" x 2"
pictures, original and two copies of any documentary evidence of
Philippine citizenship, original and two copies of the medical
examination report duly accomplished by physician, original and two
copies of police clearance and original and two copies of evidence
of sound financial status or notarized affidavit of support and
supporting documents of a relative in the Philippines. The applicant
may have to submit other documents as may be required by the visa
officer. Before any visa is issued, the applicant must be
interviewed. All schedules for interview must be coursed through the
visa section. Fee is $150.00 per applicant. |
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