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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Philippines

A Philippines visa is an approval made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippines Embassy or Consulate abroad.

It denotes that the visa application has been appropriately examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippines immigration authorities at the ports of entry to enter the country.

There are the following types of Philippines visas:

  • Non-immigrant visas
  • Special non-immigrant visas
  • Immigrant visas

Philippines Non-immigrant Visas

Philippines Non-immigrant Visas

Philippines non-immigrant visas are granted for short visits. A Philippines non-immigrant visa holder cannot apply for permanent residency within the Philippines. He/she must leave the country and apply at a relevant Philippines embassy or consulate abroad.

Philippines non-immigrant visas can be applied for the following purposes:

  • Temporary Visitor’s Visa
  • Transit
  • Seaman
  • Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor
  • Foreign Government Official
  • Student
  • Pre-Arranged Employees

 

 

Philippines Temporary Visitor’s Visa

The 9(a) or Temporary Visitor's Visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to foreign nationals who come to the Philippines for a short period, whether for tourism, business, or medical purposes. Restricted foreign nationals are required to secure an entry visa before they can enter the Philippines.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Temporary Visitor's Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • One (1) passport size coloured photo
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Flight Reservation

  • Copy of airline booking with flight details indicating the inbound (arrival in the Philippines) and outbound journey to the country of origin/ or
  • To the next country of destination, and a valid visa to that country, if one is required.

6. Proof of Sufficient Funds

  • Report of the bank statement or photocopies of Traveler’s cheque or bank cards

7. Proof of Accommodation

  • Hotel booking or letter of invitation from the reference person in the Philippines with complete address and telephone number

8. Proof of Professional Status

  • If the applicant is employed: Letter from the applicant’s company (in English) requesting the grant of visa, also stating the applicant’s position, salary, and purpose of travel to the Philippines
  • If the applicant is the owner of a private company: Commercial Registry and Tax Card
  • If the applicant is a student: Enrolment Certificate, a letter of sponsorship, and “no objection” from their parents

9. For Minors:

  • Letter of Support
  • Consent for minor applicant signed by parent/s

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Temporary Visitor's Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Temporary Visitor's visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Temporary Visitor's Visa Fee

Philippines Temporary Visitor’s Visa fee for a single entry (3 months) is 30 USD, multiple-entry (6 months) is 60 USD, multiple-entry (one year) is 90 USD.

Philippines Temporary Visitor’s Visa fee of restricted aliens for a single entry (3 months) is 40 USD, multiple-entry (6 months) is 80 USD, multiple-entry (one year) is 120 USD.

 

Where to Apply for the Philippines Temporary Visitor's Visa?

You will apply for the Philippines Temporary Visitor's Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Transit Visa

A Philippines Transit visa allows the nationals required to hold a visa to land in a Philippines airport to transfer to another flight bound for another country, allowing for the transit of up to 72 hours. It does not let the applicant leave the airport.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Transit Visa

 

 1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • One (1) passport size coloured photo
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Printed Airline Booking or Itinerary of Travel Showing Dates of Entry Into and Departure From the Philippines

 

Processing Time for Philippines Airport Transit Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Transit visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Transit Visa Fee

Philippines Transit Visa fee for non-restricted aliens is 20 USD, restricted aliens is 40 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for a Philippines Airport Transit Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Airport Transit visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Seamen Visa

Applicants for a Philippines Seamen visa must be employed in any capacity on board a vessel and seeking to enter the Philippines solely in pursuit of his/her calling as a seaman, to depart with the vessel or reshipping on another vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Seamen Visa

 

1.  Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2.  Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • One (1) passport size coloured photo
  • Taken within six (6) months

4.  National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Travel Itinerary

  • Roundtrip ticket not necessary

6. Letter from Shipping Company

7. Crew List

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Seamen Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Seamen visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Seamen Visa Fee

The individual visa fee of the Philippines Seamen Visa is 20 USD.

Philippines Seamen Visa fee:

  • For crew list visa of vessels not more than 40 crew members is 100 USD
  • For crew list visa of vessels, 41-100 crew members is 150 USD
  • For crew list visa of vessels, 101-200 crew members is 200 USD
  • For crew list visa of vessels over 200 crew members is 250 USD

 

Where to Apply for the Philippines Seamen Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Seamen visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa

Philippines Treaty Traders Visa is designated for a foreign national of the United States of America (USA), Japan, and Germany entering the Philippines solely to carry on trade or commerce under an existing treaty of commerce and navigation or a foreigner who seeks admission to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in the Philippines. The immigrant means to direct the operation or development of a business in which he has invested a considerable amount of capital. “Considerable trade” describes a non-nationalized business with an investment of a minimum of 120,000 USD. The volume of the company is likewise an element. At present, treaty investor status is given only to people of the United States, Germany, and Japan and applies to the investor and workers acting in a supervisory or executive capability.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • One (1) passport size coloured photo
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Joint Letter Request Addressed to the Commissioner from the Applicant and the Petitioner

6. Photocopy of Employment Contract, Secretary’s Certificate of Election, Appointment or Assignment of the Applicant, or Equivalent Document, with Details of Exact Compensation, Duration of Employment, and Comprehensive Description of the Nature and Scope of the Applicant’s Position in the Company

7. Photocopy of Petitioner’s Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) with the Corresponding Proof of Payment (official receipt, bank teller’s validation slip, BIR’s eFPS payment details’ print-out, or other similar evidence)

8. For Corporations or Partnerships, Photocopies of the Following

  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration

9. Articles of Incorporation

10. General Information Sheet (GIS) for the Current Year Stamped Received by the SEC

11. For Single Proprietorships, Photocopies of the Following

  • Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certificate of Registration of Business Name

12. Mayor’s Permit

13. Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); and the Actual Publication of the Applicant’s Approved AEP or in the absence thereof, a Certificate of Publication issued by the Publisher

14. Notarized Certification of The Number of Foreign and Filipino Employees from the Petitioning Company

15. Special Temporary Permit for an Applicant Practicing a Regulated Profession under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), if applicable

16. BI Clearance Certificate; and

17. An Original or Certified True Copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if an Applicant is a National of any of the Countries Listed Under Annex “a” Of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-a who Arrived in the Philippines on or After June 2014.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa Fee

Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa fee is 400 USD.  The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 
Where to Apply for Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Treaty Traders/Treaty Investor visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa

Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa is designated for any accredited official of a foreign government recognized by the government of the Philippines, his family, attendants, servants, and employees.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • One (1) passport size coloured photo
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy  (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Endorsement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Copy of Note Verbale

6. Photocopy of Birth Certificate of the Native-born Dependent of an FGO

7. Latest Visa Issued by the DFA, if Applicable

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Foreign Government Official visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa Fee

Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa is free of charge. 

 
Where to Apply for Philippines Foreign Government Official Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Foreign Government Official visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Student Visa

Philippines Student Visa is designated at least eighteen (18) years old students seeking to enter the Philippines temporarily and solely to take up a course of study higher than high school at a university, seminary, academy, college, or school, approved for international students by the Commissioner of Immigration.

The student applicant must first communicate with the school concerned and comply with the school’s institutional requirements.

Said school shall forward the application package to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for approval. Once approved, the application package shall be endorsed by CHED to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID), if approved, it will be forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA will inform the Philippines Embassy of the issuance of the student visa. The Philippines Embassy shall then notify the student accordingly.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Student Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • Two (2) passport size coloured photos
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Birth Certificate

  • Original and one (1) photocopy verified and authenticated at the Philippines Embassy

6. Affidavit of Support

  • Original and one (1) photocopy executed by parent/s or legal guardian to be authenticated in the Philippines Embassy

7. Two (2) Photocopies of Parent/Guardian’s Passport Data Page

8. Original and One (1) Photocopy of Transcript of Records Authenticated at the Philippines Embassy

9. Original and One (1) Photocopy of The Certificate of Good Moral Character Authenticated at the Philippines Embassy

10. Original and One (1) Photocopy of Police Certificate Authenticated by the Philippines Embassy

11. Original and One (1) Photocopy of Medical Examination Reports, Including X-ray Film Contained in an Envelope Authenticated at the Philippines Embassy

12. Duly Accomplished Personal History Statement Forms from the School Concerned

13. Original and One (1) Photocopy of a Comprehensive List of Student’s Possible Contact Persons in the Philippines

14. A Diploma is Required for Student Applicant who will Pursue Graduate Studies (Authenticated at the Philippines Embassy)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Student Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Student visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Student Visa Fee

Philippines Student Visa fee is 250 USD.  The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 
Where to Apply for Philippines Student Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Student Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa

Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment visa allows employers/proprietors in the Philippines to employ foreign citizens with skills, qualifications, and experience that may be short in supply in the Philippines.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • Two (2) passport size coloured photos
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Joint Letter Request Addressed to the Commissioner from the Applicant and the Petitioner

6. Photocopy of Employment Contract, Secretary’s Certificate of Election, Appointment or Assignment of the Applicant, or Equivalent Document, With Details of Exact Compensation, Duration of Employment, and Comprehensive Description of the Nature and Scope of the Applicant’s Position in the Company

7. Photocopy of Petitioner’s Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) with the Corresponding Proof of Payment (Official Receipt, Bank Teller’s Validation Slip, Bir’s Efps Payment Details’ Print-out, or Other Similar Evidence)

8. For Corporations or Partnerships, Photocopies of the Following

  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration.
  • Articles of Incorporation.
  • General Information Sheet (GIS) for the current year stamped received by the SEC

9. For Single Proprietorships, Photocopies of the Following

  • Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certificate of Registration of Business Name
  • Mayor’s Permit

10. Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) Issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); and the Actual Publication of the Applicant’s Approved AEP or in the absence thereof, a Certificate of Publication issued by the Publisher

11. Notarized Certification of the Number of Foreign and Filipino Employees from the Petitioning Company

12. Special Temporary Permit for an Applicant Practicing a Regulated Profession under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), if applicable

13. BI Clearance Certificate

14. Original or Certified True Copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if the Applicant is a National of Any of the Countries Listed under Annex “A” of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A Who Arrived in the Philippines on or After June 2014.

15. Documents for Each Dependent

  • Application form
  • Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay
  • Proof of filiation with the applicant
  • BI Clearance Certificate
  • An original or certified true copy of the Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if the applicant is a national of any of the countries listed under Annex “A” of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A who arrived in the Philippines on or after June 2014.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa

The average processing time for the Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa Fee

Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa fee is 400 USD.  The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Philippines Special Non-immigrant Visa

47 (a) (2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa is designated for foreign personnel or executives of regional or area headquarters and regional operating headquarters or multinational companies.

 

Required Documents for Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • Two (2) passport size coloured photos
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. Confirmed Plane Ticket (1 photocopy and present original)

6. Proof of Financial Support, Present Original & Two Photocopies of One of the Following:

  • Bank Statement
  • Letter from Employer
  • Income Tax Return of Previous Year
  • Letter of financial guarantee from sponsoring institution

7. Letter of Acceptance from Sponsoring Institution or Organization (2 photocopies, present original)

8. Medical Examination Form No. 11 Duly Accomplished in Duplicate and Signed by the Doctor. Also, Submit the Following Laboratory Tests Taken no Longer than Six Months until the Applicant’s Actual Arrival in the Philippines:

  • Urinalysis
  • Stool (Ova/parasites and occult blood)
  • Blood serology and chemistry – not required for 14 yrs. old and below
  • Chest X-ray film and 2 copies of results – not required for 3 yrs. old and below

9. Police Clearance (original and 1 photocopy)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa

The average processing time for a Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa is 1-15 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa Fee

Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa usually is free. 47(a) 2 Special non-immigrant visa fee not otherwise exempted from payment of fees is 400 USD.

 
Where to Apply for Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa?

You will apply for a Philippines Special Non-immigrant 47(a) (2) Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Philippines Immigrant Visas

Philippines Immigrant Visas

A Philippines non-quota immigrant visa may be granted to the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of Philippines citizens and to former Philipinos who have already acquired foreign citizenship including their spouse and unmarried minor children.

 

 

Family Reunion with a Philippines Citizen Visa

This visa is intended to permit foreign nationals to obtain a long-term visa, allowing them to stay in the Philippines for a longer period. This visa applies to family members of Philippines nationals and wishing to obtain a permit for long-term residence in the Philippines.

 

Required Documents for Family Reunion with a Philippines Citizen Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • Four (4) passport size coloured photos
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. One (1) Original and One (1) Photocopy of Documentary Evidence to Prove the Spouse's Philippines Citizenship and to Show the Applicant's Relationship to the Philippines Citizen

     For example:

  • Philippines passport and marriage contract (original will be returned)
  • A marriage certificate must be presented if the report of Marriage is not available

6. Medical Examination Report

  • Accomplished by a licensed physician, including his contact details,
  • Should not be more than six (6) months from the date of application, together with laboratory reports (original and one photocopy)

7. Chest X-ray, Negative, Standard Size, or in CD (preferable)

8. Certificate of No Police Record or Ministry of Justice Certificate from the Place of Residence of Applicant (original and one photocopy)

9. One (1) Original and One (1) Photocopy of Evidence of Sound Financial Status (e.g. proof of real property, investment/s, bank certification, pension, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines, with attached documents to substantiate declaration or claim)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Family Reunion Visa with a Philippines Citizen

The average processing time for a Family Reunion Visa with a Philippines Citizen is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Family Reunion with a Philippines Citizen Visa Fee

The Family Reunion with a Philippines citizen visa fee is 150 USD.

 
Where to Apply for Family Reunion with a Philippines Citizen Visa?

You will apply for a Family Reunion with a Philippines Citizen Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa

 
Required Documents for Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Duly accomplished
  • Printed
  • Personally signed by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines
  • Must be presented with photocopies of the data page, date of issue, and expiration date

3. Photo

  • Four (4) passport size coloured photos
  • Taken within six (6) months

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card.

5. One (1) Original and One (1) Photocopy of Documentary Evidence to Prove Applicant’s Former Philippines Citizenship

6. Proof of Legal Relationship for Foreign Spouse and Minor Children

  • Birth certificate
  • Philippines passport
  • Marriage contract (original will be returned)

7. Medical Examination Report

  • Accomplished by a licensed physician, including his contact details,
  • Should not be more than six (6) months from the date of application, together with laboratory reports (original and one photocopy)

8. Certificate of No Police Record or Ministry of Justice Certificate from Place of Residence of Applicant (original and one photocopy)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa

The average processing time for a Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa Fee

The fee for Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa is 150 USD.  The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa?

You will apply for a Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizen Visa in Philippines visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Philippines E-visa

Currently, only nationals of Taiwan can apply for an entry permit by submitting a form through the Philippines Electronic Travel Authorization System.

The ETA Philippines (the electronic online visa to the Philippines) is open to those who hold a passport with a validity period of six months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines.

Once the E-visa for the Philippines is confirmed, it should be printed in A4 format to present upon arrival. The traveller must present the Philippines E-visa and a valid Taiwan passport to the immigration officers at a port of entry.

The E-visa for the Philippines does not guarantee automatic entry into the country. Philippines immigration officials may still refuse admission if they find that the traveller is violating the Philippines’ immigration laws or regulations concerning visitors.

 

Processing Time for Philippines E-visa 

The average processing time for a Philippines E-visa is 1-3 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

 

FAQ

Do I have to submit my Philippine visa application personally, or can another person do it for me?

In most cases, you are not required to apply in person. However, it is strongly recommended to contact the embassy before applying.

 

How long is the validity of the Philippine Tourist Visa?

Philippine single-entry visas are valid for three months, and multiple-entry visas are valid for six months or one year. For all visas, visitors are allowed a maximum of 59 days per stay (meaning if you have a multiple-entry visa, you will need to exit and re-enter the Philippines after 59 days in the country).

When entering the Philippines, do I need to present any documents other than my passport and visa?

A valid visa is not a guarantee of entry to the Philippines. You may have to satisfy other legal requirements.

Third-country nationals may be allowed to enter the Philippines if they:

  • Possess a valid travel document which allows its holder to cross borders;
  • Possess a valid visa, if required;
  • Justify the purpose and conditions of their intended stay and have sufficient means of subsistence both during their intended stay and for return to their country of origin or transit to a third country;
  • Do not have an alert issued for them to refuse entry;
  • Are not considered to be a threat to public policy, international security, public health, or international relations.

This means that a police officer, during border control, may ask you to present both notifications and documents that justify the purpose and conditions of your stay in the Philippines and the evidence that you have sufficient means of subsistence.

I frequently travel to the Philippines. Will I have to provide all documentation each time I apply?

Yes. Every time you apply for a visa to the Philippines you must supply the recent supplementary documentation.

If my Philippines visa application refused, may I reapply?

Yes, but you must prove, with supporting evidence, that the reasons for which your previous application was denied are no longer valid.

 

Can my Philippines visa application be refused?

In some circumstances, a visa may be denied. Common reasons are fraud or misrepresentation, disrespect for the visa adjudicator or for the Philippines, criminal record, security risk, lack of strong ties to the country of residence, intention to reside or work in the Philippines when not authorized, lack of a legitimate reason for traveling, not having travel arrangements or health/travel insurance, applying on excessively short notice, previous rejection of a visa application and prior immigration violations, among others.

If I buy tickets in advance, will it increase my chances of getting a Philippines visa?

It is strongly recommended not to book any flight ticket or hotel before your Philippines visa is approved. In the event of visa refusal, you will lose the money you have spent on your flight or hotel. As proof of your itinerary, you can present a refundable flight ticket or hotel reservation or the ones that hold a free reservation.

Can the Philippine Embassy and Consulate request me to provide additional documents or information?

Yes. The Embassy and Consulate reserve the right to call applicants in for necessary verification or a personal interview later. Likewise, the Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents not contained in the harmonized list of documents, when necessary.

Can I work with a Philippines visa?

It depends on the type of visa you apply for. As a foreign national, you are not permitted to work in Philippine unless your expressly stated purpose when applying for a visa was employment.