Big Jim's Philippines Experience

 

 

 

Tourist Visa Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here you will find Information regarding

 

  • Philippines visitor visa 9(a)

  • Philippines tourist visa extensions and costs

  • Emigration Clearance Certificate

  • Other helpful Philippines information. Such as; electricity in the Philippines, links to information about permanent visas, anti trafficking in women laws, Balikbayan programme, departure tax, travel tax, links to hotels and transport in the Philippines. 

Last updated 14th November 2009

Updated with latest fees and current countries allowed to enter without a visa. Also corrected all outdated information and links

 

 

 

My friend, Perry Gamsby, has spent nearly 20 years experiencing the Philippines. He has been involved in several businesses including a bar on Malapscua island and the family piggery, been involved with property purchases, lived in the city and in the boondocks, worked plotting sites of interest for Philippines EZ maps, worked for an advertising company and has appeared in promotional videos. Perry is an expert in the Filipino martial art, ARNIS, and has taken part in competitions in the Philippines.  He has experienced the schooling system, medical system, transport system and life in general throughout the Philippines. Perry has been in out of love many times but is now happily married to a beautiful Filipina and has several children.

I have visited Perry when he was living in the boondocks. I have visited Perry when he was living in the city, where he conned me into helping paint a new boat he was building. In 2005, Perry and I got together to make a video about dealing with traffic in Cebu City. It is called DEFENSIVE DRIVING and is on page 2 of my videos.

Perry has written 6 books about the Philippines. If you would like to benefit from his vast knowledge, click on the book links above. A full description of each book will be available after you click.

 

PERMANENT VISA

INFORMATION

For basic information about the Quota visa, Student visa, Special Investor's resident visa, Immigrant visas and others, click on this link:

http://www.immigration.gov.ph/

VISITOR VISA 9(a)

 

Before you arrive in the Philippines, you can arrange a 59 day visa from your nearest Philippines embassy or consulate.

 

This site lists some of the websites for Philippines embassies and consulates:

Philippine Embassies : Department of Foreign Affairs

However, I have noticed the information for some embassies is not always up to date. So, if you can't open an embassy  website, use Google to seek for the latest information.

 

Before expiry of your 59 day visa, you can arrange to have it extended. Extensions are for two months at a time and you can extend your stay until you have been in the Philippines for  for 2 years. In reality, this is only 1 year and 4 months. You can have up to 1 year and 4 months approved at any regional office. To have the last 8 months approved, you need to seek special permission to extend your visa through Manila.  2 good reasons I have heard of so far for the extra 8 months being approved are; too ill to travel and about to have a 13a visa approved.

 

When you read through any Philippines Embassy website, you will see the tourist visa offered in 3, 6 and 12 months. That does not mean you can arrange, in advance, to stay in the Philippines for 3, 6 or 12 months, as a tourist.

 

The 3 month visa means you have 3 months, from date of issue, to arrive in the Philippines. Once in the Philippines, you can only stay 59 days and if you want to stay longer, you have to arrange an extension.

 

The 6 month and 12 month visas are multiple entry visas. That is, you can come and go as many times as you like, within the 6 or 12 month period but you can still only stay 59 days at a time, unless you arrange an extension.

 

If you don't arrange a visa in advance, usually, you will be given a stamp in your passport, called a visa waiver, upon arrival in the Philippines, which allows you to stay 21 days. See guidelines below for people who qualify for 21 day visa waiver stamp.

 

If you need to stay longer than 21 days, you can arrange a Visa waiver extension. The initial extension is for 38 days and takes you up to 59 days, which is the length of the visa you could have obtained in advance. After the 38 day extension, extensions are arranged 2 months at a time. As previously stated, you can generally arrange extensions until you have been in the Philippines 16 months.

 

The earliest you can arrange a visa extension is one month before expiry. That means you can arrange the initial 38 day extension on the same day you arrive in the Philippines. It also means you can arrange extensions at a time convenient to you and should easily be able to avoid the late fee which is P500 per month plus an additional P510 in the first month.

 

It was previously possible to pay your extensions at the airport before departure but immigration officers at the airports have now been told not to accept any money and are directing overstayers to go to the nearest office of the Bureau of Immigration. So, If your plane is leaving within a few hours, expect to miss your plane.  

 

You can arrange visa extensions in person at your nearest Bureau of Immigration (BI).  Check this website for your nearest office

Bureau of Immigration - BI support offices

If that link isn't working, try the home page

http://www.immigration.gov.ph

 

For males, usually you have to make sure you are wearing long pants and shoes, otherwise you may not be admitted. However this can be a hit and miss thing. Some people have reported that they were admitted wearing shorts and others say they have been denied at the same office. Safer to just go in long pants in the first place.

 

Although it is supposed to be your choice, it seems that all BI offices charge P500 express fee whether or not you require express.

 

If you do not want to attend the BI in person, extensions can be arranged through many travel agencies at an additional cost . In Cebu City, the cost is about P500. In other parts of the Philippines, especially if there is no local Bureau of Immigration, the agent cost will be higher.

 

If you stay in the Philippines longer than 6 months, as a tourist, you will need permission to leave in the form of an Emigration Clearance Certificate. To obtain the Emigration Clearance Certificate, you have to attend the Bureau of Immigration in person. You are not supposed to be able to use an agent. However, some foreigners have claimed to have had their Emigration Clearance Certificate arranged with an agent.

 

To arrange the Emigration Clearance Certificate, you have to complete an application to leave the Philippines, pay a fee, provide 3 2″x2″ passport style photographs, provide your passport and give impressions of your left and right thumbs. (I believe the fee is now P1,010. The forms can be obtained from the BI. and can be completed while you are there. The Emigration Clearance Certificate can be arranged up to one month before you leave.  Not all BI. offices will handle Emigration Clearance Certificates. For example, previously, a friend of mine attended the BI. in Tacloban and was told he had to arrange the Emigration Clearance Certificate in Cebu.

 

You can read more about arranging an Emigration Clearance Certificate in my blog, HERE

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FAQ from BI website

How can aliens admitted under E.O. 408 (non-visa required nationals admitted for 21 days) extend their stay in the Philippines beyond 21 days?

Aliens admitted under E.O. 408 (non-visa required nationals admitted for 21 days) may extend their stay in the Philippines beyond 21 days by applying for a visa waiver at his nearest Immigration Office before the expiration of the 21-day period. This will entitle him to stay in the country for more than 59 days, he should secure extension of stay and register with the Bureau of Immigration, and pay the necessary Immigration fees.

What is the maximum extension of stay that can be granted? 

Foreigners holding temporary visitors visa pursuant to Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 and aliens admitted under E.O. 408 may extend their stay in the Philippines every 2 months for a total stay of 16 months. Extension of stay after16 months, up to 24 months need the approval of the Chief of the Immigration Regulation Division. Extension of stay after 24 months need the approval of the Commissioner. (MCL Memorandum dated 31 July 2007)

If a visa expires on a weekend and /or holiday when will be the deadline to apply for extension of stay and pay the corresponding fees?

Effective 17 September 2007, applications for extension of tourist visas as well as payment thereof, shall be made on or before the expiry dates of the alien's lawful stay, otherwise, payments shall include those for penalties and motion for reconsideration. If the expiry date of the alien's lawful stay falls on a Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday, the application for extension of tourist visa and the full payment thereof shall be made on or before the last business/working day immediately preceding the expiry date of the alien's lawful stay, otherwise, payments shall also include those for penalties and motion for reconsideration. (MCL Memorandum dated 10 September 2007)

I am a minor traveling without my parents. Am I allowed to visit the Philippines alone?

Except for those who have already acquired lawful residence in the Philippines and those who have been issued reentry permit, Section 29 of the Philippine Immigration Act states that children under fifteen (15) years of age, unaccompanied by or not coming to a parent are classified as excludable. In order for them to be admitted into the Philippines they must secure Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) from the Bureau of Immigration, upon proper coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

I am a missionary and I would like to render community services in the Philippines. How can I do this legally?

You may secure a prearranged employment visa for missionaries under Section 9 (g) and Section 20. This visa is issued to an alien who is actively and exclusively in religious-oriented work in the Philippines.

 

 

CHAN ROBLE

LAW FIRM LINKS

 

 

 

In this box are links to Philippines Republican acts that all visitors should be aware of!

 

Usually, a foreigner married to a former Filipino citizen, is allowed to enter the Philippines, without a visa and stay for up to a year. The foreigner and their Filipino spouse have to arrive in the Philippines together and just in case, they should have their marriage certificate with them to prove that they are husband and wife. Children of the marriage are allowed to enter for a year too. So, have the birth certificates for the children too, just in case. This arrangement is possible because of the Balikbayan programme.

 

The details of the Balikbayan programme are contained in Republican Act 6768 and it's amendment, Republican Act 9174. To learn more about the Balikbayan programme, click on this link:

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9174.html

 

 

 

Republican Act 9208 regarding anti trafficking of women. This also includes prostitution and pornography.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9208.html

 

 

 

Republican Act 6955 declaring illegal the business of mail order brides.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno6955.html

 

 

Republican Act 6425. Death to drug traffickers! Even if you are carrying only what would be considered personal use in other countries, you may still be arrested as a drug trafficker.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno6425.htm

 

 

 

Republican Act 7658 prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno7658.htm

 

 

 

Republican Act 7610 providing protection for children against abuse and exploitation.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno7610.html

 

 

 

Republican Act 7811 declaring sexual harassment unlawful.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno7877.html

 

 

 

Republican Act 9262 defining violence against women and children and providing protective measures for victims of abuse.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9262.htm

 

 

 

Republican Act 8353 defining the crime of rape. This is the anti rape law which in some circumstances proscribes the death penalty.

http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno8353.htm

 

OTHER 

INFORMATION

 

 

 

For information about the ACR I-Card which all foreigners permanently  residing in the Philippines are required to have, read here:

Alien Certificate of registration,  ACR I-CARD

 

For information about the airports in Manila and Cebu and their different terminals, read my blog article, here:

Airport blog article

 

Information about how to access your money by ATM in the Philippines, read my blog article here:

ATM blog article

 

Mike and Lorena's information for disabled travellers

http://www.cebuonwheels.com.ph

 

My list of hotel links is here:

Hotel links

 

My list of links, with helpful information for tourists, is here:

Tourist information links

 

My list of links for shipping companies, airlines and van hire companies, operating in the Philippines, is here:

Transport links

 

My list of links for places to shop and places to eat, is here:

/Malls, restaurants_and food_links

 

I don't agree with sex tourism but obviously some people reading this page are coming to the Philippines for that purpose. Procuring the services of a prostitute is illegal so if you are thinking of coming for a "fun" time, make sure you are very clear about the law and it's consequences by reading this http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9208.html  One US marine who was thinking with the wrong head, has recently been jailed for 40 years! I have read through a number of forums offering information about adult nightlife in the Philippines. The PI at Night forum seems the most sensible. Before you click however, please remember, this really is an adult link and is not for kids:

http://www.piatnight.com/forums

 

 

Philippines department of tourism website

http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph

DEPARTURE TAX

AND TRAVEL TAX

On your way home, make sure you keep some pesos for when you get to the airport.

Most travellers departing the Philippines have to pay a departure tax. It was P550 but a security fee of P200 was added on 1st February 2007. So, the amount you require to leave the Philippines is now P750. 

Major domestic terminals are now charging a P200 terminal fee. However some smaller terminals are only about P60. So, if you have a flight from a domestic terminal before your international flight, you may need an additional P200.

If you have a Filipino citizen with you, they will most probably have to pay a travel tax, which is usually P1,620 but varies according to the class of travel. In some circumstances, foreigners have to pay the travel tax too. You can read all about the travel tax here:

http://www.philtourism.gov.ph/ttax.html

Are you coming back?  Consider taking some extra pesos with you for next time! I like to have between P1,000 and P3,000 when I depart the Philippines. This helps me to have a hassle free arrival next time, as I have money for taxis, snacks etc. I don't have to worry about where I have to get pesos until after I am comfortably settled!

CEBU EXPAT SERVICES

TOURIST VISA

EXTENSION SERVICE

in Cebu City


If like me, your drinking time is valuable to you and you would rather be doing something, other than hanging around the Bureau of Immigration, then you might be interested in the following.

Paul, who has Cebu Expat Services, can arrange your visa extension for you.

You don't need to leave your hotel, Paul will come to you!

This is how it works.

  • Paul will come to your home or hotel in Cebu City or close by and collect your passport plus the extension fees.

  • Paul will arrange for the extension to be completed.

  • After the extension has been completed, Paul will deliver your passport back to you.


Extensions can be arranged up to one month in advance.

Paul's fee for completing this this service for you is only P600 in central Cebu City and P700 south of Colon.

If you are interested, the website is here

http://www.cebuexpatservices.com

 

 

 

Current extension fees copied from the Bureau of Immigration website

Click HERE to see the rates on the Bureau of Immigration website

TEMPORARY VISITORS 9(a)    
Aliens initially admitted for 21days may be extended for another 38 days
Visa Waiver Application Fee
 		  P    1,000.00
Visa Waiver
 		  500.00
Legal Research Fee 20.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance
 		 1,010.00
TOTAL P        3,030.00

                                                 
After 59 days of stay (initial 21 days + 38 days extension)

 Monthly Extension  P       500.00
 Application Fee  300.00
Alien Certificate of Registration*
 		 1,000.00
Emigration Clearance Certificate** 700.00
Head Tax 250.00
Legal Research Fee 40.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance 1,010.00
TOTAL P         4,300.00
*Imposed only once during lifetime after 59 days  
**For Minors (below 14 years old) replace with CE P    200.00
 
   
If expired, additional fees for the following:  
Fine for overstaying per month 500.00
Motion for Reconsideration
 		 510.00
   
Aliens admitted with Entry Visa (59 days)  
   
Case 1: Payment made for 1 mo. extension  
Monthly Extension 
 		  P       500.00
Application Fee
 		 300.00
Alien Certificate of Registration 1,000.00
Emigration Clearance Certificate* 700.00
Head Tax 250.00
Legal Research Fee 40.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance 1,010.00
TOTAL P       4,300.00
*For Minors (below 14 years old) replace with CE P200.00
   
Case 2: Payment made for 2 mos. extension  
Monthly Extension P    1,000.00
Application Fee
 		 300.00
Alien Certificate of Registration 1,000.00
Emigration Clearance Certificate 
 		 700.00
Head Tax 250.00
Legal Research Fee 40.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance P    1,010.00
TOTAL P       4,800.00
*For Minors (below 14 years old) replace with CE P200.00
   
If expired, additional fees for the following:  
Fine for overstaying per month P       500.00
Motion for Reconsideration 510.00
   

*To secure regular EMIGRATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC) at the Alien
 Registration Division at the back of Equitable Bank Bldg. and pay the express fee of P500.

Monthly Extension up to SIX (6) months  
Extension    (per month) 
 		  P       500.00
Application Fee 300.00
Legal Research Fee 20.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance** 
 		 1,010.00
   
TOTAL
 		 P    2,330.00
**charged every application  
   
After SIX (6) months  
Extension    (per month) P       500.00
Application Fee 300.00
Certificate of Residence for Temporary Visitor* 1,400.00
Legal Research Fee 30.00
Express Fee 500.00
BI-Clearance** 1,010.00
TOTAL P    3,740.00
* Imposed only once during their lifetime  
**charged every application  

N.B.
1) Legal Research Fee (LRF) of P10 will be charged for each item except Head Tax

EMIGRATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE Fee  
upon departure
 		  P             700.00
Certificate of Exemption fee (below 14 years old) 200.00
Annual Report Fee: applicable to 13(a), 9(d), 9(g), SIRV
 (filing period: 59 days before/after the end of year)
 - Arrival on or before November 2 of previous year  
 		 310.00
 - Monthly fine for delayed annual report
 		 200.00
Total (w/o CE) P          1,410.00
Fine for overstaying per month 500.00
Motion for Reconsideration 510.00
Non-appearance in filing of annual report 500.00

2) Alien Certificate of Registration

 - Adult 14 years and above
 		  P       1,000.00
 - Minor below 14 years  500.00
   
Re-issuance of ACR (2nd entry of every entry after 59 days)  
- Adult 14 years and above 250.00
- Minor below 14 years 
 		 50.00
Head Tax (over 16 years old) 250.00
Visa fee for 9(a) with gratis entry visa staying more than
59 days (countries that are not exempted)		 1,000.00
Total(adult w/o gratis visa) P           3,050.00
If expired, additional fees for the following:  
Fine for overstaying per month P          500.00
Motion for Reconsideration P          510.00
 

 

NOTICE:

Effective February 15,2008 all applicants for extension (tourist visa) under the VIMS (VISA ISSUANCE MADE SIMPLE) are required to pay in addition to immigration fees, Certification fee of P500, Express fee of P500 plus Legal Research Fee of P10 for every transaction.

All applicants for extension are required to dress properly. Applicants wearing shorts, sandos, and slippers will not be allowed entry to Immigration Office. 

 

When you do leave the Philippines, don't forget your Emigration Clearance Certificate. I believe that it is now P1,010.  You can read more about that, HERE Also, make sure you have at least P750 when you arrive at the international airport so you can pay the departure tax.

 

 

 New to the Philippines and would like to know about the electricity? 

Electricity in the Philippines is 220 volts at 60hz.

There are some exceptions to this. The better hotels will have 110 volt outlets for their North American guests and the former homes of many Americans will have been fitted with some 110 volt outlets as well as 220 volt outlets.

The chargers for most laptops, cell phones, shavers and many travel items will work with 220 volts outlets. This is because they are really 12 volts or some other small voltage and have inbuilt transformers.

To check if your electrical item will work in the Philippines without a transformer, look on the power supply. If it says 110 volt to 240 volt 50hz /60hz or something similar, it will work in the Philippines.

Next problem is your plug. If you are from North America, your plug will probably look like the ones on the left. If that is the case and the voltage range matches, you can plug straight in.

If your plug is not from North America, you will need an adaptor. To the left is the front and rear picture of two plug adaptors. The top plug will handle Australian and Japanese plugs. The bottom plug will adapt to just about any plug in the world.

If you are thinking about buying an adaptor before you visit the Philippines, consider this first. The top adaptor sells for less than P20 (about us 50c) and the bottom adaptor sells for less than P50 (about USD $1). Just drop by your nearest hardware store in the Philippines such as ACE hardware or the hardware section of a Gaisano department store.

If your electrical item does not say what voltage it works with and you are from North America, do not plug it into any outlet in the Philippines unless it is marked 110 volts. Otherwise, you should seek a transformer first. These are available from as little as P200 in hardware stores for low wattage transformers. There are much higher rated transformers with multiple outlets also available but these cost thousands of pisos.

Residents of Australia and other countries with voltage similar to 220 volts, should still only need an adaptor. Australia is 240 volts 50hz. I have bought many electrical items from Australia to the Philippines such as electric planer, drop saw, electric drill,  microwave oven and more. I was told that the electric motors are likely to burn out quicker because of the 60hz. However I have had satisfactory use from all the equipment.

 If you would like to discuss your electrical concerns further, send me an email.

 

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Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines 

 (copied from Department of Foreign Affairs website) Check HERE for any changes/updates

A. Nationals from countries listed below are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination. Department regulations require that passports are valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.

B. Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa:

 
  1.   Andorra
  2.   Angola
  3.   Antigua and Barbuda
  4.   Argentina
  5.   Australia
  6.   Austria
  7.   Bahamas
  8.   Bahrain
  9.   Barbados
  10.   Belgium
  11.   Benin
  12.   Bhutan
  13.   Bolivia
  14.   Botswana
  15.   Brazil*
  16.   Brunei Darussalam
  17.   Bulgaria
  18.   Burkina Faso
  19.   Burundi
  20.   Cambodia
  21.   Cameroon
  22.   Canada
  23.   Cape Verde
  24.   Central African Republic
  25.   Chad
  26.   Chile
  27.   Colombia
  28.   Comoros
  29.   Congo
  30.   Costa Rica
  31.   Cote d’Ivoire
  32.   Cyprus
  33.   Czech Republic
  34.   Democratic Republic of the Congo
  35.   Denmark
  36.   Djibouti
  37.   Dominica
  38.   Dominican Republic
  39.   Ecuador
  40.   El Salvador
  41.   Equatorial Guinea
  42.   Eritrea
  43.   Estonia *new*
  44.   Ethiopia
  45.   Fiji
  46.   Finland
  47.   France
  48.   Gabon
  49.   Gambia
  50.   Germany
  51.   Ghana
  52.   Gibraltar
  53.   Greece
  54.   Grenada
  55.   Guatemala
  56.   Guinea
  57.   Guinea Bissau
  58.   Guyana
  59.   Haiti
  60.   Honduras
  61.   Hungary
  62.   Iceland
  63.   Indonesia
  64.   Ireland
  65.   Israel*
  66.   Italy
  67.   Jamaica
  68.   Japan
  69.   Kenya
  70.   Kiribati
  71.   Kuwait
  72.   Lao People’s Democratic Republic
  73.   Latvia *new*
     
  74.   Lithuania *new*
     
  75.   Lesotho
  76.   Liberia
  77.   Liechtenstein
  78.   Luxembourg
  79.   Madagascar
  80.   Malawi
  81.   Malaysia
  82.   Maldives
  83.   Mali
  84.   Malta
  85.   Marshall Islands
  86.   Mauritania
  87.   Mauritius
  88.   Mexico
  89.   Micronesia
  90.   Monaco
  91.   Mongolia
  92.   Morocco
  93.   Mozambique
  94.   Myanmar
  95.   Namibia
  96.   Nepal
  97.   Netherlands
  98.   New Zealand
  99.   Nicaragua
  100.   Niger
  101.   Norway
  102.   Oman
  103.   Palau
  104.   Panama
  105.   Papua New Guinea
  106.   Paraguay
  107.   Peru
  108.   Poland
  109.   Portugal
  110.   Qatar
  111.   Republic of Korea
  112.   Romania
  113.   Russia
  114.   Rwanda
  115.   Saint Kitts and Nevis
  116.   Saint Lucia
  117.   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  118.   Samoa
  119.   San Marino
  120.   Sao Tome and Principe
  121.   Saudi Arabia
  122.   Senegal
  123.   Seychelles
  124.   Singapore
  125.   Slovakia
  126.   Slovenia
  127.   Solomon Islands
  128.   Somalia
  129.   South Africa
  130.   Spain
  131.   Suriname
  132.   Swaziland
  133.   Sweden
  134.   Switzerland 
  135.   Thailand
  136.   Togo
  137.   Trinidad and Tobago
  138.   Tunisia
  139.   Turkey
  140.   Tuvalu
  141.   Uganda
  142.   United Arab Emirates
  143.   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  144.   United Republic of Tanzania
  145.   United States of America
  146.   Uruguay
  147.   Venezuela
  148.   Vietnam
  149.   Zambia
  150.   Zimbabwe

*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:

1.      Holders of Brazil passports; and
2.      Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

3.      Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
4.      Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
5.      Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao
6.      Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers: 834-4854, 834-3707, and 834-4810), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.