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THE PHILIPPINES EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Passports | | Passports valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond intended length of stay required by all except holders of a Hong Kong or Taiwan Certificate of Identity. | | | Note | | (a) Holders of Certificates of Identity do require visas. (b) All children of Filipino nationality must hold individual passports. (c) Children of other nationalities up to the age of 15 and not accompanied by a parent are only permitted entry if they secure a visa based on an approved Waiver Exclusion Ground (WEG) granted by the Bureau of Immigration. Applicants should apply at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) at least 2 weeks in advance. | | | Visas | | Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. bona fide foreign tourists (including business travellers) for stays of less than 21 days provided holding passports valid for a minimum of 6 months and return or onward tickets (except nationals of Afghanistan*, Albania, Algeria*, Armenia, Azerbajan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia-Herzegovina, China (PR), Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, India*, Iran*, Iraq*, Jordan*, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Korea (DPR), Latvia, Lebanon, Libya*, Lithuania, Moldova, Nigeria*, Pakistan*, Russian Federation, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Sri Lanka*, Sudan*, Syria*, Tajikistan, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and holders of Palestinian* passports who do require a visa even if staying less than 21 days);
(b) holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports, British National Overseas (BNO) passports and holders of Macau-Portuguese and Macau (SAR) passports for stays of up to 7 days;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours provided holding onward or return documentation (some nationals are required to leave by the same or first connecting aircraft; enquire at Embassy for details).
Note: * Nationals of these countries must apply for a Temporary Visitor Visa in their country of residence. | | | Note | | (a) Nationals of Afghanistan and Korea (DPR) must have their applications approved by the authorities in Manila before visas can be issued. (b) All tourists wishing to stay longer than 21 days need a visa. | | | Types of visa and cost | | Temporary Visitor: $25 (single-entry); $35 (6-month multiple-entry); $90 (1-year multiple-entry). | | | Validity | | Single-entry (59 days from date of issue); Multiple-entry (between 6 months and 1 year from date of issue). Visas normally allow stays of up to 59 days. Extensions are possible at the discretion of the Bureau of Immigration. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Application requirements | | (a) 1 application form. (b) 1 passport-size photograph signed on the back. (c) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. (d) Proof of means of support during stay, either by bank statement or letter of employment. (e) Fee in cash or postal order only. (f) If applying by post a registered, stamped, self-addressed envelope is required and the application should be signed by a notary or commissioner of oaths. (g) Business travellers also require a letter from the sponsoring Filipino company or from their employer, stating the purpose of the visit.
Application for a non-immigrant visa should be made in person. | | | Addresses | | Philippine Department of Tourism | | Department of Tourism Building, T M Kalaw Street, Rizal Park, Manila 1000
Tel: (2) 523 8411/30. Fax: (2) 521 7374/5 or 522 2194.
E-mail: deptour@info.com.ph or info@philtourism.com
Website: http://tourism.gov.ph/ or http://wowphilippines.com.ph/ | | | | Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) | | 4th Floor, Suite 10-17, Legaspi Towers, 300 Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila
Tel: (2) 525 9318-27. Fax: (2) 521 6165 or 525 3314.
E-mail: pcvcnet@info.com.ph
Website: http://dotpcvc.gov.ph/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one. | | | |  More Resources | | | | Forums |  | Expats Travel Forums
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