Philippines Passport / Visa
Philippines Passport - Visa
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Passport Required? |
Visa Required? |
Return Ticket Required? |
 British |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. bona fide foreign tourists (including business
travellers) for stays of less than seven days provided holding passports
valid for a minimum of six months and return or onward tickets (except
nationals of Afghanistan*, Albania, Algeria*, Bangladesh, Belize,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, China (PR), CIS, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia,
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, India*, Iran*, Iraq*, Jordan*,
Korea (Dem Rep), Latvia, Lebanon, Libya*, Lithuania, Nauru, Nigeria*,
Pakistan*, Sierra Leone, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sri Lanka*,
Sudan*, Syria*, Tonga, Vanuatu and Yemen and holders of Palestinian*
passports who do require a visa even if staying less than seven
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 seven 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) Visas are required for all tourists wishing
to stay longer than 21 days.
Types of visa and cost: Temporary Visitor:
£22 (three-month single-entry); £43 (six-month multiple-entry);
£65 (one-year multiple-entry); payable by cash or postal order
only.
Validity: Single-entry (59 days from
date of issue); Multiple-entry (between six months and one 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); see addresses - contacts section.
Application requirements:
(a) One application form.
(b) One passport-size photo signed on the back.
(c) Passport valid for at least six 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) Onward or return tickets. (h) 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.
Working days required: Two. Visas can
be collected between 1600 and 1700.
Passports
Passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond intended length
of stay are required by all except holders of a Hong Kong (SAR)
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 two weeks in advance.
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