Visa for the Philippines
There are 4 possible types of Visa available for the Philippines:
The Tourist Visa
The Quota Visa
The Permanent Residence Visa
The Retirement Visa (see also the
website of the Philippine Retirement Autority)
Citizens of most countries can enter the Philippines without the need for a special visa as long as they do not stay longer than 21 days. Prerequisite is a valid return ticket and a passport which is valid for 6 month longer than the intended stay in the Philippines. If the stay will exceed 21 days, a visa has to be applied for at the local Philippine embassy:
What are the requirements:Visa can be extended at the Immigration Office in Intramuros in Manila.
Address:
Bureau of Immigration Bldg.
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
+632 527-3260 | +632 527-3248
Processing time: Express, 1 Day, Standard,
1 Week
Costs: Application Form: 1000 Pesos, Visa: 500 Pesos, LRF
20 Pesos, Express: 500 Pesos
Special conditions for minor below the age of 15. Such minors cannot enter the Philippines when they do not have a <Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG)> which has to be issued from the Philippine Immigration office (Embassy). This is only true when they travel unaccompanied and are not visiting a parent in the Philippines.
Balikbayan Rules
1) All former Filipinos can enter the Philippines without any
visa (keep your old passport, or bring your birth certificate).
2) All spouses of Filipinos or former Filipinos (Bring your wedding certificate)
3) All accompanied children of Filipinos or former Filipinos (Bring their birth
certificate)
The quota Visa does not require to be married to
a Filipino citizen,
Price: 125000 Pesos, Annual Fee 310 Peso
What are the requirements:
Visa application form (notarized)
True copy of passport with BI stamp of admission and validity of stay.
Affidavit of financial capacity with supporting documents.
Proof of investment in the Philippines of at least $40,000 or possession of special qualification.
Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
Medical Certificate on the applicant's mental capacity.
Proof of applicant's special qualification, which has advanced or will advance the Philippinen national interest.
NICA Clearance
NBI Clearance
The Permanent
Residence Visa
Price: 45000 Pesos
Applicable for foreigners married to a Philippine citizen!
Conversion to Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage 13a
What are the requirements:
Visa-Application
Confirmation from your husband/wife that he/she agrees
4 Passport pictures
Birth Certificates of the couple
Certified copy of the wedding certificate and confirmation by the respective Philippine Embassy/Consulate.
Certified divorce decree if applicable
Birth certificates of children under 21
Proof of financial support
Health Certificate of the Bureau of Quarantine
AIDS Certificate (Clearance)
Clearance of the city major responsible for your residence
NBI Clearance
BI Intelligence Clearance.
Copy of Passports of the whole family
Visa Fee
The Retirement Visa
Price: 125000 Pesos, 200 USD Service Fee, Processing
fee (see below), 7600 Pesos conversion fee and 1% Tax on the deposit, plus
annual fee 10.000 Peso
What are the requirements:
Deposit of 50.000 USD for at least 6 month (Age 50 and above) (Visa processing fee 65000 Pesos) or
Deposit of 75.000 USD for at least 6 month (Age 49 and below) (Visa processing fee 90000 Pesos)
Visa Application
Birth Certificate
Proof of financial support (Pension)
Health Certificate of the Bureau of Quarantine
AIDS Certificate (Clearance)
Clearance of the city major responsible for your residence
NBI Clearance
BI Intelligence Clearance.
Copy of Passport