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9(a) TEMPORARY VISITOR´S VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR CHINESE/ TAIWANESE NATIONALS 

The Temporary Visitor’s Visa is issued to foreigners who will go to the Philippines for pleasure as tourists, or to visit relatives and friends, or for recreation and amusement purposes.

It is also issued to foreigners who are of commercial, industrial or professional character or any other legitimate activity of temporary nature. Examples of such temporary visitors are foreigners entering for the purpose of attending international conferences or negotiating contracts, attending scientific, education or business meetings, convocation or conventions, travelling salesmen, factory or agricultural experts, consulting engineers, newspaper correspondents, writers, artists, lecturers and theatrical performers.

The Embassy issues two categories of Temporary Visa with validity periods of up to three (3) months or six (6) months. The multiple entry visas are a best fit for businessmen or tourists who intend to frequently visit the Philippines, but can only be applied for if the applicant has already visited the Philippines in the past or has an invitation letter of the company/agency he is going to work for in the Philippines.

The period of validity of a visa indicates the time within which entry into the Philippines may be affected.  It does not refer to the length of stay in the Philippines.  Temporary visa holders whose stay in the Philippines will exceed fifty-nine (59) days must secure an extension of stay with the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation and pay the necessary immigration fees.

Foreign travelers who need entry visas to travel to the Philippines should file their applications at least two weeks before their intended departure from Argentina.

The visa application requires the personal appearance of visa applicant. An applicant of minor age (younger than 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or the legal guardian. Applications for infants (age two years and younger) can be lodged by a parent; the infant does not have to be brought to the Embassy.

Approved visas can be claimed after two (2) working days.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Two (2) Duly accomplished Visa Application Form for Chinese/Taiwanese signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, the application must be signed by either parent;
2. Passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond applicant's intended date of departure from the Philippines;
3. Two (2) 2”x2” inches photograph of the applicant with a white background, pasted in the designated box in the application form;
4. Photocopy of applicant’s flight booking, itinerary or airline ticket
5. DNI original and photocopy
6. Proof of Financial Capacity
7. Certificate of Employment
8. Hotel Reservation
9. Letter of Support of Guarantee of inviting sponsor in the Philippines attesting to guarantee all financial expenses of the foreign visitor and his/her compliance with Philippine laws while in the Philippines. The letter should be addressed to the Consular Section, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Buenos Aires, Argentina with complete contact details and a copy of the inviting person’s passport. If the inviting party is a foreigner based in the Philippines, the letter must include proof of legal status/visa in the Philippines.
10. For minor visa applicants (below 18) who will not be accompanied by either parent, please comply with above-mentioned basic requirements. In addition, please also submit the following documents:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent signed by both parents, with English translation, duly notarized by a local notary public, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally, authenticated by the Philippine Embassy; and,
• Photo copy of parents’ passports.

7. Anone refundable visa fee to be paid in cash and in US dollar only:        

• Single entry valid for three (3) months US$ 40.00
• Multiple entry valid for six (6) months US$ 80.00

Express Processing Fee: If you pay an additional fee of US$10.00, your visa may be processed and released the next working day.

TEMPORARY VISITOR ON BOARD PRIVATELY-OWNED YACHTS OR SAILBOATS

Upon entry into the Philippines, the crew of the yacht and sailboats are required to register immediately with the nearest Coast Guard Station and submit the vessel to Customs, Immigration and Quarantine inspections.

1. Crewlist
2. Vessel to be used for entry: type, name, registration, call sign, and other particulars
3. Estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory
4. Port/Area of entry (Philippine waters)
5. Estimated period of stay in the Philippines
6. Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any),
7. Purpose of visit

 

7-DAY VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR TEMPORARY VISIT

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines for temporary visits (business/tourism) without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports are valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay:

1. Holders of People’s Republic of China passports with either a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen, or US visa
2. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
3. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
4. Holders of Portuguese passports issued in Macao
5. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
6. Holders of People’s Republic of China passports coming for tourism and with either a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen, or US visa

VISA ADVISORY

• As per International Health Regulation of the World Health Organization (WHO), a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required for traveler over one (1) year of age, coming from yellow fever endemic zone (which includes South America) upon entry to the Philippines. The International Yellow Fever Vaccine becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and remains valid for a period of 10 years. If a traveler or arriving passenger coming from South America fails to present a yellow fever vaccination card, passive surveillance shall be applied. He should be given health alert notice on yellow fever and his name will be registered in a log-book together with his contact number and address. This will be done by every QMO (Quarantine monitoring officer) on duty in the airports to protect the Philippines from the risk of spreading yellow fever virus. 

• Beginning 01 October 2016, the Philippine Embassy will accept only electronic passports and machine readable passports for visa applications. Non-machine readable passports (hand-scripted passports) will not be accepted for visa applications.

• Beginning 01 January 2017, Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports of foreign nationals holding non-machine readable passports.

• Persons who were previously deported from the Philippines or included in the "blacklist order" of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.

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A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.

 

A “foreign tourist” is defined as a person without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion, who is proceeding to the Philippines for a legitimate, non-immigrant purpose such as sightseeing, sports, health, family reasons, training or study (excluding enrolment in schools for the purpose of obtaining a title or degree), religious pilgrimage, business, cultural and scientific purposes.

 

Nationals of the following countries with which the Philippines maintains diplomatic relations may avail themselves of visa-free entry into the Philippines, provided their stay will not exceed thirty (30) days and must hold a round-trip or onward travel airline ticket, which must be presented before Philippine immigration authorities upon arrival at the port of entry in the Philippines. 

 

*Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.

 

 

For all other nationals, please contact the Embassy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

For a stay of more than 30 days, a traveler must apply for an appropriate visa at the Philippine Embassy.  A visa generally allows a stay of until 59 days in the Philippines. Visitors wishing to stay beyond 59 days may apply for an Extension of Stay at any office of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines before the authorized stay runs out. Fees for extension of stay will apply. Refer to the Bureau of immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph) for information about extending your stay in the Philippines.

 

Important Note:

• As per International Health Regulation of the World Health Organization (WHO), a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required for traveler over one (1) year of age, coming from yellow fever endemic zone (which includes South America) upon entry to the Philippines. The International Yellow Fever Vaccine becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and remains valid for a period of 10 years. If a traveler or arriving passenger coming from South America fails to present a yellow fever vaccination card, passive surveillance shall be applied. He should be given health alert notice on yellow fever and his name will be registered in a log-book together with his contact number and address. This will be done by every QMO (Quarantine monitoring officer) on duty in the airports to protect the Philippines from the risk of spreading yellow fever virus. 

• Beginning 01 January 2017, Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports of foreign nationals holding non-machine readable passports.

• Persons who were previously deported from the Philippines or included in the "blacklist order" of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.

 

ENTRY OF RETURNING BALIKBAYANS OR FORMER FILIPINOS

 

ReturningBalikbayansor former Filipinos may also enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for a period of one (1) year, provided that they have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines, a roundtrip ticket, and proof of former Philippine citizenship (e.g. old Philippine passport or PSA-authenticated birth certificate). Foreign spouses and their minor children may avail themselves of this privilege if traveling with theBalikbayan.

 

ENTRY OF FOREIGN TRAVELERS BELOW FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE

 

Foreign minor children under fifteen years of age, travelling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not coming to a parent, are not allowed to enter the Philippines under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.

 

In order to be excluded from this provision, the parents of the child (or the child’s legal guardian) must execute an Affidavit of Support and Consent that the child will be travelling to the Philippines either alone, or accompanied by a duly appointed travel companion, along with information on the child’s place of residence while in the Philippines, and with whom the child will be staying (if applicable) signed by both parents, with English translation, duly notarized by a local notary public, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally, authenticated by the Philippine Embassy.

 

The WEG Order will be issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the port of entry upon submission by the WEG applicant of the following requirements:

 

1. Affidavit of consent by either parent or legally appointed guardian of the child, naming therein the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines and with whom the child will stay while in the country. The said Affidavit must be duly notarized by a local notary public or the consular officer at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country or residence;
2. Clear photocopy of the data page of the child's passport;
3. Clear photocopy of the data page of the passport of the accompanying adult or guardian; and
4. Payment of immigration fees (currently, P3,120 per child).

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/services/others/waiver-for-exclusion-ground

 

14-DAY VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR CITIZENS OF INDIA ON TEMPORARY VISIT

 

Effective 13 April 2015, nationals of India travelling to the Philippines as a temporary visitor may be granted a visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided they possess the following:

 

1. Either a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom (AJACSSUK) visa or or permanent residence permit;
2. A national passport valid at least six months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines;
3. Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination;
4. No derogatory record with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and the International Police (INTERPOL);

 

The 14-day visa-free entry is only applicable if the Indian national is entering the Philippinesvia NAIA Airport Terminals I, II, and III. The period of stay may be extended by Philippine immigration authorities by an additional seven (7) days, for a maximum of twenty-one (21) days stay in the Philippines.

Furthermore, this type of admission will beNON-CONVERTIBLE to other visa categories.

 

Indian nationals intending to stay longer in the Philippines need to secure an appropriate entry visa from the Philippine Embassy.

 

7-DAY VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR TEMPORARY VISIT

 

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines for temporary visits (business/tourism) without a visa for a staynot exceeding seven (7) days,provided they holdvalid tickets for their return journeyto port of origin or next port of destination andtheir passports are valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay:

 

1. Holders of People’s Republic of China passports with either a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen, or US visa
2. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
3. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
4. Holders of Portuguese passports issued in Macao
5. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
6. Holders of People’s Republic of China passports coming for tourism and with either a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen, or US visa

 

ENTRY FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS WITH EMERGENCY PASSPORTS

 

Temporary visitors from countries whose nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free under E.O.408 (listed above) holding Emergency Passports to replace lost, stolen or expired passports issued temporarily by their own governments, may be allowed entry without a visa, provided that their emergency passport is valid for at least 6 months and is to be used from the country of origin to the Philippines and back, and that an outbound ticket can be presented at the port of entry in the Philippines.

 

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9(a) TEMPORARY VISITOR’S VISA

The Temporary Visitor’s Visa is issued to foreigners who will go to the Philippines for pleasure as tourists, or to visit relatives and friends, or for recreation and amusement purposes.

It is also issued to foreigners who are of commercial, industrial or professional character or any other legitimate activity of temporary nature. Examples of such temporary visitors are foreigners entering for the purpose of attending international conferences or negotiating contracts, attending scientific, education or business meetings, convocation or conventions, travelling salesmen, factory or agricultural experts, consulting engineers, newspaper correspondents, writers, artists, lecturers and theatrical performers.

The Embassy issues three categories of Temporary Visa with validity periods of up to three (3) months, six (6) months, or one (1) year. The multiple entry visas are a best fit for businessmen or tourists who intend to frequently visit the Philippines, but can only be applied for if the applicant has already visited the Philippines in the past or has an invitation letter of the company/agency he is going to work for in the Philippines.

The period of validity of a visa indicates the time within which entry into the Philippines may be affected.  It does not refer to the length of stay in the Philippines.  Temporary visa holders whose stay in the Philippines will exceed fifty-nine (59) days must secure an extension of stay with the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation and pay the necessary immigration fees.

Foreign travelers who need entry visas to travel to the Philippines should file their applications at least two weeks before their intended departure from Argentina.

The visa application requires the personal appearance of visa applicant. An applicant of minor age (younger than 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or the legal guardian. Applications for infants (age two years and younger) can be lodged by a parent; the infant does not have to be brought to the Embassy.

Approved visas can be claimed after two (2) working days.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond applicant's intended date of departure from the Philippines;
2. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, the application must be signed by either parent;
3. One (1) 4X4 photograph of the applicant with a white background, pasted in the designated box in the application form;
4. Photocopy of applicant’s flight booking, itinerary or airline ticket
5. DNI original and photocopy
6. Proof of Financial Capacity
7. Certificate of Employment
8. Hotel Reservation
9. Letter of Support of Guarantee of inviting sponsor in the Philippines attesting to guarantee all financial expenses of the foreign visitor and his/her compliance with Philippine laws while in the Philippines. The letter should be addressed to the Consular Section, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Buenos Aires, Argentina with complete contact details and a copy of the inviting person’s passport. If the inviting party is a foreigner based in the Philippines, the letter must include proof of legal status/visa in the Philippines.
10. For minor visa applicants (below 18) who will not be accompanied by either parent, please comply with above-mentioned basic requirements. In addition, please also submit the following documents:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent signed by both parents, with English translation, duly notarized by a local notary public, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally, authenticated by the Philippine Embassy; and,
• Photo copy of parents’ passports.

11. A none refundable visa feeto be paid in cash and in US dollar only:

Visa fee for nationals of countries with visa agreement with the Philippines:

• The single entry temporary visa (normal tourist visa)

The single entry visa costs US$30.00 and has 3 month validity. This means that you have to travel to the Philippines within three months from the date of issuance of the visa but this does not mean you have to leave before the end of validity! For example, if your visa was issued on 1 January 2015, you have to arrive in the Philippines on or before 1 April 2015. This type of Temporary Visa only allows you to stay in the Philippines for a maximum period of 59 days.

• The multiple entry temporary visa (6 months)

The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa with six (6) month validity costs US$60.00. This type of visa allows you to enter and exit the Philippines during the six (6) month validity period. However, for each visit, you can only stay a maximum of 59 consecutive days in the Philippines.

• The multiple entry temporary visa (1 year)

The Multiple Entry Temporary Visa with a one (1) year validity costs US$90.00. Similarly, this type of visa allows you to enter and exit the Philippines during the one (1) year validity period. Again, for each visit, you can only stay a maximum of 59 consecutive days in the Philippines.

Visa fee for nationals of countries without visa agreement with the Philippines:

1. Single entry valid for three (3) months US$ 40.00
2. Multiple entry valid for six (6) months US$ 80.00

Express Processing Fee: If you pay an additional fee of US$10.00, your visa may be processed and released the next working day.

TEMPORARY VISITOR ON BOARD PRIVATELY-OWNED YACHTS OR SAILBOATS

Upon entry into the Philippines, the crew of the yacht and sailboats are required to register immediately with the nearest Coast Guard Station and submit the vessel to Customs, Immigration and Quarantine inspections.

1. Crewlist
2. Vessel to be used for entry: type, name, registration, call sign, and other particulars
3. Estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory
4. Port/Area of entry (Philippine waters)
5. Estimated period of stay in the Philippines
6. Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any),
7. Purpose of visit

VISA FOR NEWSMEN, JOURNALISTS, CINEMA & TELEVISION GROUPS

Foreign newsmen and journalists visiting the Philippines in pursuit of their profession are required to apply for a temporary visitor's visa. The following are additional requirements for visa application of foreign newsmen, journalist, cinema/television groups:

1. Curriculum vitae of newsmen/journalists;
2. Shortlist of work credits;
3. Copy of one (1) sample article written by the applicant;
4. Background of media organization, including target market/audience, circulation, format; and
5. Administrative arrangements for the work in the Philippines, as follows:
   1. List of members of the reportorial team, nationality and passport details;
   2. Planned itinerary and activities, with storyline for any films to be made;
   3. List of equipment to be brought by each team member, with certification from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines;
   4. Flight details (arrival and departure); and
   5. For each team member, one (1) photograph, sixe 1"x1", to be submitted to the International Press Center (IPC) for the issuance of accreditation card.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, the newsmen/journalists will have to report to the IPC for accreditation.

Note: Visa applications with incomplete documentary requirements will not be processed.  The Visa Officer may request additional documents as necessary.

VISA ADVISORY

• As per International Health Regulation of the World Health Organization (WHO), a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required for traveler over one (1) year of age, coming from yellow fever endemic zone (which includes South America) upon entry to the Philippines. The International Yellow Fever Vaccine becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and remains valid for a period of 10 years. If a traveler or arriving passenger coming from South America fails to present a yellow fever vaccination card, passive surveillance shall be applied. He should be given health alert notice on yellow fever and his name will be registered in a log-book together with his contact number and address. This will be done by every QMO (Quarantine monitoring officer) on duty in the airports to protect the Philippines from the risk of spreading yellow fever virus. 
• Beginning 01 October 2016, the Philippine Embassy will accept only electronic passports and machine readable passports for visa applications. Non-machine readable passports (hand-scripted passports) will not be accepted for visa applications.

• Beginning 01 January 2017, Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports of foreign nationals holding non-machine readable passports.

• Persons who were previously deported from the Philippines or included in the "blacklist order" of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.