{"id":1311,"date":"2023-03-29T23:20:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T12:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/?page_id=1311"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:04:57","slug":"visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/?page_id=1311","title":{"rendered":"VISA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1311\" class=\"elementor elementor-1311\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bbd6c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bbd6c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3cae48\" data-id=\"c3cae48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcb70a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcb70a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VISA<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0923257 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0923257\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa4f274\" data-id=\"aa4f274\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ad24a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59ad24a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>As of 28 May 2026<\/b><\/p><p><b>LAUNCH OF THE PHILIPPINE eVISA SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Philippine Consulate General is pleased to announce the launching of the Philippine eVisa System in Australia for eligible foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines for temporary visits.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eVisa System provides a more convenient and efficient online visa application process, allowing applicants to:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 Apply for a Temporary Visitor eVisa online<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 Upload supporting documents electronically<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 Track the status of visa applications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 Receive approved electronic visas remotely<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants are advised to visit the official Philippine eVisa portal at:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EVISA.GOV.PH <i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" style=\"display: inline-block; font: normal normal normal 28px\/1 FontAwesome; text-rendering: auto; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Applicants must first register and create an account before proceeding with the visa application.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please prepare the following supporting documents for your Temporary Visitor eVisa application:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid passport or travel document with at least six (6) months validity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent passport-sized photograph with white background<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tentative Flight itinerary<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of accommodation, if applicable<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of employment (if employed)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Business Registration (if self-employed)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of travel (Letter stating the purpose of travel in the Philippines)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invitation letter (For attending a conference, meetings. training and workshops\/seminars)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of income (Bank proof of balance or Confirmation of Balance and payslips)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Grant visa (for non-Australian applicants)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Social Insurance Record (for Chinese nationals)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous Philippine Visa (if any)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Police Check Record (issued within the last three (3) months)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical referral\/record\/certificate (For medical treatment\/procedure in the Philippines)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage Certificate and proof of identification of spouse (If married to a Filipino)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Social Insurance Record (for Chinese nationals)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of the National ID issued by the Chinese Government (for Chinese nationals)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>IMPORTANT REMINDERS:\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicants are reminded to ensure that all uploaded documents and information are complete and accurate to avoid delays in processing.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Philippine Consulate General may require additional requirements to support the visa application.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>eVisa payments are non-refundable.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Philippine Consulate General does not entertain phone calls for visa applications, status of applications and other visa matters.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>For visa enquiries, you may email us at <\/b><b>melbournepcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph<\/b><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7235bb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7235bb0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a07e94a\" data-id=\"a07e94a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c890a48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c890a48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\nwindow.addEventListener('load', function () {\r\n\r\nlet opened = [1];\r\n\r\nsetTimeout(function () {\r\nlet toggles = document.querySelectorAll('.openedByDefault .elementor-tab-title');\r\nopened.forEach((i) => {\r\nif (toggles[i - 1]) toggles[i - 1].click();\r\n});\r\n}, 300);\r\n});\r\n<\/script> \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd8bc7 openedByDefault elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"fbd8bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2641\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2641\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a) Temporary Visitors Visa |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2641\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2641\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For visitors coming for business, tourism\/pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshops\/seminars.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial requirements for application for 9(a) Temporary Visitors Visa<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Original passport\/travel document and a copy<\/li><li>Certificate of employment (if employed)<\/li><li>Certificate of Business Registration (if self-employed)<\/li><li>Purpose of travel (Letter stating the purpose of travel in the Philippines)<\/li><li>Invitation letter (For attending a conference, meetings. training and workshops\/seminars)<\/li><li>Proof of income (Bank proof of balance or Confirmation of Balance and payslips)<\/li><li>Australian Grant visa (for non-Australian applicants)<\/li><li>Certificate of Social Insurance Record (for Chinese nationals)<\/li><li>Previous Philippine Visa (if any)<\/li><li>Certificate of Police Check Record (issued within the last three (3) months)<\/li><li>Medical referral\/record\/certificate (For medical treatment\/procedure in the Philippines)<\/li><li>Marriage Certificate and proof of identification of spouse (If married to a Filipino)<\/li><li>Certificate of Social Insurance Record (for Chinese nationals)<\/li><li>Copy of the National ID issued by the Chinese Government (for Chinese nationals)<\/li><\/ul><p><b>The Philippine Consulate General may require additional requirements to support the visa application.<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2642\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2642\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-1) - Business Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2642\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2642\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for scientific, commercial, industrial, professional and business purposes, who will not receive any compensation from a company\/entity in the Philippines for services rendered in the country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements for Business Owners:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invitation letter from a Philippine government\/private entity or endorsement from a Chamber of Commerce (recognized by the host government) in the country where the business is located;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of business operations\/income; and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business permit\/license or registration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months or tax payments<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements for Employees:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Employment in a managerial level or higher;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsement letter from the applicant&#8217;s company;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate with remuneration or letter of guarantee from the company\/sponsor; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2643\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2643\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-2) - Tourism\/Leisure Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2643\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2643\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for pleasure or touristic, leisure, religious, recreation, or amusement purposes, or to visit family, relatives, or friends, and staying for a predetermined amount of time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial capacity (any of the following);<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months or tax payments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate with remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of business income<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents proving ties to the home country\/country of residence (any of the following);<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property documents<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerary;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minors not travelling with a parent\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\/guardian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2644\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2644\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-3) - Medical Treatment Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2644\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2644\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for medical treatment purposes or health reasons, including their escorts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets or flight reservation (entry and exit);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance letter or confirmation of treatment or appointment from a Philippine medical or wellness institution;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of medical condition, such as medical abstract from the sending medical or wellness institution;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial means (any of the following)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay slips for the latest six (6) months or employment certificate with remuneration (for employees)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pension statements of the latest six (6) months (for retirees)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipt\/confirmation of advance payment or deposit made for the treatment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance policy (if any)<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel accommodation or proof lodging;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minors not travelling with a parent\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\/guardian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For escort: Letter from the sending medical or wellness institution assigning of the foreign national to escort the patient<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2645\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2645\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-4) - Private Yachtsmen\/Sailors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2645\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2645\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily on board a private yacht\/sailboat; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter from the owner\/captain indicating the following:<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port or area of entry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of entry and period of stay<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of crew and passengers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particulars of the vessel: Type; Name; Registration; Call sign<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat insurance policy;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cargo manifest;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Character reference\/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minors not travelling with a parent\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\/guardian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2646\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2646\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-5) - Filmmaking Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2646\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2646\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for movie or documentary filming purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background of film outfit;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum Vitae of the filmmaker, including a shortlist of work credits;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synopsis\/storyline of the film;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerary of activities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of members of the crew with designations (if any);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate or contract from the film outfit;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of equipment with certificate from the film outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2647\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2647\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-6) - Journalism Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2647\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2647\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for news and journalism purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background of media organization, or of contracting media organization (for freelance journalists);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum Vitae of the newsman\/journalist, including a shortlist of work credits;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synopsis\/storyline\/purpose of the news;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerary of activities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of members of the crew with designations (if any);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate or contract from the media company;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of equipment with certificate from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2648\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2648\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-7) - Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2648\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2648\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for athletic and performing arts purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of request from the applicant&#8217;s team, group, or organization;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invitation letter from Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Games and Amusement Board, or a national sporting association duly recognized by the PSC\/POC\/GAB (for athletes);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsement letter from the Local Government Unit where the venue of the event is located (for performers);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract or agreements with the organizer, including promotional materials;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerary of activities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial means or letter of guarantee from the sponsor;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of members of the crew with designations (if applicable); and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment certificate of crew members (if applicable);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of equipment with certification from the group that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minors not travelling with a parent\/guardian (additional requirement): <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of permission from a parent\/guardian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2649\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2649\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(a-8) - Visitors with Other Purposes |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2649\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2649\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for purposes other than those cited above; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Requirements for Visitors with Other Purposes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial capacity;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents relative to the purpose of visit;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For minors not travelling with a parent\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\/guardian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26410\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26410\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Free to enter the Philippines without Visa |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26410\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26410\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As governed by Executive Order No. 408 and the subsequent executive issuances amending it, the Department of Foreign Affairs maintains a list of eligible countries whose nationals may avail of visa-free entry to the Philippines provided that they are holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. They must also possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of thirty (30) days:<\/span><\/p><table class=\"clear\"><tbody><tr><td valign=\"top\"><ol><li>Andorra<\/li><li>Angola<\/li><li>Antigua and Barbuda<\/li><li>Argentina<\/li><li>Australia<\/li><li>Austria<\/li><li>Bahamas<\/li><li>Bahrain<\/li><li>Barbados<\/li><li>Belgium<\/li><li>Belize<\/li><li>Benin<\/li><li>Bhutan<\/li><li>Bolivia<\/li><li>Botswana<\/li><li>Brazil<\/li><li>Brunei Darussalam<\/li><li>Bulgaria<\/li><li>Burkina Faso<\/li><li>Burundi<\/li><li>Cambodia<\/li><li>Cameroon<\/li><li>Canada<\/li><li>Cape Verde<\/li><li>Central African Republic<\/li><li>Chad<\/li><li>Chile<\/li><li>Colombia<\/li><li>Comoros<\/li><li>Congo<\/li><li>Costa Rica<\/li><li>Cote d\u2019Ivoire<\/li><li>Croatia<\/li><li>Cyprus<\/li><li>Czech Republic<\/li><li>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/li><li>Denmark<\/li><li>Djibouti<\/li><li>Dominica<\/li><li>Dominican Republic<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><ol start=\"41\"><li>Ecuador<\/li><li>El Salvador<\/li><li>Equatorial Guinea<\/li><li>Eritrea<\/li><li>Estonia<\/li><li>Ethiopia<\/li><li>Fiji<\/li><li>Finland<\/li><li>France<\/li><li>Gabon<\/li><li>Gambia<\/li><li>Germany<\/li><li>Ghana<\/li><li>Greece<\/li><li>Grenada<\/li><li>Guatemala<\/li><li>Guinea<\/li><li>Guinea Bissau<\/li><li>Guyana<\/li><li>Haiti<\/li><li>Honduras<\/li><li>Hungary<\/li><li>Iceland<\/li><li>Indonesia<\/li><li>Ireland<\/li><li>Israel<\/li><li>Italy<\/li><li>Jamaica<\/li><li>Japan<\/li><li>Kazakhstan<\/li><li>Kenya<\/li><li>Kiribati<\/li><li>Kuwait<\/li><li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li><li>Lao PDR<\/li><li>Latvia<\/li><li>Lesotho<\/li><li>Liberia<\/li><li>Liechtenstein<\/li><li>Lithuania<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><ol start=\"81\"><li>Luxembourg<\/li><li>Madagascar<\/li><li>Malawi<\/li><li>Malaysia<\/li><li>Maldives<\/li><li>Mali<\/li><li>Malta<\/li><li>Marshall Islands<\/li><li>Mauritania<\/li><li>Mauritius<\/li><li>Mexico<\/li><li>Micronesia<\/li><li>Monaco<\/li><li>Mongolia<\/li><li>Morocco<\/li><li>Mozambique<\/li><li>Myanmar<\/li><li>Namibia<\/li><li>Nepal<\/li><li>Netherlands<\/li><li>New Zealand<\/li><li>Nicaragua<\/li><li>Niger<\/li><li>Norway<\/li><li>Oman<\/li><li>Palau<\/li><li>Panama<\/li><li>Papua New Guinea<\/li><li>Paraguay<\/li><li>Peru<\/li><li>Poland<\/li><li>Portugal<\/li><li>Qatar<\/li><li>Republic of Korea<\/li><li>Romania<\/li><li>Russia<\/li><li>Rwanda<\/li><li>Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/li><li>Saint Lucia<\/li><li>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/li><\/ol><\/td><td valign=\"top\"><ol start=\"121\"><li>Samoa<\/li><li>San Marino<\/li><li>Sao Tome and Principe<\/li><li>Saudi Arabia<\/li><li>Senegal<\/li><li>Seychelles<\/li><li>Singapore<\/li><li>Slovak Republic<\/li><li>Slovenia<\/li><li>Solomon Islands<\/li><li>South Africa<\/li><li>Spain<\/li><li>Suriname<\/li><li>Swaziland<\/li><li>Sweden<\/li><li>Switzerland<\/li><li>Tajikistan<\/li><li>Thailand<\/li><li>Togo<\/li><li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li><li>Tunisia<\/li><li>Turkey<\/li><li>Turkmenistan<\/li><li>Tuvalu<\/li><li>Uganda<\/li><li>UAE<\/li><li>UK and Northern Ireland<\/li><li>United Republic of Tanzania<\/li><li>USA<\/li><li>Uruguay<\/li><li>Uzbekistan<\/li><li>Vanuatu<\/li><li>Vatican<\/li><li>Venezuela<\/li><li>Vietnam<\/li><li>Zambia<\/li><li>Zimbabwe<\/li><\/ol><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countries that are allowed to enter the Philippines visa-free for a stay of fifty-nine (59) days based on existing agreements.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israel<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26411\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26411\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Visa-Required Nationals |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26411\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26411\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationals of other countries not indicated\/included in the above-mentioned Executive order No. 408 are considered <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VISA-REQUIRED NATIONALS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will have to undergo more stringent set of documentary and other requirements per Philippine Codified Visa Rules and Regulations and all other relevant DFA Department Orders, Foreign Service Circulars and pertinent regulations.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26412\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26412\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Visa Policy for Indian Nationals |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26412\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26412\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated as of 22 April 2026<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><b>For Indian nationals \u2013 30 days visa free<\/b><\/p><p>Indian nationals may be granted a visa-free entry for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days under the Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No. 2025-020, provided that they possess the following:<\/p><ol><li style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding 30 days, provided they possess the following:<br \/><ol type=\"a\"><li>Valid or unexpired Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, UK, or US visa or permanent residence permit;<\/li><li>A national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;<\/li><li>Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination; and<\/li><li>No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">The 30-day visa-free entry may be availed in any Philippine port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs, as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships\/vessels).<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">This type of admission will be non-convertible to other Philippine visa categories.<\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><b>The purpose of their visit to the Philippines shall be strictly for tourism.<\/b><\/li><li style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">For a stay longer than thirty (30) days, they may apply for a visa at Foreign Service Posts (FSP) in India, any FSP in a country where the applicant has legal residence, or any FSP in a country that requires entry visas to Indian nationals.<\/li><\/ol><p>Indian nationals may be granted a <b><u>business<\/u><\/b> visa-free entry for a stay not exceeding Fourteen (14) days.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26413\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26413\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Visa Policy for Chinese Nationals |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26413\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26413\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>FOREIGN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO. 2026-005<\/b><br \/><b>14-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals<\/b><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Visa-Free Entry Period <\/b><\/span><ul><li>Chinese nationals may be granted visa-free entry into the Philippines for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Purpose of Visit<\/b><ul><li>The visa-free entry shall be for tourism or business purposes only.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Non-Extendibility and Non-Convertibility <\/b><ul><li>This type of admission shall not be extended by the Bureau of Immigration and shall not be convertible to any other Philippine visa categories.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Ports of Entry<\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals who will avail of the visa-free privilege will be permitted entry into the Philippines through the following designated ports of entry only:<ul><li>Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila; and<\/li><li>Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Transit Passengers <\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals transiting through the Philippines en route to a third country must obtain a Philippine transit visa prior to entry.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Security Clearance<\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals availing of the visa-free privilege must have no derogatory records with the Bureau of Immigration.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><b style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\">Entry Requirements<\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals availing of the visa-free privilege must present the following documents at the ports of entry:<br \/><ol type=\"a\"><li>Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;<\/li><li>Confirmed hotel accommodation\/booking; and<\/li><li>Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26414\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26414\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(b) Transit Visa |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26414\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26414\"><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notarized and duly accomplished non- immigrant visa application.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77\u2033 x 1.37\u2033 (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of Airline tickets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of visa fee in cash or Australian Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26415\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26415\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(C) Seaman Visa |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26415\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26415\"><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter from employer or manning agency stating the vessel where the applicant will work and the Philippine port where the applicant will board the vessel. (Seamen are allowed to present a one-way plane ticket.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notarized and duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77\u2033 x 1.37\u2033 (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of visa fee in cash or Australian Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A self-addressed pre-paid stamped envelope, with tracking number, must be included when sending the application.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26416\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26416\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">9(e) Visa |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26416\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26416\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Diplomatic\/Foreign Government Officials (FGO) travelling to the Philippines on official business:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original valid passport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accomplished <a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/VISA_Melbourne_PCG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa application Form (FA Form No. 2)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One recently taken photo<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third Person Note\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tentative Itinerary or flight details<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have filled out the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FGO-itinerary-form.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itinerary Form<\/a>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post endorses to DFA OCA-Visa Division for approval and request the issuance thereof by Post (issuing authority) as the case may be.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26417\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26417\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant Application |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26417\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"17\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26417\"><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal appearance of the applicant at the Consulate.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally accomplished Non-Quota Immigrant Visa application forms to be filed by the applicant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two (2) recent passport size photographs with white background taken within the last three months.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current passport of the applicant (minimum validity of 12 months).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate of the applicant and his\/her children (If married in the Philippines, applicant\u2019s NSO authenticated Marriage Certificate OR if married outside the Philippines, a Report of Marriage (ROM) issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal appearance at the Consulate of the Filipino spouse or a duly notarized endorsement letter from the Filipino spouse (in case the Filipino spouse is abroad or in the Philippines). The endorsement letter must contain the Filipino spouse\u2019s address and contact number abroad.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current valid passport and visa of Filipino spouse<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police Clearance based on fingerprint check issued by the Australian Federal Police<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary evidence or proof of financial capability of the applicant and\/or the Filipino spouse (for example: bank statement, investment certificates, house or property ownership, pension plan, etc.).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Medical Certificate (FA Form No. 11) accomplished by a General Practitioner or physician authorized and accredited by the Australian Government. The medical certificate must also include the X-ray film, laboratory reports, etc. The medical examination report is valid only if submitted to the quarantine officer at the port of entry in the Philippines together with the visa application, within six (6) months from the date the examination was conducted.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case the applicant is a former Philippine citizen, evidence of the former citizenship such as Philippine passport birth certificate and certified true copy of the Certificate of Naturalization (Australian Certificate of Citizenship).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the applicant had lost or renounced Philippine citizenship because of marriage to another national; certified true copies of birth certificate, marriage certificate and evidence of present foreign citizenship.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-refundable visa fee to be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the \u201cPhilippine Consulate General in Melbourne\u201d Refer to Schedule of Fees.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Consulate reserves the right to require the submission of additional documents as deemed necessary.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><hr \/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/VISA_Melbourne_PCG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0Download VISA Form<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13a_medform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a013(a) Medical Certificate (FA Form No.11)<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26418\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26418\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Special Resident Retiree\u2019s Visa (SRRV) |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26418\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"18\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26418\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to make the Philippines their second home or retirement destination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRA\u2019s core product is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pra.gov.ph\/SRRVisa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Resident Retiree\u2019s Visa (SRRV)<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click the link)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a non-immigrant visa which allows multiple entry and indefinite stay in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26419\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"19\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26419\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE (Republic Act No. 6768, An Act Instituting a Balikbayan Program) |<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26419\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"19\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26419\"><ul style=\"margin-top: -10px;\"><li>A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year, a Filipino overseas worker, or a former Filipino citizen and his or her family<\/li><li>A Filipino citizen or former Filipino traveling with a foreign spouse or children, may avail the visa-free basis for a maximum stay of\u00a0<strong>ONE (1) YEAR<\/strong>\u00a0in the Philippines.<\/li><li>Requirements (to be presented with the Philippine Immigration):<ul><li>Copy of Birth certificate or Philippine passport of Former Filipino<\/li><li>Copy of Marriage Certificate\/Report of Marriage<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>For more details, please click the link below:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialgazette.gov.ph\/1989\/11\/23\/republic-act-no-6768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Republic Act No. 6768 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines <i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/u><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialgazette.gov.ph\/2002\/11\/07\/republic-act-no-9174\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Republic Act No. 9174 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines\u00a0<i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/u><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a) Temporary 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nationals)<\\\/li><li>Previous Philippine Visa (if any)<\\\/li><li>Certificate of Police Check Record (issued within the last three (3) months)<\\\/li><li>Medical referral\\\/record\\\/certificate (For medical treatment\\\/procedure in the Philippines)<\\\/li><li>Marriage Certificate and proof of identification of spouse (If married to a Filipino)<\\\/li><li>Certificate of Social Insurance Record (for Chinese nationals)<\\\/li><li>Copy of the National ID issued by the Chinese Government (for Chinese nationals)<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p><b>The Philippine Consulate General may require additional requirements to support the visa application.<\\\/b><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-1) - Business Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for scientific, commercial, industrial, professional and business purposes, who will not receive any compensation from a company\\\/entity in the Philippines for services rendered in the country.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements for Business Owners:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Invitation letter from a Philippine government\\\/private entity or endorsement from a Chamber of Commerce (recognized by the host government) in the country where the business is located;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of business operations\\\/income; and <\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Business permit\\\/license or registration<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months or tax payments<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements for Employees:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Certificate of Employment in a managerial level or higher;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Endorsement letter from the applicant&#8217;s company;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate with remuneration or letter of guarantee from the company\\\/sponsor; and<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-2) - Tourism\\\/Leisure Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for pleasure or touristic, leisure, religious, recreation, or amusement purposes, or to visit family, relatives, or friends, and staying for a predetermined amount of time.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of financial capacity (any of the following);<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months or tax payments<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate with remuneration<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of business income<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Documents proving ties to the home country\\\/country of residence (any of the following);<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Property documents<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Itinerary;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For minors not travelling with a parent\\\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\\\/guardian<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-3) - Medical Treatment Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for medical treatment purposes or health reasons, including their escorts.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Tickets or flight reservation (entry and exit);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Acceptance letter or confirmation of treatment or appointment from a Philippine medical or wellness institution;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of medical condition, such as medical abstract from the sending medical or wellness institution;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of financial means (any of the following)<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Bank statement of the latest six (6) months<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Pay slips for the latest six (6) months or employment certificate with remuneration (for employees)<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Pension statements of the latest six (6) months (for retirees)<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Receipt\\\/confirmation of advance payment or deposit made for the treatment<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Health insurance policy (if any)<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Hotel accommodation or proof lodging;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For minors not travelling with a parent\\\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\\\/guardian<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For escort: Letter from the sending medical or wellness institution assigning of the foreign national to escort the patient<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-4) - Private Yachtsmen\\\/Sailors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily on board a private yacht\\\/sailboat; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\\\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter from the owner\\\/captain indicating the following:<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Port or area of entry<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Date of entry and period of stay<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of crew and passengers<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Particulars of the vessel: Type; Name; Registration; Call sign<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Boat insurance policy;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Cargo manifest;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Character reference\\\/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For minors not travelling with a parent\\\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\\\/guardian<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-5) - Filmmaking Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for movie or documentary filming purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\\\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Background of film outfit;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Curriculum Vitae of the filmmaker, including a shortlist of work credits;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Synopsis\\\/storyline of the film;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Itinerary of activities;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of members of the crew with designations (if any);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate or contract from the film outfit;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of equipment with certificate from the film outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-6) - Journalism Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for news and journalism purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\\\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Background of media organization, or of contracting media organization (for freelance journalists);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Curriculum Vitae of the newsman\\\/journalist, including a shortlist of work credits;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Synopsis\\\/storyline\\\/purpose of the news;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Itinerary of activities;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of members of the crew with designations (if any);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate or contract from the media company;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of equipment with certificate from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-7) - Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for athletic and performing arts purposes; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\\\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of request from the applicant&#8217;s team, group, or organization;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Invitation letter from Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Games and Amusement Board, or a national sporting association duly recognized by the PSC\\\/POC\\\/GAB (for athletes);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Endorsement letter from the Local Government Unit where the venue of the event is located (for performers);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Contract or agreements with the organizer, including promotional materials;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Itinerary of activities;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of financial means or letter of guarantee from the sponsor;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of members of the crew with designations (if applicable); and<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Employment certificate of crew members (if applicable);<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">List of equipment with certification from the group that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines (if applicable)<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For minors not travelling with a parent\\\/guardian (additional requirement): <\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter of permission from a parent\\\/guardian<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(a-8) - Visitors with Other Purposes |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for purposes other than those cited above; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company\\\/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Minimum Requirements for Visitors with Other Purposes:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Proof of financial capacity;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Documents relative to the purpose of visit;<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging; and<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For minors not travelling with a parent\\\/guardian (additional requirement): Letter of permission from a parent\\\/guardian<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Free to enter the Philippines without Visa |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">As governed by Executive Order No. 408 and the subsequent executive issuances amending it, the Department of Foreign Affairs maintains a list of eligible countries whose nationals may avail of visa-free entry to the Philippines provided that they are holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. They must also possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of thirty (30) days:<\\\/span><\\\/p><table class=\\\"clear\\\"><tbody><tr><td valign=\\\"top\\\"><ol><li>Andorra<\\\/li><li>Angola<\\\/li><li>Antigua and Barbuda<\\\/li><li>Argentina<\\\/li><li>Australia<\\\/li><li>Austria<\\\/li><li>Bahamas<\\\/li><li>Bahrain<\\\/li><li>Barbados<\\\/li><li>Belgium<\\\/li><li>Belize<\\\/li><li>Benin<\\\/li><li>Bhutan<\\\/li><li>Bolivia<\\\/li><li>Botswana<\\\/li><li>Brazil<\\\/li><li>Brunei Darussalam<\\\/li><li>Bulgaria<\\\/li><li>Burkina Faso<\\\/li><li>Burundi<\\\/li><li>Cambodia<\\\/li><li>Cameroon<\\\/li><li>Canada<\\\/li><li>Cape Verde<\\\/li><li>Central African Republic<\\\/li><li>Chad<\\\/li><li>Chile<\\\/li><li>Colombia<\\\/li><li>Comoros<\\\/li><li>Congo<\\\/li><li>Costa Rica<\\\/li><li>Cote d\\u2019Ivoire<\\\/li><li>Croatia<\\\/li><li>Cyprus<\\\/li><li>Czech Republic<\\\/li><li>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\\\/li><li>Denmark<\\\/li><li>Djibouti<\\\/li><li>Dominica<\\\/li><li>Dominican Republic<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/td><td valign=\\\"top\\\"><ol start=\\\"41\\\"><li>Ecuador<\\\/li><li>El Salvador<\\\/li><li>Equatorial Guinea<\\\/li><li>Eritrea<\\\/li><li>Estonia<\\\/li><li>Ethiopia<\\\/li><li>Fiji<\\\/li><li>Finland<\\\/li><li>France<\\\/li><li>Gabon<\\\/li><li>Gambia<\\\/li><li>Germany<\\\/li><li>Ghana<\\\/li><li>Greece<\\\/li><li>Grenada<\\\/li><li>Guatemala<\\\/li><li>Guinea<\\\/li><li>Guinea Bissau<\\\/li><li>Guyana<\\\/li><li>Haiti<\\\/li><li>Honduras<\\\/li><li>Hungary<\\\/li><li>Iceland<\\\/li><li>Indonesia<\\\/li><li>Ireland<\\\/li><li>Israel<\\\/li><li>Italy<\\\/li><li>Jamaica<\\\/li><li>Japan<\\\/li><li>Kazakhstan<\\\/li><li>Kenya<\\\/li><li>Kiribati<\\\/li><li>Kuwait<\\\/li><li>Kyrgyzstan<\\\/li><li>Lao PDR<\\\/li><li>Latvia<\\\/li><li>Lesotho<\\\/li><li>Liberia<\\\/li><li>Liechtenstein<\\\/li><li>Lithuania<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/td><td valign=\\\"top\\\"><ol start=\\\"81\\\"><li>Luxembourg<\\\/li><li>Madagascar<\\\/li><li>Malawi<\\\/li><li>Malaysia<\\\/li><li>Maldives<\\\/li><li>Mali<\\\/li><li>Malta<\\\/li><li>Marshall Islands<\\\/li><li>Mauritania<\\\/li><li>Mauritius<\\\/li><li>Mexico<\\\/li><li>Micronesia<\\\/li><li>Monaco<\\\/li><li>Mongolia<\\\/li><li>Morocco<\\\/li><li>Mozambique<\\\/li><li>Myanmar<\\\/li><li>Namibia<\\\/li><li>Nepal<\\\/li><li>Netherlands<\\\/li><li>New Zealand<\\\/li><li>Nicaragua<\\\/li><li>Niger<\\\/li><li>Norway<\\\/li><li>Oman<\\\/li><li>Palau<\\\/li><li>Panama<\\\/li><li>Papua New Guinea<\\\/li><li>Paraguay<\\\/li><li>Peru<\\\/li><li>Poland<\\\/li><li>Portugal<\\\/li><li>Qatar<\\\/li><li>Republic of Korea<\\\/li><li>Romania<\\\/li><li>Russia<\\\/li><li>Rwanda<\\\/li><li>Saint Kitts and Nevis<\\\/li><li>Saint Lucia<\\\/li><li>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/td><td valign=\\\"top\\\"><ol start=\\\"121\\\"><li>Samoa<\\\/li><li>San Marino<\\\/li><li>Sao Tome and Principe<\\\/li><li>Saudi Arabia<\\\/li><li>Senegal<\\\/li><li>Seychelles<\\\/li><li>Singapore<\\\/li><li>Slovak Republic<\\\/li><li>Slovenia<\\\/li><li>Solomon Islands<\\\/li><li>South Africa<\\\/li><li>Spain<\\\/li><li>Suriname<\\\/li><li>Swaziland<\\\/li><li>Sweden<\\\/li><li>Switzerland<\\\/li><li>Tajikistan<\\\/li><li>Thailand<\\\/li><li>Togo<\\\/li><li>Trinidad and Tobago<\\\/li><li>Tunisia<\\\/li><li>Turkey<\\\/li><li>Turkmenistan<\\\/li><li>Tuvalu<\\\/li><li>Uganda<\\\/li><li>UAE<\\\/li><li>UK and Northern Ireland<\\\/li><li>United Republic of Tanzania<\\\/li><li>USA<\\\/li><li>Uruguay<\\\/li><li>Uzbekistan<\\\/li><li>Vanuatu<\\\/li><li>Vatican<\\\/li><li>Venezuela<\\\/li><li>Vietnam<\\\/li><li>Zambia<\\\/li><li>Zimbabwe<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Countries that are allowed to enter the Philippines visa-free for a stay of fifty-nine (59) days based on existing agreements.<\\\/span><\\\/p><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Brazil<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Israel<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Visa-Required Nationals |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Nationals of other countries not indicated\\\/included in the above-mentioned Executive order No. 408 are considered <\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">VISA-REQUIRED NATIONALS<\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> and will have to undergo more stringent set of documentary and other requirements per Philippine Codified Visa Rules and Regulations and all other relevant DFA Department Orders, Foreign Service Circulars and pertinent regulations.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Visa Policy for Indian Nationals |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"text-decoration: underline;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Updated as of 22 April 2026<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><p><b>For Indian nationals \\u2013 30 days visa free<\\\/b><\\\/p><p>Indian nationals may be granted a visa-free entry for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days under the Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No. 2025-020, provided that they possess the following:<\\\/p><ol><li style=\\\"margin-bottom: 1em;\\\">Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding 30 days, provided they possess the following:<br \\\/><ol type=\\\"a\\\"><li>Valid or unexpired Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, UK, or US visa or permanent residence permit;<\\\/li><li>A national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;<\\\/li><li>Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination; and<\\\/li><li>No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/li><li style=\\\"margin-bottom: 1em;\\\">The 30-day visa-free entry may be availed in any Philippine port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs, as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships\\\/vessels).<\\\/li><li style=\\\"margin-bottom: 1em;\\\">This type of admission will be non-convertible to other Philippine visa categories.<\\\/li><li style=\\\"margin-bottom: 1em;\\\"><b>The purpose of their visit to the Philippines shall be strictly for tourism.<\\\/b><\\\/li><li style=\\\"margin-bottom: 1em;\\\">For a stay longer than thirty (30) days, they may apply for a visa at Foreign Service Posts (FSP) in India, any FSP in a country where the applicant has legal residence, or any FSP in a country that requires entry visas to Indian nationals.<\\\/li><\\\/ol><p>Indian nationals may be granted a <b><u>business<\\\/u><\\\/b> visa-free entry for a stay not exceeding Fourteen (14) days.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Visa Policy for Chinese Nationals |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>FOREIGN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO. 2026-005<\\\/b><br \\\/><b>14-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals<\\\/b><\\\/p><ol><li><span style=\\\"color: #000000;\\\"><b>Visa-Free Entry Period <\\\/b><\\\/span><ul><li>Chinese nationals may be granted visa-free entry into the Philippines for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Purpose of Visit<\\\/b><ul><li>The visa-free entry shall be for tourism or business purposes only.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Non-Extendibility and Non-Convertibility <\\\/b><ul><li>This type of admission shall not be extended by the Bureau of Immigration and shall not be convertible to any other Philippine visa categories.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Ports of Entry<\\\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals who will avail of the visa-free privilege will be permitted entry into the Philippines through the following designated ports of entry only:<ul><li>Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila; and<\\\/li><li>Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Transit Passengers <\\\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals transiting through the Philippines en route to a third country must obtain a Philippine transit visa prior to entry.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Security Clearance<\\\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals availing of the visa-free privilege must have no derogatory records with the Bureau of Immigration.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li><b style=\\\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit;\\\">Entry Requirements<\\\/b><ul><li>Chinese nationals availing of the visa-free privilege must present the following documents at the ports of entry:<br \\\/><ol type=\\\"a\\\"><li>Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;<\\\/li><li>Confirmed hotel accommodation\\\/booking; and<\\\/li><li>Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.<\\\/li><\\\/ol><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(b) Transit Visa |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Notarized and duly accomplished non- immigrant visa application.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77\\u2033 x 1.37\\u2033 (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Copy of Airline tickets.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Payment of visa fee in cash or Australian Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(C) Seaman Visa |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Letter from employer or manning agency stating the vessel where the applicant will work and the Philippine port where the applicant will board the vessel. (Seamen are allowed to present a one-way plane ticket.)<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Notarized and duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77\\u2033 x 1.37\\u2033 (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Payment of visa fee in cash or Australian Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General Melbourne.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A self-addressed pre-paid stamped envelope, with tracking number, must be included when sending the application.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"9(e) Visa |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For Diplomatic\\\/Foreign Government Officials (FGO) travelling to the Philippines on official business:<\\\/span><\\\/p><ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Original valid passport<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Accomplished <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/melbournepcg.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/VISA_Melbourne_PCG.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">visa application Form (FA Form No. 2)<\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">One recently taken photo<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Third Person Note\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Tentative Itinerary or flight details<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have filled out the \\u201c<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/melbournepcg.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/FGO-itinerary-form.docx\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Itinerary Form<\\\/a>\\u201d\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Post endorses to DFA OCA-Visa Division for approval and request the issuance thereof by Post (issuing authority) as the case may be.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant Application |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ol><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Personal appearance of the applicant at the Consulate.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Originally accomplished Non-Quota Immigrant Visa application forms to be filed by the applicant.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Two (2) recent passport size photographs with white background taken within the last three months.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Current passport of the applicant (minimum validity of 12 months).<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Birth certificate of the applicant and his\\\/her children (If married in the Philippines, applicant\\u2019s NSO authenticated Marriage Certificate OR if married outside the Philippines, a Report of Marriage (ROM) issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Personal appearance at the Consulate of the Filipino spouse or a duly notarized endorsement letter from the Filipino spouse (in case the Filipino spouse is abroad or in the Philippines). The endorsement letter must contain the Filipino spouse\\u2019s address and contact number abroad.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Current valid passport and visa of Filipino spouse<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Police Clearance based on fingerprint check issued by the Australian Federal Police<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Documentary evidence or proof of financial capability of the applicant and\\\/or the Filipino spouse (for example: bank statement, investment certificates, house or property ownership, pension plan, etc.).<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Original Medical Certificate (FA Form No. 11) accomplished by a General Practitioner or physician authorized and accredited by the Australian Government. The medical certificate must also include the X-ray film, laboratory reports, etc. The medical examination report is valid only if submitted to the quarantine officer at the port of entry in the Philippines together with the visa application, within six (6) months from the date the examination was conducted.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In case the applicant is a former Philippine citizen, evidence of the former citizenship such as Philippine passport birth certificate and certified true copy of the Certificate of Naturalization (Australian Certificate of Citizenship).<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If the applicant had lost or renounced Philippine citizenship because of marriage to another national; certified true copies of birth certificate, marriage certificate and evidence of present foreign citizenship.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A non-refundable visa fee to be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the \\u201cPhilippine Consulate General in Melbourne\\u201d Refer to Schedule of Fees.<\\\/span><\\\/li><li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The Consulate reserves the right to require the submission of additional documents as deemed necessary.<\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ol><hr \\\/><p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/melbournepcg.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/VISA_Melbourne_PCG.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><i class=\\\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/i>\\u00a0Download VISA Form<\\\/a> <br \\\/><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/melbournepcg.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/13a_medform.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><i class=\\\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/i>\\u00a013(a) Medical Certificate (FA Form No.11)<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Special Resident Retiree\\u2019s Visa (SRRV) |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to make the Philippines their second home or retirement destination.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">PRA\\u2019s core product is the <\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pra.gov.ph\\\/SRRVisa\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Special Resident Retiree\\u2019s Visa (SRRV)<\\\/span><\\\/a> <span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">(click the link)<\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">, a non-immigrant visa which allows multiple entry and indefinite stay in the Philippines.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE (Republic Act No. 6768, An Act Instituting a Balikbayan Program) |\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<ul style=\\\"margin-top: -10px;\\\"><li>A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year, a Filipino overseas worker, or a former Filipino citizen and his or her family<\\\/li><li>A Filipino citizen or former Filipino traveling with a foreign spouse or children, may avail the visa-free basis for a maximum stay of\\u00a0<strong>ONE (1) YEAR<\\\/strong>\\u00a0in the Philippines.<\\\/li><li>Requirements (to be presented with the Philippine Immigration):<ul><li>Copy of Birth certificate or Philippine passport of Former Filipino<\\\/li><li>Copy of Marriage Certificate\\\/Report of Marriage<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><p>For more details, please click the link below:<br \\\/><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.officialgazette.gov.ph\\\/1989\\\/11\\\/23\\\/republic-act-no-6768\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u>Republic Act No. 6768 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines <i class=\\\"fa fa-external-link\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/i><\\\/u><\\\/a><br \\\/><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.officialgazette.gov.ph\\\/2002\\\/11\\\/07\\\/republic-act-no-9174\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u>Republic Act No. 9174 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines\\u00a0<i class=\\\"fa fa-external-link\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><\\\/i><\\\/u><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b5e581 temp-tago elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b5e581\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d62cd5\" data-id=\"1d62cd5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7ee6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f7ee6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TO LODGE YOUR VISA APPLICATION<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-745e2ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"745e2ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visa.gov.ph\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PLEASE CLICK HERE <\/strong><\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" style=\"display: inline-block; font: normal normal normal 28px\/1 FontAwesome; text-rendering: auto; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3da92c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3da92c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dbc8a1\" data-id=\"5dbc8a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7151d0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7151d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>For applicants residing in the following state:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Australia<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carmen Anne GARCIA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consul, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a.h.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philippine Consulate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 1 \/ <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43 Franklin Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adelaide, South Australia 5000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office Hours:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm (By Appointment only)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephone: +61 421 416 637<\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-mail: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@philhonconsulsa.com.au\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enquiries@philhonconsulsa.com.au<\/span><\/a><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tasmania<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\"><b>(VACANT)<\/b><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Please contact the <strong>Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">Telephone: +61 (03) 7023 7032<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 120px;\">E-mail:\u00a0<span id=\"cloak5091ed712a9033b0362a49ff4620f6e1\"><a href=\"mailto:melbournepcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph\">melbournepcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph<\/a><\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/philembassy.org.au\/offices\/brisbane-qld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Queensland<\/b><\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/philembassy.org.au\/offices\/perth-wa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Western Australia<\/b><\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/philembassy.org.au\/offices\/darwin-nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Northern Territory<\/b><\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/philembassy.org.au\/offices\/sydney-pcg-nsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>New South Wales<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Other visas, enquiries<\/b><b>, entries and exits from the Philippines are managed by the Bureau of Immigrations. To ensure accuracy of advice, please contact their office directly. You can find their contact details below:<\/b><\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><b>Bureau of Immigrations Main Office<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Phone<\/b><\/td><td><b>(632) 8524 3769 \/ (632) 8465 2400<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Email<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:xinfo@immigration.gov.ph\"><b>xinfo@immigration.gov.ph<\/b><\/a><b> \/ <\/b><a href=\"mailto:immigPH@immigration.gov.ph\"><b>immigPH@immigration.gov.ph<\/b><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Website<\/b><\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>www.immigration.gov.ph<\/b><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Address<\/b><\/td><td><b>Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila 1002 Philippines<\/b><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/?page_id=1074\"><b>Schedule of Fees<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(click the link)<\/span><\/p><p><b>Downloadable forms:<\/b><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/VISA_Melbourne_PCG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application form<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13a_medform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Certificate Form (FA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form No. 11)\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Media-ACCREDITATION-FORM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media\/Filmmakers Accreditation Form<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>For submission of applications and booking of appointments:<\/b><\/span><\/p><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9653d5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9653d5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a555cbf\" data-id=\"a555cbf\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e6b30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0e6b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">APPOINTMENT AT THE PHILIPPINES CONSULATE GENERAL<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99172f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99172f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/appointment.melbournepcg.org\/\">BOOK HERE <i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e6b30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0e6b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TO CHECK THE STATUS OF LODGED APPLICATIONS AT THE PHILIPPINES CONSULATE GENERAL<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99172f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99172f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournepcg.org\/?page_id=10425\">CLICK HERE\u00a0<i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VISA As of 28 May 2026 LAUNCH OF THE PHILIPPINE eVISA SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA The Philippine Consulate General is pleased to announce the launching of the Philippine eVisa System in Australia for eligible foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines for temporary visits. 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