RSSThe entry requirement of each country varies. On failing to follow the rules and regulations, you will directly land behind the bars instead of enjoying the much awaited vacation at a foreign country. This article briefs you about the important things you need to remember before entering to Philippines.
Procedure for applying a temporary visitor's visa
Application for a temporary visitor's visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.
Applicants for temporary visitor's visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
Requirements for applying a temporary visitor's visa:
1.Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
2.Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
3.Passport Photos (2 pieces);
4.Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
5.Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
6.Payment of Visa Fees
Other visa/entry requirements
A Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) Under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended is required for children below 15 yrs. old who are traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not joining his/her parent/s to the Philippines.
A temporary visitor's visa is required for foreign nationals who are traveling to the Philippines on board privately-owned yachts and sailboats. Upon entry into the Philippines, the crew of the yacht and sailboats are required to register immediately with the nearest Coast Guard Station and submit the yacht/sailboats to Customs, Immigration and Quarantine inspections.
Foreign newsmen and journalists visiting the Philippines in pursuit of their profession are required to apply for a temporary visitor's visa. Upon arrival in the Philippines, the newsmen/journalists will have to report to the IPC for accreditation.
Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course like language and computer courses must apply for a temporary visitor's visa. Upon arrival in the Philippines and acceptance by the school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, he/she should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau's Student Desk, together with the following documents:
Extension of Stay
In case of a temporary visitor's visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees.
Source: dfa.gov.ph
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