You can enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial period of 30 days. You can also get a tourist visa from the Philippine Embassy before you travel, which will allow an initial 59 day stay.
You can apply to extend your stay at the offices of the Bureau of Immigration, You will need one 2×2 head shot picture against a white background. You also need photocopies of your arrival date and main passport page (with your picture) in your passport.
For More Details visit the: Philippines Department Of Immigration
For More Details visit the: Philippines Department Of Immigration
List of Philippine Visas:
1) Visa Waiver Program ( No Visa) | Maximum length of stay: 30 days * If you are planning to stay longer than 30 days, you must apply for tourist visa with extended duration of stay Condition: Prohibition to work |
2) Quota Immigrant Visa | Immigration office issues 50 people per country Maximum length of stay: Unlimited How to apply: Usually, required paperwork and conditions are not easy 1. Application form 2. Copy of passport 3. Affidavit of financial capacity and proof of investment in the Philippines 4. Statement of Filipino bank account, business, tax paper,vehicle registration (Proof of 3) 5. Medical exam statement issued by the Bureau of Quarantine 6. Permission from Bureau of Immigration 7. Medical health certificate from local clinic in the Philippines 8. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Clearance 9. Essay about why you want to have a permanent residency for the Philippines. 10. Statement of transferred funds of $50,000 USD 11. Police Clearance or certification that the applicant has no criminal record Condition: Eligible to work |
3) Tourist Visa | Maximum length of stay: 59 days * If you are planning to stay longer than 30 days, you must apply for tourist visa with extended duration of stay How to apply: Apply to Filipino Embassy. You need to enter within 3 months after tourist visa was issued. Requirements: Copy of passport (6 months prior to expiration), application form, passport picture, proof of financial income (bank account statement, credit card, etc.), flight ticket, I.D. Condition: Prohibition to work |
4) SRRV （Special Resident Retiree's Visa） | Maximum length of stay: Unlimited Qualification: Transfer money to Filipino government controlled bank for more than 6 months 20,000 USD if applicants are more than 50 years old 50,000 USD if applicants are less than 50 years old *transferred money has to stay for 6 months. Condition: Eligible to work if you get permission |
5) SIRV （Special Investment's Residence Visa） | Maximum length of stay: Unlimited Qualification: You need to use $75,000 USD for investment Condition: visa is effective until you keep investment. Need permission to work |
6) SRVV （Special Resident Visitors Visa） | Maximum length of stay: One year Qualification: Stay in governmental controlled properties or purchase a condo in the Philippines |
7) Special Investor's Visa | Maximum length of stay: Unlimited Qualification: Invest for a government designated business *Eco-business for $50,000 USD, Subic business for $250,000 USD |
8) Treaty traders Visa | Maximum length of stay: Unlimited Qualification: Establish a company and hold stock valued more than $300,000 pesos *Limits for certain nationality holders |
9) Pre-Arranged Employee Visa | In other words, working visa Maximum length of stay: Only for work period Qualification: Local company invites you to work *You need to renew visa yearly |
10) Non-Quota Immigrate Visa | Maximum length of stay: Unlimited (if no divorce) How to apply: Marry with Filipino spouse. |
11) Balik-Bayan Visa | Maximum length of : One year (no extension) Qualification: Former Philippine citizens and for foreign spouses and minor foreign unmarried children of Filipinos and former Filipino citizens |
12) Student Visa | Qualification: Study in the Philippines. Condition: Prohibition to work |
13) Business Visa | Maximum length of stay: 59 days Qualification: Business travel |
14) Special Working Visa | Maximum length of stay: 3 months maximum (need to renew monthly) How to apply: Immigration office will issue after entering with no visa or Tourist visa. Condition: Volunteer in the Philippines. Prohibition to earn money. #PhilippinesVisa #PhilippinesImmigration #Visa Saturday, 28 June 2014 |
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