Please be advised that the e-Visa is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.
Furthermore, please be advised that issued Philippine e-Visas are not valid for conversion to other types of Philippine visas, and are not valid for extension of the authorized period of stay.
Applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant's passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the applicant's date of departure from the Philippines.
The Philippine Embassies/Consulates will only accept electronic passports and machine readable passports for visa applications. Non-machine readable passports or hand-scripted passports will not be accepted for visa applications. The Visa Officer has the right to ask for any additional documents that may be deemed necessary.
for visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshops/seminars.
Minimum Requirements:
- Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
- Duly Accomplished Visa application form;
- Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
- Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination;
Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for medical treatment purposes or health reasons, including their escorts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Tickets or flight reservation (entry and exit);
- Acceptance letter or confirmation of treatment or appointment from a Philippine medical or wellness institution;
- Proof of medical condition, such as medical abstract from the sending medical or wellness institution;
- Proof of financial means (any of the following)
Bank statement of the latest six (6) months
Pay slips for the latest six (6) months or employment certificate with remuneration (for employees)
Pension statements of the latest six (6) months (for retirees)
Receipt/confirmation of advance payment or deposit made for the treatment
Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity
- Health insurance policy (if any)
- Hotel accommodation or proof lodging;
- For minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
- For escort:
Letter from the sending medical or wellness institution assigning of the foreign national to escort the patient
