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.
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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 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Letter from the owner/captain indicating the following:
Port or area of entry
Date of entry and period of stay
List of crew and passengers
Particulars of the vessel:
Type
Name
Registration
Call sign
- Boat insurance policy;
- Cargo manifest;
- Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and
- For minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
