Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passports valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond intended
length of stay required by all except holders of a Hong Kong
or Taiwan Certificate of Identity.
(a) Holders of Certificates of Identity do require
visas. (b) All children of Filipino nationality must hold
individual passports. (c) Children of other nationalities up
to the age of 15 and not accompanied by a parent are
only permitted entry if they secure a visa based on an
approved Waiver Exclusion Ground (WEG) granted by the Bureau
of Immigration. Applicants should apply at the Consulate (or
Consular section at Embassy) at least 2 weeks in advance.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. bona
fide foreign tourists (including business travellers) for
stays of less than 21 days provided holding passports valid
for a minimum of 6 months and return or onward tickets (except
nationals of Afghanistan*, Albania, Algeria*, Armenia,
Azerbajan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia-Herzegovina, China (PR),
Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Georgia, India*, Iran*, Iraq*, Jordan*, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Korea (DPR), Latvia, Lebanon, Libya*, Lithuania,
Moldova, Nigeria*, Pakistan*, Russian Federation, Sierra
Leone, Slovenia, Sri Lanka*, Sudan*, Syria*, Tajikistan,
Tonga, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia (Serbia
and Montenegro) and holders of Palestinian* passports who do require a visa even if staying less than 21
days);
(b) holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (SAR) passports, British National Overseas (BNO)
passports and holders of Macau-Portuguese and Macau (SAR)
passports for stays of up to 7 days;
(c) transit passengers
continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours
provided holding onward or return documentation (some
nationals are required to leave by the same or first
connecting aircraft; enquire at Embassy for
details).
Note: * Nationals of these countries must
apply for a Temporary Visitor Visa in their country of
residence.
(a) Nationals of Afghanistan and Korea (DPR) must have
their applications approved by the authorities in Manila
before visas can be issued. (b) All tourists wishing to stay
longer than 21 days need a visa.
Temporary Visitor: $25 (single-entry); $35 (6-month
multiple-entry); $90 (1-year multiple-entry).
Single-entry (59 days from date of issue); Multiple-entry
(between 6 months and 1 year from date of issue). Visas
normally allow stays of up to 59 days. Extensions are possible
at the discretion of the Bureau of Immigration.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) 1 application form. (b) 1 passport-size photograph
signed on the back. (c) Passport valid for at least 6 months
beyond the intended period of stay. (d) Proof of means of
support during stay, either by bank statement or letter of
employment. (e) Fee in cash or postal order only. (f) If
applying by post a registered, stamped, self-addressed
envelope is required and the application should be signed by a
notary or commissioner of oaths. (g) Business travellers also
require a letter from the sponsoring Filipino company or from
their employer, stating the purpose of the
visit.
Application for a non-immigrant visa should be made
in person.
Department of Tourism Building, T M Kalaw Street, Rizal
Park, Manila 1000, Philippines
Tel: (2) 523 8411/30. Fax:
(2) 521 7374/5 or 522 2194.
E-mail: [email protected]
or [email protected]
Website: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/
or http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/
4th Floor, Suite 10-17, Legaspi Towers, 300 Roxas
Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (2) 525 9318-27.
Fax: (2) 521 6165 or 525 3314.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/
A yellow fever or typhus vaccination certificate is
required from travellers over one year of age arriving within
six days from infected areas. A certificate is also required
by those arriving from small pox or plague infected areas.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the
Philippines, unless travellers arrive from infected areas.
However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are
essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding
whether these precautions should include vaccination, as
medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the
Health appendix for further information.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in areas below
600m, except in the Provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and
Manila. No risk is considered to exist in urban areas or in
the plains. The malignant falciparum strain is present
and is reported to be resistant to chloroquine.
Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice
should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is
unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is
available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are
likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad
and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic in the south.
Avoid swimming and paddling in stagnant fresh water. Swimming
pools that are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Hepatitis B is highly endemic. Hepatitis A and
E may occur. Japanese Encephalitis occurs rarely
in western Luzon, Mindoro and Palawan from April to November
and throughout the year in other areas, with the highest risk
from April to January. Chikungunya fever is
particularly common in urban areas of the central islands,
such as Manila. Gonorrhoea resistant to penicilin is
common in the Philippines, particularly in Manila and Cebu
City. Rabies is present. For those at high risk,
vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are
bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Health insurance is, therefore, essential. Approximately
three-quarters of the hospitals are private.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Apr 9 Bataan Day.
Mar 28 Maundy Thursday. Mar 29 Good Friday.
May 1 Labour Day. Jun 12 Independence Day.
Aug 25 National Heroes’ Day. Nov 1 All Saints’
Day. Nov 30 Bonifacio Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Dec 30 Rizal Day. Dec 31 Special Public Holiday.
Destination Guide – Philippines
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Note
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Addresses
1
2
3
4
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 1 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 1 | yes |
| USA | yes | 1 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 1 | yes |
| Philippine Department of Tourism |
| Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | 1 |
| Malaria | 3 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 4 | n/a |
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Easter is a major holiday in the Philippines and travel may be disrupted. |