This lesson will give you a detailed overview on how to get a visa for the Philippines.

1. Its more fun in the
Philippines
Module 2
Rules, Application Process and More
Visa

2. In this module…
Rules and Exemptions
We will discuss about the people
who don't need a visa to enter
Philippines

3. In this module…
Application Process
We will then discuss the process of
visa application for Indian tourists
and the documents they need
Rules and Exemptions
We will discuss about the people
who don't need a visa to enter
Philippines

4. In this module…
Other Important Information
In this part we will discuss all the
other information you need to know
about the visa application process,
fake visas and travel agency
registration
Application Process
We will then discuss the process of
visa application for Indian tourists
and the documents they need
Rules and Exemptions
We will discuss about the people
who don't need a visa to enter
Philippines

5. Indians require a visa to enter the Philippines
There are a few exceptions and we will tell you about it, in this section
The commonly applied for categories are visitor's visa for pleasure (single entry) or for business
(single entry or multiple entry for one year)
Telephone inquiries on the status of a visa application will not be entertained by the consular office
General Rules for Visa Application

6. Exceptions: No Visa Required
Either a valid America, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK (AJACSSUK) visas
or permanent residence permits
Passport valid up to (at least) six months, beyond the planned stay
Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
No record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA),
and the International Police (Interpol)
Some Indians DO NOT need a visa, provided they fulfill the following conditions
NOTE: This visa-free entry is valid for 14 days and can be extended for
another 7 days, but cannot be converted into another visa category

7. Exceptions: Important Points!
Visa-free is not the same as Visa-on-Arrival
NO Visa is required, if the applicable
conditions are met, so no need to pay

8. Since the Singapore visa is issued in e-form, the rule of
visa-free entry applies only if the Singapore visa has been
used at least once
Exceptions: Important Points!

9. The visa-free entry can now be availed at any port of entry
(major international airports and secondary international
hubs, as well as in seaports
NOTE: Earlier this applied when tourists entered through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport only

10. You can read the entire circular on the website
of the Embassy of Philippines, New Delhi
A copy can also be downloaded from the Supplementary
Material of this course

11. Visa application form fully and legibly filled by the applicant, in English
Basic Requirements for Visa Application
This form is available on the website of the
Embassy of Philippines, New Delhi
www.newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/images/pdf/
revised-visa-form-for-india.pdf

12. Basic Requirements for Visa Application
Visa application form fully and legibly filled by the applicant, in English
Photocopy of the data and amendment pages of the applicant's passport
Copy of e-ticket showing confirmed flight details
One passport size photograph taken no more than six months ago. Scanned photos are not acceptable.
Original passport valid for at least six months beyond the planned stay

13. Submission of Visa Application by Travel Agents
Only applications submitted by travel agencies duly accredited by the Outbound Tour Operators
Association of India (OTOAI), the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) or Travel Agents’ Federation of
India (TAFI) will be entertained.

14. Additional Requirements
Single Entry Tourist Visa
Copy of credit cards and/or travelers checks or foreign exchange endorsement of the passport
If self-employed, photocopy of latest Income Tax Return and copy of Personal Assessment Number
(PAN) Card
Bank statements for the last six months stamped and signed by bank officer
Letter from inviting party (if applicable) indicating complete address and telephone
number
Letter from inviting party (if applicable) indicating complete address and telephone number

15. Additional Requirements
Single Entry Tourist Visa
This may be required from the person, or from the company (or person)
sponsoring the travel of the applicant
Proofs of financial capacity may include
• Bank statements
• Proof of income such as pay slips
• Income tax return
• Certificate of employment
• Proof of business ownership, etc.
Proof of financial capacity to travel

16. Additional Requirements
Single Entry Tourist Visa
Proof of financial capacity to travel
Confirmed hotel booking
This may be required from those who are NOT staying in the accommodations
provided by their sponsors in the Philippines.

17. Additional Requirements
Single Entry Tourist Visa
Proof of financial capacity to travel
Confirmed hotel booking
Applicants, who will be staying in sponsored accommodations, must be ready to provide references in
the Philippines
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for other documents where it deems necessary

18. Travel by Minor
Single Entry Tourist Visa
• The affidavit must be executed by either or both parents
• The affidavit must state about the traveling companion of minor and
address in the Philippines
• The affidavit must be duly notarized by a local Notary Public
• The affidavit must then be attested by the MEA and consular officer of
the Philippines Embassy
If a minor, under 18 years of age, is traveling alone or being accompanied by a person other than a
parent, or a minor who will not joined by a parent in the Philippines, the following documents are
required:
Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel

19. If a minor, under 18 years of age, is traveling alone or being accompanied by a person other than a
parent, or a minor who will not joined by a parent in the Philippines, the following documents are
required:
Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel
This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon
the minor's arrival
Travel by Minor
Single Entry Tourist Visa

20. Visa Fees
Single Entry Tourist Visa
Description Fees
Single Entry Tourist Visa 2,840
Additional Service Fee for same-day release 3,550
Processing fee in demand draft drawn from any bank in India with branch in New Delhi payable to
“Embassy of the Philippines”
Cash payments will not be accepted
Letter from inviting party (if applicable) indicating complete address and telephone number

21. Group Visas
All tour group (with 10 or more members) applications must be submitted in New Delhi Embassy only
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING GROUP APPLICATION
• Authenticated contract between tour operator in the Philippines and in India (showing validity period
of contract)
• List of tour members
• Tour itinerary in the Philippines
• Guarantee letter from Tour Operator in India
• Flight details
• Individual members no longer need to submit financial statements

22. Letter of invitation from the reference person or company in the Philippines
Official letter from company where employed mentioning applicant's travel to the Philippines, expected
duration of stay and number of entries applied for
The visa can be issued for either single entry or multiple entry with a validity of 6 months or 1 year
The basic requirements for a business visa application remain the same, as discussed in Basic
Requirements. The additional requirements are as under:
Additional Requirements
Multiple Entry Business Visa

23. Visa Fees
Multiple Entry Business Visa
Description
At
Submission
On
Collection
Total
Multiple Entry Business Visa (1 year Vailidity) 2,840 5,120 7,680
Service Fee for same-day release 3,550 3,550
Processing fee in demand draft drawn from any bank in India with branch in New Delhi payable to
Embassy of the Philippines
Cash payments will not be accepted

24. Original letter of acceptance* issued by the school to the student with clear impression of school's dry
seal
Authenticated Regional Passport Police Clearance
Medical Health Certificate issued by authorized physician, including chest x-ray
The Philippine Embassy must receive an authority to issue student from the Philippine Department of Foreign
Affairs before a student visa can be issued
The basic requirements for a student visa application remain the same, as discussed in Basic Requirements for Visa
Application.
The additional requirements are as under:
Additional Requirements
Student Visa
Demand draft as Payment for Authentication of Police Clearance
*If enrolled in Medicine or Dentistry, Original Certificate of Eligibility for Admission issued
by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education to the student

25. Visa Fees
Student Visa
Description
At
Submission
On
Collection
Total
Student Visa 16,000 - 16,000
Additional Service Fee for same-day release - 3,550 3,550
Processing fee in demand draft drawn from any bank in India with branch in New Delhi payable to
Embassy of the Philippines
Cash payments will not be accepted
Cash payments will not be accepted

26. Fake Visas
The number of fake Philippine visas, used by foreigners, has been rising
Beware
Tourists caught with fake visas are
‣ …detained and arrested then deported back to their countries
‣ …included in the LookOut List and banned from entering the Philippines
forever

27. The Authorities are very vigilant and strict about this.
Please educate your customers about this.

28. Only two representatives for each travel agency will be issued registrations
The travel agency representatives must wear their company IDs while inside Embassy Premises
The Travel Agency must nominate those employees who can speak English well
To be registered to submit group applications, Travel Agencies must first submit their company background and
certificate of membership with OTOAI, TAAI or TAFI. The agency must submit an endorsement letter for it
employees, who are being nominated as representatives
This must be accompanied with pictures of these representatives, taken in the last six months on a white
background
Requirements for Travel Agencies

29. All the information provided in this module is correct and
updated, as on MAY 01, 2016.
Please make sure to check the official website of the
Philippines Embassy
www.newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph
IMPORTANT NOTICE