Philippines Tourist Visa – Non-US Citizens:
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TOURIST VISAS
- A) Applicant’s Passport: original, undamaged, and valid for at least another 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Foreign nationals residing in the USA also need to provide a notarized copy of Permanent Resident Card (the Green Card) or U.S. valid visa with a valid I-94 card.
- B) Visa Application Form: Visa Application completed online, typed and signed. If any spaces are not used they must be filled with N/A. The consulate will reject applications that are not fully completed.
- C) Photograph: 2 Passport-type photographs required. (No glasses, with the applicants, face in plain view and ears must be showing). The applicant must also be wearing a button-up shirt with a tie. The consulate will only accept actual 2×2 passport type photographs from a reputable source, i.e. Kinko’s, Walgreens, CVS, etc. Photos printed at home or from an office printer will not be accepted under any circumstances. Photos that are sent in invalid format will be rejected and will cause a delay in submission at the traveler’s expense.
- D) Itinerary: copy of your round-trip ticket, reservation, or letter from a travel agency under applicant’s name, listing flight number and arrival/departure dates and reservation code provided by the airline/cruise company;
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E) Bank Statement. Copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant’s name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. The Consulate asks you have a minimum $3,000 on your current statement.
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F) Hotel Reservations. Copy of hotel reservations (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
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Personal Invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature, and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host’s status in Philippines ie. copy of their Philippines passport’s information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Philippines, copies of their Philippines residence permit and their national passport’s information pages.
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I) Previous Visas. For multiple-entry requests, please provide copies of 2 previous Philippines visas.
- J) Important Information:
- Fees and processing times for non-U.S. passport holders may vary from the published fees
- Consular fees are subject to change without notice
