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The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) launched the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) to allow foreign nationals to apply for visa extension of six months under a single transaction.  The visa costs PHP13,900.00 for visa-required nationals and PHP11,500 for non-visa required nationals.  (For the list of visa-required and non-visa required nationals, please see the link at the Philippine Embassy website:

LINK TO GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Under the program, the maximum stay that could be given to non-visa required nationals is 36 months while visa-required nationals could be given 24 months. Conversion to other visa category is also allowed.

The initial implementation of the LSVVE is limited to the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila, until further notice.

Below is the schedule of fees for visa-required nationals:

Extension Fee PHP 3,010.00
Application Fee PHP1,810.00
ACR PHP1,010.00*
Head Tax PHP250.00**
ECC PHP710.00***
Certification Fee PHP510.00
I-Card PHP2,100.00****
Express Lane Fee PHP3,000.00
Express Lane Fee (Cert) PHP1,000.00*****
Express Lane Fee (I-Card) PHP500.00
TOTAL PHP13,900.00

* PHP510.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below

**No Head Tax for those below sixteen (16) years of age

*** PHP210.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below

****Actual rate depends on USD=PHP foreign exchange rate

*****Double Express Lane Fee

Below is the schedule of fees for non visa-required nationals:

Extension Fee PHP 3,010.00
Application Fee PHP 910.00
ACR PHP1,010.00*
Head Tax PHP250.00**
ECC PHP710.00***
Certification Fee PHP510.00
I-Card PHP2,100.00****
Express Lane Fee PHP1,500.00
Express Lane Fee (Cert) PHP1,000.00*****
Express Lane Fee (I-Card) PHP500.00
TOTAL PHP11,500.00

* PHP510.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below

**No Head Tax for those below sixteen (16) years of age

*** PHP210.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below

****Actual rate depends on USD=PHP foreign exchange rate

*****Double Express Lane Fee

In either case, an additional One Hundred Pesos (PHP 100.00) as cost of the sticker visa shall be collected.

For more information about the LSVVE, please view:

https://immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa/temporary-visitor-visa/long-stay-visitor-visa-extension-lsvve 
https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/extensionofstay 

Countries whose nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days under Executive Order (E.O.) 408, provided these foreign nationals are holders of a passport valid at least six (6) months, beyond the period of stay in the Philippines and return outward bound tickets to country of origin or next country of destination.

      1. Andorra
      2. Angola
      3. Antigua and Barbuda
      4. Argentina
      5. Australia
      6. Austria
      7. Bahamas
      8. Bahrain
      9. Barbados
      10. Belgium
      11. Belize
      12. Benin
      13. Bhutan
      14. Bolivia
      15. Botswana
      16. Brazil*
      17. Brunei
      18. Bulgaria
      19. Burkina Faso
      20. Burundi
      21. Cambodia
      22. Cameroon
      23. Canada
      24. Cape Verde
      25. Central African Republic
      26. Chad
      27. Chile
      28. Colombia
      29. Comoros
      30. Congo
      31. Congo, Democratic Republic
      32. Costa Rica
      33. Cote d’ Ivoire
      34. Croatia
      35. Cyprus
      36. Czech Republic
      37. Denmark
      38. Djibouti
      39. Dominica
      40. Dominican Republic
      41. Ecuador
      42. El Salvador
      43. Equatorial Guinea
      44. Eritrea
      45. Estonia
      46. Ethiopia
      47. Fiji
      48. Finland
      49. France
      50. Gabon
      51. Gambia
      52. Germany
      53. Ghana
      54. Greece
      55. Grenada
      56. Guatemala
      57. Guinea
      58. Guinea Bissau
      59. Guyana
      60. Haiti
      61. Honduras
      62. Hungary
      63. Iceland
      64. Indonesia
      65. Ireland
      66. Israel*
      67. Italy
      68. Jamaica
      69. Japan
      70. Kazakhstan
      71. Kenya
      72. Kiribati
      73. Korea (ROK)
      74. Kuwait
      75. Kyrgyzstan
      76. Laos
      77. Latvia
      78. Lesotho
      79. Liberia
      80. Liechtenstein
      81. Lithuania
      82. Luxembourg
      83. Madagascar
      84. Malawi
      85. Malaysia
      86. Maldives
      87. Mali
      88. Malta
      89. Marshall Islands
      90. Mauritania
      91. Mauritius
      92. Mexico
      93. Micronesia
      94. Monaco
      95. Mongolia
      96. Morocco
      97. Mozambique
      98. Myanmar
      99. Namibia
      100. Nepal
      101. Netherlands
      102. New Zealand
      103. Nicaragua
      104. Niger
      105. Norway
      106. Oman
      107. Palau
      108. Panama
      109. Papua New Guinea
      110. Paraguay
      111. Peru
      112. Poland
      113. Portugal
      114. Qatar
      115. Romania
      116. Russia
      117. Rwanda
      118. St. Kitts and Nevis
      119. Saint Lucia
      120. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
      121. Samoa
      122. San Marino
      123. Sao Tome and Principe
      124. Saudi Arabia
      125. Senegal
      126. Seychelles
      127. Singapore
      128. Slovak Republic
      129. Slovenia
      130. Solomon Islands
      131. South Africa
      132. Spain
      133. Suriname
      134. Swaziland
      135. Sweden
      136. Switzerland
      137. Tajikistan
      138. Tanzania
      139. Thailand
      140. Togo
      141. Trinidad and Tobago
      142. Tunisia
      143. Turkey
      144. Turkmenistan
      145. Tuvalu
      146. Uganda
      147. United Arab Emirates
      148. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
      149. United States of America (USA)
      150. Uruguay
      151. Uzbekistan
      152. Vanuatu
      153. Vatican
      154. Venezuela
      155. Vietnam
      156. Zambia
      157. Zimbabwe

*Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.

The VUAP is a program designed by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to attract more foreign visitors into the country to boost the Philippine economy. The Bureau originally conceived the Prearranged VUAP as a mechanism to facilitate the entry of foreign investors from visa-required countries intending to enter the Philippines.

Due to the positive response to the program, it has been expanded to include investors and tourists alike from visa-required countries.

Prior to the Pre-Arranged VUAP, visa-required foreigners seeking to come to the Philippines have to travel to the nearest Philippine Embassy or consular office in their country of origin to apply, process and secure their single entry visas. Under the VUAP, these foreigners are provided the option to only get in touch with their business chamber or a legitimate local association, to directly file their request with the Bureau of Immigration. Once the processing of all their documentary requirements are complete they are issued a confirmation letter from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and they can get a single or as much as up to three (3) year multiple entry visa upon arrival in the Philippines depending on the nature of their application.

Foreigners find the alternative system offered under the VUAP as a more convenient and expeditious way for them to secure visa to come to the Philippines instead of having to travel to the nearest Philippine embassy.

In fact, because it was found convenient, the Philippine Department of Tourism requested that the program be also made available to the tourist sector. Even the Asian Development Bank (ADM) and the TESDA, also requested to avail themselves of the program. Hence the decision to open the Pre-Arranged VUAP to all visitors from visa required countries.

The Philippines’ VUAP is unlike that of Thailand where all a traveler needs to do is board a flight and, upon arrival in Thailand, apply for a visa at the port of entry. Under the Philippines’ VUAP, one cannot just fly into the Philippines and apply for a visa at the port of entry.  The traveler must get a PRE-APPROVED VISA ON ARRIVAL PERMISSION. The pre-approval is done or worked out by the traveler’s business contact or sponsor (supplier, customer or business associate) in the Philippines.  The contact or sponsor will have to apply for the visa through the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) or any foreign chamber in the Philippines such as the Chinese Federation or Indian Chamber of Commerce.

A. Under Executive Order 408 dated 9 November 2014, as amended, nationals of the following countries may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days provided that they are holders of a passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay in the Philippines, and possess return or outward bound tickets to their country of origin or next country of destination.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of thirty (30) days:

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*Brazilian and Israeli nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines visa-free for a stay of fifty-nine (59) days based on existing agreements. 

B. Indian nationals may be granted a visa-free entry for an initial stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days under the Foreign Service Circular (FSC) No. 36-12, provided, that they possess:

1) Valid or unexpired Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, UK, or US visa or permanent residence permit;
2) A national passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay;
3) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination;
4) No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and the International Police (Interpol).

The 14-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days for a maximum twenty-one (21) days.

C. Under FSC No. 112-11, the following may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay not exceeding seven (7) days provided that they possess a return or onward ticket:

1) Holders of Hong Kong British passports; and
2) Mainland Chinese for tourism with a valid or unexpired Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa.

The 7-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional fourteen (14) days to complete a maximum twenty-one (21) days.

Hong Kong SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of fourteen (14) days.

D. Under FSC No. 122-11, Macau SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of fourteen (14) days, provided, that they possess a return or onward ticket.

E. Under Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018, MECO ETA holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for an initial stay of thirty (30) days.

Notes:

  • Nationals from countries NOT listed in E.O. 408 are requested to email the Consular Section at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least one (1) month before their intended departure date for the requirements.
  • For temporary visitors visa (9-A), please apply at Online Visa Application System (OVAS) through this link: https://www.visa.gov.ph/ 
  • Nationals included in the deportation/blacklist orders of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines.
  • Please monitor our advisories at https://bangkokpe.dfa.gov.ph/advisories-and-announcements/ for the latest entry requirements. Thank you.

 

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