Every country, including the Philippines, requires a passport for all visitors and tourists to enter. But unless, you plan on staying for more than 21 days, you do not need a visa as long as your passport is valid for at least 6 months and you have a valid return ticket.
Tourist Visa
If you do plan on staying longer than 21 days, you will need to get a Tourist visa. It's very simple to get, the payment required is very reasonable, and you can get a visa for up to a 6-month stay. Such a visa can be acquired in your home country at a local Philippine Embassy/Consulate office, or you can obtain a Tourist visa to extend your trip in the Philippines when you are there.
Student Visa
If you are a student over the age of 15, you can easily obtain a visa to live and study in the Philippines after showing proof of enrollment at a higher education institution. Students, are however, required to have a medical and physical examination report by an authorized physician. They also need police clearance issued by the police authorities in their home country.
Retirement Visa
A person wishing to retire or stay for long periods at a time in the Philippines can do so by applying for a retirement visa. The person must be at least 35-years old, and also must open a US dollar time deposit for a term of six (6) months in the amount of $75,000 (for 35 to 49 years old) and $50,000 (for 50 years old and above).
Work Visas
ACR I-Card From Philippine Office of Immigration
Yes, you can work in the Philippines, but you are required by the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to secure an Alien Employment Permit (AEP). This applies to all foreign nationals seeking admission to the Philippines for the purpose of employment, all non-resident foreign nationals already working in the Philippines, and all non-resident foreign nationals admitted to the Philippines on on-working visas. You absolutely need this permit, regardless of the source of compensation and duration of your employment.
The ACR I-Card
The ACR I-Card is a a microchip-based identification card that automates the entire process of alien registration and integrates the issuance of various paper-based alien documentations. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the person's personal information, photograph, date and status of admission, visa type, signature, travel details, payment of immigration fees, and more. You do not have to have a I-Card to enter and stay in the Philippines, but it is highly recommended for all visitors.
Immigration Offices Throughout The Philippines
Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive
Intramuros, Manila 1002
Phone: (011-63-2)527-5657
Bureau of Immigration PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) Office
Ground floor, Almeda Building
Roxas Boulevard & San Luis Street
Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (011-63-2)897-6682
Philippine Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration BOI (Board of Investments) Office
Ground floor, Industry & Investments Building
385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila
Phone: (011-63-2)897-6682
Bureau of Immigration Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal
Mandaue City, Cebu 6014
Phone: (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444
Bureau of Immigration Regional Office
BI Building, JP Laurel Avenue
Bajada, Davao City 8000
Phone: (011-63-82)300-7258
Official Philippine Immigration Web Site - www.immigration.gov.ph
Tourist Visa
Student Visa
If you are a student over the age of 15, you can easily obtain a visa to live and study in the Philippines after showing proof of enrollment at a higher education institution. Students, are however, required to have a medical and physical examination report by an authorized physician. They also need police clearance issued by the police authorities in their home country.
Retirement Visa
A person wishing to retire or stay for long periods at a time in the Philippines can do so by applying for a retirement visa. The person must be at least 35-years old, and also must open a US dollar time deposit for a term of six (6) months in the amount of $75,000 (for 35 to 49 years old) and $50,000 (for 50 years old and above).
Work Visas
Yes, you can work in the Philippines, but you are required by the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to secure an Alien Employment Permit (AEP). This applies to all foreign nationals seeking admission to the Philippines for the purpose of employment, all non-resident foreign nationals already working in the Philippines, and all non-resident foreign nationals admitted to the Philippines on on-working visas. You absolutely need this permit, regardless of the source of compensation and duration of your employment.
The ACR I-Card
The ACR I-Card is a a microchip-based identification card that automates the entire process of alien registration and integrates the issuance of various paper-based alien documentations. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the person's personal information, photograph, date and status of admission, visa type, signature, travel details, payment of immigration fees, and more. You do not have to have a I-Card to enter and stay in the Philippines, but it is highly recommended for all visitors.
Immigration Offices Throughout The Philippines
Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive
Intramuros, Manila 1002
Phone: (011-63-2)527-5657
Bureau of Immigration PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) Office
Ground floor, Almeda Building
Roxas Boulevard & San Luis Street
Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (011-63-2)897-6682
Philippine Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration BOI (Board of Investments) Office
Ground floor, Industry & Investments Building
385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila
Phone: (011-63-2)897-6682
Bureau of Immigration Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal
Mandaue City, Cebu 6014
Phone: (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444
Bureau of Immigration Regional Office
BI Building, JP Laurel Avenue
Bajada, Davao City 8000
Phone: (011-63-82)300-7258
Official Philippine Immigration Web Site - www.immigration.gov.ph
