GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Starting 10 May 2024, all travellers arriving at or departing from the Philippines from select airportscan now use the e-Travel website or the e GovPH app to fill out their Customs Baggage Declaration Forms and Currencies Declaration Forms

For the complete advisory, including the list of participating airport, please refer to this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wruaw65

For visa appointment send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 2823 8520 or 28238521 for the link to the appointment system, the soft copy of the visa application form, and the list of requirements.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong issues several types of Philippine visas. The requirements and fees vary depending on the type of visa and nationality of the applicant.

Some cases require prior approval from the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines in Manila for the issuance of a visa.

A visa does not guarantee admission into the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is subject to immigration control at the port of entry by the Bureau of Immigration. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA - 9(a)

9(a-1) Visa for Business Visitors (English Version)

9(a-1) Visa for Business Visitors (Chinese Version)

9(a-2) Visa for Tourism or Leisure Visitors (English Version)

9(a-2) Visa for Tourism or Leisure Visitors (Chinese Version)

9(a-3) Visa for Medical Treatment Visitors

9(a-4) Visa for Yachtsmen/Sailors

9(a-5) Visa for Filmmaking Visitors

9(a-6) Visa for Journalism Visitors

9(a-7) Visa for Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors

9(a-8) Visa for Visitors with Other Purposes (English Version)

9(a-8) Visa for Visitors with Other Purposes (Chinese Version)

Requirements for Applicants for 9(A) Temporary Tourist Visa to Foreign Students with Intention to convert to 9(F) Student Admission Status (English Version)

Requirements for Applicants for 9(A) Temporary Tourist Visa to Foreign Students with Intention to convert to 9(F) Student Admission Status (Chinese Version)

NOTE: 

• The Visa Officer may require other supporting documents from the applicant, depending on the evaluation of the visa application.
• The Consulate will not hasten the visa processing to accomodate the applicant's flight schedule.
• Holders of BNO passport are allowed visa-free entry to the Philippines for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days.
• For dependents (children/ senior citizens), please present guarantee letter from principal sponsor and proof of relationship.
• For those married to or children of Filipino nationals, please present a copy of marriage certificate /birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) as well as a copy of the Philippine passport of spouse or parent.
• All travelers to the Philippines on board privately-owned yachts and sailboats are required to obtain a visa regardless of nationality.

Visa Policy for Hong Kong and Macau Nationals

1. Holders of Hong Kong and Macau passport may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days provided they possess a return or onward airline ticket.
2. For a stay longer than fourteen (14) days, they may apply for a visa at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
3. Passport should be valid at least six (6) months beyond the authorized period of stay.

Visa Policy for Chinese Nationals (PROC)

Nationals from the People's Republic of China with valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, or Schengen (AJACS) visa may avail of visa-free privilege for arrival at any port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs (SIHs), as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships/vessels).

1. PROC nationals may be granted visa-free entry for stays not exceeding seven (7) days, provided that they have the following:
   1. Passport should be valid at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay
   2. Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
   3. No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and the International Police (Interpol)
2. The 7-day visa free entry may be extended by an additional fourteen (14) days for a maximum of twenty-one (21) days stay
3. This type of admission is non-convertible to other visa categories
4. The purpose of their visit to the Philippines shall be strictly for tourism.
5. For a stay longer than seven (7) days, they may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate General or at any Foreign Service Post (FSP) in a country that requires entry visas to PROC nationals.

Visa Policy for Indian Nationals  

Indian nationals with valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent residence permit from the AJACSSUK-issuing states may avail of visa-free privilege for arrival at any port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs (SIHs), as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships/vessels).

1. Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for stays not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided that they have the following.
   1. Passport should be valid at least six (6) months beyond the authorized period of stay
   2. Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
   3. No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and the International Police (Interpol)
2. The 14-day visa free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days for a maximum of twenty-one (21) day stay.
3. This type of admission is non-convertible to other visa categories.
4. The purpose of their visit to the Philippines shall be strictly for tourism.
5. For a stay longer than fourteen (14) days, they may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate General or any Foreign Service Post (FSP) in a country that requires entry visas to Indian nationals.

Category2: Visa processing period is one (1) to three (3) working days for below nationals.

LEGENDS

⁰ Except holders of official or diplomatic passports

¹ Visa application only from the Philippine Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan

² Visa application only from the Philippine Embassy, Beijing, China

* Nationals from these countries may only apply for a temporary visitor's visa at their country of origin of place or legal residence.

VISA -FREE ENTRY UNDER E.O. 408  

Nationals from countries below may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold a return or onward-bound tickets to their country of origin or next country of destination, and passports that are valid for at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay in the Philippines.

List of Countries whose nationals may be admitted into the Philippines with PASSPORTS LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS VALID from date of arrival 

Nationals of the above listed countries may be admitted into the Philippines with passports or official travel documents less than six (6) months valid from date of arrival provided that:

1. They are nationals from countries allowed entry to the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding (30) days under Executive Order No. 408 and the appropriate Foreign Service Circular (FSC) issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA);
2. Their embassy or consulate located in the Philippines is authorized to renew or extend the validity of their passport or official travel document; and
3. There exists no other ground to deny them entry into the Philippines under existing laws, rules and regulations.

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

Application for Non-Immigrant Visa 

REQUIREMENTS FOR 9B TRANSIT VISA

REQUIREMENTS FOR 9C CREW LIST VISA (DOWNLOAD)

REQUIREMENTS FOR 13 (A) NON-QUOTA IMMIGRANT VISA (SPOUSE/CHILDREN OF A FILIPINO NATIONAL) (DOWNLOAD)

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL RESIDENT RETIREE'S VISA (SRRV)

*For more inquiries on the application requirements and other FAQs on the SRRV kindly visit the website of the Philippine Retirement Authority at https://pra.gov.ph/

• Additional HK$200 fee for expedite visa processing (release the next working day).
• Application fees are non-refundable.

Visa Section
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