Visa Requirements
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
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1. Duly accomplished online Visa Application Form 2. Applicant's national passport valid for at least six (6) months or more from date of departure from the Philippines or completion of trip 3. Proof of sufficient funds for travel expenses, accommodation, and subsistence, if required by interviewing officer 4. One (1) recent photograph, with white or light-colored background 5. Copy of evidence of residency in Malaysia (e.g., Employment Pass, Work Permit, PR card, Student Pass, Dependant Pass, or Long Term Pass) 6. Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose). |
Visa Fee | : RM 144.00 |
: RM 192.00 (for certain cases) | |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m only |
Online Application Form | : Click here |
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1. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form. 2. Applicant’s Seaman Book. 3. One (1) recent photograph, with white or light-colored background. 4. Applicant's national passport valid for at least six (6) months or more from date of departure from the Philippines or completion of trip. 5. If the seaman is travelling to the Philippines to join a ship, the company concerned should provide a letter indicating the name of the vessel he will be joining in the Philippines. 6. Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose). |
Visa Fee | : RM 96.00 (cash only) |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m only |
Application Form | : Click here to download |
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1. Duly accomplished Crew List Visa Form (FA Form No. 61) 2. Photocopy of all Foreign Crew Member's Passports including Vessel Master’s Passport 3. Letter from Shipping company in Malaysia 4. Letter from Shipping company in the Philippines 5. Visa Application Form (FA Form No. 2) to be accomplished by all the foreign crew. 6. Letter from the Vessel Owner, naming the vessel's captain/master, identifying authorized agent, and must be duly supported with corresponding proof/attachment showing relevant information on vessel's port calls in the Philippines. 7. Ship Register showing vessel's name, official number and specification particulars. 8. Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose) of all the foreign crews. |
Visa Fee | : Crew members of not more than 40 RM 480.00 |
: From 41 to 100 crew members RM 720.00 | |
: From 101 to 200 crew members RM 960.00 | |
: In excess of 200 crew members RM 1,200.00 | |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m only |
Application Form | : Click here to download |
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1. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form 2. Note Verbale / Third Person Note from the Foreign Government, Diplomatic/Consular Mission and International Organizations duly recognized by the Philippine Government 3. Diplomatic/Official/UNLP Passport 4. One (1) recent photograph, with white or light-colored background. 5. Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose). 6. Itinerary |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m only |
Application Form | : Click here to download |
Afghan nationals need a visa and can only apply at the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. |
These nationals may apply for a visa only from their country of origin or place of legal residence. For those |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa valid for at least six (6) months; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Certificate of No Derogatory Record issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putrajaya; 8) Bank Statements (should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 9) Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 10) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 11) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 12) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 13) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
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Indian nationals may apply for a visa as long as they have a Malaysian visa. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank statements (applicable for tourism purposes only); 8) Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
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Indian nationals who wish to visit the Philippines FOR TOURISM PURPOSES ONLY may be granted visa-free entry into the Philippines for an initial authorized stay of fourteen (14) days provided they have a valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom visa. However, it is not a guarantee that the holder will be admitted into the country as the admission of aliens is a function of the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Chinese nationals may apply for a visa at any Philippine Foreign Service Post. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa (if applicable); 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank Statements (should be translated in English if it is in Chinese); 8) Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) Two (2) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 144.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 288.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : Three (3) working days |
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Chinese nationals who wish to visit the Philippines FOR TOURISM PURPOSES ONLY may be granted a VISA-ENTRY into the country for an initial authorized stay of seven (7) days which may be extended by an additional fourteen (14) days provided they have valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Schengen visa. However, it is not a guarantee that the holder will be admitted into the country as the admission of aliens is a function of the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Nigerian nationals may apply for a visa only from their country of origin or place of legal residence. For those who are qualified to apply, the following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa valid for at least six (6) months; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Certificate of No Derogatory Record issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putrajaya; 8) Bank Statements (should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 9) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 10) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 11) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 12) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 13) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : Three (3) working days |
NOTE:
Sri Lankan nationals may apply for a visa only from their country of origin or place of legal residence. For those who are qualified to apply, the following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa valid for at least six (6) months; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); >4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Certificate of No Derogatory Record issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putrajaya; 8) Bank Statements (should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 9) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 10) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 11) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 12) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 13) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : Three (3) working days |
NOTE:
East Timorese may apply for a visa only at the Philippine Embassy in Dili. |
North Koreans may apply for a visa only from the Philippine Embassy in Beijing which has jurisdiction over them |
Kosovars may apply for a visa only from the Philippine Embassy in Budapest except in certain cases: |
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1. they are permanent residents in a country with which the Philippines has Diplomatic relations; 2. a travel document which entitles, re-entry to the country of residence with such re-entry permit valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines; 3. their country of origin has diplomatic relations with the Philippines; and 4. gainful employment and guarantee by employer that they would not become public charges, or financial independence which would preclude them from becoming public charges. |
Azerbaijan nationals may apply for a visa at any Philippine Foreign Service Post. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa, if applicable; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank Statements(should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 8) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry -RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
NOTE:
Bangladeshi nationals may apply for a visa at any Philippine Foreign Service Post. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa, if applicable; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank Statements(should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 8) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
NOTE:
Iranian nationals may apply for a visa at any Philippine Foreign Service Post. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa, if applicable; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank Statements(should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 8) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”); 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : 10-12 working days |
NOTE:
These nationals may apply for a visa at any Philippine Foreign Service Post. The following are the visa requirements: |
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1) Duly accomplished and signed online visa application form; 2) Original and photocopy of the passport data page and Malaysian visa, if applicable; 3) Malaysian Company letter (for holders of Employment Pass); 4) Malaysian School Certification (for holders of Student Pass); 5) Letter of Invitation from the Philippine Company (for business purposes); 6) Letter of Invitation from the inviting person in the Philippines supported by a copy of the passport or ID with signature of the inviting person, if applicable (for tourism purposes); 7) Bank Statements (should be in English and applicable for tourism purposes only); 8) Copy of the two-way/roundtrip air ticket or flight itinerary Copy of the roundtrip flight booking or itinerary (Do not purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking” or “flight itinerary”. Purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted); 9) Copy of the Hotel Booking; 10) One (1) recent colored photograph sized (1.77” x 1.37”) , 11) Digital vaccination certificates as proof of vaccination (1st and 2nd dose); and 12) Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. |
Visa Fee | : Single entry - RM 192.00 (cash only) |
: Multiple entry(6 months) - RM 432.00 (cash only) | |
Submission Time | : 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. only |
Processing Period | : Three (3) working days |
NOTE:
Nationals from these countries who are fully vaccinated and traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |
Nationals from these countries who are fully vaccinated and traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |