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PH Travel Ban Due to COVID-19 B117 Strain Extended Till 31 January 2021
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) released Resolution No. 94 which extends the on-going travel ban on foreigners from the following countries until 31 January 2021: United Kingdom Denmark Ireland Japan Australia Israel The Netherlands People's Republic of China,...
Valid 9G Visa Holders Allowed to Re-Enter PH Under Certain Provisions
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 89 released December 17, 2020 states that 9E and 9G visa holders may be allowed to re-enter the Philippines under below conditions: That they left the Philippines December 17, 2020 onwards; Their visas are valid by the...
PH Reinstates Visa-Free Entry Under Balikbayan Privilege Starting December 7
According to Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 85, select foreign nationals may be allowed visa-free entry under the "Balikbayan Privilege" starting December 7, 2020, with the following provisions: These foreign nationals are allowed visa-free entry under...
Avenida & Diaz earns 3 nominations in the ALB Philippine Law Awards 2020
Avenida & Diaz Law Office (ADLO) remained to be a strong contender in the 5th Asian Legal Business (ALB) Philippine Law Awards 2020 following its success last year. ADLO earned nominations in three categories: Immigration Law Firm and Rising Law Firm, for which it...
Travel Ban Exemptions for Foreign Nationals
Seven months after the country was placed in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and the suspension of visas still remain. However, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has provided for exemption from the travel restrictions on meritorious or...
Updates on Temporary Arrival Travel Restrictions (As of 20 November 2020)
Aside from Filipino nationals, below are the list of foreign nationals allowed to enter the Philippines subject to the conditions of the IATF: Spouses and minor children of Filipinos Children of Filipinos with special needs (regardless of age) Parent of minor...