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List of Approved Visas
U.S. Tourist Visa for Filipinos in the Philippines
While it is easy for Americans, through their visa-free entry eligibility, to travel to the Philippines for tourism, Filipinos and other nationalities have to undertake a thorough procedure in obtaining a tourist visa, so that they may visit the US for business,...
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...
Foreigners with valid PH visa and married to Filipino may enter the PH
In its Press Release dated August 8, 2020, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreigners married to Filipino or have Filipino dependents may enter the Philippines as long as they have a valid Philippine visa. In the Bureau's Facebook page post on August 14,...
Tourist Visa Extension Validity Now Reflected On Official Receipts
The Bureau currently stamps the Tourist Visa Extension on the Official Receipt instead of issuing visa extension stickers. Since the authorized stay would no longer be on the passport, we suggest to keep the official receipt with the visa extension stamp as you may...