Visa Center
tourist visa assistance
We have been providing visa assistance for decades and we have been successfully maintaining great relationships with major embassies in the Philippines especially Schengen States, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, US, Japan, Korea, and China. In 2017, we have processed 1,623 and only 3 passengers were refused (99.82% approval rating)
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Current passport which is in good condition and must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure
- Previously issued passport and copy of all issued visas (valid and expired)
- Duly accomplished latest visa application Form 1419
- Two recent passport sized photographs with white background
- Proof of employment:
- If employed:
- Employment certificate (stating the position, tenures and salary)
- Approved leave of absences
- ITR (Income Tax Return)
- If owned business:
- Complete business registration name (business license, SEC registration, DTI)
- Company ITR (Income Tax Return)
- If employed:
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Bank certificate
- Bank book / passbook
- Statement of account / credit card statement (for the last 3 months)
- Other proof of assets (if applicable)
- Land title
- Car registration
- Authenticated birth certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA)
- Authenticated marriage certificate by (NSO/SECPA), if married
- If invited
- Invitation letter stating purpose of visit, duration, nature of relationship, and contact details of invitee
- Proof of citizenship
- Copy of passport / certificate of citizenship / resident card
- If sponsor by someone
- Letter of support (statutory declaration)
- Proof of funds from the sponsor
- Payslip
- Bank certificate
- Employments certificate stating salary
- Tenures
- Position (if employed)
- Copy of business registration (if business owner)
- If a student
- Certificate from school as a proof of enrollment and copy of student ID
- If a minor:
- Authenticated birth certificate of the minor
- Parents' authenticated marriage certificate
- Parents' affidavit of support
- Visa of traveling companion
- If not traveling with either parent:
- DSWD clearance
- Affidavit of support and consent
- If the applicant is 75 years old and over
- Medical and/or X-ray examination
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Current passport which is in good condition and must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure
- Previously issued passport and copy of all issued visas (valid and expired)
- Duly accomplished latest visa application
- Two recent passport sized photographs with white background
- Proof of employment:
- If employed:
- Employment certificate (stating the position, tenures and salary)
- Approved leave of absences
- ITR (Income Tax Return)
- If owned business:
- Complete business registration name (business license, SEC registration, DTI)
- Company ITR (Income Tax Return)
- If employed:
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Bank certificate
- Bank book / passbook
- Statement of account / credit card statement (for the last 3 months)
- Other proof of assets (if applicable)
- Land title
- Car registration
- Authenticated birth certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA)
- Authenticated marriage certificate by (NSO/SECPA), if married
- If invited
- Invitation letter stating purpose of visit, duration, nature of relationship, and contact details of invitee
- Proof of citizenship
- Copy of passport / certificate of citizenship / resident card
- If sponsor by someone
- Letter of support (statutory declaration)
- Proof of funds from the sponsor
- Payslip
- Bank certificate
- Employments certificate stating salary
- Tenures
- Position (if employed)
- Copy of business registration (if business owner)
- If a student
- Certificate from school as a proof of enrollment and copy of student ID
- If a minor:
- Authenticated birth certificate of the minor
- Authenticated marriage certificate of the parents
- Affidavit of support from the parents
- Visa of traveling companion
- If not traveling with either parent:
- DSWD clearance
- Affidavit of support and consent
- If the applicant is 75 years old and over
- Medical and/or X-ray examinatio
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST-TIMER TOURIST VISA
- Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration (w/ photocopy of first and last page)
- A truly and completely filled application form Note: Pls print in 1 page long bond paper only (back to back)
- 2 passport sized-picture with WHITE background
- Confirmed Flight Booking (airline print-out/agency booking)
- Hotel reservation. Or proof of relationship in case of visiting relatives in china.
Other Documents:
- Business ITR OR Individual ITR (Applicant’s latest BIR-issued Income Tax Return (ITR) with BIR-received stamp and issued for the last taxable year (ORIGINAL & Photocopy)
- Employment Certificate (If Employed)
- Copy of Company ID
- Bank Certificate AND Bank
- Statement OR ORIGINAL PASSBOOK (showing 6 months transaction) - from a
commercial bank ONLY, and with average daily balance AND to-date balance of at least Php100,000.00 per applicant
Bank Certificate *should be a PROPER FORMAT –WHICH indicate the following information: account opening
date, type of account, average daily balance and t-date/current balance WITH attached original Official Receipt/debit - Memo/Certification of Waived Fee
- Bank Statement *Statement of account detailing transactions for 6months prior to applying for visa (original in a BANK LETTER HEAD only)
Original Visa Notification issued by Chinese authorized unit ( if travelling for business purposes)
Requirements for China Visa with PREVIOUS VISIT IN CHINA
Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration (w/ photocopy of first and last page) Note: Please make sure that Last page of the passport is properly filled up
Passport where previous visa attached (original and photocopy)
A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo (white back ground)
Note: Pls print in 1 page long bond paper only (back to back)
2 passport sized-picture with WHITE background
Round-trip air ticket/Booking Certificate
Hotel reservation. Or proof of relationship in case of visiting relatives in china.
Original Visa Notification issued by Chinese authorized unit( if travelling for business purposes)
Visa Fee (Unit: Peso) and Processing Time
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 4 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST-TIMER TOURIST VISA
- Travel date / Flight details (Arrival date in UAE)
- Confirmed Hotel Confirmation Voucher
- Completely filled up PIS Form (Please see attached file)
- A clear scanned colored passport copy in JPEG format
- A clear scanned colored 2x2 passport size picture in JPEG format
- Visa Fee: Php175 USD
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Signed Schengen visa application form with photo (35mm x 45mm, white background)
- Valid passport with 3 months' validity from the end of intended stay, photocopy of valid and former visas, pages of the passport with immigration stamps, and previous refusal stamps, if any
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and proposed day-to-day itinerary
- Proof of Accommodation
- For tourists: hotel reservations for the entire stay in the Schengen area
- If you choose to stay with a French resident: The original copy of "Attestation d'accueil" which is delivered by the City hall where the host is residing must be presented. Plus, the copy of that host's passport or residence permit if he/she is a citizen of a country outside the EU and proof of relationship, if applicable
- For priests, nuns, and missionaries: "Formulaire unique" and the certificate from the Apostolic Nunciature with guarantee letter from French and Filipino congregation
- Round trip airline reservation
- For family visit, proof of relationship with the host (birth certificate, marriage certificate…)
- Certificate of employment with monthly salary and leave of absence approved by employer, or if self employed, official business registration (DTI Permit and /or SEC papers) for current and previous year
- Latest personal income tax return
- Recent (issued within the last month) personal bank certification
- Photocopy of the last three months' statement of account of the same bank account
- For minors and/or students:
- Proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian
- Copy of passport of parents/legal guardian and affidavit of support and consent
- Proof of enrollment and certificate of leave of absence if travelling during the school year
- Identity/Marital Status
- If married: photocopy of your marriage contract and birth certificate
- If single: photocopy of your birth certificate
- For non-Filipino applicants: Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)
- For minors not travelling with either parent: a copy of the DSWD permit
- An international travel insurance (medical expenses and repatriation) covering the entire period of the person's intended stay and valid for all Schengen states. Minimum coverage should be EUR 30,000.
- Visa fee
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- For passports: only pages with the holder’s id and affixed visas or stamps.
Application Form
- One (1) duly filled (typewritten) application form (available on our website).
Photo
- One (1) recent passport-sized photo with white background pasted on the application form.
Passport
- Passport with a minimum remaining validity of six (6) months after the starting date of the
travel, at least two (2) adjacent free pages and no existing valid Schengen visas.
Previous Passports
- All previous passports. Affidavit of loss for any previous passports lost, stolen or destroyed.
For applicants with non-Filipino passports: valid ACR and re-entry permit
Financial Means (all documents required)
- Formal bank certificate addressed to the Consular Section, indicating the applicant’s bank
account remaining balance and average daily balance for the past six (6) months,
accompanied by past six (6) months account statement and original bank book.
- Latest income tax return form (ITR).
- Property titles, if applicable.
Employment Status
- For employees: formal certificate of employment addressed to the Consular Section,
stating salary level and authorizing leave of absence for the duration of the travel.
- For self-employed: latest business permit, company’s registration and incorporation
document (GIS), and company ITR.
- For University students: recent certificate of enrolment, and formal letter authorizing the
student’s absence outside regular holidays.
If invited:
- Dully signed recent original invitation letter from the inviting person or company addressed
to the Consular Section, guaranteeing repatriation and coverage of travel, accommodation
and any medical expenses, accompanied by a photocopy of the signatory’s id/passport.
- If invited by Greek: solemn declaration (“Υπεύθυνη Δήλωση”) with authenticated signature
and same content as above. If invited by Portuguese: “Termo de Responsabilidade”.
For minors:
- Joint notarized affidavit of both parents/legal guardians giving their consent for the travel,
accompanied by photocopies of their passports.
- Recent original copy of birth certificate issued by NSO.
- In addition to the above, DSWD clearance is required if the applicant is not travelling with
either of his/her parents or legal guardians.
- Recent certificate of school enrolment and formal letter authorizing the student’s absence
outside regular school holidays.
Detailed travel itinerary
Flight reservations (purchased tickets not required)
- Including flights within Schengen countries.
- Please note: your departure date from the Philippines should be at least fifteen (15) days
after application submission date.
Confirmed hotel reservations
- For the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen area.
Travel health insurance
- From an internationally recognized insurance company, for the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen area, valid in all Member States and with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
One (1) set of photocopies of all documents
- For passports: only pages with the holder’s id and affixed visas or stamps.
Please note:
Personal appearance of all visa applicants is mandatory. We reserve the right to allocate appointments outside applicant’s preferred dates. Allocated appointment slots are definite and not subject to change. In case of non appearance, applicants forfeit their allocated appointment slot.
On the day of your appointment:
Bring all required documents in a long brown envelope, with your surname, name and contact number written in bold capital letters on the upper left corner. Enclosed documents should be in the order of the self-check list. Arrive on time and proceed to the counter to submit your application. After application pre-screening, you will be given instructions on how to pay the visa fee by bank deposit (cash only, fee amount subject to change according to Euro exchange rate). Upon receipt of payment, your application and biometric data will be registered. A short interview may follow.
Please note:
Visa fee payment is a prerequisite for examining your application: it is not refundable and it does not guarantee visa issuance. You may be required to provide additional documents, based on the outcome of your interview.
Visa release:
You may claim your passport in person or by authorized representative, fourteen (14) days after submitting your application. No appointment is required: simply visit us Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 14:00. You may inquire on the possibility of an earlier visa release, subject to availability. You may only retrieve your passport pending visa issuance by withdrawing your application entirely. Please remember: We cannot accommodate telephone or email inquiries on the outcome of your application, or the release date of your visa.
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Visa Fee: Php 7,500
PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Current passport which is in good condition and must valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Australia
- Previously issued passport and copy of all issued visas (valid & expired)
- Application Form INZ 1017
- Three (3) recent passport sized photographs with white background
- Proof of employment
- If employed:
- Employment certificate (stating the position, tenures, and salary)
- Approved leave of absences
- ITR (Income Tax and Return)
- If owned business:
- Complete business registration name (Business license, SEC registration, DTI)
- Company ITR
- If employed:
- Proof of sufficientfFunds
- Bank certificate
- Bank book/passbook
- Statement of account/credit card statement (for the last 3 months)
- Other proof of assets (if applicable)
- Land title
- Car registration
- Authenticated birth certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA)
- Authenticated marriage certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA), if married
- If invited:
- Invitation letter stating purpose of visit
- Duration
- Nature of relationship and contact details of invitee
- Proof of citizenship (copy of passport/certificate of citizenship/resident card)
- If sponsor by someone:
- Completed sponsorship for temporary entry form (INZ 1025)
- Proof of funds from the sponsor
- Payslip
- Bank certificate
- Employments certificate stating salary, tenures, and position (if employed)
- Copy of business registration (if owned business)
- For students:
- Certification from school as a proof of enrollment
- Copy of student ID
- If minor:
- Authenticated birth certificate of minors
- Authenticated marriage certificate of the parents
- Affidavit of support from parents
- Visa of traveling companion
- If not traveling of either parents:
- DSWD clearance
- Affidavit of support and consent
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PROCESSING: 14 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Passport with no less than 3 months validity over the visa expiration
- Accomplished application form with 1 (one) recent (2X2) picture with white background
- Original and a photocopy of all documents required for each applicant
- Certificate of employment or business registration certificate and financial statement
- Approved leave of absence indicating duration of leave
- Bank certification for dollar and peso accounts accompanied by their corresponding passbook, statements of account. If available, traveler’s checks, and international credit cards
- Declaration of annual income (ITR)
- Confirmed round trip ticket upon release
- Itinerary, confirmed round trip flight booking and hotel vouchers or hotel booking under the name of the traveler
- A letter of invitation addressed to the embassy. Format of this letter may be secured at the Italian embassy or downloaded from www.ambmanila.esteri.it. In case the traveler will stay in a friend’s or relative’s residence. The invitation may be made by an Italian national or a foreign resident legally staying in Italy. A document of identity or permit of stay should accompany the letter of invitation
- For all minors, secure an Affidavit of Support and Consent from both parents. In addition, a DSWD clearance for minors not traveling with parents
- Travel insurance with a coverage of at least 30,000 euros. Please note of the following Schengen accredited companies
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
All documents must be original unless stated otherwise.
- Philippine passport (broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted). Must have a signature and at least two (2) blank pages
- Visa Application Form
- Photo - must be pasted on the application form ( Specs: 4.5cm x 4.5cm with white background)
- NSO Birth Certificate of applicant - If Birth Certificate (NSO) is Late Registration, Additional Documents required are as follows:
• Baptismal Certificate
• School Record (From 137)
• School Yearbook (If applicable) - NSO Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married)
• Item 4 and 5 must be from NSO Main Office/Serbilis Outlet Center (Nationwide) issued within one (1) year.
• In case of non-record, you must submit a certificate of non-record together with the copy of BC/MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar.
• In case of Late Registration, must submit Original Baptismal Cert and Form 1-37
• BC & MC may not be required only if the applicant has already been issued and used a Japanese
• Bank Certificate (If minor: financial docs of parents + affidavit of support)
• If Employed: Employment Certificate + Copy of Company ID
• If Self Employed: Business Registration Cert from DTI/SEC + Business License
• If Student: Cert from School Registrar + Copy of ID
• Income Tax Return (Form 2316) original and photocopy
• Authorization Letter authorizing our company to process visa (attached copy of ID of applicant)
• Personal appearance of the applicant / or (1) representative of the Group
• Copy of SSS I.D.
• Application Fee: P2,500 per applicant
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 5-7 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Signed Schengen visa application form with a photo (35mm x 45mm, white background)
- Valid passport (3 months' validity from the end of intended stay), photocopy of valid and former visas, pages of the passport with Immigration stamps, and previous refusal stamps, if any
- Medical travel health insurance, coverage minimum amount of EURO 30.00 or equivalent amount in Php
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Document providing sufficient means for the entire visit such as:
- Bank statement of copy of bank book (should be equivalent to 34 EURO per day)
- Copy of hotel reservations for the entire trip (also other Schengen countries)
- Flight booking
Note: The embassy advises you not make any payment for hotel accommodations or flight tickets before you are granted visa
- Letter of employment or other proof of employment e.g. business registration
In some cases, additional documents might be required!
Please note that additional documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18. In addition to the compulsory documentation required, the following documentation is required for applicants under the age of 18.
- The application form needs to be signed by a legal custodian
- Birth certificate of the applicant
Consent from both parents to travel abroad.
- If the applicant is under custody of only one parent, a certificate showing this is required. The documentation needs to be in original and issued by the legal Philippine (NSO) authorities. The documentation also needs to be supported by the custodians' signed ID cards.
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Visa Application Form (see attached draft copy)
- Valid Passport (at least 1 year valid before travel date) ü 2 passport size picture with white background
- Voucher and Confirmation from Russian Travel Agency (Visa Support)
- Eticket / Flight itinerary copy
- Birth certificate for minor applicants
For Foreign National:
- Valid Passport (at least 1 year valid before travel date)
- Visa Application Form available at visa.kdmid.ru (filled up online and printed at A4 size)
(For Europe, US & Canada – must be printed back to back, 3 copies)
- I-card or Retirement visa in the Philippines (Original) ü 2 passport size picture with white background
- Voucher and Confirmation from Russian Travel Agency (Visa Support)
- Eticket / Flight itinerary copy
- Birth certificate for minor applicants
- Travel Insurance for Foreign I-Card holder and European Citizen
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 15 - 20 WORKING DAYS
Visa Fee: Php 8,500/per person
For Express Process (10 working days)
Rate: Php 12,000/per person
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Passport, (valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay/departure date from South Africa; at least Two unused/blank visa pages)
- Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport size, ( 35mm x 45mm of the picture) photographs
- Fully completed visa application form-11 (DHA-84) – must be completed in black ink and block letters.
- Application form-11 (DHA-84) must be signed by the applicant and signature should match the signature on the passport. Click here
- Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here
- Proof of financial – 3 months bank statement, certified by bank and not older than 7 days from the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- There must be 7 working days before the proposed flight itinerary;
- No fixed flight arrangements should be made until the visa has been attained.
- Proof of hotel booking or accommodation.
- All supporting documents should be duly certified by the Police in South African Commissioner or Commissioner of Oaths; This only pertains to minor
- Invitation letter from host in South Africa must be signed;
- Marriage certificate, where applicable (For verification purpose applicant needs to carry the Original Marriage Certificate at the time of submission at VFS center)
- Copies of passport bio-data pages
- Original covering letter signed by the applicant stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of authorized signature’s name, designation and signature (should clearly mention who will bear the expenses of the trip)
For Minor Dependent Children
- Documents such as Parental Consent Affidavit form for which the link is below, passport copy of parents as well as child + Unabridged Birth Certificate of child must be carried for Parental Consent Affidavit procedure. In case of death of either parents death certificate has to be produced. In case of death of both parents the procedure has to be carried out by legal guardian and death certificates mandatory of both parents to be produced. In case of divorce the legal divorce documents has to be produced.
- Affidavit less than 3 months old as part of the application. Originals should be kept for their records while travelling Minors who apply for a South African visa at VFS service-point shall be required to submit the attested copy of Parental Consent to South Africa.
- If unabridged birth certificate is in local language than English translation affidavit must be produce along with local language unabridged birth certificate.
Some Important Points
- Applicant can submit their applications as walk in. No need to book an appointment
- Applicant may submit the application personally or by a representative.
- Payment mode Cash Only in Philippine Peso
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete:
- Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy.
- Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer.
- Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request
- Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English.
- All application forms filled by hand must be original in BLACK INK only. Scanned copies or signatures of application forms will strictly not be accepted.
- Frequent Travelers – Applicant travelling more than once a year may apply for a Multiple entries for up to 3 Years
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Visas less than 3 months- 10 business days
PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 15 WORKING DAYS
TOURIST / BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES
- Application Form (computerized, 2018 ver.)(Hand-written is NOT allowed, font must be ARIAL size 12).
- 1 pc.recent Passport size colored picture (white background, photo paper must be glossy, no teeth exposure, no bangs, clothes must be in dark color and with collar, no accessories and both ears should be seen).
- Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6months) WITH applicant signature.
- Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2).
- Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable only).
- Photocopy of Icard (front and back) and latest arrival (applicable for foreign passport).
- Requirements per category:
- For Employees
- Original certificate of employment, must include:
- Applicant's position
- Date hired
- Compensation
- Office address
- HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed)
- HR e-mail address
- Original Personal Bank Certificate, must include:
- Account Type.
- Current Balance.
- Account Opening Date.
- ADB
- Bank Statement, must include:
- Original or Certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.
- ITR (Income Tax Return) / Form 2316 (photocopy).
- Copy of PRC Card or IBP (If applicable only).
- Original certificate of employment, must include:
- For Businessman / Self-employed.
- Photocopy of Business Registration (SEC or DTI).
- Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor's Permit.
- Original Personal Bank Certificate, must include: account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.
- Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements / passbook for the last 3 months).
- Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) / Form 1701 or 1702 (all pages).
- For Students
- Original School certificate (with telephone number of school)
- Copy of school ID
- Readable copy of NSO/PSA Birth Certificate.
- Parents' documents
- If employed: Employment certificate original, must include:
- Position
- Date hired
- Compensation
- Office address
- HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed)
- HR e-mail address
- If self-employed:
- Business registration from SEC or DTI (copy)
- Business permit or mayor's permit (copy)
- Affidavit of support and consent (if travelling alone).
- DSWD travel clearance (if travelling without any of the parents).
- If employed: Employment certificate original, must include:
- For Housewives
- Readable copy of NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate.
- Affidavit of support.
- If husband is employed:
- Husband's employment certificate original, must include:
- Position
- Date hired
- Compensation
- Office address
- HR landline number (cell-phone number is not allowed)
- HR e-mail address
- Husband's employment certificate original, must include:
- If husband is self-employed:
- Business registration from SEC or DTI (copy)
- Business permit or mayor's permit (copy)
- Original personal or husband's bank certificate, must include
- Account type
- Current balance
- Account opening date
- Six months average balance (ADB)]
- Personal or husband's bank statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
- Husband's copy of Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Copy of NSO marriage certificate
- Senior Citizen/Retiree
- Copy of senior citizen's ID.
- Original Personal Bank.
- Original personal bank certificate, must include:
- Account type
- Current balance
- Account opening date
- ADB
- Bank statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
- Individual ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 copy
- Copy of PRC card or IBP card (If applicable only)
If personally invited by a Korean citizen
- Invitation letter
- Photocopy of the Korean's passport or identification card (authentication not required
If invited by a Korean company
- Invitation letter
- Photocopy of the Korean company's business permit (authentication not required)
Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempted from submitting ITR.
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PROCESSING TIME:
- Three working days for those who have been to OECD member countries within five years as tourist
- Five working days for those who have not been to OECD member countries within five years, NTS for employees
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GET MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISAS TO KOREA WITH THE EXEMPTION OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
Banco de Oro (BDO)
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has agreed to give BDO Gold and Elite Cardholders multiple-entry visas. Applicant who can submit credit card account statement, are subject to following
- BDO Gold Cardholders: multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for three years
- Gold Visa Credit Card
- Gold MasterCard Credit Card
- Gold UnionPay Credit Card
- Gold JCB Credit Card
- BDO Elite Cardholders: multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for 3-5years
- Platinum Visa Credit Card
- Titanium/Platinum and World Elite MasterCard Credit Card
- Gold/Platinum/Cathay Pacific and American Express Charge Cards issued by BDO
- Diamond UnionPay Credit Card
- Diners Club Premiere
Latest original credit card account statement and photocopy of the credit card should be submitted. Original credit card should also be presented. For applicants who receive their statement through e-mail, they should visit the bank to acquire the original copy of the statement.
They are exempted from submitting bank certificate and ITR (Income Tax Return) when applying.
This offer is valid until December 31, 2019 only.
Other requirements such as employment certificate/business permit are still required.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has agreed to give BPI Gold Credit Cardholders, BPI Platinum Credit cardholders and Gold BPI Express Teller Debit Cardholders multiple-entry visas. Above stated cardholders who can submit BPI credit card or debit card account statement are subject to following.
- BPI Gold Master Cardholders: multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for three years.
- BPI SkyMiles Platinum Master Card and BPI Amore Visa Platinum cardholders: multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for 3-5 years.
- Gold BPI Express Teller Debit Cardholders: multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for 3-5 years.
They are also exempted from submitting Bank Certificate and ITR (Income Tax Return) when applying.
Latest original credit card account statement and photocopy of the credit card should be submitted. Original credit card should also be presented. For applicants who receive their statement through e-mail, they should visit the bank to acquire the original copy of the statement.
This offer is valid until December 31, 2019.
Other requirements such as employment certificate/business permit are still required.
For complete list of visa requirements please click here
Eligible applicants are not automatically issued a multiple entry visa. Issuance of visa whether single or multiple entry is subject for approval of the consul in-charge.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Duly accomplished Schengen application form
- Two (2) recent passport‐size photo with white background (to be pasted on the application form)
- Original Passport - Valid passport (valid for a minimum 6 months after the planned trip)
- Photocopy of the data page of the valid passport and all previous visas and stamps.
- Previous passports (showing the history of travel) - Original
- Letter explaining the purpose of the intended trip (Covering Letter)
- Corresponding authorization for minors
- Proof of economic means:
- Bank Certificate (personal) of the applicant - Original, address to Spain Embassy, Manila (Add: 5th Floor, A.C.T. Tower. 135 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue.1227 Makati City, Metro Manila.)
- Supported by Bank Statement or a clear copy of Pass Books covering the movements of the account in at least the last 6 months,
- If invited by relative/friend:
- Official invitation letter issued by Spanish police
- Photocopy of the sponsor's passport and/or D.N.I., residence card, etc.
- If employed:
- Certificate of Employment (indicating salary, tenureship and position) and Authorization for leave of absence), Copy of Employment ID and ITR (BIR form 2316 with receiving stamp or official receipt from BIR)
- If self‐employed:
- Copy of Business Documents: DTI or SEC Registration Certificate, Mayors Permit, Certificate of Registration (BIR form 2303), Copy of ITR (with receiving stamp or official receipt from BIR)
- For non‐Filipino applicants, please present your ACR, ICR and re‐entry permit (and one set of photocopies)
- Airline reservation from an airline office:
- Detailed itinerary and confirmed hotel reservations
- Only itineraries with Spain as main destination (longest stay) will be processed
- Confirmed hotel reservations
- Travel health insurance
- Minimun coverage of 30,000 Euros.
- Must be recognized in all Schengen states
- Validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the duration of the intended stay
- PSA issued Birth Certificate and Marriage Contract
- Other proof of Assets (Land Title, Car Registration) - Copy only
- Copy of IBP / PRC (for professional)
BUSINESS VISA
- Please follow the procedure and requirements for short‐term visa
- Additional requirements:
- Invitation letter in Spanish from the company in Spain
- Letter from your company containing all the details pertinent to the trip: purpose of the trip, length of stay, the counterpart in Spain, who shoulders the expense
*All documents must print in A4 size bond paper.
*All documents must be original unless a specified copy
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 5-15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
Please bring the original documents and provide the Embassy with clear photocopies. Do not staple the documents together.
- One (1) visa application form, which must be completely and properly filled-out and signed by the applicant (write
in block letters and use black or blue ink only). The form may be obtained for free from the Embassy or downloaded
from the following link: https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/visumantragsformular.html - Two (2) identical, clear and coloured passport-sized photos (With white background; Must be taken within the last
six months; Please do not staple the photos on the form). - Valid passport (Must be valid at least 3 months from the end of the approved duration stay; Must contain at least 2
blank visa pages.) - Photocopy of valid passport as well as old passports (Inside front cover containing holder’s personal information
and photo; Inside back cover containing „Important reminders“, signature and other passport information.) - Photocopy of all visas (valid and expired)
- For spouses or children (below 21 years old) of Swiss / EU / EFTA nationals, the following must also be submitted:
photocopy of the marriage contract (spouse), birth certificate (child), family book or any other document proving
relationship, which must be issued by a Schengen / EU / EFTA member country. A copy of the family member’s
passport and/or ID card must also be provided. You are NO longer required to submit the documents enumerated
below. In some cases, however, the Embassy still reserves the right to request for additional documentation. - If employed: certificate of employment with leave of absence from the local company or organisation showing position,
date of hiring, salary as well as date of return to work. - If self-employed: proof of business (DTI/SEC registration, income tax return, financial statements)
- If still studying: proof of enrolment, leave of absence from school (if travelling while classes are ongoing)
- If travelling with spouse and/or children: marriage contract and birth certificate of the children
Proof of financial resources of the applicant: latest bank statements showing cash flow from the last 6 months,
bank books, latest international credit card statements (last 6 months), Income tax return - For foreign nationals who have valid residence status in the Philippines: Submit one (1) copy of the Alien
Certificate of Registration (ACR) and Re-Entry permit - Computer printout of confirmed roundtrip air travel reservation (Do not yet buy an airline ticket. The Embassy
cannot be held responsible for any financial losses in case you have to return a ticket.) - Detailed day-to-day itinerary of planned trip / schedule of activities
- Proof of accommodation: booking confirmation / reservation containing the complete name and contact information
of the hotel with hotel voucher
If applicable, valid visa(s) for the country(-ies) of destination after leaving the SCHENGEN territory based on the
planned itinerary. - International travel insurance (May be purchased locally or in Switzerland; must have a coverage of at least EUR
30’000.-- / USD 50’000.-- / PHP 2.5M to cover expenses for personal accident, urgent medical treatment, urgent
admission in a hospital or urgent repatriation on medical grounds; with coverage including ALL Schengen member
states). The validity period of the insurance coverage must be for the entire duration of the intended stay including
entry and exit day of the Schengen area.
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 5-10 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Duly completed Application Form with (2) photograph. (Photo size should be about 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm) square with white background. Do not staple or glue the photo to the application form. Please make sure it is not damaged)
- Original Passport – valid for 6 months prior to departure and photocopy of the first 2 pages of the passport (Kindly attach old passport)
- Certificate of Employment including applicant’s position, working record and monthly/annual income:
- Individual Latest Income Tax Return
- Company Latest Income Tax Return if travel is company’s expense:
- Original Copy of NSO Birth Certificate
FOR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN
- Company Business Registration such as SEC and DTI
- Original Bank Deposit Certificate addressed to the Embassy and Passbook
If Invited by:
- Government or Private Sector and International Companies or Institutions holding office in Turkey – Original Invitation Letter addressed to the Embassy.
- Turkish National – Original Invitation Letter should be notarized in Turkey, Affidavit of support and pertinent credentials of the invitee together with the Turkish I.D’s and other supporting documents.
- Hotel Accommodation Booking Certificate
- Itinerary Flight Details
- Travel Insurance
IMPORTANT
INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
ORIGINALS & PHOTOCOPIES OF THE SAME MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE EMBASSY
VISA FEE
SINGLE ENTRY- PHP 5,700
*Payments shall be made upon application
*Please prepare the exact amount
*Filing of Application:
Monday to Friday EXCEPT Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:00nn
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM 5-15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- A current and valid passport
- One Passport-sized color photograph
- Evidence of your Permission to be in the country where you are applying (if you are not a national of that country)
- Previous Passport
- Evidence of Your Marital Status (NSO birth Certificate and NSO Marriage Certificate)
- Evidence of your current employment or studies: This could include:
- EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE -a letter from your employer on company headed paper – this should list your salary and the length of your employment, confirm that you have been given time off work, and state whether this time off is paid or unpaid, APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCES APPLICATION,INCOME TAX RETURN (individual) AND PAYSLIP
- Ø CERTIFICATION FROM THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR OFFICE - a letter from your education provider on headed paper – this should confirm your enrolment and leave of absence
- Ø Business Registration documents confirming the business owner’s name and the date when the business started trading:
- SEC Registration, DTI Certificate
- Business License / Mayor’s Permit
- Business/Company ITR
- -Business Bank Statement/ Bank Certificate
- Financial Documents/Savings
- Bank Certificate
- Bank Statement
- Time Deposit Certificate
- Copy of International Credit Card and Latest Credit Card Statements (3 months prior)
- Accommodation and Travel Details
- Confirmed Flight Booking
- Hotel Booking / Voucher
- Tour Itinerary (Day-to-Day Itinerary)
- Evidence of income from property or land
- (This could include property deeds, mortgage statements, tenancy agreements, accountant’s letters, land registration documents or crop receipts. If the property or land is registered in several names, you will need to explain how much you own. If the money earned from the land is shared, you should say how it is divided)
- Should you have any concerns and inquiries we are glad to assist you.
- UK Embassy Address: 120 Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila
- Kindly address the bank certificate at UK Embassy
Visa Fee: PHP 10,000each
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PROCESSING TIME: MINIMUM OF 15 WORKING DAYS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST VISA
- Appointment confirmation
- DS-160 form & confirmation sheet (with bank receipt)
- One latest photo (see photo specification)
- Passport which is in good condition and must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the U.S.
- If employed:
- Employment certificate (stating the position, tenures, and salary)
- Approved leave of absences
- ITR (Income Tax and Return)
- If business owner:
- Complete business registration name (Business license, SEC registration, DTI)
- Company ITR
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Bank certificate
- Bank book/passbook
- Statement of account/credit card statement for the last 3 months
- Other proof of assets, if applicable
- Land title
- Car registration
- Authenticated birth certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA)
- Authenticated marriage certificate issued by (NSO/SECPA), if married
- If invited:
- Invitation letter
- Proof of citizenship (copy of passport/certificate of citizenship/resident card)
- If sponsored by someone:
- Letter of support/proof of funds from the sponsor
- Payslip
- Bank Certificate
- Employments certificate stating salary, tenures, and position (if employed)
- Copy of business registration (if business owner)
- Letter of support/proof of funds from the sponsor
- If traveling for business purposes
- A letter from the U.S. organization indicating the purpose of the trip, the intended length of stay, and the firm’s intent to defray costs, if applicable. Applicants traveling on business for a Philippine-based employer should present a letter from the employer outlining the travel and business plans, including dates of travel.
- For minors:
- Authenticated birth certificate of the minor
- Authenticated marriage certificate of the parents
- Affidavit of support from parents
- Visa of traveling companion
- If not traveling with either parents:
- DSWD clearance
- Affidavit of support and consent
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Cost per person : 12,000PHP
PROCESSING 5-7 WORKING DAYS AFTER DATE OF INTERVIEW