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Travel
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All visitors
to the country must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months
beyond the period they plan to stay. Everyone, except for the stateless
persons, nationals from restricted countries and those originating from
countries with which the Philippines has no diplomatic ties are allowed
into the country without visas. They are permitted to stay for up to 21
days provided they hold tickets for onward or return journeys. Visas and
special permits may be obtained from Philippine embassies or consular
offices overseas.
Extensions
of Stay Visitors intending to extend their stay from 21 days to 59 days
should contact the Immigration Office (Commission on Immigration and Deportation;
CID), Magallenes Drive, Intramuros, Manila, and its offices in Angeles,
Cebu City and San Fernando (La Union).
Upon arrival
at the Immigration Office, all you have to do is present your extension
application and passport to the various immigration officials with which
these documents will remain with the Immigration Office (Regular Service)
for processing. Fees for a 38-days visa extension range from P1,000 to
P2,000 depending on whether the application for extension by the visitor
was filed before or after the 21 days limit. If you are planning to apply
for a visa extension, do remember not to dress in shorts and flip-flops
(thongs) or else you can expect to be refused service.
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