ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PHILIPPINE VISA

• Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Philippines Visa.
• Person wishes to travel to Philippines for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through CTIA HOLIDAYS. Person who seeks employment in Philippines is not eligible to apply through CTIA HOLIDAYS.
• Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Philippines. CTIA HOLIDAYS also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TOURIST VISA

• Passport: Original Passport with the validity of minimum six months from the date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping. 
    Please Note: Attach first page, last page & observation page of passport along with all old passports (if any).
• Philippines Visa Application Form : One visa application form printed back to back to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.
• Photo Specification: One recent Passport size Photograph (35mm X 45mm), 80% face coverage with white background affixed on the visa application form & cross sign on the photo (half signature on form and half on photo). 
     Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
• Covering Letter : Covering-letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose & duration of visit and number of entries applied for (single/multiple entry valid for 6 months or 1 yr). The letter should be duly signed by the applicant and addressed to “The Visa Officer, Honorary Consulate of Philippines, Mumbai”. 
     Please Note: Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
• Invitation Letter: If visiting to any friend/relative, an invitation letter stating the applicant’s details and complete address & contact no of the invitee along with the copy of his passport, valid visa, Alien card and an updated bank statement for last three months has to be submitted.
• Financials: 
      a) Company’s and Personal ITR for the last 3 yrs. 
      b) Original Company and Personal Bank Statement for last six months with minimum balance of Rs.100000 and stating the applicant’s name, address and account number along with Bank’s name, Telephone Number, Bank’s stamp & signature of authorized signatory.
      c) Credit Card Copy
• Proof of Occupation: 
      Employed: 
      a) Certificate of the current employment from employer stating employer’s full name address and telephone no., applicant’s length of service 
      b) NOC Letter from the employer 
      c) Salary slip for 6 months 
      Self-employed: 
      a) Copy of Income Tax Return for last three years 
      b) Company registration copy with director naming list/ partnership deed 
      Student: 
      a) Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the travel dates.
• Airline Reservation: Confirmed air ticket.
• Proof of Accommodation: Hotel booking with payment receipt copy 
• Additional Documents: 
      a) If applicant is under 15 years & traveling alone or to be accompanied by a person other than a parent: An Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel has to be provided and the affidavit must be executed by either or both parents indicating traveling companion of minor and address of Philippines. The letter should be duly notarized by a local Notary Public & attested by the MEA followed by consular officer of the Philippine Embassy. This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon the minor’s arrival in the Philippines. 
      b) If applicant is Spouse of a Philippine Citizen: Name of the Filipino spouse should be indicated in the applicant’s passport or Copy of Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Philippine National Statistics office has to be provided. 
      c) If applicant is Minor Child of a Filipino Parent: Copy of Birth Certificate and Copy of Parent’s valid passports has to be provided.
• Please Note: Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for the stay upto 14 days, provided the Port of Entry is Manila and they possess the following:
      a) A valid U.S.A , Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore and U.K. visas or permanent residence permits
      b) Passport with a validity for at least six (6) months, beyond the stay period
      c) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
      Please Note: Applicants must not have any derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI),the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA),and the International Police (Interpol).

NOTE: Honorary Consulate of Philippines, Mumbai has announced that applications filed under Express service will be released on next working day.

FOR BUSINESS VISA

• Passport: Original Passport with the validity of minimum six months from the date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping.
    Please Note: Attach first page, last page & observation page of passport along with all old passports (if any).
• Philippines Visa Application Form : One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.
• Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
      Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
• Covering Letter : Covering-letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose & duration of visit and number of entries applied for (single/multiple entry valid for 6 months or 1 yr). The letter should be duly signed by the applicant and addressed to “The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Philippines”.
     Please Note: Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
• Invitation Letter: If visiting to any friend/relative, an invitation letter stating the applicant’s details and complete address & contact no of the invitee along with the copy of his passport, valid visa, Alien card and an updated bank statement for last three months has to be submitted.
• Financials :
      a) Company’s and Personal ITR for the last 3 yrs.
      b) Original Company and Personal Bank Statement with minimum balance of Rs. 100000 for last six months stating the applicant’s name, address and account number along with Bank’s name, Telephone Number, Bank’s stamp & signature of authorized signatory. 
      c) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque.
• Proof of Occupation
      Employed
      a) Certificate of the current employment from employer stating employer’s full name address and telephone no., applicant’s length of service.
      b) NOC Letter from the employer.
      c) Salary slip for 6 months.
      Self-employed
      a) Copy of Income Tax Return for last three years.
      b) Company registration copy with director naming list/ partnership deed.
      Student 
      a) Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the dates of trip.
• Airline Reservation: Confirmed air ticket.
• Proof of Accommodation: Hotel booking.
• Additional Documents:
      a) If applicant is under 15 years & traveling alone or to be accompanied by a person other than a parent: An Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel has to be provided and the affidavit must be executed by either or both parents indicating traveling companion of minor and address of Philippines. The letter should be duly notarized by a local Notary Public & attested by the MEA followed by consular officer of the Philippine Embassy. This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon the minor’s arrival in the Philippines.
      b) If applicant is Spouse of a Philippine Citizen: Name of the Filipino spouse should be indicated in the applicant’s passport or Copy of Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Philippine National Statistics office has to be provided.
      c) If applicant is Minor Child of a Filipino Parent: Copy of Birth Certificate and Copy of Parent’s valid passports has to be provided.
• Note: 
      a) If employed, a Certificate of the current employment from employer stating employer’s full name address and telephone no., applicant’s length of service and salary details is also required. 
      b) W.e.f 23rd April 2012, The Visa Fee for Same Day will be submitted in morning along with the application and even if Philippines Embassy is not able to issue Visa on the Same Day, the fee will not be refunded.
      c) The Philippines Embassy in New Delhi insists on sighting Original Traveller’s Cheque for a minimum of US$1500 along with original receipt. It is therefore advisable that you submit such Traveller’s cheque upfront with the application.
• Please Note: Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for the stay upto 14 days, provided the Port of Entry is Manila and they possess the following:
      a) A valid U.S.A , Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore and U.K. visas or permanent residence permits
      b) Passport with a validity for at least six (6) months, beyond the stay period
      c) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination

Note: Applicants must not have any derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA),and the International Police (Interpol).

PROCESSING TIME

• 07 to 10 Working Days.

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