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VISA REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES |
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REMINDER TO VISA
APPLICANTS:
All
countries around the world blacklist and automatically deny the visa
applications of RUDE and ARROGANT foreigners. Rude
and arrogant foreigners are classified under international law as
"undesirable aliens".
Entry to countries by foreigners is NOT A RIGHT but
a PRIVILEGE.
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1.
Persons Exempt from Visa Requirements
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List of countries under Visa-Free |
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2.
Types of Philippine Visa
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a.
9(a) Visa -Temporary Visitors (for leisure, pleasure, business,
medical treatment, training,
attendance in conferences, meetings and
workshops/seminars; visitors on board private
yacht/sailboat; visitors coming to do
movie/documentary filming; journalist; athletes and
performing artists, and unaccompanied minor
children. |
b.
9(f) Visa - Student Visa |
c. 9(c) Visa - Seaman and crew members |
d. 9(e) Visa - Accredited foreign government
officials, their families and attendants |
3.
Visa Online
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Visa application
by mail is NOT accepted. PERSONAL
APPEARANCE is required for all
applicants. |
NOTE:
Visa Processing Time: 9 :00am - 11:00am
Releasing Time: 1:00pm -
3:00pm
Visa Regular Processing: 9
Working Days
Expedite Processing:
7 Working Days
N OTE:
FOR PHILIPPINE HONORARY CONSULATE GENERAL LAHORE AND
KARACHI
Visa Regular Processing: 11 Working Days
Expedite Processing: 9 Working Days
All
entries in the application form must be TYPEWRITTEN
OR PRINTED IN BLOCK CAPITALS in a legible manner in
BLACK OR DARK BLUE ink;
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Applications must be submitted at least fifteen (15)
working days before the intended date of
departure;
- All
supporting documents must be submitted in
ORIGINAL. The visa officer may require
additional supporting documents not listed
herein, refuse a visa application, or deny its
issuance as warranted in accordance with
existing rules and regulations, consistent with
Philippine law.
Official receipt will be issued upon
submission of COMPLETE requirements. Date of
release will based on the issuance of receipt.
Submission of requirements and receipt by the
Consular Section of the submitted application
forms and supporting documents is not a
guarantee that a visa will be issued.
NOTE: 6 months and 1 year Multiple Entry
is subject for approval of Department of Foreign
Affairs in Manila, Philippines
VISA FEES
Single entry valid for three (3) months
Rs. 12,000.00 / US$40.00
Multiple entry valid for six (6) months
Rs. 24,000.00 / US$80.00
Multiple entry valid for one (1) Year
Rs. 36,000.00 / US$120.00
Seaman's Visa
Rs. 6,000.00 / US$20.00
Expedite Fee
Rs. 3,000.00 / US$10.00
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VISA REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES |
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1.
Persons Exempt from Visa Requirements
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Nationals from
countries listed below who are travelling to the
Philippines for business and tourism purposes are
allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a
stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they
hold valid tickets for their return journey to port
of origin or next port of destination,
which must be presented before Philippine
immigration authorities upon arrival at the port of
entry in the Philippines
and their passports
valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond
the contemplated period of stay.
Nationals from the following
countries are allowed to enter the Philippines
without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30)
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Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil*
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel*
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein |
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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*Brazilian and Israeli nationals are
given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing
agreements.
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines
without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen
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1.
Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR)
passports.
2. Holders of Macau Special Administrative
Region (SAR) passports.
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The following are
allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for
a stay not exceeding seven (7) days: |
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Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports.
2. Holders of Macau-British passports.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Nationals who are subjects of
deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and
the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to
the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed
to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers:556-0000 and
ask the operator to connect you to Visa Division),
Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate
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2.
Types of Philippines Visas |
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A.
9(a) VISA
For
TOURIST VISA
- stipulates the duration of stay and the purpose
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following BASIC requirements must be submitted when
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2 copies of Accomplished online application
through visa.gov.ph. Visa form shall be
generated from the system and printed by the
applicant. Application forms that are
incompletely filled-out will be returned to the
applicant;
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Passport valid for a period of not less than six
(6) months beyond the contemplated period of
stay in the Philippines;
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Personal appearance by the applicant;
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1 copy of
itinerary flight details (NOT TICKET) valid for travel to the Philippines and
for subsequent return to the country of origin
or to the next country of destination (including
a valid visa to that country, if one is
required); Your return or onward journey plane
ticket must be presented to the Philippine
immigration officer upon entry into the
Philippines;
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Original bank statement attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
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2 copies of photocopies of the relevant
pages (information pages) of the passport;
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2 passport-size photographs of the visa
applicant, taken within the last 3 months,
pasted in the designated box in the application
form; and scanned
photo not acceptable;
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Original copy of Police character certificate or
clearance issued by authorities at the place of
residence or business of the applicant and
issued not more than six months prior to the
application for visa, attested by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs;
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1 copy of hotel booking;
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Other Supporting documents as may be required by
the Consular Officer after evaluation of the
application;
ADDITIONAL:
For
PLEASURE - Applicants proceeding to
the Philippines for a legitimate,
non-immigrant purpose such as sightseeing,
amusement, sports and recreation, health
reasons, or to visit family and friends,
should present the basic requirements
together with the following additional
supporting documents.
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A Letter of invitation (original) from
inviting party in the Philippines, notarized
and authenticated by Department of Foreign
Affairs, Philippines, indicating complete
address and telephone number along with the
passport copy of the invitee or ID bearing
picture and signature of the invitee,
attesting to guarantee all financial
expenses of the foreign visitor and his/her
compliance with the Philippine laws while in
the Philippines.
- IF STUDENT
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Certificate of Enrolment issued by school
authorities and copy of alien card with
English translation if written in any other
language.
Letter of Guarantee from spouse or parents
or other guarantor, copy of guarantor's
valid ID and Original bank statement or report of bank
balances attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs;
- IF EMPLOYED
- Certificate of Employment
issued by employer, giving workplace name
and address, nature of employment financial
remuneration of visa applicant and
copy of alien card with English translation
if written in any other language.
Original bank statement or report of bank
balances attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
- IF SELF-EMPLOYED
- Certificate of
Business Registration issued by Pakistan
government Authorities and
copy of alien card with English translation
if written in any other language.
Original bank statement or report of bank
balances attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
- IF RETIRED/UNEMPLOYED
- Letter stating
the fact that is retired/unemployed and
copy of alien card with English translation
if written in any other language.
Original bank statement or report of bank
balances attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
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IF UNEMPLOYED
- Letter stating
the fact that is retired/unemployed and
copy of alien card with English translation
if written in any other language.
Original bank statement or report of bank
balances attested by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
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IF SPOUSE OF PHILIPPINE CITIZEN
- Name of Filipino Spouse should be
indicated in the visa application form, passport copy
or ID with signature of spouse, copy of Report of
Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or
Philippine National Statistics Office;
Letter of invitation from spouse as
sponsor.
Proof of LIVING ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENT hotel
reservation/email confirmation/certificate
issued by visa applicant's hotel choice in
the Philippines, as applicable.
FOR
BUSINESS
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Foreign Travellers coming to
the Philippines for the purpose of attending
international conferences, scientific,
education, commercial, and/or professional
workshops, conventions, lectures, contract
negotiations, need to submit the basic
requirements together with the following
documents:
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Letter of
Invitation (ORIGINAL) from the organizer in
the Philippines, notarized and authenticated
by the Department of Foreign Affairs,
Manila, Philippines, The letter should
include the nature, venue
and schedule of the event, reference persons
in the Philippines, flight details, and
place of residence/hotel while in the
Philippines, and guarantee the foreign
visitor's compliance with Philippine laws
(together with the passport copy or ID
bearing with signature of the organizer).;
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Letter of Endorsement from the
company/employer certifying the visa
applicant's employment with the company, the
purpose of travel/nature of the business
trip to the Philippines, flights details,
and place of residence/hotel while in the
Philippines (photocopy of alien card with
English translation if written in any other
language).
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Letter of Recommendation from the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, the purpose of
travel/nature of the business trip to the
Philippines, flights details, and place of
residence/hotel while in the Philippines
and NTN Certificate must be attested by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
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BUSINESSMAN INVESTING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
IN THE PHILIPPINES
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Foreign Travellers
coming to the Philippines for the purpose of
investing and business opportunity in the
Philippines, need to submit the basic
requirements together with the following
documents:
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Letter of
Invitation (ORIGINAL) from the organizer in
the Philippines, notarized and authenticated
by the Department of Foreign Affairs,
Philippines, The letter should include the nature, venue
and schedule of the event, reference persons
in the Philippines, flight details, and
place of residence/hotel while in the
Philippines, and guarantee the foreign
visitor's compliance with Philippine laws
(together with the passport copy or ID
bearing with signature of the organizer). If
the organizer is a Philippine government
entity or recognized international
organization no attestation is needed.
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Police Character Certificate or Letter of
Recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, the purpose of travel/nature
of the business trip to the Philippines,
flights details, and place of
residence/hotel while in the Philippines
(photocopy of alien card with English
translation if written in any other
language).
Photo copy
of Chamber of Commerce Certificate ID and
NTN Certificate;
B. 9(f) FOR STUDENT
- The student applicant must first
communicate with the school concerned and comply
with the school's institutional requirements.
Said school shall forward the application
package to the Commission on Higher Edcucation (CHED)
for approval. Once approved, the application
package shall be endorsed by CHED to the Bureau
of Immigration and Deportation (BID), if
approved, it will be forwarded to the Department
of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The DFA will inform
the Philippine Embassy for issuance of the
student visa. The Philippine Embassy shall then
notify the student accordingly.
C. 9(c) FOR SEAMAN AND CREW MEMBERS
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Seaman's book and
photocopy of its data page;
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Certification letter
from shipping company deploying the foreign
seaman, naming the vessel which the seaman
will board, where it is docked, and the
designation/assignment of the seaman abroad
the vessel, duly notarized by a Pakistani
notary public.
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Endorsement letter from
Philippine charter/agent acknowledging the
incoming seaman's assignment abroad the
vessel, duly notarized by a Philippine
notary public.
9(c) FOR CREW MEMBERS
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Certification letter
from shipping company deploying the vessel
and its crew/member, naming the ship's
master/captain, and endorsing the purpose of
the voyage and its intended schedule, duly
notarized by a Pakistani notary public.
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Triplicate copies of
vessel Captain/Master's seaman's book and
passport data page, showing personal details
and signature.
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Triplicate of the
seaman's book / passport data page of crew
members.
D. 9(e) FOR FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
- An accredited official of a foreign
government recognized by the Philippines, who is
a citizen of the country whose government he
represents, proceeding to the Philippines on
official business for his/her government, needs
to submit the following:
BASIC
REQUIREMENTS
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Original passport and
photocopy of its data page. The passport
must be valid for a period not less than six
(6) months beyond the intended period of
stay in the Philippines;
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Duly accomplished
non-immigrant visa application form with
visa applicant's signature;
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Passport-size
photograph of the visa applicant, taken
within the last 3 months, pasted in the
designated box of the application form;
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Itinerary flight details (NOT TICKET) valid for travel to the Philippines and
for subsequent return to the country of origin
or to the next country of destination (including
a valid visa to that country, if one is
required); Your return or onward journey plane
ticket must be presented to the Philippine
immigration officer upon entry into the
Philippines;
ADDITIONAL:
a. For Government of
Pakistan Officials and personnel of Pakistani
Government Institutions with special status as
an International Organization/Agency
b. For accredited
diplomats/officials of other foreign governments
stationed in Pakistan
c. For officials of
specialized agencies and other international
organizations
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Diplomatic Note*
from the sending international organization.
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Original Letter of
Acceptance signed by the international
organization with resident representative
office in the Philippines receiving the
foreign government official.
*The Diplomatic Note
should indicate the position of the official,
nature of the trip, the intended date of travel,
and period of stay as applicable.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
FOR INCOMING FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS (FGOs)
TRAVELLING FOR POSTING AND ASSIGNMENT IN THE
PHILIPPINES
1. Official written
notification of the impending assignment of the
FGO, via a Diplomatic Note at least thirty (30)
days in advance of expected travel to the
Philippines. The Note should be state.
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Particulars of the visa
applicant;
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His/her expected
departure date from the country of origin;
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Expected duration of
assignment in the Philippines; and
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Complete name and
designation of the official he/she is coming
to replace (or if he/she is an additional
official being deployed in the
mission/consular office in the Philippines).
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In the case if
qualified dependents: that the visa
applicant is travelling to the Philippines
to join and live with the principal for the
duration of the principal's assignment.
2. Duly filled-out visa
application form with photograph and visa
applicant's signature ;
3. Clear photocopy of the
visa applicant's diplomatic/service/official
passport.
4. Supporting documents to
establish family ties, martial union,
employee-employer relations, etc. as may be
deemed necessary, in order to properly ascertain
appropriate visa type per existing rules and
regulations.
5. Itinerary flight details
(NOT TICKET) valid for travel to the
Philippines.
NOTE: Appropriate 9E visas can
only be issued to arriving FGOs, qualified
dependents and member of the official's household
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NOTE: The authorized maximum period of stay
granted by the Philippine Embassy to all temporary
visitor’s visa applicants is thirty (30) days.
If the applicant will stay beyond 30 days in the
Philippines, an application for extension of stay
must be filed at the Bureau of Immigration in
Manila, or the Immigration office nearest to the
place where the applicant is temporarily residing.
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VISA
FOR MINORS
- Travelling
Either Alone or Accompanied by a Guardian
Children
under eighteen (18) years old going to the
Philippines TRAVELLING ALONE OR UNACCOMPANIED by
parents (or to be accompanied during travel by an
individual other than a parent) or not coming to
join a parent in the Philippines must comply with
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Two
(2) copies of duly-accomplished visa application
(F.A. Form 2). This form may be accomplished by
a parent on behalf of the minor-applicant;
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The
minor’s passport (the original passport itself
must be submitted), which must be valid for at
least six (6) months beyond the intended stay in
the Philippines.;
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Two
photocopies of the relevant page of the passport
of the:
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Two (2) copies of passport size photographs
taken not more than six (6) months and scanned
photo not acceptable;
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Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel. The
affidavit must be executed by either or both
parents indicating travelling companion of minor
and address in the Philippines, duly notarized
by a local Notary Public, attested by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular officer
of the Philippine Embassy.
This
Affidavit must be presented before immigration
officials at the port of entry in the
Philippines. The Philippine Bureau of
Immigration will issue a Waiver of Exclusion
Ground (W.E.G.) upon the minor’s arrival in the
Philippines;
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Payment of
$25.00 / Rs. 4,000.00 for notary fee if the
Affidavit of Support and Consent will be
notarized by a consular officer.
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Photocopy of airline ticket or confirmed travel
itinerary.
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Other Supporting documents as may be required by
the Consular Officer after evaluation of the
application;
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download the forms for each type of service you require. If your
particular query is not covered in this section, please feel free to
write us at islamabad.pe@dfa.gov.ph or isdpe@isb.comsats.net.pk for
general questions. For specific questions on any of the services
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