NOTE: FOR PHILIPPINE HONORARY CONSULATE GENERAL LAHORE AND KARACHI

Visa Regular Processing: 11 Working Days

Expedite Processing: 9 Working Days

• 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.

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 abroad

A.  9(a) VISA

For TOURIST VISA - stipulates the duration of stay and the purpose (which is leisure travel).

• 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;

• Passport valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay in the Philippines;

• Personal appearance by the applicant;

• 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;

• 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;

• 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;

• 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;

• 1 copy of hotel booking;

• 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.

  • 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 - 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
  • 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
  • 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 - 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:

  • 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).;

  • 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). 

  • 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;  

  FOR BUSINESSMAN INVESTING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES  - 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:

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Photocopy 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

  • Seaman's book and photocopy of its data page;

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Triplicate copies of vessel Captain/Master's seaman's book and passport data page, showing personal details and signature.

  • 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

  • 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;

  • Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application form with visa applicant's signature;

  • Passport-size photograph of the visa applicant, taken within the last 3 months, pasted in the designated box of the application form;

  • 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

  • Diplomatic Note* issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Pakistan.

  b. For  accredited diplomats/officials of other foreign governments stationed in Pakistan

  • Diplomatic Note* issued by the Mission/Embassy in Pakistan, endorsing the official's trip to the Philippines.

  c. For  officials of specialized agencies and other international organizations

  • Diplomatic Note* from the sending international organization.

  • 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.

  • Particulars of the visa applicant;

  • His/her expected departure date from the country of origin;

  • Expected duration of assignment in the Philippines; and

  • 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).

  • 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 only after the receipt of appropriate authority from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila.

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