FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO MAY ENTER THE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT A VISA

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• Former Filipino citizens, including their foreign spouse and/or children, under Republic Act No. 9174 using Balikbayan Privilege (Balikbayan Privilege | Bureau of Immigration / https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/balikbayan-privilege)

• Visa-free foreign nationals from countries under Executive Order 408, S. 1960, which includes Australia, for stays not exceeding 30 days.

 

For the full list of non-visa required countries under E.O. 408 (includes Australia), please click here - https://dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa.

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FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO WILL ENTER THE PHILIPPINES WITH A VISA

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In the interim that the Online Visa Application System (OVAS) is currently under maintenance, the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney is currently accepting applications through postal mail for those whose travel is urgent (within the month of August and September 2024). Please note that the Consulate does not accept walk-in applicants.

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Checklist of Visa Requirements to be sent through Postal Mail for Tourist/Business Visa of Non-Australians or Visa-Required Nationals not listed under Executive Order No. 408: 

 

1. Signed visa application form certified by Justice of the Peace with photo attached.

Please click the attached application form: Sydney PCG: Visa Application Form

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2. Original Passport and one (1) passport copy.

The original passport must be valid for six months beyond the exit date. 

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3. Temporary booking/itinerary.

Photocopy of return flight tickets/itinerary showing applicant’s name. Not necessarily a confirmed flight.

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4. Non-Refundable Visa Fee. To be paid a POSTAL MONEY ORDER amounting to $90 for Non-Australian passport holders or visa-required nationals / $72 for Australian passport holders, for a single entry, payable to the “Philippine Consulate General in Sydney”. (an express fee of $18 is already included) 

Correct amount, no change.

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Please refer to our website for the full details of schedule of fees: https://www.sydneypcg.org/schedule-of-fees

Please also note that we are NOT accepting cash payments sent through the mail.

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5. Other documents. The Consular officer may require additional documents to confirm certain circumstances relating to the applicant’s stay in the Philippines and/or depending on the purpose of the visit, such as:

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1. Proof of financial capability (Bank Statements or  payslips, Certificate of   Employment / Certificate of Business Registration)

2. Australian Grant Visa (VEVO) 

3. Hotel Booking 

4. International Vaccination Certificate

5. Invitation Letter (if applicable)

6. Social Insurance Record in Australia for Chinese passport holders (in lieu of Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate) Please click the advisory for further details.

7. Others (as may be requested by the Visa Section of the Philippine Consulate General)
    

6. Self-addressed prepaid express AusPost satchel (plastic envelope) with signature required upon delivery, to be used in mailing out your passport.

 

NOTE: The consulate assumes no responsibility for any loss/damage in the mail while the passports/documents are in custody of the post office, as well as delay in the delivery.  Concerned applicants are advised to check the progress of the shipment using the tracking number indicated on their express post mailing envelope.

 

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Citizens of Australia and other countries listed under Executive Order No. 408 are eligible for a visa-free stay in the Philippines for Thirty (30) days. Those wishing to stay longer may:

 

     1. Secure a visa extension with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration before the end of their initial allowed stay and pay the required fees.(For more details on visa extensions, please visit the Bureau of Immigration Philippines at https://immigration.gov.ph / https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/); OR

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    2. Apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney for a maximum length of stay of 59 days within one to two months prior to departure. Please refer to the above checklist of requirements or send an email to inquire at sydneypcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph.
 

Kindly send ALL the  requirements to the following address:

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Philippine Consulate General in Sydney

Attn: VISA Section

Level 1, Philippine Centre

27-33 Wentworth Avenue

Sydney, NSW 2000

Email: sydneypcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph / sydney.pcg@dfa.gov.ph

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PROCESSING TIME:

 

Visa processing time is approximately 2-3 weeks on an average. Processing could be faster (3-7 business days) if the applicant’s country has a visa agreement with the Philippines. 

 

Please note that multiple-entry visa applications usually take a longer period of approval time (approximately 1-2 months).

  

REMINDERS:

 

• Applicants must comply with ALL the requirements.

• Additional documents may be required after evaluation of documents submitted.

• Unruly or rude behavior may result in a visa denial.

• Visa is a privilege, not a right. Visa issuance does not guarantee entry to the Philippines.

• We strongly advise visa applicants to finalize their flight booking only after the visa is granted. The Consulate will NOT hasten the visa processing to accommodate the applicant’s flight schedule.

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9(e), 9(c), 9(g), 47(a2) Visa Applications

Those applying for the following visa types (9e, 9c, 9g, 47a2) will continue to use the paper application form (F.A. Form No. 2)

 

• 9(e) visas - For Diplomats and members of International Organizations, and their dependents accredited to the Philippines 

1. Original valid passport

2. Accomplished visa application form

3. One recently taken photo

4. Tentative itinerary or flight details

5. Third Person Note

6. Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificate for spouse/children

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• 9(e) visas - for FGO with official business for his government with diplomatic immunities and privileges, including their immediate family members

1. Original valid passport

2. Accomplished visa application Form

3. One recently taken photo

4. Third Person Note

5. Tentative Itinerary or flight details

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• 9(c) Visa for Seamen and Crew Members

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        For an Individual joining a vessel in the Philippines (crew change)

1.  Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;

2. Valid Seaman’s Book or Certificate of Competence;

3. Duly accomplished Visa application form

4. Passport Photo (white background) taken within 6 months on the date of application;

5. Sponsorship letter from the shipping company or authorized agent; and

6. A non-refundable visa fee to be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General in Sydney”. Refer to Consular Fees. https://www.sydneypcg.org/schedule-of-fees

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       For Crew list (traveling to the Philippines on board the vessel)

1. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;

2. Valid Seaman’s Book or Certificate of Competence;

3. Duly Accomplished Crew list application form (FA Form No. 60)

4. Letter from the shipping company or authorized agent; and

5. A non-refundable visa fee to be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General in Sydney”. Refer to Consular Fees. https://www.sydneypcg.org/schedule-of-fees

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• 9(g) Visa

 

Foreign nationals who intend to come to the Philippines to engage in a long-term employment (more than six (6) months with the Philippine-based employer) must lodge the application before the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The BI will then convey approved applications to the DFA, and will transmit the visa approval to the Philippine Foreign Service Posts concerned for the issuance of 9(g) visa.

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All inbound passengers are required to register through https://etravel.gov.ph/ at least 72 hrs before the intended arrival date. Registration is free.

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For further information on quarantine, testing procedures and international vaccination certificates, please visit the Bureau of Quarantine website at https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/ or fill out their Contact Us page.

For immigration-related concerns, please contact directly the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila through the following contact details:

 

• Tel. nos.: (+632) 8465 2400; 8524 3769 

• Email: immigPH@gmail.com /binoc_immigration@hotmail.ph

• Website: https://immigration.gov.ph​

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PCG Sydney’s contact details: 

Address: Philippine Consulate General in SydneyAttn: VISA SectionLevel 1, Philippine Centre27-33 Wentworth AvenueSydney, NSW 2000 Email: sydney.pcg@dfa.gov.ph / sydneypcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph (Attn: Visa Section) Website: https://www.sydneypcg.org/visas