REQUIREMENTS

A. Non-visa required countries under EO 408 for a stay not exceeding 30 days

- https://dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-30-day-visa-free (click me)

- List of non-visa required countries under EO 408 (click me)

B. Former Filipinos and their dependents (spouse/children) traveling with them under the Balikbayan Program

- https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/(click me), click "Visa Inquiry" & "Balikbayan Privilege"

C. Holders of APEC Business Travel Cards (ABTC), including Philippines as country of authorized destination

D. All visa-waiver agreements between the Philippines and other countries

• Indian nationals with valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom (AJACSSUK) Visa who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes may be granted a visa-free entry into the country for an initial authorized stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days. 

• Chinese nationals with valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Schengen (AJACS) Visa who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes may be granted a visa-free entry into the country for an initial authorized stay not exceeding seven (7) days. 

Provided that they shall comply with the following:

1. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines

2. Confirmed two-way/round trip air ticket (not more than 30 days to return back to their country of origin or travel to the next country of destination)

3. All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Additional Note:

• Entry stamp will be affixed upon arrival at the Philippine immigration counter

• No need to apply for a visa at the Philippine Embassy

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

For those who have urgent and immediate business, trade and investment transactions in the Philippines, you may contact the Embassy's Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via email: malaysia@dti.gov.ph, to secure a PTIC endorsement for appointment schedule at the Visa Unit, Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy.

• Invitation letter (must be original and notarized in the Philippines) from a government agency or private company in the Philippines, together with the following documents as attachment:
  • • copy of the Philippine Business Permit/Registration and/or SEC Registration, and
    • photocopy of passport/ID of the inviter (who signed the invitation letter)
    • for multiple-entry, invitation letter must indicate the future planned dates/schedules and specific future activities/events to attend in the Philippines
• Letter to the Embassy from the Malaysian company, certifying the applicant's employment (name, nationality, position/designation, remuneration (salary/allowances), length of service, etc.), requesting for the issuance of appropriate business visa and indicating the purpose of entry (endorsing the applicant to attend the invitation in the Philippines), together with the following documents as attachment:
  • • copy of the Malaysian Business Registration (SSM), and 
    • photocopy of passport/IC of the endorser (who signed the endorsement letter)
    • for multiple-entry, endorsement letter must indicate the future planned dates/schedules and specific future activities/events to attend in the Philippines
• Bank statement of the applicant (latest six (6) months) 
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me );
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Photocopy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Photocopy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submit it to the Embassy. Confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• For Chinese nationals (legal residents in Malaysia), submit Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate or its Malaysia social insurance equivalent, which must be registered for at least six (6) months at the time of the submission of the visa application;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please  submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• Proof of financial capacity:
  • • Bank statement of the latest six (6) months
    • Proof of business income/transactions (i.e., contracts, email/sms/social media exchanges/transactions, etc) - for business owners, self-employed, and freelancers
• Documents proving ties to the home country/country of residence:
  • • Property documents (i.e., business registration, land/house/apartment/condominium titles, etc.)

    • For holders of Employments Pass:

      • • • Malaysian Company letter to the Embassy indicating employment details (position and length of service), remuneration (salary/allowances), and purpose of entry to the Philippines

          • copy of the Malaysian Business Registration (SSM) of the company, and 

          • photocopy of passport/IC of the signatory (who signed the company letter);

    • For holders of Student Pass:

      • • • Malaysian School Certification/Certificate of Enrollment, and

          • other documents that may be required by the Visa Officer to support the travel;

    • For foreign nationals married to a Malaysian national:

      • • • Malaysian Marriage Certificate translated in English,

          • photocopy of the passport/IC of the Malaysian spouse,

          • If working or with business in Malaysia, submit the following documents:

            • • Letter/Certification from Malaysian company indicating employment details (position and salary)

              • copy of the Malaysian Business Registration (SSM) of the company, and

              • photocopy of passport/IC of the signatory (who signed the letter/certification); 

          • other documents that may be required by the Visa Officer to support the travel;

• Invitation letter (must be original and notarized in the Philippines) with signature from the inviting person in the Philippines (with guarantee) supported by a copy of the passport or ID of the inviting person, if applicable;

• Original and photocopy of Certificate of Good Conduct (No Adverse Record) together with a copy of the Collection Slip issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya (user guide-click me);

• Daily travel itinerary form (click me) - click "File" menu, "Download" and "Microsoft Word" - [the planned dates, events/activities and places to visit while in the Philippines];
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

• • • Letter of permission from a parent/guardian

    • Other documents that may be required by the Visa Officer to support the travel

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Photocopy of the current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid at least six (6) months;
• Photocopy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submit it to the Embassy. Confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• For Chinese nationals (legal residents in Malaysia), submit Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate or its Malaysia social insurance equivalent which must be registered for at least six (6) months at the time of the submission of the visa application;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application. [i.e, proof as a bona fide tourist, marriage/birth certificates in English of travelling dependents (if any), etc.]

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule.

Foreign dependents (spouse, children and parent) of a Filipino national with DFA approval/clearance:

1. Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
2. One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background; 
3. Original passport and photocopy of passport data page valid at least six (6) months;
4. Copy of the current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass;
5. Copy of the passport pages with Philippine Immigration visas and/or arrival/exit stamps, if any;
6. Invitation letter (must be original and notarized in the Philippines) from the Filipino spouse/partner, stating applicant's name, nationality, purpose of entry, length of stay, place to stay/address in the Philippines and children information (name, nationality, date of birth, place of birth, etc.), 
7. Original and photocopies of the marriage certificate and birth certificates of children (showing documentary proof of filiation) issued by PSA-Philippine Statistics Authority (for Philippine documents) or authenticated/apostilled (for documents issued by foreign government) translated in English;
8. Copies of Philippine passports/Philippine government issued IDs of Filipino spouse/partner and children;
9. Letter to the Embassy from Malaysian Company, certifying the visa applicant's employment (name, nationality, position/designation, purpose of travel to the Philippines, etc.) and awareness of the company on the applicant's travel to the Philippines, together with a copy of the Malaysian Business Registration (SSM) and photocopy of passport/IC of the signatory;
10. Personal Bank Statements for the last six (6) months;
11. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Good Conduct (No Adverse Record) together with a copy of the Collection Slip issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya (user guide-click me);
12. Copy of the reservation/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submit it to the Embassy. Confirm/pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the DFA approval and visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
13. Other documentary requirements as may be requested by the Visa Officer upon evaluation and assessment of the visa application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please  submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• Acceptance letter or confirmation of treatment or appointment from a Philippine medical or wellness institution
• Proof of medical condition, such as medical abstract from the sending medical or wellness institution
• Proof of financial means (any of the following)
  • • Bank statement of the latest six (6) months
    • Pay slips for the latest six (6) months or employment certificate with remuneration (salary/allowances) - (for employees)
    • Pension statements of the latest six months - (for retirees)
• Receipt/confirmation of advance payment or deposit made for the treatment
• Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity
• Health insurance policy (if any)
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging
• For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
  • • Letter of permission from a parent/guardian

• Letter from the sending medical or well ness institution assigning the foreign national to escort the patient

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/booking/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking”, "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submission to the Embassy. Pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• New Normal List of Requirements (pdf file) 
• IPC Accreditation Form (pdf file)
• Health Declaration Form (pdf file)
• Consolidated Crew List (excel file)

• Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center
• Background of film outfit
• Curriculum Vitae of the filmmaker, including a shortlist of work credits
• Synopsis/storyline of the film
• Itinerary of activities
• List of members of the crew with designations (if any)
• Employment certificate or contract from the film outfit
• List of equipment with certification from the film outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/booking/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking”, "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submission to the Embassy. Pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• New Normal List of Requirements (pdf file) 
• IPC Accreditation Form (pdf file)
• Health Declaration Form (pdf file)
• Consolidated Crew List (excel file)

• Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center
• Background of media organization, or of contracting media organization (for freelance journalists)
• Curriculum Vitae of newsman/journalist, including a shortlist of work credits
• Copy of one published article/work of journalist
• Synopsis/storyline/purpose of the news
• Itinerary of activities
• List of members of the crew with designations (if any)
• Employment certificate or contract from media company
• List of equipment with certification from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/booking/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking”, "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submission to the Embassy. Pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• Letter of request from the applicant's team, group, or organization
• Invitation letter from the organizer of the event
• Endorsement letter from Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Games and Amusement Board, or a national sporting association duly recognized by the PSC/POC/GAB (for athletes)
• Endorsement letter from the Local Government Unit where the venue of the event is located (for performers)
• Contract or agreement with the organizer, including promotional materials
• Itinerary of activities
• Proof of financial means or letter of guarantee from the sponsor
• List of members of the crew with designations (if applicable)
• Employment certificate of crew members (if applicable)
• List of equipment with certification from the group that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines (if applicable)
• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

• Letter of permission from a parent/guardian

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/booking/tentative two-way/round trip flight itinerary; (Do not pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking”, "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submission to the Embassy. Pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s travel schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (from the visa application page click me);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Letter to the Embassy from the Company/Vessel Owner (Yacht), indicating the details of visa applicant's name, nationality, position/designation, purpose of entry, length of stay and address/place to stay in the Philippines, port/area of entry in the Philippine waters, estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory, and guarantee to take the responsibility and liability while the visa applicant is in the Philippines;
• Cargo manifest;
• Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any);
• Passengers/Crew List;
• Copy of Ship Register to be used for entry showing vessel's name, type, call sign, official number and other specification particulars.
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

9(b) Transit Visa - for a stay in the Philippines of not more than seventy-two (72) hours

All foreign nationals who are in transit to the Philippines, they do not need a transit visa if:

• the connecting flight is within 24 hours;

• they will not leave the international transit area (the same terminal to their next flight);

• they will not switch terminals (terminals 1,2 & 3); and

• they will not pass through the Philippine Immigration counter going to their next flight.

Kindly confirm with your airlines of the above situation.

Provided they posses the following:

• Passport valid for at least six (6) months;

• Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination

• Valid visa for the original country of destination when required

For non-visa required countries under EO 408 who are traveling or transiting to the Philippines, they are allowed to enter the Philippines without transit visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days.

For visa-required countries (not included in EO 408), who are transiting to the Philippines (arrival terminal is different from departure terminal and/or is passing through the Philippine Immigration), they need a transit visa. They may apply for a transit visa only from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in their country of origin (nearest Philippine Embassy in their country) or they may apply for a visa at their place of legal residence (i.e, Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia if they are holders of long-term visas (Malaysia permanent resident visa, Malaysia employment visa, Malaysia student visa, MM2H)).

Click me for the list of non-visa required countries under EO 408

If you are qualified to the above-mentioned conditions to apply visa at the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur (holders of long-term Malaysian visas), kindly follow the below transit visa requirements, visa fees and period of processing:

For the visa requirements:

• Proof of business operations with Business permit/license or registration (for business owners);

• Employment certificate with remuneration (salary/allowances) with letter of guarantee from the applicant's company and photocopy of passport of the signatory (for company employees)

• Enrolment Certificate from the Malaysian School (for students)

• Affidavit of Support from the Principal with Bank Statements and copy of the passport of the Principal (for students and dependents)

• Copy of Marriage/Birth Certificate of the dependents (for dependents)

• Bank statement of the latest six (6) months 

• Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging

Other requirements:

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 

• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (click here to download the application form);

• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;

• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;

• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;

• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;

• Copy of the valid visa for the original country of destination when required;

• Copy of the confirmed two-way/round trip flight itinerary, the Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;

• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Note:

Visa Fee (cash only): RM 208 (for visa-required countries) single-entry valid for 3 months

Processing Period:    2 weeks (for visa-required countries with prior DFA-Manila clearance) single-entry

Visa applicants are requested to come in appropriate attire.

Kindly be guided by the following safety requirements inside the Embassy premises:

• Wear face mask before entering and inside the Embassy premises

• Bring and use own pen for filling out forms

• Bring exact cash payment.

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Embassy will not expedite visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule. The Embassy has the discretion to deny the visa or to refuse service to any individual.

• Duly accomplished and signed visa application form (click here to download form);
• Original passport and photocopy of passport data page, valid for at least six (6) months or more from date of departure from the Philippines;
• Original and photocopy of Seaman's book;
• One (1) recent passport-size photograph, with white background;
• Letter from the Malaysia/International Company/Shipping Agency (the company concerned should provide a letter indicating the port and name of the vessel he will be joining/disembarking in the Philippines); 
• Letter from the Philippine Shipping Agency (the company concerned should provide a letter of guarantee on the liability/responsibilities upon his arrival in the Philippines);
• Copy of the flight itinerary;

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

• Duly accomplished FA Form No. 61 (in Excel format) (click here to download form) with the e-signatures of the Agent/Representative in Part E and of the Captain/Master in Part F;
• Duly accomplished FA Form No. 2 (click here to download form) with photo (in PDF format) for each foreign crew/seafarer;
• Copies of passport data pages of all the foreign crew/seafarers, including Captain/Master with a validity of at least six months from the date of intended entry to the Philippines;
• Copy of the Letter from the Vessel Owner, naming the vessel's captain/master, identifying authorized agents (in Malaysia and Philippines), and must be duly supported with corresponding proof/attachment(s) showing relevant information on vessel's port calls in the Philippines; and
• Copy of Ship Register showing vessel's name, official number and specification particulars.

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of visa applicants, if possible, please submit visa applications at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. 

• Note Verbale (NV) / Third Person Note (TPN) from the Foreign Government, Diplomatic/Consular Mission and International Organization duly recognized by the Philippine Government with the following details:

1. the particulars of the visa applicant;
2. his/her official designation in the mission/consular office in the Philippines;
3. his/her expected departure date from the country of origin;
4. expected duration of assignment in the Philippines; and
5. the 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 Sending State's mission/consular office in the Philippines).
6. In the case of qualified dependents, indicate that they are travelling to the Philippines to join and live with the principal for the duration of the principal's assignment.
7. Supporting documents to establish family ties, marital union, etc.

• Marriage Certificate  (with English translation), if with dependent spouse
• Birth Certificates (with English translation), if with dependent children
• Employee-Employer relations, if with private staff

1. the particulars of the visa applicant;
2. his/her official designation in the mission/consular office;
3. purpose of travel;
4. his/her departure date from the country of origin;
5. expected duration of travel in the Philippines;
6. in the case of qualified dependents, indicate that they are traveling to the Philippines to join the principal for the duration of the principal's official travel.
7. supporting documents to establish family ties and marital union:

• Marriage Certificate (with English translation), if with dependent spouse
• Birth Certificates (with English translation), if with dependent children

8. other supporting documents (i.e., invitation, nomination, endorsement, etc.), if any.

• Duly filled out and signed Visa Application Form (click here to download form), for each family member in the request;
  • • Visa application form of minor dependent children shall be signed by the mother
• One (1) recent colored passport size photograph, with white background (for each family member in the request);
• Clear photocopy of the visa applicant's data page of the Diplomatic/Official/Service passport;
• Copy of current and valid Malaysian diplomatic/official visa/pass and diplomatic/official ID/IC, if available;
• Copy of flight itinerary, if available.

Additional Note:

Foreign nationals who are holders of diplomatic and official passports under E.O. 408 (click me) may avail of the visa-free entry privilege for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days in the Philippines, provided that the passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay, with confirmed return or onward ticket to the next country of destination, and registered at e-Travel online (see link below).

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

• The foreign student shall communicate directly with the school and comply with school's institutional requirements.
• The school shall submit to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) a duplicate copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA), a certified true copy of the CHED's Certificate of Eligibility of Admission (CEA) and other documentary requirements.
• The DFA shall indorse the documents to the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• The Embassy shall notify the foreign student of the receipt of the documents and require the student for personal interview and compliance with consular requirements.

• Original copy of the school’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA);
• Original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
• Police Clearance;
• Medical Health Certificate including standard-sized chest X-Ray.

• Personal appearance (interview and submission of visa application, simultaneously); 
• Duly accomplished and signed Visa Application Form (click here to download form);
• One (1) recent colored photograph in passport size (1.77 x 1.37 inches) with white background;
• Original passport and photocopy of the passport data page valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of current and valid long-term Malaysian visa/pass valid for at least six (6) months;
• Copy of the passport pages with previous Philippine visas and/or Philippine Immigration arrival/exit stamps, if any;
• Copy of the reservation/booking/tentative flight itinerary; (Do not pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket before applying for the visa, but make a “booking”, "reservation" or “get a tentative flight itinerary” for printing and submission to the Embassy. Pay/buy/purchase the flight ticket only after the visa is granted). The Embassy will not expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
• Other documentary requirements may be requested by the Visa Officer upon interview of the applicant and assessment of the application.

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

For employment travel to the Philippines to be issued with a 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employee Visa (working visa) at the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, kindly read the information below:

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.

To be issued with 47(a)(2) Special Non-immigrant Visas at the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, kindly read the information below:

Additional Note:

All arriving and departing passengers to the Philippines are advised to register online and fill-out the electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (e-CBDF) and electronic Currencies Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the e-Travel website at: https://etravel.gov.ph {click me} within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the Philippines.