The Philippines e-Visa was introduced in August 2023 as a pilot to facilitate simpler visa application processing. It was initially intended for use by Indian and Chinese passport holders. Now, the e-Visa system is expanded to all nationalities currently residing in 45 countries.
Even though it’s an e-Visa, the Philippines embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over your location may ask you to appear for an in-person interview.
QUICK SUMMARY:
- Eligibility: All nationalities residing in any of the specific 45 countries
- Validity: 3 months (single-entry) and 6 months or 1 year (multiple-entry)
- Allowed stay: 14, 30 or 59 days (non-extendable)
- Processing time: 7-12 working days (single-entry) or 15-21 working days (multiple-entry)
- Fee: 40 to 120 USD + 25 USD (convenience fee)
Check out the Philippines visa guide for general information on various visas for tourists, their eligibility, requirements and airport procedures.
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What is the validity of Philippines e-Visa?
The Philippines e-Visa validity depends on whether it’s single-entry or multiple-entry. Single-entry e-Visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Multiple-entry e-Visas are valid for 6 months or 1 year.
| e-Visa Type | Validity |
|---|---|
| Single-entry | 3 months |
| Multiple-entry | 6 months or 1 year |
The e-Visa will be linked to your passport. So if you renew or get a new passport, your e-Visa will become invalid. In such a case, you must apply for a fresh e-Visa with your new passport.
The e-Visa is non-extendable. If you are planning to extend your Philippines visa, you must opt for a regular sticker visa from the embassy.
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What is the allowed duration of stay?
The allowed duration of stay is either 14, 30 or 59 days, depending on the nationality. Refer to the table below.
| Nationality | Allowed duration of stay |
|---|---|
| China | 14 days |
| Visa-Required nationalities | 30 days |
| Visa-Exempt nationalities | 59 days |
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What are the allowed ports of entry?
Except for Chinese nationals, all nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines using an e-Visa from any international airport or seaport.
Chinese nationals are only allowed to enter via Manila or Cebu international airports.
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When to apply for Philippines e-Visa?
The Philippines e-Visa processing takes from 7-21 working days, depending on whether it’s single or multiple-entry.
On top of that, the Philippines embassy or consulate responsible for processing your e-Visa does not operate on local and Filipino national holidays, and those days are not considered working days. There are about 18-20 Filipino national holidays.
So accounting the long processing time and holidays, I suggest applying at least one and a half months before your trip.
To summarize:
- Earliest to apply: 3 months
- Latest to apply: 1.5 months
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Who is eligible to apply for Philippines e-Visa?
All nationalities that are legally residing in any of these 45 countries are eligible to apply for the Philippines e-Visa.
- Austria
- Benin
- Brazil
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- China (14 days) (via VFS website)
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep. of,
- Congo, Rep. of
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Equatorial Guinea
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Monoco
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
If you are a Visa-Required national and do not live in any of the above 45 countries, you are not eligible to apply for e-Visa. In that case, you must apply for the regular Philippines tourist visa from your country of nationality or legal residence.
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What are the required documents for Philippines e-Visa?
You will need the following mandatory documents for Philippines e-Visa.
Mandatory documents:
- Passport
- Scan of passport ID page
- Scan of passport 2nd page (if it contains any identification information)
- One 2×2-inch digital face photo
- Flight ticket reservation
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of financial capacity
- Latest 6 months of bank statements
- Latest 6 months of pay slips
- Latest 2 years of tax returns
- Employment letter/certificate with salary information
Apart from the mandatory documents, you can also upload any of the following optional documents to improve your chances of visa approval.
Optional Documents:
- Cover letter
- Latest entry/exit stamps from the Philippines
- Previous Philippines visas from the last 6 months
- Previous Philippines visa extensions (if any)
- Property documents
Passport requirements
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines.
If you are applying for your e-Visa 2 months ahead of your trip and you intend to stay 1 month in the Philippines, then your passport must have at least 8 months (6 months + 2 months + 1 month) of validity at the time of e-Visa application.
Since this is an electronic visa, you would only need 1 blank page in the passport for entry and exit stamps.
Photo specifications
The digital passport photo must meet the following specifications.
- Must have taken in the last 6 months
- Must be in color on a plain light background
- Must be size 2×2 inches
- Must show full face and partial shoulders
- Must be looking directly at the camera
- Face must be 70%-80% of the photo
- If wearing glasses, the glasses should not have any glare, flash or reflection
- Must not have any head covering (except religious)
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How much is the Philippines e-Visa fee?
The e-Visa fee depends on your nationality and entry type. Refer to the table below.
| e-Visa type | India and Nigeria | China | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry (3 months) | 40 USD | 25 USD | 30 USD |
| Multiple-entry (6 months) | 80 USD | 100 USD | 60 USD |
| Multiple-entry (1 year) | 120 USD | 120 USD | 60 USD |
On top of the e-Visa fee, a “Convenience Fee” of 25 USD is charged for every application.
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How long is the processing time for e-Visa?
The processing time for the e-Visa also depends on the entry type.
| Entry Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Single-entry e-Visa | 7-12 working days |
| Multiple-entry e-Visa | 15-21 working days |
IMPORTANT: The Philippines embassy/consulate or MFA responsible for the application process will not work during local and Filipino national holidays. There are about 18-20 Filipino national holidays. Processing times will be much longer if you happen to apply during local or Filipino holidays.
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How to apply for the Philippines e-Visa?
Go to the official Philippines e-Visa portal
Click on the “Apply for My Visa” button or “Login” link at the top of the page.
This will take you to the “Login” page
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Prerequisite: Log in or Sign up
If you already have a profile on the e-Visa website or have an eGovPH account (you might have created one while filling out your Philippines eTravel), log in to your account.
If you do not have a profile for the e-Visa portal or eGovPH account, create a new profile by clicking on the “Sign Up Now” link.
You will be taken to the “Create an account” page.
Page: Create an account
- Email address [Instruction: Enter your email address]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
You will be taken to the “Verify your account” page.
Page: Verify your account
- Password [Instruction: Enter a password]
- Password Confirmation [Instruction: Reenter the password]
- OTP [Instruction: Enter the OTP received in your email]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
You will be taken to the “Personal Information” page.
Page: Personal Information
Section: Personal Information
- Surname [Instruction: Enter your surname/last name as per your passport]
- Given Names [Instruction: Enter your given name as per your passport. If your passport has first and middle names, enter them together separated by a space.]
- Suffix (optional) [Instruction: If you have any suffix in your passport, select it here. Otherwise, leave it blank.]
- Civil Status [Instruction: Select your marital status]
- Spouse Name [Instruction: Enter your spouse’s name here. This field shows up only if you have selected “Married” for Civil Status. ]
- Birth Date [Instruction: Enter your date of birth as per your passport in DD/MM/YYYY format]
- Sex [Instruction: Select your gender]
- Email Address [Instruction: Enter your email address]
- Mobile Number [Instruction: Enter your mobile number]
- Country of Citizenship [Instruction: Select your country of citizenship as per your passport]
Section: Birth Place
- Country [Instruction: Select your country of birth]
- Province, City [Instruction: Enter the state/province and city of your birthplace]
Section: Permanent Address
- Country [Instruction: Select your permanent address country]
- Province, City, District, Street/Blg No., Postal Zone [Instruction: Enter your complete permanent address here]
- Proof Type [Instruction: Select the type of address proof for your permanent address from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Residence permit
- Latest utility bill
- Lease or rental agreement
- Credit card statement of account
- Bank statement with address within this month
- Other documents
- N/A
- Photo of Proof of Residency [Instruction: Upload a scan of your permanent address proof ]
Section: Current Address
If your current address is same as your permanent address, select “Same as permanent address”. If not, enter your current address and upload proof of residency.
Section: Family Information
- Father’s Name [Instruction: Enter your father’s name as per your passport]
- Mother’s Maiden Name [Instruction: Enter your mother’s name as per your passport]
Section: Passport/Travel Document Information
- Passport Type [Instruction: Select “ORDINARY PASSPORT” from the options]
- Passport/Travel Document No. [Instruction: Enter your passport number]
- Validity Date [Instruction: Enter your passport expiration date]
- Place of Issue and Issuing Authority [Instruction: Enter your passport place of issue and issuing authority here]
- Date of Issue [Instruction: Enter your passport issue date]
- Passport/Travel Document Photo [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of your passport ID page]
- Passport/Travel Document Photo (2nd page) [Instruction: If your passport has details on the back of the ID page or has a second page with details, upload it here]
Section: Identification Information
- Identification Type [Instruction: Select your ID type from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Driver’s license
- Permanent resident card
- National or state ID
- Voter’s ID
- Military ID
- School ID
- Employment ID
- Identification No. [Instruction: Enter your ID number]
- Identification Photo [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of your ID]
Section: Employment Information
- Occupation [Instruction: Enter your current occupation]
- Employment status [Instruction: Select your employment status from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Self-Employed
- Company Name [Instruction: Enter your employer name]
- Company Address [Instruction: Enter your employer’s address]
- Company Contact No. [Instruction: Enter your employer’s phone number]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
You will be taken to the “Profile” page.
On the “Profile” page, click on the green “Visa Application” button.
Then, click on the “New Visa Application” button.
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Step 0: New Visa Application
When you click on the “New Visa Application” button, a pop-up will appear with a few reminders. Read through the reminders and click on the “Proceed” button.
Another pop-up will appear where you will have to pick your country and embassy for your e-Visa.
- Country of Application [Instruction: Select the country where you will be applying your e-Visa from]
- Embassy/Consulate [Instruction: Select the embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over your location]
- Visa Category [Instruction: Select “Temporary Visitors Visa” from the options]
- Visa Sub Category [Instruction: Select “Tourism/Leisure Visitors” from the options]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 1: Personal Information
Most information in this step is autopopulated from your profile. Go through the details and fix any inconsistencies.
Section: Personal Information
- Surname [Instruction: Enter your surname/last name as per your passport]
- Given Names [Instruction: Enter your given name as per your passport. If your passport has first and middle names, enter them together separated by a space.]
- Suffix (optional) [Instruction: If you have any suffix in your passport, select here. Otherwise, leave it blank.]
- Civil Status [Instruction: Select your marital status]
- Spouse Name [Instruction: Enter your spouse’s name here. This field shows up only if you have selected “Married” for Civil Status.]
- Birth Place [Instruction: Enter your place of birth as per your passport]
- Birth Date [Instruction: Enter your date of birth as per your passport in DD/MM/YYYY format]
- Sex [Instruction: Select your gender]
- Email Address [Instruction: Enter your email address]
- Mobile Number [Instruction: Enter your mobile number]
- Country of Citizenship [Instruction: Select your country of citizenship as per your passport]
Section: Birth Place
- Country [Instruction: Select your country of birth]
- Province, City [Instruction: Enter the state/province and city of your place of birth]
Section: Permanent Address
- Country [Instruction: Select your permanent address country]
- Province, City, District, Street/Blg No., Postal Zone [Instruction: Enter your complete permanent address here]
- Proof Type [Instruction: Select the proof type for your permanent address from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Residence permit
- Latest utility bill
- Lease or rental agreement
- Credit card statement of account
- Bank statement with address within this month
- Other documents
- N/A
- Photo of Proof of Residency [Instruction: Upload a scan of your permanent address proof ]
Section: Current Address
If your current address is the same as your permanent address, select “Same as permanent address”. If not, enter your current address and upload proof of residency.
Section: Family Information
- Father’s Name [Instruction: Enter your father’s name as per your passport]
- Mother’s Maiden Name [Instruction: Enter your mother’s name as per your passport]
Section: Passport/Travel Document Information
- Passport Type [Instruction: Select “ORDINARY PASSPORT” from the options]
- Passport/Travel Document No. [Instruction: Enter your passport number]
- Validity Date [Instruction: Enter your passport expiration date]
- Place of Issue and Issuing Authority [Instruction: Enter your passport place of issue and authority here]
- Date of Issue [Instruction: Enter your passport issue date]
- Passport/Travel Document Photo [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of your passport ID page]
- Passport/Travel Document Photo (2nd page) [Instruction: If your passport has details on the back of the ID page or has a second page with details, upload it here]
Section: Identification Information
- Identification Type [Instruction: Select your ID type from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Driver’s license
- Permanent resident card
- National or state ID
- Voter’s ID
- Military ID
- School ID
- Employment ID
- Identification No. [Instruction: Enter your ID number]
- Identification Photo [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of your ID]
Section: Employment Information
- Occupation [Instruction: Enter your current occupation]
- Employment status [Instruction: Enter your employment status from the options]
- [OPTIONS]
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Self-Employed
- Company Name [Instruction: Enter your employer name]
- Company Address [Instruction: Enter your employer’s address]
- Company Contact No. [Instruction: Enter your employer’s phone number]
Click on the “Save->” button.
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Step 2: Visa Application Details
- Country of Application [Instruction: Select the country where you will be applying for your e-Visa]
- Embassy/Consulate [Instruction: Select the embassy or consulate that’s nearest to you and has jurisdiction over your location]
- Visa Category [Instruction: Select “Temporary Visitors Visa”]
- Visa Sub Category [Instruction: Select “Tourism/Leisure Visitors”]
- Entries [Instruction: Select either SINGLE or MULTIPLE entries from the options]
- Visa Validity [Instruction: Select 6 MONTHS or 1 YEAR from the options. Visa Validity is asked only if you have selected “MULTIPLE” for the Entries above.]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 3: Upload ICAO Photo
Upload your 2×2-inch passport-size photo and click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 4: Preliminary Travel Information
- Port of entry [Instruction: Select the international airport or seaport from which you will be entering the Philippines]
- Length of stay [Instruction: Select the number of days you will be staying in the Philippines. If you will be staying less than 30 days, select “8-30 days”. If you will be staying longer than 30 days, select “31-59 days”. ]
- [OPTIONS]
- 8-30 days
- 31-59 days
- Arrival date in the Philippines [Instruction: Enter your arrival date]
- Departure date in the Philippines [Instruction: Enter your departure date]
Section: Accommodations
- Accommodation [Instruction: Select the type of accommodation that you will be staying in]
- [OPTIONS]
- Hotel
- Hostel
- Guesthouse
- Private Property
- Dormitary
- Province [Instruction: Select the province of your accommodation]
- Municipality [Instruction: Select the municipality of your accommodation]
- Name/Street/Blg No. [Instruction: Enter the address of your accommodation]
If you will be staying at multiple places during the trip, click on the “Add Accommodation” button to add more accommodations.
After adding all accommodations, click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 5: Travel History
Enter any countries you’ve been to in the last 2 months. If you haven’t been to any country in the last 2 months, just click on the “Continue ->” button to go to the next step.
If you have been to 1 or more countries in the last 2 months, click on the “Add travel history” button to add your travel history.
- Country [Instruction: Select the country you’ve been to in the last 2 months]
- Date from [Instruction: Enter the date you’ve entered that country]
- Date to [Instruction: Enter the date you’ve left that country]
- Purpose [Instruction: Enter “Tourism”]
After adding all the countries you’ve been to in the last 2 months, click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 6: Security Questions
- Were you ever refused any kind of Philippine visa before or denied admission into or deported from the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have been refused entry or a visa for the Philippines before, select “Yes” and explain.]
- Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or legal action? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have been in any trouble before, select “Yes” and enter the details.]
- Have you ever been afflicted with communicable or mental diseases of public significance, dangerous physical or mental disorder, or been a drug abuser or addict? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have afflicted with anything mentioned here, select “Yes” and explain.]
- Have you ever served in the military or served as a Foreign Agent? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have been in the military before, select “Yes” and explain.]
- Have you previously worked in the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have legally worked in the Philippines before, select “Yes” and enter the details.]
- Do you intend to work in the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “No”.]
- Have you been issued a Philippine visa before? [Instruction: Select “Yes” or “No” depending on whether you’ve had any Philippines visas before. They can be of any category, not just for tourism. If you did, select “Yes” and answer the questions below.]
- Do you still have your previous Philippines visa? [Instruction: Select “Yes”. If you lost the passport that has the visas or don’t have scanned copies of the visas, then select “No” and explain.]
- Upload your previous Philippine Visa [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of your previous Philippines visas here.]
- Have you entered the Philippines in the past five (5) years? [Instruction: If you have been to the Philippines in the last 5 years, select “Yes”. Otherwise, select “No”.]
- Please upload a photo/clear scanned copy of the entry/exit stamps of the Philippine immigration. [Instruction: Upload photo or scanned copies of all the entry/exit stamps of the Philippines from the last 5 years]
- Are you under fifteen (15) years of age and traveling unaccompanied by a parent, or not coming to join your parents in the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “No”]
- Do you have sponsor/reference in the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “No”]
- Who will pay for your accommodations and expenses while in the Philippines? [Instruction: Select “Self”]
- Have you ever stayed in the Philippines beyond the approved length of stay indicated in your visa? [Instruction: Select “No”. If you have stayed longer in the Philippines previously than the allowed days on your visa and obtained extensions, select “Yes”.]
- Upload proof of your extension of stay. [Instruction: Upload a photo or scan of all your previous Philippines visa extensions]
- Will you be traveling to the Philippines with your family or friends? [Instruction: Select “Yes” or “No” depending on whether you will be traveling by yourself or with friends/family.]
- Kindly list the names of your travel companions. [Instruction: If you will be traveling with friends/family, list their names here]
- Are you under eighteen (18) years of age? [Instruction: Select “No”.]
Click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 7: Documentary Requirements
Upload the following documents here. All documents must be in English. If any document is not in English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
Mandatory Documents:
Document 1: Ticket/Flight Reservation
Instruction: Do not purchase your flight tickets yet. If your visa is refused, you will not be able to get a refund for your flight ticket. Instead, upload a flight reservation. Refer to this guide on flight itinerary for visa for various ways (free and paid) to obtain flight reservations.
Document 2: Hotel Accommodation
Instruction: Do not book non-refundable hotel accommodations yet. If your e-Visa is refused, you will lose the money spent on the hotels. I suggest booking “refundable” or “pay-at-check-in” hotels. Refer to this guide on hotel reservation for visa for options, examples, and websites.
Document 3: Proof of Financial Capacity (Verified Bank Statement)
Instruction: You must upload the latest 6 months of bank statements. If you are a visa-required national and applying from a developing country such as India, Egypt, etc., you must get your bank statements verified and certified by the banking officer.
I highly recommend uploading 6 months of bank statements for higher chances of visa approval. But if you cannot produce bank statements, you can also upload any of the following:
- Income tax returns for the last 2 years
- Employment letter/certificate mentioning your annual salary
- Last 6 months of pay slips
NOTE: Along with bank statements, if you also have any of the above 3, I suggest uploading them as well to improve your chances of visa approval.
Optional Documents:
- Invitation Letter/Cover Letter/Intent Letter [Instruction: You can upload a cover letter if you prefer to improve your visa approval chances]
- Certificate of Employment/Proof of Business [Instruction: To improve your chances of approval, you can upload a copy of an employment letter or NOC letter from your employer. If you are a business owner, upload proof of your business registration.]
- Others (optional) [Instruction: Any other documents that might help improve your visa approval chances]
- Passport pages (if requested) [Instruction: This is only if requested]
- Scanned last entry and exit stamps from the Philippines [Instruction: If you have been to the Philippines before, you can upload a copy of your last entry and exit stamps]
- Scanned copy of any Philippines visas issued in the last 6 months [Instruction: If you held a Philippines visa in the last 6 months, you can upload it here]
- Scanned proof of stay extension in the Philippines [Instruction: If you have extended your stay in the Philippines before, upload a scanned copy of the extensions here]
- Property documents [Instruction: If you have any property in your name, you can upload those documents here to improve your chances of visa approval]
After uploading all mandatory documents and any optional documents, click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 8: Digital Signature
If you are applying from a computer/laptop, you can use your trackpad or mouse to sign. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you can sign with your finger. Alternatively, you can also upload a signature.
After signing, check the box for “I understand that…” and click on the “Continue ->” button.
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Step 9: Review Information
Review the information entered so far. If all information is accurate and correct, click on the “Submit” button.
You will be taken to the submitted visa application page, where you can generate an invoice and payment information.
On this page, click on the “Generate Invoice and Payment Information” button.
Once you click on the “Generate Invoice and Payment Information” button, the page is updated with the total visa fee to be paid and the bank information.
Using the bank information, you must make a bank transfer to the account provided and upload proof of payment within 48 hours.
Once you have made the visa fee payment via bank transfer, you can upload the proof of payment by clicking the “Upload Proof of Payment” button.
A pop-up come up where you can enter your details and upload proof of payment.
You will be taken to the payment page. Once you make the payment, your application process starts.
After entering your details and uploading the payment proof, click on the “Continue” button.
The submitted visa application page updates and reflects your proof of visa fee payment.
For here on, you just have to track your application status and wait for your visa approval.
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How to track Philippines e-Visa status?
You can track your application status from the visa applications page. To see the full details of your application status, click on the application or the “>” button next to it.
When your e-Visa is approved, you will be able to download your e-Visa from the visa application page.
Do not forget to complete the Philippines eTravel within 72 hours of arrival in the Philippines. At the airport, you’ll have to present your passport, e-Visa and eTravel QR code.
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