Requirements for Tourist Visa

The following BASIC requirements must be submitted when applying for this type of visa:

2 copies of duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application form (F.A. Form 2) with visa applicant's signature. 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 ofdestination (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;

2 copies of photocopies of the relevant pages (passport details and signature page) 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;

1 copy of hotel booking;

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; FOR AFGHAN - Taskera and a note verbale letter from Afghanistan Embassy, Islamabad, Pakistan; Visa is subject for approval by Home Department;

Other Supporting documents as may be required by the Consular Officer after evaluation of the application;

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: 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 AffairsIF 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

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; 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 tothe 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 - Letter of endorsement from the college/university registrar requesting issuance of a student visa to the applicant; Original notice of acceptance issued by the school to the student with clear impression of school's dry seal; Medical Health Certificate issued by authorized physician, including chest x-ray; Transcript of Records; Police Clearance issued by the national police authority in the student's country of origin or legal residence, duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy; Affidavit of Support from parents; For Student accepted in Dentistry and Medicine programs, Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) from Commission on Higher Education (CHED);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 inthe 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.