PHILIPPINES (FILIPINO) VISA AND TRAVEL GUIDE

This Blog is about my travel in Philippines in February-2025 from Pakistan

1. VISA GUIDE FOR PHILIPPINES

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA:

Two (2) print out copies of the visa application form.

Two (2) pcs Passport‐size color photographs of the visa applicant in white background pasted on the designated place on the form (no staple).

Original Passport with at least 6 months validity

Two Photocopies of Passport first page

Two print out copies of applicant’s National ID (on A4 Page)

Two print out copies of hotel reservation

Day-wise Itinerary on A4 page mentioning places/cities to visit

If Employed: Original and two (2) print out copies of Letter of Endorsement of the Applicant’s Company stating his position, purpose of travel, accommodation and period of travel.

If Self‐Employed: Certificate of Business Registration issued by Pakistan government or local Authorities.

If Unemployed: An affidavit prepared on (100 rupees stamp paper) stating the fact that is retired/unemployed and notarized from Notary Public.

Original and photocopy of “Police Clearance Certificate” attested by MOFA Foreign Office‐ Pakistan.

Original and Two copies of 6 Months Bank Statement (atleast 600KRs balance) attested by MOFA Foreign Office‐Pakistan.

Two copies of the previously issued Philippine Visa, if applicable.

Two copies of round‐trip Flight reservation (NOT PURCHASED TICKET)

Two (2) print out copies of Polio vaccination certificate.

Other documents as prescribed by the Consular Officer.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

You can submit the application in 3 cities:

1. Lahore (Take Appointment # 0300-8546379 or 0300-8543237)
2. Islamabad (No Appointment, Just take visa shuttle van to PHP Embassy)
3. Karachi

VISA FEES:

Visa fees 15000 Rs is submitted as cash only inside the Embassy

VISA PROCESSING TIME AND PASSPORT COLLECTION:

Islamabad Application takes 2~3 Weeks

Lahore and Karachi Applications takes 3~4 Weeks

2. FLIGHT GUIDE

There are currently 3 options:

1. Thai Airways (Via Bangkok)
2. China Southern Airline (Via Guangzhuo)
3. Batik Air (via Kualalumpur) + Air Asia combination

In above 3 options, the 3rd was cheapest but you have to apply MALAYSIA E-visa for this because Batik Air and Air Asia have different airports.

I Bought Lahore-Kualalumpur-Lahore return ticket of BATIK and Kualalumpur-Manila-Kualalumpur ticket of Air Asia along with e-Visas of Malaysia 2 times (First before departing from Lahore and 2nd visa i applied, as soon as i landed in Philippines)

3. MUST DO APPS BEFORE ARRIVAL:

1. Download Philippines Govt App from https://etravel.gov.ph/ make account and Fill the arrival card before departure and generate e-QR CODE. Passenger has to show this QR Code after landing at Philippines Airport
2. Bike Taxi Apps: MOVE IT and ANGKUS
3. Car Taxi Apps: Grab and InDrive

4. TOTAL EXPENSES OF MY TRIP

Air Ticket (Batik): Lahore – Kuala Lampur (KUL)- Lahore = 195,000 Rs

Air Ticket (Air Asia): KUL – Manila – KUL = 96,000 Rs

Philippines Visa = 15000 Rs

Transportation = 90,015 Rs

Food = 2841 Peso (14,203 Rs)

Hostels = 5577 Peso (27,885 Rs)

Excursions =  2510 Peso (12,550 Rs)

Total Trip Cost = 90,131 Peso (450,655 Rs)