Photo Dimension:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35 mm x 45 mm).
Additionally note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Personal Cover Letter:
Covering-letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose & duration of visit and number of entries applied for (single/multiple entry valid for 6 months or 1 yr). So the letter should be duly signed by the applicant and addressed to “The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Philippines”.
Please Note: Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
Letter from Invitee:
So if visiting to any friend/relative, an invitation letter stating the applicant’s details and complete address & contact no of the invitee along with the copy of his passport, valid visa, Alien card and an updated bank statement for last three months has to be submitted.
Bank Statements:
a) So company’s and Personal ITR for the last 3 yrs.
b) So original Company and Personal Bank Statement with minimum balance of Rs. 100000 for last six months stating the applicant’s name, address and account number along with Bank’s name, Telephone Number, Bank’s stamp & signature of authorised signatory.
c) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveller’s Cheque.
Proof of Employment:
a) Certificate of the current employment from employer stating employer’s full name address and telephone no., applicant’s length of service.
b) NOC Letter from the employer.
c) Salary slip for 6 months.
Self-employed
a) Copy of Income Tax Return for last three years.
b) Company registration copy with director naming list/ partnership deed.
Student
a) Leave Sanction Letter, School ID Card and NOC from school mentioning the dates of trip.
Flight Reservation:
Confirmed air ticket.
Additional Documents:
a) If applicant is under 15 years & travelling alone or to be accompanied by a person other than a parent: An Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel has to be provided and the affidavit must be executed by either or both parents indicating travelling companion of minor and address of Philippines. The letter should be duly notarised by a local Notary Public & attested by the MEA followed by consular officer of the Philippine Embassy. This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon the minor’s arrival in the Philippines.
b) If applicant is Spouse of a Philippine Citizen: Name of the Filipino spouse should be indicated in the applicant’s passport or Copy of Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Philippine National Statistics office has to be provided.
c) If applicant is Minor Child of a Filipino Parent: Copy of Birth Certificate and Copy of Parent’s valid passports has to be provided.
Hotel Bookings:
Hotel booking Voucher is Mandatory.
Note:
a) If employed, a Certificate of the current employment from employer stating employer’s full name address and telephone no., applicant’s length of service and salary details is also required.
b) W.e.f 23rd April 2012, The Visa Fee for Same Day will be submitted in morning along with the application and even if Philippines Embassy is not able to issue Visa on the Same Day,the fee will not be refunded.
c) The Philippines Embassy in New Delhi insists on sighting Original Traveller’s Cheque for a minimum of US$1500 along with original receipt. It is therefore advisable that you submit such Traveller’s cheque upfront with the application.
Additionally Note:
Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry for the stay up to 14 days, provided the Port of Entry is Manila and they possess the following:
a) A valid U.S.A , Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore and U.K. visas or permanent residence permits
b) Passport with a validity for at least six (6) months, beyond the stay period
c) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
Please Note: Applicants must not have any derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI),the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA),and the International Police (Interpol).
