ADVISORY No. 26
6 August 2020
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN SPOUSES, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENS
Pursuant to Resolution No. 60 of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, and effective 09 August 2020, the following shall be required to possess or secure the appropriate visas in order to be allowed entry into the Philippines:
- Foreign spouses of Philippine citizens, regardless of nationality;
- Foreign minor children, & foreign children with special needs regardless of age, of Philippine citizens;
- Foreign parents of minor children who are Philippine citizens and Philippine citizens with special needs regardless of age.
This requirement includes former Philippine citizens who belong to the abovementioned categories, and are not dual citizens.
In addition to the standard visa requirements, they should also show proof of affiliation such as marriage contract and/or birth certificate, proof of Filipino citizenship of the principal, and proof that the Philippine citizen will be travelling with them or is in the Philippines.
Click here for more information about Visa Requirements and Procedure or email newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph.