PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

A visa-required foreign national traveling to another country and transiting via the Philippines is required to secure a 9(b) transit visa. Transit period is limited to seventy-two (72) hours or three (3) days in the Philippines.

1. Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, and signed and notarized;
2. Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines [for email submission, the data page of the passport];
3. One (1) colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of the applicant’s face, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not accepted;
4. Round trip flight itinerary to country of origin or next country of destination;
5. Payment of visa fee (See Visa Fees Section) in money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General”. Cash, personal checks, credit cards are not accepted;
6. One (1) self-addressed prepaid return envelope, preferably USPS Priority Mail, with tracking number. Do not use metered stamps or P.O. Box Return Address. Do Not use FedEx.

Visa for seafarers traveling to the Philippines to join a vessel docked at a port in the country.

1. Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, and signed and notarized;
2. Signed and notarized letter from employer or manning agency stating the vessel where the applicant will work and the Philippine port where the applicant will board the vessel. (Seamen are allowed to present a one-way plane ticket.).  If applicable, also a signed and notarized letter from the counterpart manning agency in the Philippines;
3. Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines [for email submission, the data page of the passport];
4. One (1) colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of the applicant’s face, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not accepted;
5. Round trip flight itinerary to country of origin or next country of destination, if applicable;
6. Payment of visa fee (See Visa Fees Section) in money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General”. Cash, personal checks, credit cards are not accepted;
7. One (1) self-addressed prepaid return envelope, preferably USPS Priority Mail, with tracking number. Do not use metered stamps or P.O. Box Return Address. Do Not use FedEx.

The Crew List Visa is issued for the entire crew of a registered vessel or aircraft landing in the Philippines. Personnel on the aircraft or vessel whose names are not included in the crew list visa or not possessing a valid individual Philippine entry visa will not be allowed to enter the Philippines.

1. Copy of Vessel Register showing vessel’s name, official number (IMO) and specification particulars;
2. Copy of the passport of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of departure from the Philippines. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
3. Copy of the seaman’s record book of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The copy of the seaman’s record book / maritime credentials record must show the page with the latest log entry. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
4. Copy of the crew members’ national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond intended stay in the Philippines or completion of trip; 
5. Signed letter from the vessel owner, naming the Vessel Master / Captain, identifying the authorized ship agent, requesting multiple entry crew list visa for the vessel’s foreign crew members. The letter must be supported with attachments showing relevant information on the vessel’s multiple port calls.
6. Three (3) printed copies of the accomplished Crew List Visa Application Form.(refer to instructions below on how to fill up the application form). The digital file of the accomplished application must be emailed to newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph
7. Accomplished Supplemental Form for Crew List Visa;
8. Payment of visa fee (See Visa Fees Section) in money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General”. Cash, personal checks, credit cards are not accepted;

Guidelines on Filling Out the Crew List Visa Application Form

The Crew List Visa Application form, downloadable from the Consulate’s website, in MS-Excel has 2 tabs: 

(a) the details of the vessel and the journey to the Philippines, and (b) complete list of names and details of crew members and passengers.

1. Accomplish the Crew List Visa Application Form. The local agent may accomplish the form;
2. The entries must be entered directly into the MS-Excel file (not written on the printed copy of the file);
3. The passport of the Vessel Master / Captain must be used for the crew list visa application, even if the Vessel Master / Captain already possesses a valid Philippine visa;
4. Three (3) copies of the completely accomplished file must be printed on A4-size paper;
5. The Vessel Master / Captain must review the printed copies and affix his live signature on Section F (Declaration of Captain / Master) of the 3 printed copies;
6. Email the accomplished digital file of the crew list visa application (the actual MS-EXCEL file, not PDF) to visa@dfa.gov.ph with subject line: “Crew Visa Application”;
7. The local agent must bring the three (3) printed copies of the accomplished form to the Philippine Consulate General and sign Section G (Attestation of Agent) on the printed applications in front of the consular official receiving the application. The local agent pays the required visa fee to the Consulate cashier;
8. The local agent collects the visaed crew list, which is given to the Vessel Master / Captain for presentation to the Philippine immigration authorities upon arrival in the Philippines.

Please contact the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) New York at newyork@dti.gov.ph

Holders of diplomatic and official US passports and/or UN Laissez Passer accredited in the United States who will be traveling to the Philippines on official business will need to apply for a visa.

9(e) visas are divided into three types:

• 9(e-1)– for persons enjoying diplomatic immunities and privileges, including their immediate family members
• 9(e-2)– for other FGOs who will go to the Philippines in connection with official business for his government; official students or participants in programs under the auspices of the Philippine Government or recognized international organizations, including their immediate family members
• 9(e-3) – for members of the household to whom 9(e-1) and 9(e-2) visas have been granted

1. Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, and signed and notarized. Disregard the notarization requirement if the applicant is personally appearing at the Consulate;
2. Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines [for email submission, the data page of the passport];
3. One (1) colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of the applicant’s face, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not accepted;
4. Note Verbale or letter from the mission / international organization.
5. For Spouse/Child of an FGO:submit legal proof of relationship to principal, i.e. marriage certificate, birth certificate
6. For Household member:submit photocopy of principal’s data page and visa stamp
7. Visa Fee: Gratis
8. One (1) self-addressed prepaid return envelope, preferably USPS Priority Mail, with tracking number. Do not use metered stamps or P.O. Box Return Address. Do Not use FedEx.

Note:  In some cases, prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila is required before the visa is issued.

For inquiries regarding this visa category, send email to newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph

For inquiries regarding this visa category, send email to newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph

• For inquiries regarding this visa category, send email to newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph

The SIRV entitles the holder to reside indefinitely in the Philippines, permitting multiple entry privileges, so long as his investments remain in the Philippines. The SIRV is issued by the Bureau of Immigration upon endorsement of the Board of Investments (BOI).

Please directly coordinate with the BOI at https://boi.gov.ph

The SRRV is a special non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals who would like to make the Philippines their second home or investment destination. The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) offers different SRRV options depending on the background and needs of the retiree applicant.

Please directly coordinate with the PRA at https://pra.gov.ph