Each route has different evidence standards. Applying under the wrong category is a common refusal reason.
Philippines visa types
General guidance for international travellers. Requirements vary by nationality — confirm with the official visa authority for your passport.
Short answer: Choose the Philippines visa category that matches your purpose: tourism, business, study, work, transit, or family.
Tourist visa
A tourist visa for Philippines is intended for leisure travel, sightseeing, and short cultural visits without employment. Most applicants explain their itinerary—often including …
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Business visas cover meetings, trade fairs, contract negotiations, and supervised commercial activity in Philippines. You typically need an invitation letter from a registered comp…
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Student visas apply when you have an admission letter from a recognised school or university in Philippines. Authorities expect evidence of tuition payment or scholarship, accommod…
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Transit visas are for travellers passing through Philippines en route to another country when you must leave the international transit zone or stay overnight. If you remain airside…
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Work visas and employment permits are required before you perform paid work in Philippines. Employers usually sponsor the application, providing contracts that meet minimum salary …
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Family reunion visas allow spouses, dependent children, and sometimes extended relatives to join legal residents or citizens in Philippines. Evidence includes marriage or birth cer…
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