📍List of Non-Visa Required Nationals under E.O 408: www.philippineconsulatela.org/no-visa-entry-countries-for-30-day-stay-under-e-o-408 📍Rent an Onward Ticket: onwardticket.com/jennifer 📍Immigration Offices in the Philippines: immigration.gov.ph/contact-us/other-immigration-offices 📍Accredited Agencies: immigration.gov.ph/images/Accreditation/2022_Yr/03_Mar/2022Mar17_Consultancy.pdf Hope this was helpful! 🙂
Hi Jennifer thank you for being so informative as always,but may I ask you to discuss the possible questions for extending their stay?like,do they ask about a background check? Hoping for your reply,thank you.
Thank you Jen,Again n again kung pinakinggan ang Vlog mo.Sabi ng asawa ko,Whaatt?kahit bh 5 days lang ang overdue ko,kailangan pang pumunta?At magbayad?😱🤣
Thank you so much for a very helpful informations, i have aquestion though, booster is not required right?my American husband is coming home in December 8, i would very much appreciate your reply Maam Terri thank you so much and God Bless You and your Family🙏
Agreed! I don't know why in the hell.. the vaccine mandate in the USA hasn't been dropped! Yet, millions come in illegally-unvaxed through the southern border. Tyrannical Biden and Regime!
Absolutely!!! Unfortunately, the powers that be are afraid if they eliminate all of the restrictions it will prove that their Covid policies were foolish and in error from the very beginning of the viral outbreak. They also fear losing their cushy bureaucrat positions once it becomes known that they made the wrong decisions.
The ease of staying here long term easily outweighs any hassle in getting here from a visa free country. Look at the neighboring countries. Of course, I will be more comfortable in visiting neighboring countries when all the restrictions are gone.
Don't know what your inferring, 85 countries without entry restrictions? Where would they be? Been to PI twice since March absolutely no hassles. People do exaggerate for emphasis but the statement loses all credibility.
Well Zorbie...most comments are from those persons who remember what it was like to visit prior to 2020. Back then you just showed a valid passport and answered the immigration officer as to the nature of your visit. Now we have the foolish One Health Pass to deal with and there is a multitude of variables that can go wrong. No internet connection or an unstable connection which is common is many Asian countries. And rolling blackouts are ever present in many Asian countries too. And leaving the Philippines now requires additional documentation i.e. the travel declaration. And Filipinos leaving for the purpose of tourism have to provide proof of travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage for the duration of their time out of the country. I suspect you are living in a developed country with good internet service and a reliable source of electricity. Unfortunately, most of the world's population does not have that luxury. An expat here in Philippines just missed his return flight from India because the area he was visiting had a very poor internet connection and he was not able to complete the One Health Pass and was denied boarding. Obviously, it's not always Mai Tais and Yahtzee everywhere in this world.
Hi Jenny. It's been 9 months or so since I've watched one of your videos. I just wanted you to know I can totally tell a difference in your English speaking skills. You were always good, you just sound even better now.
I had my visa extended to 3 mos at Dasmarinas Cavite at Robinson's mall (Immigration branch/office) after my 1 year balikbayan priviledge visa expired, and a french passport holder. Im a Bacoor, cavite resident. This was during the initial outbreak of covid year 2020 when all the airports for my connecting flights were closed due to covid. Mabilis, stress-free and accomodating ang Immigration office doon, pati ang guard very helpful and approachable.
Thank you for the Updates What's wrong with PBBM Is he a member if the COVID PROPAGANDA? Wishing that these regulations will change soon God Bless our Beloved Philippines ❤️🙏❤️
The good thing that I like about the Balikbayan Visa is that when it's about to expire it gives a good reason to take a vacation outside of the Philippines. All the other times there are many places to see inside the Philippines.
Yes,,,an Indian national can enter Visa Free to Philippines with valid US visa for 14days and I also extended on arrival at the Immig. office in airport itself on my arrival in 10mins. They issued a 1week extension on paying 2300pesos so a total of 21days stay
Thank you Jennifer, I did not go home for so many years, thank you for the info update you shared with us. I will do this extend my stay to the Philippines
I noticed today the Philippines airlines website now says unvaccinated foreigners can enter Manila with a quarantine. Does anyone know anything about this?
Hello Jennifer my filipina GF gave me your UA-cam channel for Imformation. We had to make our first visit in Thailand Bangkok because they allowed noneVaxed with negative ccv19 test results within 72 hours before entering their country, because the Philippine three major government agencies seem to contradict each other to say the least. I guess my question is because you touched on it very very briefly that noneVaxed can only enter in Cebu... what are the specific requirements to enter,, 1. Do need proof of negative ccv19 test results,,, 2. Do you need to have reservations with approved DOT hotels,,, 3. Will you be confined just in Cebu and travel to any other part the country,,, 4. Is there any face mask etc
Any thoughts if Bong Bong will drop quarantine for non vaxxed visitors countrywide in Phillipines? One can only hope. I know you recommend flying into Cebu but this is not a guarantee correct? Just what some viewers have shared? Great job and keep up the great work. Cheers from Texas
Very Helpful information Jennifer! I just hope that @aircanada would see this video to prove that former Filipinos are allowed to stay in the Philippines up to 1 year.. We(my family) was denied departure from Calgary to Philippines last year because they said our stay in the Philippines is more than 30 days. I showed them proof(documents) about the Balikbayan program, our old passports and birth certificates and still denied the entry. We had no choice but to go home with tons of luggages and 2 kids including a baby. I called the air canada customer support and none of them are aware of this program. Just recently, a friend of mine was denied the entry too for the exact same reason.. Now we are returning back to Philippines early next year for more than a month and kind of anxious about this future travel.. Such a horrible experience in a country that we loved and trusted for so long ruined by ignorant agents of air canada.
Outstanding information, JT! Thank you so much. I've never heard of an i card before, can you please do a video and explain, please? Also doing a video explaining how to open a Filipino bank account would be highly appreciated!
An I-Card is simply a form of identification. If you enter Visa free and extend before your 30 days expire you will been paying for the I-Card. Take a couple of passport photos with you and some cash. It's a photo ID so you will need to give them passport photos. The card will be sent back to the immigration office where you extended your visa. It takes about 4 weeks to get the card back and it is valid for 1 year. I have two Philippine bank accounts. PNB and Chinabank. Generally, they simply require two forms of identification to open an account. I suggest using your passport and your driver's license from your home country. If you get the I-Card I would not use it as a form of identification at the bank because on the front of the I-Card it says "Tourist" and some banks don't want to open accounts for tourists. I have a PNB dollar account for the purpose of receiving pension payments or wire transfers. I also have a PNB peso account which gives me an ATM card. I also convert some of the USD's into pesos and deposit them into my Chinabank account. That gives me another ATM account as a backup.
Hi Jennifer, great blog, great information, great presentation. Kudos. My spouse is a Balikbayan, who recently availed the 1 year stay option. I wud like to visit alongside her in a few months, question is; i need to leave after about a month or so. When I return I will get the 30 day option. Yes. But can I avail the Balikbayan option in any way???
Hi Jennifer, thank you for another informative vlog...you are my go to person for information on this subject. One thing I really wish the BI would offer is the ability to pick the desired amount of time for an extension after your initial days instead of having to make another trip to the Bureau after the first 29 day extension. What are your thoughts about this po?
Jennifer it doesn’t make sense immigration offices have different protocols when applying for extension that is insane ,kindly elaborate on this why is that? Thank you!
Thanks for your information Jennifer greetings from Netherlands looking forward this coming Dec to go have reunion with my family and friends in Davao XX
Do I need to "rent" a ticket if I want to stay for 59 days? Or just get an airline ticket for 58 days and go to an immigration office. I want to stay in Legaspi and I see there is an immigration office there. And I agree, you are very helpful.
H Jennifer, you mentioned about renting an outgoing ticket, i wanna know how would we do it? Since my fiance is planning to extend atleast 2 more weeks .Hope you hear from you. Thank you so much and God bless
Hi Jennifer, thank you for the very informative contents you make. I just wanted to ask how to go about the Balikbayan Privilege if your current name is different to the PH Birth Cert because you had a Change of Name in Australia?
hi JT,my aunt is filipino and she became US citizen..she planing to go Philippines this coming october.my question-is it okey if she buy one way ticket ?because she wants to stay in the Philippines more longer and planing to apply dual citizen here in the Philippines.hope you can reply me.thank you in advance.God bless🥰
She can get a 1 way ticket if she brings proof of being former Filipino (old PH passport or PSA/NSO birth cert). She will be given 1 year balikbayan privilege. Tell her to bring her naturalization certificate, it's one of the requirements for dual citizenship.
Good morning❣️how about if the 18yrs. half japanese with a filipina mother travelling with aunties is he an avail Balikbayan stamg too ❓entering Philippines.
@Thomas - SRRV holders do not need an exit/ return ticket. You will need the other things like OHP registration, vaccination proof, etc. If you're not yet an SRRV holder but plan to apply for it, contact the PRA, pra gov ph.
Yes. .what Kitty said. Visit the website she talked about in her post, because it would require too much space and time to list all of the idiosyncrasies of SRRV visas.
@@TheCostOfLiving- try again tomorrow. Maybe they're undergoing site maintenance. There are several different types of SRRV. You must be at least 50 years old to qualify.
Thank you for the info. Jen About Balikbayan Previllage if we avail it and my foreigner husband alone go back to his country after 4months and back after 1month can he still avail the 7months of the remaining visa from Balikbayan Visa?
Im with him entering to Philippines but after 4months he go back to the Netherland for a month vacation so when he go back to PH he still have 7months, that is my question po if he can continue or the visa still valid?
Hi Ms. Jen, thank you so much for this. Been reading a lot on Google I'm just confused lang po. Yours is very detailed po tlga. Regarding the Balikbayan Privilege, say my fiance and I are going to get married next year. He will be here 30 days then will go back to US to settle everything then come back here and we're gonna settle here in the Philippines for good, can he avail the Balikbayan privilege? Thank you.
You can only get 30 days visa on arrival (free). If you want to stay longer, you have to go to a Bureau of Immigration office to extend (and pay for) your visa. Do the extension at least a week before the end of the 30 days. You will also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less (for initial entry to PH).
Jennifer when would they end the one house I'm still having problems trying to use it because the questions and asked I don't know what to do it's really crazy I wish they get rid of it already enough is enough
I’m a Filipino and became US citizen. I would like to stay in the Philippines for less or a year. And I will travel by myself.Can you please explain again what are the. requirements do I need. Sorry everything was so complicated to my understanding. Thank you so much. God Bless.❤️
If planning to live in the Philippines as a former Filipino, do you need to apply for a resident card? What are the procedures for former Filipino and their foreign spouse that plans to live in the Philippines?
If you're a former Filipino and you intend to stay for good in PH, it's better if you apply for dual citizenship. Then when you're dual, you can stay forever. Your foreign spouse can apply for residency (13A spouse/ resident visa). If you don't go through that route, then you can avail of balikbayan privilege for 1 year, then you'll both have to exit the country before the year is up (you're both considered as tourists, not residents).
@@blessedme4188 I'm not sure, since you won't need to go to BI and extend your visa (if you're given 1 year balikbayan stamp). If you plan to apply for a bank account, some banks require the ACR I-card (resident alien card) or a billing statement. If you're a senior, it's best to get dual citizenship so that you can get a senior citizen card & can avail of discounts. If you don't have a billing statement (with your name & PH address), you can go to your barangay hall and get (pay) for a barangay certificate.
A former Pilipino? You are not a former Pilipino.. You Are Still a Pilipino Citizen Thats the law in ur home country. Nothing to do just renew ur ph passport f it is expired.. U can stay forver.. about spouses pls. go to the nearest immigration and ask to clarify the best explanation so you could do a easy documentation.
@@realstory171 Hi, they call it "former Filipino citizen" because I got naturalized in another country. Unless I apply for dual citizenship in the Philippines.
Kindly cover a topic how an Indian needs to get 9A visa and what questions are asked by immigration officers if u are entering the country for the first time...secondly if the return ticket is of Singapore which would be a throw away ticket as I will extend my stay there...sometimes it happen that officers ask where after Singapore? U are not going back to India ? What to say to them
You need to apply for the 9A visa from the PH embassy in your country of residence. It's also advisable to have a hotel/ Airbnb booking for 1 or 2 nights - print out the confirmation. As for exit ticket, it should leave before your visa ends (if you get a 59-day 9A visa, then flight should leave before 59 days). They usually won't ask you where you're going to next. What's important is that you have the exit ticket - doesn't matter where to.
I was booking with Pal from Toronto direct flight Manila then to Davao.why I am required to have my old filipino passport and a filipino birth certificate.I have been out of the country for more than 50 years there's no way i will able to submit there's requirements.I have to cancel my reservation and was told by Asap Travel that Pal won't let fly without this 2 requirements.
Salamat Jennifer, for all your information, are all these travel guidelines still in place as of Sept 29 20 22, Irish 🇮🇪 viewer married to philipino, Hope O H P WILL BE BE DISCONTINUED WITH OUT FURTHER DELAY,
It will depend on the bank & branch. Some banks require the ACR I-card if you're a foreign passport holder. Some may also ask for a billing statement/ proof of address in PH.
Hello Jennifer. Is it fully vaccinated with 2 or 3 squirt? So do it calculate the 3rd or 4th injection as a booster? Thanks and have a nice day. Great wishes.
How about kong mag extended ako sang more than a year with my husband? Do i need to apply before may 1 year privilege visa to stay more another year? Do they charge for another year? Thank you for updated all rules in the Philippines 🇵🇭 stay humble and God Bless you 🙏
Hello Jennifer here is a question for a lot of us foreigners. What happens if I travel to the Philippines and within the 29 days visa free stay I get married to a Filipina what I have known for 5 plus years now? Am I also granted a 1 year visa free stay ?
Do you have the link from IATF website stating that Former Filipino citizens do not need to show a return ticket if staying in the Philippines for more than 30 days? Does it only apply to Filipino citizens of balikbayan visas, or even to Former Filipinos returning as Balikbayan?
Hi Jennifer , i'am retired and fully vaccinated with 2 Booster and i want to book a Ticket to Cebu but do i need to provide proof of hotel booking upon arrival for the first 3 Days ? I hope you can Help me with this Question . Thank you in Advance .
Hotel booking is not required but it's best uf you have proof of hotel/ lodging in case it's asked by the Immigration Officer. You will also need to write an address for the OHP and your arrival card.
Hello po! Im travelling to PH. I have a foreign Passport valid until 4 months na lng but I also have a valid PH Passport valid until 2029. Is it ok if I only use my PH Passport to travel?
Hi Jennifer I have a lot of questions to ask you and I'm depending on you to help me so thanks in advance for your help...ok,question #1 Suppose i want to live permanently in the Philippines as an expat,are there any special benefits for an expat who wants to live there who has a lot of money to pour into the economy, I mean all I want to do really is to enjoy a quiet live there going to the beach and helping some of the homeless people as I was once homeless myself but tell me something good,perhaps something I miss that allows me to live permanently in the Philippines even if I'm not married to a Filipino. Tell me all I need to know so I can make up my mind about whether or not I need to move there or stay in USA
So there is no online extension we have to go through the hassle of finding a immigration office? For a country who want to go contactless and still believes in COVID cold as a threat, I wonder why can not extend online and make life simple. Sri Lanka is bank in time but they got online extension! C'mon Phillys i know ya can do it 🙏🏼✌🏽
Hi, 5 nights lng. Unvax dn aq at flight namin ng anak q ngayong Friday Sept.30 nkapag book na aq sa MySpace Hotel at BGC at affordable lng 1,880 per night with breakfast at free cancellation.
Jennifer Terri, Thanks for the info. I do have a question. Are there any requirements or restrictions for foreigners travelling within the Philippines?
I was watching a vlog 4 or 5 days back and they were traveling from one Island to another with a car and they were not allowed to get on the fairy until they showed their QR pass for vaccination
Hello wala pa po ba pagbabago sa pag arrival? KC po nahihirapan na ako if need Ng 2 vaccine talaga 12 years old above na bata. If ever isa lang talaga ano po may 2weeks quaritne po ba sa hotel please reply me asap po.
What's good about extending visa in the Philippines is not require to go border run every month, just go at the immigration office and pay for visa extension and you good to go home hehe
Do you know for certain if Filipinos exiting the Philippines for the purpose of tourist travel abroad (meaning they will return to the Philippines at some point in time) currently must show proof of travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage in the amount of coverage being $10,000 USD for the length of your stay abroad.
Hi Jennifer!tanong ko lng khit mag-avail ba po ng balikbayan privilege kailangan pa po ba ng Japanese husband ko na may onward ticket? Thank you po and God bless
No need onward ticket if he travels with you and he will avail of balikbayan privilege. Bring your marriage certificate. If it's written in Japanese, have an English translation.
This is great news ms. Jennifer but the problem with our immigration officers is some of them don't know this kind of updated news .They always late for a new update, that's why if you can't explain it to them they will not give you what you want to avail.
Hi Jen im Filipino Australian balikbayan since pandemic 2019 I got stuck here in Philippines can I apply for dual even my one year balikbayan visa overdue already?
Hello, Ask ko lang po sa nakakaalam. Ok lang po ba umuwe nang Philippines as a Foreign passport holder with one way ticket then aayusin na lang po yong dual citizenship in Philippines ?
I just got off the phone with one of the representatives of Philippine Airlines to confirm that ALL unvaccinated foreigners are now allowed to go to Philippines. Requirements are still 5 days quarantine.. RTPCR Test 48 hr prior and OHP.. And we are only allowed to stay for 30 days.. 😔 pwede na riiinnn.😁 Yaaaaay!!! FINALLY!!!!!😍 Would've been better if they take that 5 day quarantine out.
Jennifer, it would be great if our Government would get away from the One Health Pass. It's confusing and more of a hassle than other countries will give to tourists. Can you explain on your vlog what the purpose is of the health pass, really? I think the only reason why they require it is to do contact tracing and know where people are at any given time. It is like Big Brother watching. Can you discover the reason and explain it please? Thank you.
Sis. May tanong lang ako may pinsan pOH ako ofw sa Qatar din nagbakasyon yong amo Niya sa Paris Kasama xa kaso tumakas xa Doon at wla xang dalang kahit Anong paper Niya kasi hold nang employer Niya .Anong dapat kaya niyang gawin
Punta po cya sa PH embassy sa Paris. Pwde cya mabigyan ng "travel document". Papel yun na maari gamitin (1 time only) para makabalik ng Pinas. Baka matulungan din cya financially ng embassy.
Ma'am Jen give me suggestions pls.. My fiance is coming this month as tourist Visa. He is planning to stay 3 months. Is it allow to get a return ticket stay for 3 months? Coming this October 2022 Return ticket dated January 2023...
He should get a throwaway ticket or rented ticket which leaves in 30 days or less. He'll be given 30 days visa on arrival (free). Before his free visa ends, he must go to an Immigration office to extend (and pay) for his visa. Bring passport & cash.
Pa help po: Dumating po ako dto sa Pinas nuong Jan 11, 2023 sa NAIA. The officer stamped my “ US Passport” stay until Jan 11, 2024 . Questions: 1.) ito na po ba yung balikbayan 1 year visa ko ? 2.) Hindi ko na needed to go po sa Buereau of Immig ? Wala din po akong old Philippines passport na dala or my marriage cert… 3.) will I have problem going out of the country sa Feb 28, 2022 ? Salamat sa tutugon :)
Hi Jennifer, I am confused , how about if dual citizens, with One Health Pass, there is a section that you have to choose , foreigners, Non OFW , OFW. I only have foreign passport but dual. Some of my dual citizens friend and even my travel agent said I will check as Foreigner coz I will use my foreign passport. I have my 3 pages reacquisition papers and of course birth ceritficate . So which one I tick? Foreigner or Non OFW ?
When I did OHP before, having a foreign passport but a dual citizen, I marked Foreigner. I was asked for the dual citizenship papers upon check-in, before boarding, and upon arrival in Phils.
📍List of Non-Visa Required Nationals under E.O 408: www.philippineconsulatela.org/no-visa-entry-countries-for-30-day-stay-under-e-o-408
📍Rent an Onward Ticket: onwardticket.com/jennifer
📍Immigration Offices in the Philippines: immigration.gov.ph/contact-us/other-immigration-offices
📍Accredited Agencies: immigration.gov.ph/images/Accreditation/2022_Yr/03_Mar/2022Mar17_Consultancy.pdf
Hope this was helpful! 🙂
Hi Jennifer thank you for being so informative as always,but may I ask you to discuss the possible questions for extending their stay?like,do they ask about a background check? Hoping for your reply,thank you.
Thank you Jen,Again n again kung pinakinggan ang Vlog mo.Sabi ng asawa ko,Whaatt?kahit bh 5 days lang ang overdue ko,kailangan pang pumunta?At magbayad?😱🤣
Hi Jen, do you know if PR Filo living in Australia for 8 yrs still need to get CFO?Cheers
Thank you so much for a very helpful informations, i have aquestion though, booster is not required right?my American husband is coming home in December 8, i would very much appreciate your reply Maam Terri thank you so much and God Bless You and your Family🙏
@@mariacristinadejesus9064 yes,booster is not required but he needs to have a predeparture test.
85 countries with no restrictions for entry. Drop one health pass, Drop The Vaccine mandate & Let people travel to the Philippines 🇵🇭 without hassle.
Agreed! I don't know why in the hell.. the vaccine mandate in the USA hasn't been dropped! Yet, millions come in illegally-unvaxed through the southern border. Tyrannical Biden and Regime!
Absolutely!!!
Unfortunately, the powers that be are afraid if they eliminate all of the restrictions it will prove that their Covid policies were foolish and in error from the very beginning of the viral outbreak. They also fear losing their cushy bureaucrat positions once it becomes known that they made the wrong decisions.
The ease of staying here long term easily outweighs any hassle in getting here from a visa free country. Look at the neighboring countries. Of course, I will be more comfortable in visiting neighboring countries when all the restrictions are gone.
Don't know what your inferring, 85 countries without entry restrictions? Where would they be? Been to PI twice since March absolutely no hassles. People do exaggerate for emphasis but the statement loses all credibility.
Well Zorbie...most comments are from those persons who remember what it was like to visit prior to 2020. Back then you just showed a valid passport and answered the immigration officer as to the nature of your visit.
Now we have the foolish One Health Pass to deal with and there is a multitude of variables that can go wrong. No internet connection or an unstable connection which is common is many Asian countries. And rolling blackouts are ever present in many Asian countries too.
And leaving the Philippines now requires additional documentation i.e. the travel declaration. And Filipinos leaving for the purpose of tourism have to provide proof of travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage for the duration of their time out of the country.
I suspect you are living in a developed country with good internet service and a reliable source of electricity. Unfortunately, most of the world's population does not have that luxury.
An expat here in Philippines just missed his return flight from India because the area he was visiting had a very poor internet connection and he was not able to complete the One Health Pass and was denied boarding.
Obviously, it's not always Mai Tais and Yahtzee everywhere in this world.
Hi Jenny. It's been 9 months or so since I've watched one of your videos. I just wanted you to know I can totally tell a difference in your English speaking skills. You were always good, you just sound even better now.
I had my visa extended to 3 mos at Dasmarinas Cavite at Robinson's mall (Immigration branch/office) after my 1 year balikbayan priviledge visa expired, and a french passport holder. Im a Bacoor, cavite resident. This was during the initial outbreak of covid year 2020 when all the airports for my connecting flights were closed due to covid. Mabilis, stress-free and accomodating ang Immigration office doon, pati ang guard very helpful and approachable.
Thank you for all your information here on this site, it makes it easier to go to the Philippines
Great video as usual Jennifer, thanks for sharing. I will be heading to Gensan in about a month. Take care .....
Thank you for the Updates
What's wrong with PBBM
Is he a member if the COVID PROPAGANDA?
Wishing that these regulations will change soon God Bless our Beloved Philippines ❤️🙏❤️
Thanks Jen, just came back from Pinas and it's easy now to go home. Just follow all requirements then you won't have problems getting in.
The good thing that I like about the Balikbayan Visa is that when it's about to expire it gives a good reason to take a vacation outside of the Philippines. All the other times there are many places to see inside the Philippines.
thank you as always such clear advice i arrive in davao next week so excited
Yes,,,an Indian national can enter Visa Free to Philippines with valid US visa for 14days and I also extended on arrival at the Immig. office in airport itself on my arrival in 10mins. They issued a 1week extension on paying 2300pesos so a total of 21days stay
Thank you Jennifer, I did not go home for so many years, thank you for the info update you shared with us. I will do this extend my stay to the Philippines
I noticed today the Philippines airlines website now says unvaccinated foreigners can enter Manila with a quarantine. Does anyone know anything about this?
Yeah I noticed that as well. It says we can fly into manila unvaxxed
you can call the airline to clarify them share the news to us
Thank u for another informative vlog this is what im waiting for caz my fiancee is coming on January super excited!!!!!!!
This will help us retire in the Phil. Thank you❤️
Hello Jennifer my filipina GF gave me your UA-cam channel for Imformation. We had to make our first visit in Thailand Bangkok because they allowed noneVaxed with negative ccv19 test results within 72 hours before entering their country, because the Philippine three major government agencies seem to contradict each other to say the least. I guess my question is because you touched on it very very briefly that noneVaxed can only enter in Cebu... what are the specific requirements to enter,, 1. Do need proof of negative ccv19 test results,,, 2. Do you need to have reservations with approved DOT hotels,,, 3. Will you be confined just in Cebu and travel to any other part the country,,, 4. Is there any face mask etc
Great information. Thank you for your research .
Any thoughts if Bong Bong will drop quarantine for non vaxxed visitors countrywide in Phillipines? One can only hope. I know you recommend flying into Cebu but this is not a guarantee correct? Just what some viewers have shared?
Great job and keep up the great work. Cheers from Texas
Its the DOH health team will evaluate and do d protocols. They will just recommend it to d pres ...PBBM will focus on agri and economic programs.
Thank you thank you thank you for always being so nice and kind and informing everyone so well. Thank you you are so amazing
Give thanks for the info. First time I am seeing sunshine in this forever darkness..
Very Helpful information Jennifer! I just hope that @aircanada would see this video to prove that former Filipinos are allowed to stay in the Philippines up to 1 year.. We(my family) was denied departure from Calgary to Philippines last year because they said our stay in the Philippines is more than 30 days. I showed them proof(documents) about the Balikbayan program, our old passports and birth certificates and still denied the entry. We had no choice but to go home with tons of luggages and 2 kids including a baby. I called the air canada customer support and none of them are aware of this program. Just recently, a friend of mine was denied the entry too for the exact same reason.. Now we are returning back to Philippines early next year for more than a month and kind of anxious about this future travel.. Such a horrible experience in a country that we loved and trusted for so long ruined by ignorant agents of air canada.
Hello po. Do you have at least your dual certificate?
Thanks for your help Jennifer. 1 week to wheels up !!!
Outstanding information, JT! Thank you so much.
I've never heard of an i card before, can you please do a video and explain, please?
Also doing a video explaining how to open a Filipino bank account would be highly appreciated!
An I-Card is simply a form of identification. If you enter Visa free and extend before your 30 days expire you will been paying for the I-Card. Take a couple of passport photos with you and some cash. It's a photo ID so you will need to give them passport photos. The card will be sent back to the immigration office where you extended your visa. It takes about 4 weeks to get the card back and it is valid for 1 year.
I have two Philippine bank accounts. PNB and Chinabank. Generally, they simply require two forms of identification to open an account. I suggest using your passport and your driver's license from your home country. If you get the I-Card I would not use it as a form of identification at the bank because on the front of the I-Card it says "Tourist" and some banks don't want to open accounts for tourists.
I have a PNB dollar account for the purpose of receiving pension payments or wire transfers. I also have a PNB peso account which gives me an ATM card.
I also convert some of the USD's into pesos and deposit them into my Chinabank account. That gives me another ATM account as a backup.
Hi Jennifer, good morning..thank you for sharing this detailed update.Watching from New Zealand🇦🇨👍🥰💖Many thanks and God blessx
Everything I wanted and needed to know, thank you
Another new info! thanx Jennifer Terri!
Hi Jennifer, great blog, great information, great presentation. Kudos. My spouse is a Balikbayan, who recently availed the 1 year stay option. I wud like to visit alongside her in a few months, question is; i need to leave after about a month or so. When I return I will get the 30 day option. Yes. But can I avail the Balikbayan option in any way???
Hi!Jennifer,ako at ang aking asawa na US NATIONAL ay mag Tour sa Pinas for 35 days,Ano ang gagawin namin to avoid any delays or problema!Salamat🙏
does Cebu Airport entry requires unvaccinated foreigner to be quarantined although having a negative covid test?
Remove OHP as soon aa possible.
Still have ohp
Hello Jennifer, Can you discuss the requirements to exit the Philippines? Do we need an exit clearance or exit pass to leave Philippines?
yes correct pra ano pa yan ohp...
Hi Jennifer, thank you for another informative vlog...you are my go to person for information on this subject. One thing I really wish the BI would offer is the ability to pick the desired amount of time for an extension after your initial days instead of having to make another trip to the Bureau after the first 29 day extension. What are your thoughts about this po?
Jennifer it doesn’t make sense immigration offices have different protocols when applying for extension that is insane ,kindly elaborate on this why is that? Thank you!
Thanks for your information Jennifer greetings from Netherlands looking forward this coming Dec to go have reunion with my family and friends in Davao XX
Do I need to "rent" a ticket if I want to stay for 59 days? Or just get an airline ticket for 58 days and go to an immigration office. I want to stay in Legaspi and I see there is an immigration office there. And I agree, you are very helpful.
H Jennifer, you mentioned about renting an outgoing ticket, i wanna know how would we do it? Since my fiance is planning to extend atleast 2 more weeks .Hope you hear from you. Thank you so much and God bless
Thank you so very much! When I use the onward ticket, do they email me the ticket to show immigration upon arrival?
Hi Jennifer,
thank you for the very informative contents you make. I just wanted to ask how to go about the Balikbayan Privilege if your current name is different to the PH Birth Cert because you had a Change of Name in Australia?
hi JT,my aunt is filipino and she became US citizen..she planing to go Philippines this coming october.my question-is it okey if she buy one way ticket ?because she wants to stay in the Philippines more longer and planing to apply dual citizen here in the Philippines.hope you can reply me.thank you in advance.God bless🥰
She can get a 1 way ticket if she brings proof of being former Filipino (old PH passport or PSA/NSO birth cert). She will be given 1 year balikbayan privilege. Tell her to bring her naturalization certificate, it's one of the requirements for dual citizenship.
Excellent information. Thank you.
Good morning❣️how about if the 18yrs. half japanese with a filipina mother travelling with aunties is he an avail Balikbayan stamg too ❓entering Philippines.
If the half-Japanese enters with the mother, yes he can avail of it. If travelling with aunties only, no. He will get 30 days only.
That u said but if u go to your orovince theres a quarantine never ending then the facility is not good that I heard
Hello Jennifer, can you tell us about the Special Resident Retirement Visa ( SRRV) and entry requirements for SRRV holders? Thank you.
Yes I'd like to know more clearly about this too. 👍
@Thomas - SRRV holders do not need an exit/ return ticket. You will need the other things like OHP registration, vaccination proof, etc. If you're not yet an SRRV holder but plan to apply for it, contact the PRA, pra gov ph.
Yes. .what Kitty said. Visit the website she talked about in her post, because it would require too much space and time to list all of the idiosyncrasies of SRRV visas.
@@kitty_s23456 that site is down at the moment
@@TheCostOfLiving- try again tomorrow. Maybe they're undergoing site maintenance. There are several different types of SRRV. You must be at least 50 years old to qualify.
Thank you for the info. Jen
About Balikbayan Previllage if we avail it and my foreigner husband alone go back to his country after 4months and back after 1month can he still avail the 7months of the remaining visa from Balikbayan Visa?
If the Filipino or former Filipino is not traveling with the foreign spouse/child, the foreign spouse/child is not eligible for Balikbayan privilege.
Im with him entering to Philippines but after 4months he go back to the Netherland for a month vacation so when he go back to PH he still have 7months, that is my question po if he can continue or the visa still valid?
@@bernadettevriend6622 no. If he leaves then comes back, the balikbayan stamp is cancelled. When he enters again, he'll be given 30 days only.
Do US nationals still have to undergo quarantine upon arrival? He is fully vaccinated with no booster. Thanks.
Nice video, do you have any idea or vlog of how long does it take for a former Filipino to open up a bank account in the Philippines?
It will depend on the bank & branch. Some banks require an ACR I-card plus proof of residency like billing statement or barangay certificate.
Thankyou ate Jen 🥰🥰 god bless po 😇
Thank you for all the information Jen. God bless on your channel always.❤️🙏
jennifer you said thanks to Pres. Carlos P. Garcia but the one in the picture is Pres Diosdado Macapagal
Hi Ms. Jen, thank you so much for this. Been reading a lot on Google I'm just confused lang po. Yours is very detailed po tlga. Regarding the Balikbayan Privilege, say my fiance and I are going to get married next year. He will be here 30 days then will go back to US to settle everything then come back here and we're gonna settle here in the Philippines for good, can he avail the Balikbayan privilege? Thank you.
You thanked Carlos Garcia for the EO 408 but the picture you showed was Diosdado Macapagal.
Who bloody care's what photo she uploaded 😁😂
Is it possible to get more than 30 day when you enter the country? Or is 30 days the maximum, and you have to extend it the way you show us here.?
You can only get 30 days visa on arrival (free). If you want to stay longer, you have to go to a Bureau of Immigration office to extend (and pay for) your visa. Do the extension at least a week before the end of the 30 days. You will also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less (for initial entry to PH).
Jennifer when would they end the one house I'm still having problems trying to use it because the questions and asked I don't know what to do it's really crazy I wish they get rid of it already enough is enough
I’m a Filipino and became US citizen. I would like to stay in the Philippines for less or a year. And I will travel by myself.Can you please explain again what are the. requirements do I need. Sorry everything was so complicated to my understanding. Thank you so much. God Bless.❤️
Great video, glad to hear the Philippines is open. I'm double vaccinated and double boosted. I'll start saving now so I can visit there again.
If planning to live in the Philippines as a former Filipino, do you need to apply for a resident card? What are the procedures for former Filipino and their foreign spouse that plans to live in the Philippines?
If you're a former Filipino and you intend to stay for good in PH, it's better if you apply for dual citizenship. Then when you're dual, you can stay forever. Your foreign spouse can apply for residency (13A spouse/ resident visa). If you don't go through that route, then you can avail of balikbayan privilege for 1 year, then you'll both have to exit the country before the year is up (you're both considered as tourists, not residents).
@@kitty_s23456 Thank you for your help! Also, can I just apply for a residency card even though I'm not a dual citizen?
@@blessedme4188 I'm not sure, since you won't need to go to BI and extend your visa (if you're given 1 year balikbayan stamp). If you plan to apply for a bank account, some banks require the ACR I-card (resident alien card) or a billing statement. If you're a senior, it's best to get dual citizenship so that you can get a senior citizen card & can avail of discounts. If you don't have a billing statement (with your name & PH address), you can go to your barangay hall and get (pay) for a barangay certificate.
A former Pilipino? You are not a former Pilipino.. You Are Still a Pilipino Citizen
Thats the law in ur home country. Nothing to do just renew ur ph passport f it is expired.. U can stay forver.. about spouses pls. go to the nearest immigration and ask to clarify the best explanation so you could do a easy documentation.
@@realstory171 Hi, they call it "former Filipino citizen" because I got naturalized in another country. Unless I apply for dual citizenship in the Philippines.
Kindly cover a topic how an Indian needs to get 9A visa and what questions are asked by immigration officers if u are entering the country for the first time...secondly if the return ticket is of Singapore which would be a throw away ticket as I will extend my stay there...sometimes it happen that officers ask where after Singapore? U are not going back to India ? What to say to them
You need to apply for the 9A visa from the PH embassy in your country of residence. It's also advisable to have a hotel/ Airbnb booking for 1 or 2 nights - print out the confirmation. As for exit ticket, it should leave before your visa ends (if you get a 59-day 9A visa, then flight should leave before 59 days). They usually won't ask you where you're going to next. What's important is that you have the exit ticket - doesn't matter where to.
I was booking with Pal from Toronto direct flight Manila then to Davao.why I am required to have my old filipino passport and a filipino birth certificate.I have been out of the country for more than 50 years there's no way i will able to submit there's requirements.I have to cancel my reservation and was told by Asap Travel that Pal won't let fly without this 2 requirements.
Salamat Jennifer, for all your information, are all these travel guidelines still in place as of Sept 29 20 22, Irish 🇮🇪 viewer married to philipino, Hope O H P WILL BE BE
DISCONTINUED WITH OUT FURTHER DELAY,
Jennifer will you please have a content on how to open a bank account for former Filipinos? Thank you.
It will depend on the bank & branch. Some banks require the ACR I-card if you're a foreign passport holder. Some may also ask for a billing statement/ proof of address in PH.
Hello Jennifer. Is it fully vaccinated with 2 or 3 squirt? So do it calculate the 3rd or 4th injection as a booster? Thanks and have a nice day. Great wishes.
Your 3rd shot would be a booster shot
Really good informative video thank you for posting this
How about kong mag extended ako sang more than a year with my husband? Do i need to apply before may 1 year privilege visa to stay more another year? Do they charge for another year?
Thank you for updated all rules in the Philippines 🇵🇭 stay humble and God Bless you 🙏
Hello Jennifer here is a question for a lot of us foreigners. What happens if I travel to the Philippines and within the 29 days visa free stay I get married to a Filipina what I have known for 5 plus years now? Am I also granted a 1 year visa free stay ?
Do you have the link from IATF website stating that Former Filipino citizens do not need to show a return ticket if staying in the Philippines for more than 30 days? Does it only apply to Filipino citizens of balikbayan visas, or even to Former Filipinos returning as Balikbayan?
Hi Jennifer , i'am retired and fully vaccinated with 2 Booster and i want to book a Ticket to Cebu but do i need to provide proof of hotel booking upon arrival for the first 3 Days ?
I hope you can Help me with this Question .
Thank you in Advance .
Hotel booking is not required but it's best uf you have proof of hotel/ lodging in case it's asked by the Immigration Officer. You will also need to write an address for the OHP and your arrival card.
Thank you for the update miss jen
Hello po! Im travelling to PH. I have a foreign Passport valid until 4 months na lng but I also have a valid PH Passport valid until 2029. Is it ok if I only use my PH Passport to travel?
Iam lookin forward to open Clark International Airport for Ofw from hk still no flight
Jennifer Terri, please tell me, on permanent residency, why they stamp, the passport, to pay travel tax, plus annual report also separate payment,
Hi Jennifer I have a lot of questions to ask you and I'm depending on you to help me so thanks in advance for your help...ok,question #1 Suppose i want to live permanently in the Philippines as an expat,are there any special benefits for an expat who wants to live there who has a lot of money to pour into the economy, I mean all I want to do really is to enjoy a quiet live there going to the beach and helping some of the homeless people as I was once homeless myself but tell me something good,perhaps something I miss that allows me to live permanently in the Philippines even if I'm not married to a Filipino. Tell me all I need to know so I can make up my mind about whether or not I need to move there or stay in USA
So there is no online extension we have to go through the hassle of finding a immigration office? For a country who want to go contactless and still believes in COVID cold as a threat, I wonder why can not extend online and make life simple. Sri Lanka is bank in time but they got online extension! C'mon Phillys i know ya can do it 🙏🏼✌🏽
Philippines can't do it. They are still behind from everyone else lol
Do you have a list of airlines that fly into cebu. That doesn’t require vaccinated proof? I want to come from the USA to cebu
do I need to have a booster?I got already 2 vaccine for coved before,still need that?
How many days booking at the hotel for the unvaxed? Frustrating as some require 7 days minimum & I hear from you only 5 days.
Hi, 5 nights lng. Unvax dn aq at flight namin ng anak q ngayong Friday Sept.30 nkapag book na aq sa MySpace Hotel at BGC at affordable lng 1,880 per night with breakfast at free cancellation.
What are the mask protocol back home? Thank you for a very informative video. You are such a blessing!
I believe they just lift the mask mandate in the Philippines but i will choose to wear a mask because of pollution and dust.
Jennifer Terri, Thanks for the info. I do have a question. Are there any requirements or restrictions for foreigners travelling within the Philippines?
NO restrictions..
I was watching a vlog 4 or 5 days back and they were traveling from one Island to another with a car and they were not allowed to get on the fairy until they showed their QR pass for vaccination
@@ricksivley7047I see. So, the vaccine requirement is still enforced to travel within the Philippines. Hopefully Jennifer Terri will do a video.
Hello wala pa po ba pagbabago sa pag arrival? KC po nahihirapan na ako if need Ng 2 vaccine talaga 12 years old above na bata. If ever isa lang talaga ano po may 2weeks quaritne po ba sa hotel please reply me asap po.
Pag yung bata ay 12 yrs & above ay unvax or partially vaccinated, meron po 5 nights quarantine. Kailangan din ng test before the flight.
What's good about extending visa in the Philippines is not require to go border run every month, just go at the immigration office and pay for visa extension and you good to go home hehe
Cebu airport open alrdy for international flight? Thanks....
Do you know for certain if Filipinos exiting the Philippines for the purpose of tourist travel abroad (meaning they will return to the Philippines at some point in time) currently must show proof of travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage in the amount of coverage being $10,000 USD for the length of your stay abroad.
Thank you for the information 😊
Hi Jennifer!tanong ko lng khit mag-avail ba po ng balikbayan privilege kailangan pa po ba ng Japanese husband ko na may onward ticket? Thank you po and God bless
No need onward ticket if he travels with you and he will avail of balikbayan privilege. Bring your marriage certificate. If it's written in Japanese, have an English translation.
@@kitty_s23456 thank you and God bless
This is great news ms. Jennifer but the problem with our immigration officers is some of them don't know this kind of updated news .They always late for a new update, that's why if you can't explain it to them they will not give you what you want to avail.
Jennifer is the extension fee for 6 months 13,900p ?
Hi Jen im Filipino Australian balikbayan since pandemic 2019 I got stuck here in Philippines can I apply for dual even my one year balikbayan visa overdue already?
Yes but you have to pay your overstay fines and for your current visa. I suggesr that you visit a BI office soon because the fees will accumulate.
Hello, Ask ko lang po sa nakakaalam. Ok lang po ba umuwe nang Philippines as a Foreign passport holder with one way ticket then aayusin na lang po yong dual citizenship in Philippines ?
I just got off the phone with one of the representatives of Philippine Airlines to confirm that ALL unvaccinated foreigners are now allowed to go to Philippines.
Requirements are still 5 days quarantine.. RTPCR Test 48 hr prior and OHP.. And we are only allowed to stay for 30 days.. 😔 pwede na riiinnn.😁
Yaaaaay!!! FINALLY!!!!!😍
Would've been better if they take that 5 day quarantine out.
Yesssss
Miss Terri, pwede pobang one way ticket going to the Philippine as a Balik Bayan from US? Salamat
Jennifer, it would be great if our Government would get away from the One Health Pass. It's confusing and more of a hassle than other countries will give to tourists. Can you explain on your vlog what the purpose is of the health pass, really? I think the only reason why they require it is to do contact tracing and know where people are at any given time. It is like Big Brother watching. Can you discover the reason and explain it please? Thank you.
Sis. May tanong lang ako may pinsan pOH ako ofw sa Qatar din nagbakasyon yong amo Niya sa Paris Kasama xa kaso tumakas xa Doon at wla xang dalang kahit Anong paper Niya kasi hold nang employer Niya .Anong dapat kaya niyang gawin
Punta po cya sa PH embassy sa Paris. Pwde cya mabigyan ng "travel document". Papel yun na maari gamitin (1 time only) para makabalik ng Pinas. Baka matulungan din cya financially ng embassy.
Hi Jen how long it will take to process the visa extending for 29 days?
Alright,,Go Cebu yeaah
Ma'am Jen give me suggestions pls..
My fiance is coming this month as tourist Visa. He is planning to stay 3 months. Is it allow to get a return ticket stay for 3 months?
Coming this October 2022
Return ticket dated January 2023...
He should get a throwaway ticket or rented ticket which leaves in 30 days or less. He'll be given 30 days visa on arrival (free). Before his free visa ends, he must go to an Immigration office to extend (and pay) for his visa. Bring passport & cash.
There was a yes or no question on OHP that I answered yes incorrectly. How can I correct this error?
Carlos Garcia sign EO order No. 408 in 1960 or Diosdado Macapagal in the photo?? 🤔🙄
Hi.. I'm from Malaysia,I want to visit my bf in Baguio and stay at his family's house for a few days only.Any requirements?
Hi Jennifer,
Would you consider including immigration updates for 13a visa holders in one of you programs. Vacinated and unvacinated. Thank you.
Pa help po:
Dumating po ako dto sa Pinas nuong Jan 11, 2023 sa NAIA.
The officer stamped my “ US Passport”
stay until Jan 11, 2024 .
Questions:
1.) ito na po ba yung balikbayan 1 year visa ko ?
2.) Hindi ko na needed to go po sa Buereau of Immig ?
Wala din po akong old Philippines passport na dala or my marriage cert…
3.) will I have problem going out of the country sa Feb 28, 2022 ?
Salamat sa tutugon :)
Hi Jennifer, I am confused , how about if dual citizens, with One Health Pass, there is a section that you have to choose , foreigners, Non OFW , OFW. I only have foreign passport but dual. Some of my dual citizens friend and even my travel agent said I will check as Foreigner coz I will use my foreign passport. I have my 3 pages reacquisition papers and of course birth ceritficate . So which one I tick? Foreigner or Non OFW ?
Following. I have the same situation too. I will be flying in 5 days.
When I did OHP before, having a foreign passport but a dual citizen, I marked Foreigner. I was asked for the dual citizenship papers upon check-in, before boarding, and upon arrival in Phils.
@@lilys5095 thank you for the information.
ms jen kailangan pa ho ba ang one health pass pag palabas ng pilipinas? reply asap pls.
No need. OHP is for entry to PH only.