AGAIN, OUR FREQUENT REMINDER OF THE BALIKBAYAN ENTRY RULES TO PHILIPPINES FOR FORMER FILIPINOS. FROM THE WEBSITE OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON ABOUT BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGES. Announcements 13/08/2013: Consular Advisory on the Balikbayan Privilege Program ANNOUNCEMENT WDC-063-2013 13 August 2013 Former Philippine citizens who do not have visas to the Philippines but wish to enter the country under the “Balikbayan Privilege Program” will need to present original proof of former Philippine citizenship, such as old Philippine passport, birth certificate or foreign naturalization papers showing Philippine nationality, per Timatic guidelines issued by the IATA and standards set by ICAO to all airlines. All concerned former Philippine citizens are hereby advised to be ready with their documents when traveling to avoid unnecessary inconvenience. Thank you. MY COMMENT: This is the first time Ive seen a Philippine embassy making a reference to the TIMATIC rules, which Ive often quoted on this timeline, and which I make no apology for quoting again below................... LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE TIMATIC RULES NOW AVAILABLE TO CHECKIN STAFF AT DUBLIN AIRPORT ABOUT TRAVELLING TO PHILIPPINES. 22nd October 2013. 22OCT13 / 1413 UTC National Ireland (Rep.) (IE) Embarkation Ireland (Rep.) (IE)/Destination Philippines (PH) Philippines (PH) Passport required. for at least 6 months from date of arrival. - Former nationals of the Philippines, their immediate family members and immediate family members of nationals of the Philippines must hold passports valid on arrival. Evidence of former Filipino nationality would be a previously held Filipino passport, birth certificate, foreign naturalization papers showing former Filipino nationality or similar documentary proof. A foreign passport with place of birth in the Philippines does not necessarily qualify as being a former Filipino. …………………………………………………………………………….. Visa required, except for a max. stay of 30 days for holders of passports issued to nationals of Ireland (Rep.). ……………………………………………………………………………… - A max. stay of one year for accompanying spouses and children of nationals of the Philippines who have been outside the Philippines for more than one year or former nationals of the Philippimes (Balikbayans) Accepted proof: marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption papers, etc. The family must be handled by the same immigration officer. (MY NOTE; so make sure that only one parent is presenting all passports of the family.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. VISA ISSUANCE: Visa required, except for Holders of passports issued by Ireland (Rep.) can obtain a visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 59 days. Fee: USD 50.- (bank exchange slip is mandatory). Express fee: PHP 500 Additional Information: - Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. - Multiple extensions of 59 days, (with a maximum of 1 year), available for those listed under visa exemptions. ……………………………………………. CALCULATING LENGTH OF STAY. - Length of stays are calculated by starting on the next day after the day of arrival in the Philippines. Warning: - Visitors traveling for touristic or business purposes must hold return/onward tickets. - Exempt are former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans) and accompanying spouses and children. 32Like • • Promote • Share Arlene-Jericho De Guzman, Jocelyn Villanueva, Joselito Aguinaldo and 70 others like this. View 28 more comments John Ferris No, former Filipinos can stay in Philippines for a year without a visa; and they can stay for good on a non-quota visa. October 23 at 10:49pm • Like Dina Kehoe Well thats good news. By the way John my irish husband would go with me too in phils for more than 1 month will he needs visa? October 23 at 10:53pm via mobile • Like John Ferris No, he can also stay for up to a year if he is travelling with you.
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