Philippines Visa
Philippines Notes
Please note that a visa is required to enter the Philippines for both US and non US citizens.
Individuals who are born in the Philippines (even if they are US citizens) will need to contact the Philippines embassy or consulate directly, Ambassador Passport and Visa cannot assist in obtaining those types of visas.
Philippines Tourist Visa
• Visa is required
• Submit Valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay, and contain at least one blank visa page
• 2 passport photos
• 2 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form. Signature must be notarized (For the correct visa application to fill out, scroll down to the "Processing Instructions" section below)
• Copy of valid driver's license
• Copy of round trip ticket or itinerary
• Copy of hotel reservation
• Proof of financial capacity: Copy of most recent bank statements
• Proof of health insurance
• For Non - US Citizens: A copy of Green Card or Legal Status in United States Should also be Submitted
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Philippines Business Visa
• Visa Required
• Submit Valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay, and contain at least one blank visa page
• 2 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form. Signature must be notarized
(For correct visa application to fill out, scroll down to the "Processing Instructions" section below)
• Copy of driver's license
• 2 Passport photographs
• Copy of ticket or travel itinerary
• Copy of hotel reservation
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of financial capacity: Copy of most recent bank statements
• A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General Philippines, Visa Section. The letter must explain all of the following:
-The nature of business to be performed
-Business reference to be visited in Philippines
-Guarantee financial support for the applicant while in Philippines
-Return transportation to the U.S.A
-The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant
• For Non - US Citizens: A copy of Green Card or Legal Status in United States Should also be Submitted
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Processing Instructions
Please view the states under each Embassy/Consulate below to determine which location must issue your visa(s) and download the appropriate forms for your state of residence.
EMBASSY / CONSULATE
Consulate of Philippines - Los Angeles Jurisdiction Covering: Southern California (covering the counties of: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, and San Luis Obispo); Southern Nevada (covering the counties of: Clark, Lincoln & Nye); Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Click Here to Download the Los Angeles Visa Application Form
Embassy of Philippines - Washington DC Jurisdiction Covering: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Aguila, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Saint Kitts & Nevis
Click Here to Download the Washington DC Visa Application Form
Consulate of Philippines - New York Jurisdiction Covering: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Click Here to Download the New York Visa Application Form
Consulate of Philippines - San Francisco Jurisdiction Covering: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah, Washington State, Wyoming
Click Here to Download the San Francisco Visa Application Form
Consulate of Philippines - Chicago Jurisdiction Covering: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Click Here to Download the Chicago Visa Application Form (For US Passport Holders) Click Here to Download the Chicago Visa Application Form (For Non-US Passport Holders)
Fees
Consular Fees
$ 30.00 Per Visa - Single Entry valid 3 months for entry
$ 60.00 Per Visa - Multiple Entries valid 6 months for entry
$ 90.00 Per Visa - Multiple Entries valid one year
The consular Fee is only payable by Money Order or Cashier check (which Ambassador Passport can obtain on your behalf)
Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees
Regular Processing - 5 to 7 Business days - $ 220.00
Rush Processing - 2 to 3 Business days - $ 250.00
Ultra Rush - Next Day Processing - $ 280.00
There is a $20.00 charge to obtain Money orders
Note: There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.
Shipping Charges
Federal Express Charges:
(Continental USA Only)
• FedEx 2nd Business Day: $45.00
• FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight): $48.00
• FedEx Letter (First Overnight): $130.00
• FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery): $78.00
• Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI - Fedex Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $88.00
Please Forward All The Above Documents and Requirements To:
Ambassador Passport and Visa Services, Inc.
2811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720
Santa Monica, California, 90403
(310) 828-7879
