The implementation of the e-Visa system for foreigners entering the Philippines is already in the pipeline of the Marcos administration. During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos said that the Philippine e-Visa scheme is now next in the country's digital transformation...
President Marcos has ordered a study for the possible granting of "nomad" visas to attract long-stay tourists to the country and help boost the tourism sector. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Marcos said this as he met the Private Sector Advisory Council for...
President Marcos has ordered a study to determine how the government can provide seamless e-Visa (electronic visa) transactions for Indian nationals to help boost tourism in the Philippines. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this as he met the Private Sector...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) There is a need to update the antiquated Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) program, which is now being used as a “ticket” by some...
Taiwan has extended its visa-free policy for Filipino nationals until 2025. Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) on Tuesday, June 4, issued the list of countries that will enjoy the extension visa-exempt entry policy, including the Philippines whose nationals could enjoy the small...
Civic leader Teresita Ang See has questioned the further tightening of visa requirements for Chinese nationals, which the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made amid the increasing number of fraudulent applications it is receiving. In a statement, Ang See said that strict visa requirements for...
The Philippine government is tightening its requirements for Chinese nationals applying for Philippine visas, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday, May 9. DFA said that the move is aimed at countering the increasing number of fraudulent applications the Philippine...
The Philippine government has begun implementing the beta testing of e-Visa for Indian nationals. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday, April 29, that an Indian businesswoman—Tarina Sardana—was the first e-visa bearer who arrived in Manila on April 13.“ Using her e-Visa, she...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Sunday, April 7 renewed her call on the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to strictly scrutinize applications as immigration officials reported of an alleged "Chinese mafia” using passports with special resident retiree visas (SRRV). Binay made the...
Traveling from one country to another should be a seamless and convenient experience, especially when it's done to destress and explore new lifestyles. However, visa application processes often add unnecessary stress to the journey. Thankfully, VFS Global, a visa outsourcing and technology...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, Feb. 7, cited security concerns as one of the reasons why the agency cannot issue free visas to some nationalities despite calls for such an arrangement. DFA Undersecretary for Consular Affairs Gary Domingo said that while the Marcos...
Ever dreamed of what it's like living in Europe? Look no further as Golden Visa Central (GVC), a leading international property marketing consultancy based in Taguig City, unveils the Greek Golden Visa program designed for Filipinos dreaming of living, studying, and traveling in Europe. With...
