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...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines will start trial operations for the submission of Korean tourist visa applications by mail. According to the embassy, the trial operation period will be from Feb. 1 to April 30 for “C-3-9 tourist visa application of Filipino nationals” and will cover...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
The Chinese government on Thursday, Jan. 25, launched its visa application center in Manila to ramp up people-to-people exchange between China and the Philippines. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian led the inauguration of the Chinese Visa Application Center on Ayala Avenue in...
FUJIAN, China—Filipinos and all other nationalities may now enjoy a 25 percent discount on their fee when getting a Chinese visa. This came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry improved visa and entry policies for foreign nationals for cross-border travel as the country aimed to attract more...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday it has suspended the issuance of e-Visa to Chinese nationals until further notice for assessment. In a new advisory, the agency said the suspension will improve its future operations, including the payment processing systems. "This is to inform...
