The United States Embassy in Manila’s social media operations are also affected by the government’s shut down. The embassy on Monday, Feb. 2 said that its Facebook, X and Instagram accounts will not be updated regularly due to lapses in appropriations from the US Congress until full operations...
International travel is a common entry in our bucket lists, but it isn’t as simple as booking a plane ticket as soon as seat sales drop. For many, the visa application process is a tough hurdle to face before pursuing their dream vacation. As you start planning for future trips, it’s essential...
Japan’s embassy in Manila is aware of the lack of available slots for visa appointments at its application centers and issued its response on the matter. In a statement sent to the Manila Bulletin, the embassy cited the surge of Filipinos expressing interest in going to Japan. Except during the...
Malacañang has encouraged the public to explore local tourist destinations while waiting for Japanese visa appointments to open. The Palace made the call amid the reported difficulties faced by travel agencies in securing Japanese visa appointments for their clients. Palace Press Officer and...
The Philippines will allow Chinese nationals to enter and stay in the country without a visa for a maximum of 14 days starting Friday, Jan. 16. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made the announcement on Thursday, Jan. 15, in a move that it said was in line with President Marcos '...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the...
The Philippines is not included in the supposed list of countries where the United States of America will be suspending the issuance of visas, Manila 's envoy to Washington said Thursday, Jan. 15. "We are not included," Ambassador Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said in a text message....
Recent news of Canada going "visa-free" for Filipinos has been spreading online, but the reality is that this only applies to a certain portion of Filipino travelers. To qualify for a visa-free entry from the Philippines, the traveler must meet the following criteria:- Must have held a Canadian...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, Jan. 6, debunked claims that the visa policy for Chinese nationals has already changed. "As of today, the visa policy for entry of Chinese nationals to the Philippines remains the same," DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said. "Visa applications...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is harnessing Visa digital solutions to streamline payments, enhance visitor experiences, and empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across key tourist destinations. The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by DOT...
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