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Visa
A Philippine Visa is an endorsement issued by consular officers denoting that the application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to a Philippine port of entry and request permission from the Immigration authorities to enter the country.
A visa is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.
The Consulate General only accepts visa application from residents of the following States: ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, SOUTH DAKOTA AND WISCONSIN.
Downloadable Forms
FA Form No. 2AFA Form No. 3
FA Form No. 11
FA Form No. 61
Important Reminders:
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9a Temporary Visitor Visa applicants should initially lodge their applications via the Online Visa Application System (OVAS: https://www.visa.gov.ph). After the online lodgment, they need to contact the Consulate General (email address: chicagopcg@att.net with email subject “Visa”) on how to complete their application.
Requirements
Requirements and Procedure (Additional requirements may be requested):
1. PRINT-OUT OF APPLICATION FORM from the ONLINE VISA APPLICATION
SYSTEM (OVAS)
2. AIR TICKETS or TRAVEL ITINERARY
3. ORIGINAL PASSPORT (together with a photocopy of the data page of the passport) with a validity of at least six (6) months beyond the proposed stay in the Philippines
4. PROOF of FINANCIAL CAPACITY (bank statement of the latest 6 months, employment certificate, notarized letter of invitation/support, or equivalent document)
5. For multiple-entry visa applications, PROOF OF PURPOSE/REASON (e.g., documents showing family, property or business in the Philippines)
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required. Multiple-entry visas will be mailed after the approval from Manila is obtained.
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required. Multiple-entry visas will be mailed after the approval from Manila is obtained.
Requirements and Procedure (Additional requirements may be requested):
1. Duly-accomplished and notarized VISA APPLICATION FORM (FA Form No. 2A) with a passport-size photograph taken within the last 6 months
2. AIR TICKETS or TRAVEL ITINERARY
3. ORIGINAL PASSPORT (together with a photocopy of the data page of the passport) with a validity of at least six (6) months beyond the proposed stay in the Philippines
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required.
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required.
Requirements and Procedure (Additional requirements may be requested):
1. Duly-accomplished and notarized VISA APPLICATION FORM (FA Form No. 2A) with a passport-size photograph taken within the last 6 months, and FA Form No. 61 (Excel format) for Crew List visa.
2. ORIGINAL PASSPORT (together with a photocopy of the data page of the passport) with a validity of at least six (6) months beyond the proposed stay in the Philippines
3. AIR TICKETS or TRAVEL ITINERARY
4. LETTER from the Shipping Company
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required.
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
After given a go-signal by the Consulate, send the above-mentioned requirements by mail to the Philippine Consulate General with address at 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Include a self-addressed return envelope (with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from a private courier of choice [except FedEx]), and a money order or cashier’s check payable to “Philippine Consulate General" for the processing fee (contact the Consulate for details). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Once approved, single-entry visas will be mailed by the Consulate seven (7) working days after receipt of the requirements by mail. For an expedited release, an additional fee of $10.00 is required.
Requirements and Procedure (Additional requirements may be requested):
1. Two (2) duly-accomplished VISA APPLICATION FORMS (FA Form No. 3) with the prescribed PHOTOGRAPH
2. Original and two (2) photocopies of PASSPORT
3. If a foreign spouse, original and photocopy of MARRIAGE CONTRACT / REPORT OF MARRIAGE issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
4. If a foreign child (unmarried and under 21 years old), original and photocopy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE
5. Original and two (2) photocopies of PROOF OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP of the spouse or parent (Passport or Dual Citizenship Certificate)
6. Original and photocopy of notarized LETTER OF REQUEST for an Immigrant Visa signed by the Filipino spouse or parent
7. Original and photocopy of local POLICE CLEARANCE obtained within the last (6) months
8. Two (2) copies of PROOF of FINANCIAL CAPACITY (bank statement of the latest 6 months, employment certificate, property or income documents)
9. Two (2) MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (F.A. Form No. 11) accomplished by a local physician, with all supporting documents in duplicate (two copies): CD of chest X-ray plate and results of 1) stool (ova/parasite and occult blood); 2) urinalysis; and 3) complete blood test (blood serology and chemistry), and with the prescribed PHOTOGRAPH
10. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
For inquiries, email us at chicagopcg@att.net (Subject: “Visa”).
Foreign nationals of the following countries may enter the Philippines visa-free and may stay therein not exceeding thirty (30) days (Executive Order 408, S. 1960, as amended), subject to conditions*:
*Conditions:1. They have valid tickets to their next country of destination not later than 30 days from date of arrival in the Philippines.
2. They have passports valid for a period of at least 6 months at the time of arrival in the Philippines.
Also, the following foreign nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free, subject to conditions*:
1. Holders of Hong Kong SAR passports (14 days)
2. Holders of Macau SAR passports (14 days)
3. Holders of Macau-Portuguese and Hong Kong British passports (7 days)
4. Chinese nationals with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen, or US visa (7 days)
5. Indian nationals with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Singaporean, Schengen, US, or UK visa (14 days)
*Conditions:1. They have valid tickets to their next country of destination not later than the allowed period of stay in the Philippines.
2. They have passports valid for a period of at least 6 months at the time of arrival in the Philippines.
*Conditions:
Also, the following foreign nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free, subject to conditions*:
*Conditions: