Visas are endorsements denoting that the holder is permitted to proceed to the Philippines

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The final determination on whether to admit a foreigner into the Philippines rests with the Bureau of Immigration (BI). BI has the sole mandate and sovereign prerogative regarding the entry into and stay of all foreigners in the Philippines, and exit of all nationals from the Philippines. For their details, please visit: Bureau of Immigration. BI carefully checks all the requirements at all Philippine ports.

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Any extension of the foreigner’s stay in the Philippines beyond the allowable period must be directly lodged with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines.

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Visa-Free entry for citizens / nationals of Switzerland and 150 more countries

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30-days Visa-Free entry

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The Philippines grants visa-free entry for a maximum of 30-days stay in the Philippines for citizens of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and 155 other countries at present covered under Executive Order No. (EO) 408, as amended. 

 

The list of countries under EO 408 can be viewed from the following links to the DFA website:

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• Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines;

• DFA Visa Information (with a drop-down menu of countries)

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Visa Applications / Issuances

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Foreign nationals may alternately apply for a 9(a) visa (tourism/business) for a maximum stay of 30 or 59 days in the Philippines through the Philippine Visa Online Portal. 

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For instructions on how to accomplish the Philippine Visa Online Portal, please click
the link below: 

Instructions On How To Accomplish The Philippine Visa Online Portal