9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa – for visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings, and workshops/ seminars.

9(c) Seamen and Crew Members Visa – for crew members of a vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines from any country.

9(e) Foreign Government Officials Visa – for accredited officers of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines, who is a citizen of the country whose government he/she represents, and who is proceeding to the Philippines on official business for his/her government, and for officials of international non-governmental organizations.

NOTE: All applicants who are applying for 9(a) visa are requested to register at the Online Visa Application System (OVAS).

9(a) visa – for Foreign Student

For returning or incoming foreign students, for conversion to 9(f) student visa once arrived in the Philippines.

9(a-1) visa – for Business Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for scientific, commercial, industrial, professional, and business purposes, who will not receive any compensation from a company/entity in the Philippines for services rendered in the country.

9(a-2) visa – for Tourism or Leisure Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for pleasure or tourism, leisure, religious, recreation, or amusement purposes, or to visit family, relatives, or friends, and staying for a predetermined amount of time.

9(a-3) visa – for Medical Treatment Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for medical treatment purposes or health reasons, including their escorts.

9(a-4) visa – for Private Yachtsmen/Sailors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily on board a private yacht/ sailboat; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.

9(a-5) visa for Filmmaking Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for movie or documentary filming purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.

9(a-6) visa for Journalism Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for news and journalism purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.

9(a-7) visa for Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for athletic and performing arts purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines other than prize money for participation in a sporting or performing arts event.

9(a-8) visa – for Visitors with Other Purposes

Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for purpose other than those cited above; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines.

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Accomplished Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the college/university addressed to the student and containing a clear impression of the college/university’s official dry seal.
7. Police Clearance issued by national police authority in the student’s country of origin or legal residence, duly notarized by local Notary Public and authenticated by the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and by the Philippine Embassy.
8. Medical Health Certificate issued by the authorized doctor including standard size chest X-ray, HIV and hepatitis B clearance, duly notarized by local Notary Public and authenticated by the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and by the Philippine Embassy
9. Scholastic Records authenticated by the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and by the Philippine Embassy
10. Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent of the person responsible for student’s studies in the Philippines with passport photocopy or national ID
11. Bank statement of father or person responsible for the applicant’s studies in Philippines (additional); or employment/ salary certificate/ trade license and passport photocopy of parents or guardian
12. Travel itinerary or flight reservation
13. Payment of visa fee of US$30.00 (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

For Business Owners

1. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
2. Invitation letter from a Philippine government/private entity or endorsement from a chamber of commerce (recognized by the host government) in the country where the business is located)
3. Proof of business operations/income (e.g. business permit/license or registration or bank statement of the latest six (6) months or tax payments
4. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging in the Philippines
5. Photocopy of valid Myanmar visa (non-Myanmar nationals)
6. Photocopy of previous Philippine visa (if applicable)

For Employees

1. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
2. Invitation letter from a Philippine government/private entity with passport copy of the Inviter
3. Endorsement letter from the applicant’s company
4. Employment certificate with remuneration or letter of guarantee from the company/sponsor
5. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging in the Philippines
6. Photocopy of valid Myanmar visa (non-Myanmar nationals)
7. Photocopy of previous Philippines visa (if applicable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Proof of financial capacity (any of the following):
   1. Bank Statement of the latest six (6) months
   2. Employment Certificate with renumeration
   3. Proof of business income
   4. Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity and copy of passport
8. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging in the Philippines
9. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
   1. Letter of permission from a parent/ guardian
10. Photocopy of valid Myanmar visa (non-Myanmar nationals)
11. Photocopy of previous Philippine visa
12. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Acceptance letter or confirmation of treatment or appointment from a Philippine medical or wellness institution
8. Proof of medical condition, such as medical abstract from the sending medical or wellness institution
9. Proof of financial means (any of the following):
   1. Bank Statement of the latest six (6) months
   2. Pay slips for the latest six (6) months or employment certificate with remuneration (for employees)
   3. Pension statements of the latest six (6) months (for retirees)
   4. Receipt/ confirmation of advance payment or deposit made for the treatment
   5. Letter of guarantee from the sponsor with proof of financial capacity
10. Health Insurance policy (if any)
11. Hotel Accommodation or proof of lodging (if applicable)
12. For Minors not travelling with a parent/ guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
13. For Escort:
    1. Letter from the sending medical or wellness institution assigning the foreign national to escort the patient
14. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Letter from the owner/captain indicating the following:
   1. Port or area of entry
   2. Date of entry and period of stay
   3. List of crew and passengers
   4. Particulars of the vessel (Type, Name, Registration, Call sign)
8. Boat insurance policy
9. Cargo manifest
10. Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippine (if any)
11. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
12. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Letter of Request addressed to the International Press Center
8. Background of Film outfit
9. Curriculum Vitae of the filmmaker, including a shortlist of work credits
10. Synopsis/storyline of the film
11. Itinerary of activities
12. List of members of the crew with destinations (if any)
13. Employment certificate with certification from the film outfit
14. List of equipment with certification from the film outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines
15. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging
16. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
17. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Letter of Request addressed to the International Press Center
8. Background of media organization, or of contracting media organization (for freelance journalists)
9. Curriculum Vitae of the newsman/journalist, including a shortlist of work credits
10. Copy of one published article/work of journalist
11. Synopsis/storyline/purpose of the news
12. Itinerary of activities
13. List of members of the crew with destinations (if any)
14. Employment certificate with certification from the news outfit
15. List of equipment with certification from the news outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines
16. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging
17. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
18. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Letter of Request from the applicant’s team, group, or organization
8. Invitation letter from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), Games and Amusement Board (GAB), or a national sporting association duly recognized by the PSC/ POC/ GAB (for athletes)
9. Endorsement letter from the Local Government Unit where the venue of the event is located (for performers)
10. Contract or agreement with the organizer, including promotional materials
11. Itinerary of activities
12. Proof of financial means or letter of guarantee from the sponsor
13. List of members of the crew with designations (if applicable)
14. Employment certificate of crew members (if applicable)
15. List of equipment with certification from the film outfit that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines (if applicable)
16. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging
17. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
18. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Duly accomplished Application Form (https://www.visa.gov.ph)
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Passport valid at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines, original and photocopy of data page
5. Foreign Registration Certificate (FRC) or Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC), original and photocopy
6. Travel itinerary or flight reservation (entry and exit)
7. Proof of financial capacity
8. Documents relative to the purpose of visit
9. Hotel accommodation or proof of lodging
10. For Minors not travelling with a parent/guardian (additional requirement):
    1. Letter of permission from a parent/guardian
11. Payment of visa fee (non-refundable)

1. Personal Appearance of the Applicant
2. Accomplished Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form
3. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
4. Original and photocopy of passport information page
5. Original and photocopy of Seaman’s Book information page
6. Letter from the Department of Marine Administration
7. Original and Notarized Letter of Guarantee from Myanmar Agent
8. Original and Notarized Letter of Guarantee from Philippine Agent
9. Ship Particulars/Details
10. Copy of flight details/itinerary
11. Visa fee of US$20.00 – 3 working days processing upon receipt of complete requirements

1. Duly accomplished F.A. Form No. 2 with photo, to be accomplished per foreign crew member
2. Duly accomplished F.A. Form No. 61 (Excel format) with the e-signatures of the agent/representative in Part E and of the Captain/Master in Part F and List of Foreign Crew Members in Part H
3. Photocopy of the passport information page of all foreign crew members. The passport should have a validity of at least six (6) months from the date of estimated departure from the Philippines
4. Copy of signed letter from the shipping company, naming the Vessel Master/ Captain, requesting for the issuance of a crew list visa for the vessel’s foreign crew members. The letter must be supported with attachments showing the relevant information on the vessel’s multiple port calls, where applicable.
5. Photocopy of the passport information page of the Vessel Master/Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of departure from the Philippines.
6. Payment of Visa Fee (US$ cash only):
   1. Crew Members of not more than 40 ~ US$100.00
   2. Crew Members from 41 to 100 ~ US$150.00
   3. Crew Members from 101 to 200 ~ US$200.00
   4. Crew Members more than 200 ~ US$250.00

• The Local Agent may accomplish the Crew List Visa application.
• The data entries must be entered directly into the downloaded MS-EXCEL file (not written on the printed copy of the file).
• The passport of the Vessel Master/Captain must be used for the Crew List Visa Application, even if the Vessel Master/Captain is already in possession of a valid Philippine visa or is a Filipino national.
• The Vessel Master/Captain must review and affix his e-signature on Section F (Declaration of Master/ Captain).
• The accomplished digital file of the Crew List Visa application (the actual MS-EXCEL file, not PDF) must be emailed to the together with the other requirements, using the subject line “CREW LIST VISA APPLICATION”.
• The Local Agent submits the above requirements and pays the required visa fee in US$ cash only.
• The Local Agent collects the original crew list visa, which is given to the Vessel Master/Captain for presentation to the Philippine Immigration authorities upon arrival in the Philippines.

1. Official written notification of the impending assignment of the FGO from the sending state, transmitted via a diplomatic note at least thirty (30) days in advance of expected travel to the Philippines. The Note should state:
2. the particulars of the visa applicant
3. his/her official designation in the mission/consular office in the Philippines
4. his/her expected departure date from the country of origin
5. expected duration of assignment in the Philippines
6. the complete name and designation of the official he/she is coming to replace (or if he/she is an additional official being deployed in the sending State’s mission/consular office in the Philippines)
7. in case of qualified dependents: that the visa applicant is travelling to the Philippines to join and live with the principal for duration of the principal’s assignment
8. Duly accomplished Non-Immigrant Visa Application form
9. Two (2) passport-sized photos with plain white or off-white background taken within the last six (6) months
10. Clear photocopy of the visa applicant’s diplomatic/service/official passport
11. Clear photocopy of principal’s visa and passport (for dependents and household member applicants)
12. Supporting documents to establish family ties, marital union, employee-employer relations, etc. as may be deemed necessary, to properly ascertain appropriate visa type per existing rules and regulations.
13. Flight itinerary or reservation details

• Applications are done online.
• Indian nationals may go to the Philippines visa-free for 14 days using US, UK and Schengen visas, but only for tourism purposes. / E.O.408