The Philippine Consulate in Macau SAR issues visas to foreign nationals wishing to visit the Philippines. Visa applicants are required to download the application form from the following link:
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Visa processing time is from Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm;
- Visa requirements and fees vary depending on the type of visa and nationality of the applicant;
- Some cases require prior approval from the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines in Manila for the issuance of a visa;
- A visa does not guarantee admission into the country. The admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is subject to immigration control at the port of entry by the Bureau of Immigration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA - 9(a)
- 9(a-1) Visa for Business Visitors
- 9(a-2) Visa for Tourism or Leisure Visitors
- 9(a-3) Visa for Medical Treatment Visitors
- 9(a-4) Visa for Yachtsmen/Sailors
- 9(a-5) Visa for Filmmaking Visitors
- 9(a-6) Visa for Journalism Visitors
- 9(a-7) Visa for Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors
- 9(a-8) Visa for Visitors with Other Purposes
NO-VISA ENTRY FOR 30-DAY STAY UNDER E.O. 408:
Countries whose nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding 30 days under E.O. 408, provided these foreign nationals are holders of a passport valid at least six (6) months, beyond their contemplated period of stay in Manila and a return ticket to their country or origin or a ticket and/or visa to their next country of destination.
THE FOLLOWING FOREIGN NATIONALS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT A VISA FOR A STAY NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN (7) DAYS:
1. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports.
2. Holders of Hong Kong British passports.
3. Chinese nationals from the mainland coming for tourism purposes and with either
a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen or US visa.
THE FOLLOWING FOREIGN NATIONALS ARE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT A VISA FOR A STAY NOT EXCEEDING FOURTEEN (14) DAYS:
1. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
2. Holders of Macau Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
THE BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE
Nationals of countries who fall under E.O. 408 and are family members (spouse and children holding foreign passports) of a Balikbayan (returning Filipino citizen or former Filipino citizen) are entitled to a visa-free entry to the Philippines for a maximum stay of one (1) year from the date of their arrival in Manila under the BALIKBAYAN Program.
They shall be admitted as Balikbayans on condition that they (i) travel with a Balikbayan; and, (ii) observe and comply with immigration rules and regulations.
Important Note:
Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers:556-0000 and ask the operator to connect you to the Visa Division), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.
