Philippines e-Visa for Indians

9 (a) Temporary Visitors Visa

Visitors for business, tourist, medical treatment, training, attending conference, meetings or workshops 

1. Passport/ Travel documents valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay

1. Duly accomplished Visa application form

1. Bonafide proof of status as tourist or businessman

1. Confirmed return tickets

9(a-1) - Business Visitors

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

For Business Owners

1. Both entry and return tickets

1. Invitation letter from the Philippine government/ private entity or endorsement from a Chamber of Commerce

1. Income proof/ business operation proof

1. Bank statement of the latest 6 months/ tax payments

1. Accommodation proof

For Employees

1. Certificate of employment

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Endorsement letter from the applicant’s company

1. Employment certificate with remuneration/ letter of guarantee from the company

1. Accommodation proof

9 (a-2) Tourism or Leisure visitors

Foreign nationals visiting temporarily for tourism, leisure, religious purposes or to visit a family/friend and staying for a predetermined amount of time

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Proof of financial capacity

1. Documents proving country of residence

1. Itinerary

1. Accommodation proof

1. For minors, who are not accompanied by parents, need to submit a letter of permission from a parent/ guardian

9(a-3)- Medical purposes

Foreign nationals visiting temporarily for medical treatment or health reasons. An escort is also included

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Letter of confirmation of treatment/ appointment from a Philippine medical/ wellness institution

1. Proof of medical condition

1. Proof of financial capacity

1. Health insurance policy (if any)

1. Accommodation proof

1. For minors, who are not accompanied by parents, need to submit a letter of permission from a parent/ guardian

1. For escort, permission letter from the medical institution to escort the patient

9(a-4) Private Yachtsmen/ sailors

Foreign nationals temporarily on-board in a private yacht/ sailboat which will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the country 

1. Letter from the owner/ captain which includes port or area of entry, date of entry and period of stay, list of crew and passengers, type, name, and registration

1. Boat insurance policy

1. Cargo manifest

1. Character reference/ shipping agent in the Philippines (if any)

1. For minors, who are not accompanied by parents, need to submit a letter of permission from a parent/ guardian

9 (a-5) Filmmaking visitors

Foreign nationals visiting temporarily for movie/ documentary making which will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the country

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center

1. Background of film outfit and synopsis of the film

1. CV of the filmmaker, including a shortlist of work credits

1. Itinerary of activities

1. Lis of members of the crew with designations 

1. Employment certificate or contract from the film outfit

1. List of equipment with certificate from the film outlet saying the said equipment will be re-exported

1. Hotel accommodation proof

9 (a-6) Journalism Visitors

Foreign nationals visiting temporarily for news and journalism purposes which will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation from the country

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Letter of request addressed to the International Press Center

1. Background of media organization/ contract from a media organization for free lancers

1. CV of the journalist, including a shortlist of work credits

1. Synopsis/ purpose of the news

1. Itinerary of activities

1. List of members of the crew with designation

1. Employment certificate or contract from the media company

1. List of equipment with certificate from the film outlet saying the said equipment will be re-exported

1. Hotel accommodation proof

9 (a-7) Athletic and Performing Arts visitors

Foreign nationals temporarily visiting for athletic or performing arts purposes which will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the country

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Letter of request from the applicant’s team/ group/ organisation

1. For athletes, invitation letter from Philippine Sports Commission/ Philippine Olympic Committee/ Games and Amusement Board/ national sporting association recognised by the PSC/ POC/ GAB

1. For performers, endorsement letter from the local government unit where the venue is located

1. Contract or agreements with the organizer, including promotional materials

1. Itinerary of activities

1. Proof of financial capacity/ letter of guarantee from the sponsor

1. List of members of the crew with designations

1. Employment certificate of crew members

1. List of equipment with certificate from the film outlet saying the said equipment will be re-exported

1. Hotel accommodation proof

1. For minors, who are not accompanied by parents, need to submit a letter of permission from a parent/ guardian

9 (2-8) Other purposes

Foreign nationals temporarily visiting for other purposes which will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the country

1. Entry and return tickets

1. Proof of financial capacity

1. Documents supporting the purpose of the visit

1. Hotel accommodation proof

1. For minors, who are not accompanied by parents, need to submit a letter of permission from a parent/ guardian