Checklist fortourists visiting the
Research yourdestination(s)
Review your finances
In most restaurants, thereis a 12% VAT comprised inthe price but service
charge is often excludedand calculated separately
Buy your tickets andmake any necessaryreservations ahead
of time.
Make sure yourpassport is valid forat least 6 months
Determine your healthinsurance coverage
for the trip
Study differencesin culture
Restricted foreign nationalsare required to securean entry visa before theycan enter the Philippines
Chinese Nationals,including citizens forHong Kong and Taiwan,will need a special
permit.
Unrestricted foreign nationalscan travel to the Philippineswithout an entry visa butneeds to secure returnor outward bound ticket
It is illegal for any inwardor outward tourist to bringin or take out PhilippinePesos more than
P10, 000.00 without priorauthority from the CentralBank of the PhilippinesBank of the Philippines
Consider travel time andtraffic flow to your
destination particularly ifyou are planning to visitMakati and Manila
Double check thatyou’ve packed yournecessary documents
Sources:
http://www.expatch.org/2013/09/19/visa-restrictions-and-non-restrictions-for-foreign-nationals/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Philippineshttp://www.visasphilippines.com/http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/philippines-visa-and-entry-information/
For the list of Restircted and Non-restricted Nationalities, please refer to this link: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/travel-req
Infographics by: Kittelson & CarpoConsulting
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