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What is the travel entry requirements upon visiting Philippines?
The Philippines Government through is Bureau of Immigration has established an entry policy to the country for Foreign National with or without a visa depending on the place of origin. A valid and authenticated passport is required. Here are some guidelines to follow in visiting this tropical island paradise.
- No need to secure an entry visa if you are classified as a non-restricted national and your country has diplomatic ties/bilateral agreement with the Philippines. You may visit Philippine Bureau of Immigration site (http://immigration.gov.ph) for the country listings. Non-restricted nationals may stay for a period not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold a valid return ticket to the port of origin or to the next port of destination. Immigration regulations require that the passports are valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. But at the discretion of Immigration Officers at the port entry, they may admit passport holders valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay. When you plan to stay more than twenty-one (21) days you must personally or through any accredited travel agency or law firm report to the Bureau of Immigration main office or any of its provincial headquarters and file for visa extension. The authorities of Philippine Immigration have the right to subject fines and detention to the following people who overstay their visas. A Passenger Service charge in Philippine peso will be charged to the travelers leaving the country for international airports. For unaccompanied minors, special requirements are needed. This is done to prevent international abductions. A waiver of exclusion which the Philippine government requires should be obtained either in the Philippine Embassy, Consulate or Immigration Bureau and Detention in Manila for a child under 15 years old who wish entry to the Philippines without any company either parents or legal guardians. Additionally, to provide more evidence the child must have an authentic documentation of legal permission from his parents or legal guardians. Nationals with the following passports are allowed entry without a visa for a stay of not more than seven (7) days.
- Holders of Hongkong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports
- Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports.
- For further information about the entry regulation of the Philippines, you can also visit the Embassy of the Philippines or at www.philippineembassy-usa.org
Any ideas about the cost of living in the Philippines?
Most of the foreign people who visited the country for a trip or vacation enjoyed staying in the Philippines. They are hesitant to return in their homeland. Residing in the Philippines throughout their life is the best option they would like to consider.
Despite the problems you watched in the news programs or read in international or local newspapers, the Philippines still retains as the most favored country to reside. Why is this so? Probably, the freewheeling, affordable and easy lifestyle of the country that lets you experience opulent way of living. Because of this, the country is often voted as one of the most livable cities in Asia. Your quality of life will get even better once you live in the Philippines.
Here’s why:
RENTAL
* Foreign men may not own a land but they can rent/own a house. House rentals vary from place to place. Rentals in thriving Metro Manila cities are far by the highest in the country whereas in regional areas can be significantly low-priced. The type of residence you want to live also plays an important factor. You can choose numerous options from high-end subdivisions, mid-range apartments to cheap lodging inns. It will normally range around $ 1000 USD (expensive unit) and $40 USD (low-cost unit) per month. Most of the units for rent that is located in an upscale place are already equipped with modern facilities and complete furniture. If you want to have your own furniture and appliances in your rented unit, a $3000 allocated money for furniture & appliances can fill your empty house to a contemporary and luxurious way of living.
FOOD
* Even though there is an inflation of basic commodities but your dollar can stretch and has a long way to go. Your $500 budget per month can make a huge difference when you shop for food compared with what you would pay way back home. There are numerous good quality department stores and supermarkets where you can buy any products from imported goods to local ones.
GETTING AROUND
* The Philippines is probably one of the countries worldwide that has numerous modes of transportation with inexpensive charge. The minimum transportation fare in jeepneys and tricycles only cost around $ 0.18 in Metro Manila areas and $ 0.13 USD outside Metro Manila. Moreover, an additional $0.011 charge is added per kilometer of your travel. Well, it doesn’t add burden in your pocket because it is quite cheap compared to other countries. Say, in Mexico the rate for its transportation fare will cost $15 in riding local buses whereas in the Philippines it will only cost $ 0.29. If you want to tour around e.g. in Cebu and budgeted $300, you have a long way to go! You can travel from the scenic coast of Cebu South provinces to the breathtaking beaches of Cebu North islands. For more convenience and hassle free travel, there are taxicabs abound. It will charge a fixed fee of $0.68 USD when you get in and $ 0.057 for every succeeding kilometers.
SERVICES
* Whether hiring professional or local services, you can surely afford to avail it. For example, employing a household helper/s in your house. Foreigners especially Americans are known to be a hands-on person when it comes to household chores and other works. You rarely find household helpers in their house because the labor is way too expensive. Instead of hiring someone to do the chores they just do it on their own and for that, they save extra bucks.
Here in the Philippines, you can escape doing heavy house tasks or laundering clothing by hiring house cleaners. Most of the foreigners who reside in the Philippines have personal assistants or household helpers. Because the labor is easy on the pocket, it will approximately cost $68 USD per month.
NIGHTLIFE
* It might be difficult for some to have nightlife in their motherland but if you travel or reside in the Philippines, your social life will totally perk up. Every nook of the country entertainment centers dot the area. The Filipinos are known to be as one of the happiest people in the world that is why you can spot numerous recreational hubs in metropolis or rural places. It serves as a way of enjoying themselves and releasing stress from the pressures of modern world. A $50 USD will afford you to paint the town red or watch the most anticipated concert in town.
HEALTH
* The country does not only boast world-class white sand beach resorts, scenic tourist spots or cheap goods and services. It is also the home of the finest hospitals with excellent medical staff either in bigger or smaller regions. Private hospitals in the country charge greater than public hospitals run by the government. There maybe public clinics in each town but the off side is—it does not have enough medical facilities to cater your needs. To fill the gap, private medical establishments were built. The charging or fees involve many factors such as professional fee of the doctor and the kind of hospital you were admitted. A consultation fee usually range from $7- $20 but the rate goes higher depending on the medical test and consultation you made.
During which holidays that most business and commercial establishments are closed?
January 1- New Years Day
February 24- Edsa Revolution Day
April 9- Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1- Labor Day
June12-Independence Day
August 31- National Heroes Day
October 2- Eid El Fitr (date varies)
November 1- All Saints Day
2- All Souls Day
30- Bonifacio Day
December 25- Christmas Day
30- Rizal Day
31- New Year’s Eve
Note: Easter Sunday and Holy week are considered major holidays in the Philippines and travel may be disrupted.
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