Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Philippines
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Filipino Visa.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Philippines Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Philippines
The Philippines is a country that every beach lover would love. There is an island to suit the taste of every traveler. Tourists can enjoy surfing, kiteboarding, diving, and kayaking on any of the beaches in the country. The Philippines is also a great destination for outdoor activities, trekking can be done anywhere, while a lot of people are getting more interested in mountain-biking and canyoneering. It is also worth noting that the country is regarded as the zipline capital of the world.
In 2017, over 6.6 million foreigners visited the Philippines and this has contributed greatly to the Filipino economy. The industry has been responsible for contributing about 7.1% to the country’s GDP and providing 3.2% of the total workforce.
Foreigners should ensure they stay away from dealing with drugs of any kind. Severe penalties are handed out to tourists who are caught trafficking, using or in possession of illegal drugs. There is no mercy for pedophiles in the country, any case of child abuse or rape cases are treated in the harshest way possible.
Citizens from a wide range of countries, including all ASEAN countries, can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days, or obtain a visa on arrival for up to 59 days, as long as they have a return or onward ticket and a valid passport.
Tourists should ensure that they are in possession of the relevant pages of their passport. This would be used as a means of identification when it is requested by the police.
Types of Philippines Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 7 working days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 7 working days | 30 days |
| Student visa | 7 working days | Duration of the study program |
General Requirements for Philippines Visa
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Philippines Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to Egyptians traveling to the Philippines for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- All travelers who have the intention of visiting their friends and relatives in the country are eligible to apply for this visa.
- A letter of invitation from the friend or relative you will be visiting is required. It could be sent by fax or e-mail to the Embassy of Philippines in Egypt.
- The letter of invitation should contain the valid contact information of the host in the Philippines. It should be accompanied by a copy of the host’s passport.
- Foreigners who have the intention of staying longer than the 30-day validity of the visa can apply for an extension at the Bureau of Immigration.
- Minors applying for this visa are required to present a copy of their birth certificate. A letter of guarantee signed both parents of the minor should also be provided.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to engage in business activities or actively study in any of the academic institutions in the country.
- All documents to be submitted must be in the English language.
Philippines Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners applying for this visa are those who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
- Business travelers are allowed to sign and negotiate business contracts with their partners in the country.
- A letter from the inviting company stating the nature of the applicant’s trip is required.
- A letter from the HR of the company the applicant is employed stating the monthly salary and position of the applicant is required.
- The letter must state who will bear the costs of the applicant’s finances while he/she is in the country.
- This visa does not allow you to engage in activities that are not declared.
- If the applicant of this visa is a minor, the birth certificate of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- All the documents to be submitted during the visa application process should be in the English language.
Philippines Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting the Philippines for the sole purpose of taking up a course of study at a university, seminary, academy, college or school approved for foreign students by the Commission on Higher Education.
- The student must have enrolled and be accepted by the institution they have been accepted into before they are issued this visa.
- Before the institution accepts the student, the student’s application package must have been approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
- The original copy of the school’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA) addressed to the student and containing a clear impression of the school’s dry seal is required.
- If enrolled in courses where restrictions may exist due to a shortage of facilities, the original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission of Higher Education is required.
- A police clearance issued by the national police authorities in Egypt is required.
- Medical Health Certificate issued by an authorized physician or medical institution including a chest x-ray.
- Applicants of this visa must be at least 18 years old before they are granted the visa.
Philippines Visa Fees
Tourist visa
40.00 (USD)
Business visa
40.00 (USD)
Student visa
40.00 (USD)
Philippines Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
Villa 28 Road 200 Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
https://cairope.dfa.gov.ph
info@philembassycairo.org , cairo.pe@dfa.gov.ph
+2 (02) 2521 3062/64