17/03/2019
Abot pa from charming Blosooms.
Taiwan is Visa-Free until July 31, 2019 and Filipinos have the privilege to enter the country without a visa. Philippine immigration officers are very strict that can cause your plan go for naught. Below are some tips for you not be offloaded by immigration officers in the Philippines.
1. Passport must still have 6 months validity
Immigration are strict in terms of passport validity, yes, you are only staying for a week but less than 6 months of validity is a sure offload.
2. Have you flight ticket (with return ticket).
They make sure that you return to your country of origin with the flight return ticket
3. Ready your paid Hotel Booking voucher
Having a hotel accommodation is a sure plus for you not to be offloaded, airbnb or transient homes will do as long as you have voucher to show up.
4. Prepare company ID and Certificate of Employment
They make sure that you will apply for a job without a record from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.
5. Bring proof of your financial capacity
This could be in cash, debit card or credit card, sometimes they will ask for a bank certificate of your savings for proof.
6. Invitation letter / Sponsor letter
This is only applicable if someone has invited you or sponsored your trip, this letter must be authenticated from MECO.
7. Relax and Dress smart
Be yourself and be confident. Dress properly with your jeans, shirt and pair of clean shoes, just have your OOTD when you’ve landed.
8. Answer only on what the officer is asking
Do not tell any drama to the officer, mostly questions are answerable by a yes or a no or a 5-word phrase.
Former OFW in Taiwan have the biggest number that have been offloaded due to lack of documents and accused to find work in Taiwan without work order.
