PhlVisas

18/11/2024

Don’t get lost! The new Visa Application Center (VAC) opening on September 28, 2024, is on Level 3 of Parqal Building 8 along Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard.

Read more about the VAC and our updated visa appointment system: https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-to-launch-new-visa-application-center-additional-consular-information-services/

Reminder: Certain visa-related services are unavailable on September 26 and 27, 2024, during the transition to a new visa appointment scheduling system. Read: https://ph.usembassy.gov/certain-visa-related-services-will-be-unavailable/

11/11/2024

Exciting travel news! 🌏

Finland, Iceland, Slovakia: 24 European countries can now explore the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of China without a visa!

Read article:

07/11/2024

Need a hassle-free visa application?

Streamline your travel with PHLVISAS' expert services—quick, compliant, and customized to meet your specific needs.

For inquiries and visa services:
📩 [email protected]
📞 +63 2 8741-0368 | +63 2 8809-9072
📲 +63 917-311-8294
🌐 www.phlvisas.com

07/11/2024

Navigating the complexities of work visas and immigration? 🌐💼

Let us make the process seamless for you! Our expert team is here to assist with every step, ensuring a smooth transition to your new opportunity abroad.

For inquiries and visa services:
📩 [email protected]
📞 +63 2 8741-0368 | +63 2 8809-9072
📲 +63 917-311-8294
🌐 www.phlvisas.com

07/11/2024

02 November 2024

BI PROCESSES OVER 167K DURING HALLOW’S EVE, ALL SAINT’S DAY

PASAY, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) managed 167,538 passengers during the recent Halloween and All Saints’ Day holidays.

The number of travelers showed a 12% increase in international travel compared to least year when the BI processed a total of 149,257 passengers during the same period.

The influx, fueled by the Undas season, brought high passenger volumes to major Philippine airports, especially on October 31 and November 1.

On October 31, BI recorded 41,078 arrivals and 43,341 departures across the country.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 processed 14,010 arrivals and 15,666 departures, while Terminal 3 saw the highest volume with 19,223 arrivals and 20,495 departures.

On November 1, the BI recorded similar international traffic with 42,858 arrivals and 40,261 departures. NAIA Terminal 1 saw 14,931 arrivals and 13,381 departures, and Terminal 3 handled 19,136 arrivals and 19,431 departures.

 The BI previously reported deploying 58 newly appointed immigration officers across key airports. Additionally, its rapid response and augmentation teams were deployed to provide more manpower during the peak season.

The Bureau also promoted the use of electronic gates at the arrival areas to expedite entry and exit, significantly reducing queuing times for travelers.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado acknowledged the efforts of BI personnel who worked during the holiday season.

“Our officers have demonstrated commendable commitment and sacrifice, spending time away from their families to ensure our borders remain secure and to facilitate smooth travel,” he stated. “This reflects our dedication to public service, especially during high-traffic periods.”

The BI continues to update the public on airport conditions through its official social media page, Facebook.com/officialbureauofimmigration, where travelers can check real-time passenger volumes. The Bureau advises travelers to consult these updates and allow extra travel time during peak periods.

07/11/2024

READ : The Department of Foreign Affairs informs the public that effective 30 October 2024, the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Cairo, Egypt over the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been transferred to the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
Read full advisory 👉🏻 https://tinyurl.com/yeytduuw

05/11/2024

In 2023, the Philippines joined the ranks of countries with some of the highest approval rates for Spanish Schengen visas, simplifying European travel for Filipino citizens.

With a remarkable 93.9% approval rate, Filipinos now find it easier to begin their European journey in Spain, exploring the country's rich culture and using it as a gateway to the broader Schengen zone. This high approval rate reflects the strong ties and growing appeal of Europe as a destination for Filipino travelers.

Ready to make your European dreams a reality? Spain awaits as the perfect starting point!

Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/indonesia-saudi-thailand-jamaica-and-philippines-lead-in-spains-2023-schengen-visa-approval-rates-for-an-easy-europe-trip/

For inquiries and visa assistance:
📩 [email protected]
📞 +63 2 8741-0368 | +63 2 8809-9072
📲 +63 917-311-8294

31/10/2024

30/10/2024

Please be advised that our office will be closed in observance of the All Saints' Day on Friday, November 01, 2024.

If you need immediate assistance, please reach out to us at our mobile number
📲0917-311-8294, also accessible via Viber and WhatsApp.

23/10/2024

23/10/2024

Advisory
PAL CANCELS FLIGHTS DUE TO SEVERE TROPICAL STORM KRISTINE (“TRAMI”)

For the safety of our passengers, PAL has cancelled the following flights on October 24 and 25 due to the proximity of Severe Tropical Storm KRISTINE (international name “TRAMI"):

Cancelled Flights:

OCTOBER 24 - THURSDAY

PR 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila
PR 2196/2197 Manila-Laoag-Manila
PR 2198/2199 Manila-Laoag-Manila
PR 2014/2015 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila
PR 2039/2040 Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila
PR 2137/2138 Manila-Bacolod-Manila
PR 2147/2148 Manila-Iloilo-Manila
PR 2859/2860 Manila-Cebu-Manila

OCTOBER 25 – FRIDAY
PR 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila
PR 2934/2935 Manila-Basco-Manila

ATTENTION - THIS IS A DEVELOPING SITUATION; FURTHER CHANGES EXPECTED. There may be more cancellations depending on weather conditions.

Regularly check the status of your flight by logging on to www.philippineairlines.com and visit the Flight Status section (https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/flight-status), or checking further advisories on our Official PAL page. We advise you not proceed to the airport if your flight is cancelled, but instead avail of the rebooking options below.

FOR PASSENGERS OF CANCELLED FLIGHTS, you have the option to:

1. Convert your ticket to non-expiring Travel Credits equivalent to the unused segment of your ticket, excluding Ticketing Service Charge.

2. Rebook or Reroute your ticket to another flight with available space within 60 days from the original flight in the same booking class or higher within the same cabin class.

3. Refund ticket without penalties, excluding Ticketing Service Charge for partially used tickets. You may access the online self-reaccommodation tool for flight rebooking.

Simply click the Manage Tab, then select the Flight Disruption button in our homepage at www.philippineairlines.com.

If your contact details are in our reservations records, you will be informed of the status of your flights via e-mail, telephone call or SMS/text.

For more information, you may reach us via the following PAL channels:

- Hotline: (+632) 8539-0000 / (+632) 8855-8888
- Philippines Mobile: (+63) 919-056-2255
- Messenger: https://bit.ly/PALMessenger
- Viber: Search for Philippine Airlines
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/639178305810
- myPAL Web Chat: https://pal.my.site.com/s/

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

23/10/2024

Cebu Pacific Advisory

Cancelled Flights Due to Tropical Storm Kristine

As of October 22, 2024; 12:00 PM



Due to the current and forecasted impact of Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami) on flight operations, Cebu Pacific has cancelled the following flights:



October 22, 2024



- DG 6113/6114: Manila – Naga – Manila

- DG 6118: Naga – Manila

- DG 6177/6178: Manila – Masbate – Manila

- DG 6195/6196: Manila – Legazpi – Manila

- DG 6197/6198: Manila – Legazpi – Manila

- DG 6548/6549: Cebu – Calbayog – Cebu

- 5J 172/173: Cebu – Legazpi – Cebu

- 5J 821/822: Manila – Virac – Manila



October 23, 2024

- DG 6113/6114: Manila – Naga – Manila

- DG 6117/6118: Manila – Naga – Manila

- DG 6177/6178: Manila – Masbate – Manila

- 5J 196/197: Manila – Cauayan – Manila

- 5J 504/505: Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila

- 5J 506/507: Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila

- 5J 821/822: Manila – Virac – Manila

October 24, 2024



- 5J 504/505: Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila

- 5J 506/507: Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila

- 5J 196/197: Manila – Cauayan – Manila

- 5J 404/405: Manila – Laoag – Manila



Affected passengers have been informed via email and provided with the following options through the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website https://www.cebupacificair.com/manage-booking:



1. Free Rebooking



Rebook without fare difference for travel up to thirty (30) days from original flight date. The fare difference will apply if the travel period is beyond thirty (30) days from the original flight date.



2. Travel Fund



Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (example: baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)



3. Refund



Full refund of your ticket.



CEB is also offering flexible options, which include free rebooking and a travel fund, to passengers who wish to postpone their flights to and from the following destinations:



San Jose – October 22 – 24, 2024

Cauayan, Laoag, Tuguegarao - October 23- 25, 2024

Legazpi - October 24, 2024

Masbate, Naga, Virac – October 24 - 25, 2024

Passengers on these flights may avail themselves of their preferred option online up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure.



As this is a developing situation, some flight changes may take place as the storm passes. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights via https://www.cebupacificair.com/flight-status and update their contact details via the Manage Booking portal to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.



For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the virtual assistant on the Cebu Pacific website, or through CEB’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts.



The safety of our passengers and all CEB colleagues is our priority. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards normalizing our operations as soon as possible.



We will provide updates as necessary.

23/10/2024

MANILA 23 October 2024 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that consular operations at DFA Aseana, Consular Offices (COs), and Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) operations in Luzon shall be suspended on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, in view of the announcement made by the Office of the Executive Secretary, due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm Kristine.

Affected applicants for consular services with confirmed appointment on Wednesday, 23 October, at DFA Aseana, Consular Offices (COs), and Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (TOPS) in Luzon will be rescheduled as follows:

FOR PASSPORT APPLICANTS:

Reschedule of Passport Application Appointment

Affected passport applicants at DFA Aseana and COs will be accommodated from Thursday, 24 October, to Monday, 25 November, at their respective original appointment site.

Meanwhile, affected TOPS applicants will be accommodated from Thursday, 24 October, to Monday, 25 November, at their respective Supervising Consular Offices (SCOs). Said applicants are instructed to follow the same time slot of their appointment. For guidance, applicants may visit the attached link to verify the corresponding SCO per TOPS Site: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/transparency/tops-directory

Passport Release

Passport Releasing Service Center at DoubleDragon Meridian Park, Pasay City will also suspend its operations starting on Wednesday, 23 October, and will resume operations on Thursday, 24 October. Any passport releases scheduled on the said date will be rescheduled on the next working day.

For other inquiries and urgent matters, affected applicants may reach us through the provided email addresses and via the links shown below:

DFA Aseana: [email protected] / [email protected]

Consular Offices: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/transparency/co-directory
TOPS Sites: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/transparency/tops-directory

For further information regarding passport requirements please visit: https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/services/passport/requirements

FOR AUTHENTICATION APPLICANTS
Affected Authentication applicants with confirmed appointments at DFA-Aseana and Consular Offices in Luzon will be accommodated on the following date:
Original Appointment Schedule
New Appointment Schedule
23 October 2024
24 October 2024

Affected applicants must present their confirmed appointment packet which shows that their original schedule is on 23 October.
Releasing of Authenticated Documents at Double Dragon Plaza
Applicants may refer to their Official Receipts or Authentication Slips of the releasing date and time for reference. Releasing of Authentication Documents will resume on 24 October 2024 onwards.
For further inquiries, please feel free to reach out through the following Consular Office’s email address:
Consular Office
Email Address
DFA Aseana
[email protected]
CO NCR West
[email protected]
CO NCR Northeast
[email protected]
CO NCR East
[email protected]
CO NCR South
[email protected]
CO Pampanga
[email protected]
CO La Union
[email protected]
CO Legazpi
[email protected]
CO Cebu
[email protected]
CO Iloilo
[email protected]
CO Davao
[email protected]
CO Cagayan de Oro
[email protected]

Applicants may also contact us through the telephone numbers provided below:

For Passport Appointment Concerns:

(02) 8234 – 3488

For Passport, Authentication and other Consular Inquiries:

(02) 8651 – 9400

Passport Releasing Hotline:

0939-320-0569 (Smart)

Authentication Concerns Hotline:

8651-9400 loc. 2266

22/10/2024

Israel to require Electronic Travel Authorization for visa-exempt visitors starting 2025

Source: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/

11/10/2024

Thailand Expands e-Visa Services to 59 Embassies and Consulates Worldwide.

Read here: https://visasnews.com/en/thailand-expands-e-visa-system/

For inquiries and visa assistance:
📩 [email protected]
📞 +63 2 8741-0368 | +63 2 8809-9072
📲 +63 917-311-8294