I need help guys....I'm a US citizen,and i want to know how much do i have to pay to stay in the Philippines.
2007-03-13 18:09:56 · 8 answers · asked by john t 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
If you are here as a tourist you get 21 days upon entry without a visa.
Next- You go to the nearest BI office and obtain a Visa Waiver, about 2100 pesos. That will extend your stay to 59 days including the 21 you get upon arrival.
After that, you need to visit the BI every 2 months to extend your visa. (Many travel agencies can do this for you for an additional 500 pesos.) The cost is more expensive the first year, but figure 2600 pesos every 2 months. You can do this for up to 12 months from your entry date, then you need to exit the country and return to start the process over again.
Now if you have been here for some time and have not visited the BI (Bureau of Immigration) then you need to go down and explain your situation. You will need to pay all the fees that are due at that time plus any penalty. The sooner you do this, the better things will go. Just be honest, as this is quite common and you probably don't have a story that they have not heard before. Unless you have been in trouble here they are not going to deport you. Most cases of deportation are when someone breaks the law and rather than endure the cost of trial it is just easier to deport the foreigner.
Check the website below for exact fees and regulations.
2007-03-13 18:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Correction. Upon arrival in the Philippines, most tourists are automatically given a 21 days Philippine visa. EVERYONE needs a visa to enter the Philippines.
Check Philippine Foreign Affairs website for Visa and Embassy concerns.
http://www.dfa.gov.ph
Also make sure your passport is valid for the next 6 months (check your passport expiry date) and prepare your exit or outward ticket in case the airline or immigration officer will look for it.
If you want to extend your stay in the Philippines, renew your visa at least 7 days before it expires at the nearest Immigration Office. Avoid last minute renewal. Corruption or harassment usually happens when people do things the very last minute. Instead of paying the right amount, you might cough up more. Do not let other people renew it for you. These so called "fixers" might do you more harm than good.
Check Philippines Immigration website for renewal fees
http://www.immigration.gov.ph
2007-03-14 15:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by CDOguide 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think US citizens can freely enter the country as long as the stay as a tourist does not go beyond 90 days. If the intention though is to stay and reside here, you have to inquire from the Philippine Embassy in the US on how to get the visa and the cost.
2007-03-14 00:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by arienne321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a cheque from your bank or a money order from the post office
2016-03-28 22:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends to your budget and lifestyle. There are cheap but nice accomodations package available to tourist.
2007-03-13 18:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by dondatu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Captain Boz is absolutely correct. Ditto what he said
2007-03-14 02:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you dont hae to pay when you get here without a visa....you know why???coz ul GET DEPORTED!or worst JAIL!!u dont pay the people here just to get here without a visa..
2007-03-13 18:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by miryam santyagow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go to Malacañang and ask PGMA!!!
2007-03-13 18:40:50 · answer #8 · answered by pit_bulldog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋