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TRAVEL GUIDE

Philippines

1. Check your requirements based on your residence type/nationality

FILIPINO NATIONALS

  • Passport Validity: Your passport must have a validity of 6 months when traveling internationally.​

  • eTravel

Arrival in The Philippines: Required for Filipino and Foreign nationals.

Departure from The Philippines: Required for Filipino nationals only. 

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  • Residence Permit (Tarjeta de residencia)

    • Renewal of Residence permit: If you are in the process of renewing your Spanish residence permit and have an Autorización de regreso, you are not allowed to transit in any country of the Schengen area.

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE (Return)

  • OEC: Verify your work contract and apply for your OEC at least one month before your flight. Department of Migrant Workers.

Phone number: +34 915 776 755

Email: mwo_madrid@dmw.gov.ph

Website: https://www.philembassymadrid.com/labor-services-2

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  • Travel tax: If you are a temporary dependent resident (comunitario) or have a Schengen visa, you need to pay the travel tax on your return.(Php 1,620)

PERMANENT RESIDENCE (Return)

  • Those with permanent residence (Larga duración) and dependent (comunitario) status do not need to apply for OEC.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

  • Passport Validity: Your passport must have a validity of 6 months when traveling internationally.​

  • eTravel

Arrival in The Philippines: Required for Filipino and Foreign nationals.

Departure from The Philippines: Not required for Foreign nationals 

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TOURISTS & NON DUAL CITIZENS

  • Visa: Foreign nationals under EO408 can stay up to 30 days visa free in The Philippines. If you plan to stay longer, you must apply for a Philippine Visa.

FORMER FILIPINOS/BALIKBAYANS

If you are a former Filipino (not dual citizen) you can stay up to 1 year visa free in the Philippines.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Foreign passport with at least 6 months validity

  • Old/expired Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate

 

This includes foreign spouses and

children traveling with the Balikbayan.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Marriage certificate (Spouse)

  • Birth certificate (Children)

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT

2. Check your email

As part of our services, the day before your flight, we will send the following by email:

BOARDING PASS

ETRAVEL

  • Check in online is available 24 hrs before your departure time.

  • Seat selection is subject to airline conditions and some airlines charge a fee. If you prefer not to pay for seat selection, we will check you in with the airline's FREE pre-assigned seats. If you want to select your seats, the fees cost around 50-100€ depending on the airline. Please consult the exact amount.

  • If your boarding pass is not available online, the check in agent will provide it at the airport counter.

UPDATED ETICKET ​

  • Arrival in The Philippines: Required for Filipino and Foreign nationals.

  • Departure from The Philippines: Required for Filipino nationals only.

  • Airlines make minor schedule changes sometimes. So you will receive the updated again.

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