
TRAVEL GUIDE
Philippines
1. Check your requirements based on your residence type/nationality
FILIPINO NATIONALS
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Passport Validity: Your passport must have a validity of 6 months when traveling internationally.​
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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)
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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.
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TEMPORARY RESIDENCE (Return)
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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)
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Those with permanent residence (Larga duración) and dependent (comunitario) status do not need to apply for OEC.
FOREIGN NATIONALS
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Passport Validity: Your passport must have a validity of 6 months when traveling internationally.​
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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
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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:
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Foreign passport with at least 6 months validity
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Old/expired Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate
This includes foreign spouses and
children traveling with the Balikbayan.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Marriage certificate (Spouse)
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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
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Check in online is available 24 hrs before your departure time.
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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.
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If your boarding pass is not available online, the check in agent will provide it at the airport counter.
UPDATED ETICKET ​
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Arrival in The Philippines: Required for Filipino and Foreign nationals.
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Departure from The Philippines: Required for Filipino nationals only.
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Airlines make minor schedule changes sometimes. So you will receive the updated again.