Date: 2007.1.22-26
Venue: Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Ortigas Business District, Manila Philippines   

A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Note: Nationals from certain countries who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. Please click here to see if your country is on the list: http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm

Applicants for temporary visitors visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitors visa:

1. Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
2. Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
3. Passport Photos (2 pieces);
4. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
5. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
6. Payment of Visa Fees
Upon arrival, immigration authorities will determine if visitor satisfies basic entry requirements before they are finally allowed to enter Manila. These include:

* A passport with at least 6 months validity;
* Valid Philippines visa, if applicable;
* Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Manila;
* Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable); and
* Visas for onward destinations

The period of stay will be indicated on the visitor's passport by the attending officer. Visitors are advised to check their passports for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days stay given before leaving the immigration desk.

All inquiries regarding visa can be sent to: 23nd APAN Meeting in Manila Local Organizing Committee email: apan2007manila@gmail.com

For those who require a letter of invitation for the Visa application, please complete this form [ pdf | doc ]and send your request to apan2007manila@gmail.com