Philippines allows visa-free entry for Indians

[Hyde]

June 23, 2012

Philippines allows visa-free entry for Indians

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Ricardo David Jr said he had issued a memorandum permitting Indians to enter the country without a visa provided they hold valid visa from a European Union-member country or six other countries. The immigrations chief identified these countries as the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and UK.

I think similar rule is applied in many countries. I mean for example Turkey has similar policy for many asian countries where if you have 'Schengen' Visa, American, Canadian or visa for Switzerland visa you can enter Turkey without any visa required whereas if you do not have a visa for above countries... You will need to obtain visa to enter Turkey.

It is just a normal thing for many countries

 

[hankau62]

All these visa things are more to do with some sort of reciprocity rather than any respect/disrespect.
I dont see any reason why a luxermberg/japanse guy should get visa on arrival in India but not us/uk who are our big trading partners too.

Few months ago, Indians holding schengen tourist visa used to go to UK embassy in Belgium for possibility of visa to UK, to cover UK in their schedule. The UK embassy there told them to go back and apply it in India. The Indian Embassy in Belgium started 'tit-to-tat' to Britishers who came for Indian visa in Belgium and directed them to Indian embassy in London.

So tit-for-tat is nothing new.

 

[notsuperstitious]

I think similar rule is applied in many countries. I mean for example Turkey has similar policy for many asian countries where if you have 'Schengen' Visa, American, Canadian or visa for Switzerland visa you can enter Turkey without any visa required whereas if you do not have a visa for above countries... You will need to obtain visa to enter Turkey.

It is just a normal thing for many countries

Absolutely, the only implication being travelling to Phillipines will be easier for many Indians who can afford it in the first place.

The usual suspects hiding behind different flags saw an insult to Indians in that. Can you give them infractions for not possessing the minimum reasoning abilities criteria?

 

[tvsram1992]

Absolutely, the only implication being travelling to Phillipines will be easier for many Indians who can afford it in the first place.

The usual suspects hiding behind different flags saw an insult to Indians in that. Can you give them infractions for not possessing the minimum reasoning abilities criteria?

One cannot be given infraction just because he is ignorant and feeling inferior . It ensures that the people entering with out visa can afford to stay in Phillipines atleast .

What is the percentage of Indians who can afford international travel? How about the balance Indians population? Don't you think this is discriminatory. One rule for the "Rich" and another rule for the "Poor", and you supported this discrimination against your countrymen?

Thats rather silly thinking i can say . Its like thinking If you get rank in entrance for University and say all intelligent are taken , thats discrimination Its as simple as poor cannot afford to stay . They are not rejecting visas for poor Indians saying you are poor . That would be a discrimination . Indeed they are just trying to increase their tourism by giving special privilege to EU Indians .
@acetophenol , i dont know if Phillipines give such privilege to others but few countries do . This move is also to irritate China apart from Tourism .

 

[Thorough Pro]

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[Al Bhatti]

26 June 2009

GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Nationals from countries listed below 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. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less:

Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil*
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel*
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:

1. Holders of Brazil passports; and

2. Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

3. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports

4. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports

5. Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao

6. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports



Important Note:

Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers:556-0000 and ask the operator to connect you to Visa Division), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.

Visa Information

 

[Gandhi G in da house]

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Look at this guys

where did Vietnam come from ?

 

[tvsram1992]

Look at this guys

where did Vietnam come from ?

his frustrated jealous mind .

 

[notsuperstitious]

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