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Philippines 9(a) Visitor Visa

  • AJACSSUK 14-Day Visa-Free Pre-Check
  • 9(a) Application Dossier Preparation
  • Financial Capacity & Bank Balance Audit
  • Flight & Hotel Itinerary Audit
  • End-to-End Application Guidance
Visa TypeSticker / e-Visa
Length of StayUp to 30-59 Days
Processing Time1–2 Weeks
EntrySingle / Multiple

PHILIPPINES VISA PROCESS

The verified steps to secure your Philippines 9(a) Visitor Visa or confirm visa-free qualification.

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ELIGIBILITY

AJACSSUK RULE

Indian nationals with a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Japan, Australia, or Singapore visa can enter visa-free for up to 14 days without an advance visa.

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APPLICATION

VISA DOSSIER

For standard tourism, prepare the official 9(a) visitor visa application with verified passport bio-pages, flight itineraries, and hotel reservations.

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FINANCIALS

FINANCIAL PROOF

Assemble verified 6-month bank statements, Income Tax Returns (ITR), and employment leave certificates demonstrating stable roots in India.

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DECISION

VISA GRANT
PHILIPPIGRANTED

The Philippine Embassy reviews your submission (approx. 7–10 business days). Receive your official visa authorization ready for boarding.

FROM APPLICATION TO APPROVAL

Every step handled. Every detail reviewed.

Tap steps below to explore application stages.

We evaluate your international visas to confirm whether you qualify for the 14-day AJACSSUK visa-free exemption or require a full 9(a) visitor visa.

Required Documents

As per Philippines Immigration

ORIGINAL PASSPORT (VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS BEYOND INTENDED DEPARTURE DATE)
COMPLETED & SIGNED PHILIPPINES 9(a) VISA APPLICATION FORM
TWO RECENT COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS (2X2 INCHES / 35X45MM, WHITE BACKGROUND, 80% FACE)
CONFIRMED ROUND-TRIP AIR TICKETS SHOWING EXIT FROM THE PHILIPPINES
CONFIRMED HOTEL RESERVATIONS OR NOTARIZED INVITATION LETTER WITH HOST ID
PERSONAL BANK STATEMENTS FOR LAST 6 MONTHS (ORIGINAL WITH BANK STAMP & SEAL)
INCOME TAX RETURNS (ITR-V FOR LAST 2 ASSESSMENT YEARS)
EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE WITH APPROVED LEAVE / BUSINESS REGISTRATION GST PROOF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick verified answers about the Philippines visitor visa application process.

Yes, conditionally! Indian passport holders holding a valid, current visa or permanent residence permit from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, or any Schengen country can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days (extendable by 7 days).

The 9(a) visa is the temporary visitor visa issued to foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines for tourism, holidays, visiting family or friends, or attending short business meetings.

All travelers arriving in the Philippines must complete an online eTravel declaration at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. It is completely free and generates an entry QR code.

Standard processing typically takes between 7 to 10 working days from the date the complete application dossier is submitted.