The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of 7,107 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Its capital city is Manila while its most populous city is Quezon City; both are part of Metro Manila.
To the north of the Philippines across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan; Vietnam sits west across the South China Sea; southwest is the island of Borneo across the Sulu Sea, and to the south the Celebes Sea separates it from other islands of Indonesia; while to the east it is bounded by the Philippine Sea and the island-nation of Palau. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons, but also endows it with abundant natural resources and some of the world's greatest biodiversity. At approximately 300,000 square kilometers (115,831 sq mi), the Philippines is the 64th-largest country in the world.
With a population of about 100 million people, the Philippines is the seventh-most populated country in Asia and the 12th most populated country in the world. An additional 12 million Filipinos live overseas, comprising one of the world's largest Diasporas. Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands. In prehistoric times, Negritos were some of the archipelago's earliest inhabitants. They were followed by successive waves of Austronesia peoples. Exchanges with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Islamic states occurred. Then, various nations were established under the rule of Datus, Rajahs, Sultans or Lakans.
Apply Philippines Visa from India
Indian citizens can apply for Philippines visa from India. Read documents requirement, eligibility criteria and fill the application form. Indian nationals apply online, select visa type and obtain visa fast and easy. Get complete visa assistance by our customer executives viz; form filling, your visa category, instructions, etc. for different countries.
| VISA FEE FOR INDIAN NATIONALS |
Total Fee in Indian Rupees |
Breakdown of Payment |
| |
|
To be paid upon submission |
To be collected upon release |
| 9a: Temporary Visitor's Visa for Pleasure or Business (Single Entry) |
2,080.00 |
2,080.00 |
|
| 9A: Temporary Visitor's Visa for Business (Multiple Entry 1 yr validity) |
6,240.00 |
2,080.00 (separate demand draft) |
4,160.00 (separate demand draft) |
| 9B: Transit Visa |
2,080.00 |
2,080.00 |
|
| 9C Temporary Visitor's Visa for Seaman and Supernumeraries |
1,040.00 |
1,040.00 |
|
| 9F: Student Visa |
13,000.00 |
13,000.00 |
|
| ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEE |
| Other Service Fee for Same day Release |
2,600.00 |
2,600.00 |
2,600.00 |
| Other Service Fee for Next day Release |
1,300.00 |
|
1,300.00 |
| NOTARIALS |
Total Fee in Indian Rupees |
|
|
| Report of Birth, Report of Marriage, Report of Death |
1,300.00 |
1,300.00 |
|
| Authentication of Documents (for each MEA- attested page) |
1,300.00 |
1,300.00 |
|
| ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEE |
| Other Service Fee for Same day Release |
2,600.00 |
|
2,600.00 |
| Other Service Fee for Next day Release |
1,300.00 |
|
1,300.00 |
BLS Services Charges – Rs.500
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS
- Visa application form fully and legibly completed in English by the applicant
- One passport size photograph taken no more than 6 months ago. Scanned photos are not acceptable.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines.
- Photocopy of the data and amendment pages of the applicant's passport.
- Copy of e-ticket (optional); For temporary visitor's visa and transit visa holders: Your return or onward journey plane ticket must be presented to the Philippine immigration officer upon entry into the Philippines.
- Processing fee in demand draft drawn from a bank in New Delhi payable to Embassy of the Philippines.
- Copy of Credit cards and/or travelers checks or foreign exchange endorsement of the passport
- Letter from inviting party (if applicable) indicating complete address and telephone number
- If employed, applicant's Certificate of Current Employment from Employer to include employer's full name, address and telephone number, applicant's length of service and salary details
- If self-employed, photocopy of latest Income Tax Return and copy of Personal Assessment Number (PAN) Card
- If Student, applicant's Certificate of Enrollment
- If minor, under 15 years of age traveling alone or to be accompanied by a person other than a parent or not joining a parent in the Philippines: Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel. The affidavit must be executed by either or both parents indicating traveling companion of minor and address in the Philippines, duly notarized by a local Notary Public, attested by the MEA and consular officer of the Philippine Embassy. This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon the minor's arrival in the Philippines.
- If Spouse of a Philippine Citizen: Name of Filipino spouse should be indicated in the visa applicant's passport Copy of Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Philippine National Statistics office
- If Unmarried Minor Child of a Filipino Parent: Copy of Birth Certificate and Copy of Parent's valid passports
TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA FOR BUSINESS (BUSINESS VISA)
- Letter of invitation from the reference person or company in the Philippines
- Official letter from company where employed mentioning applicant's travel to the Philippines, expected duration of stay and number of entries applied for (single entry/ multiple entry valid for 6 months or 1 year )
