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Tourism Visa

Tourism Visa

DETAILED LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE PRESENTED BY SCHENGEN VISA APPLICANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • registered application form

    • Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors the application shall be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    • Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

    Please verify the requirements (Visa information → Photograph).

  • original passport

    • Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • copy of the passport biopage
  • copy of ID card

  • travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

  • documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited

    • e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher)

  • confirmation of sufficient financial means

    • e.g. Bank certification, bank books, personal bank statements showing regular income, credit card statements or balance covering the last six months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.

  • confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    • For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company. The letter has be certified by wet seal. You may be also requested to submit work book.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book.

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension

    For unemployed – a written signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation

  • document confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • proof of social security contributions, (if applicable)
  • confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country
  • hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation
  • birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance

    For children under 18 years of age only.

  • If pupil or student: certificate from school – proof of enrolment, certificate of leave of absence (if travelling during school year)

  • letter from travel agency
    Tour group or travel agency must present letter specifying list of passengers, itinerary and name of partner travel agency/co-organizer in Poland as well as the plan of the trip.

  • copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

    • IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

    • IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

    • Please click here learn more about photograph requirements.

 

Processing Time

The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.