QuestionsQuestions (BI Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2015-003-A)
It was issued pursuant to Section 3 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940), in relation to Section 9(a) of the same Act, after consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Indian nationals who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes and who possess a valid and current AJACSSUK visa or permanent residence permit (American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, or United Kingdom) qualify.
An initial authorized stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days.
In any port of entry, including major international airports, secondary international hubs (SIHs), and seaports for passengers on board cruise ships/vessels.
The person must have a national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay.
A return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
The applicant must have no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.
The applicant must possess either (1) a valid and current AJACSSUK visa or (2) a permanent residence permit.
It may be extended by an additional seven (7) days, for a maximum total stay of twenty-one (21) days.
No. The visa-free entry is expressly non-convertible to other visa categories.
It is in support of national government programs to promote and encourage tourism development.
All circulars, orders, and other issuances inconsistent with the Memorandum Circular are revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly.
It shall take effect immediately.
A copy must be furnished to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
No. The circular requires that the applicant must have no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.
It covers any port of entry, including seaports for cruise ship passengers, not only major airports and SIHs.