Manila , after Visa Recieve, need to obtain Oversea Travel Certificate?

[jnas 0]

I am still a little confused, I heard something like you need to obtain some sort of ceritifcate before you can travel over sea.....which I thought you only need visa and passport. would someone varify this? if is true how do we obtain its and how long it takes?

Thanks

[Wally G! 58]

I am still a little confused, I heard something like you need to obtain some sort of ceritifcate before you can travel over sea.....which I thought you only need visa and passport. would someone varify this? if is true how do we obtain its and how long it takes?

Thanks

Yes your fiance(e) needs to attend CFO Seminar and receive the sticker and certificate.

Here is the information for CFO.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.

CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.

If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar, certificate, Sticker and stamp is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!!

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

Good Luck and God bless!!!

[jnas 0]

thanks for the instruction, I still haven't find the part mention how long its takes? just walk in or schedule an appointment and go in get stamp? unlike the interview and wait for visa to be deliver? thanks

[Wally G! 58]

thanks for the instruction, I still haven't find the part mention how long its takes? just walk in or schedule an appointment and go in get stamp? unlike the interview and wait for visa to be deliver? thanks

CFO is a walk-in appointment.

Edited March 22, 2012 by Wally Greene

[inlababo 1]

thanks for the instruction, I still haven't find the part mention how long its takes? just walk in or schedule an appointment and go in get stamp? unlike the interview and wait for visa to be deliver? thanks

it will only take a day, she only has to know the schedule and be there at the earliest possible time to finish everything before the day is over.

[jnas 0]

She 28 and not marry. So all she need to bring is visa, passport and plane ticket right

[Wally G! 58]

She 28 and not marry. So all she need to bring is visa, passport and plane ticket right

She will need to bring two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.p...migrantform.pdf

After she completes the seminar. She receive the Seminar Certificate and CFO sticker. Also at the airport she will need to pay the travel tax if it is not include in the ticket price. I believe the Travel Tax is PHP 1,620. She will also pay the NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

[jnas 0]

She will need to bring two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.p...migrantform.pdf

After she completes the seminar. She receive the Seminar Certificate and CFO sticker. Also at the airport she will need to pay the travel tax if it is not include in the ticket price. I believe the Travel Tax is PHP 1,620. She will also pay the NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

NBI clearance seriously?.....the consular at the interview took it. thanks for all your information, we will try to obtain another NBI cleareance.

[calibob 73]

CFO requirements for spouses and family members

Requirements for Registration

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

This comes directly from the CFO sight for spouses. NBI isn't mentioned as a "have to" for registration.

Edited March 23, 2012 by calibob

[jnas 0]

Sorry for another dumb question

where do I obtain this "Duly completed guidance and counseling form"

its the form online fill it and print it out?.

THanks

[Wally G! 58]

thanks for the instruction, I still haven't find the part mention how long its takes? just walk in or schedule an appointment and go in get stamp? unlike the interview and wait for visa to be deliver? thanks

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=68

CFO is a one day walk-in process. If she has your passport and visa in hand. She will attend the Guidance Counseling Seminar. Then they will issue the CFO certificate. They will then place the CFO sticker in the passport. The sticker authorizes her to travel abroad.

If you do not have your passport and visa in hand. You can attend the Guidance Counseling Seminar. She will receive her certificate only. She will need to return once she has her passport and visa. They will then place the sticker in her passport.

She 28 and not marry. So all she need to bring is visa, passport and plane ticket right

Passport and visa. No need for the plane ticket at CFO.

[Wally G! 58]

Sorry for another dumb question

where do I obtain this "Duly completed guidance and counseling form"

its the form online fill it and print it out?.

THanks

FORMS FOR FILIPINO EMIGRANTS / IMMIGRANTS

Philippine-Based Filipino Emigrant Registration Form

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/registrationform.pdf

[jnas 0]

my fiance attended to the CFO with full docmens at 11 am, and now 5 pm she is sitll in the office, and no news from her, looks like she can't use the phone insdie the office, i didn't know this take longer thant he interview.....hmm more han 7 hours alerady.

does hte certified flipino oversea taket his long?

thanks