Is there a way I can enter the Philippines?

[AmericanNomad 16]

Been a while since I last checked in here. My girlfriend and I have been waiting almost 2 years now to see each other again. So I'm curious what the current travel restrictions are for the Philippines, and if there is some way I can enter?

[NeonParticles 121]

In the same situation, now almost two years.  All we can really do is hope they come to their senses over there and open for tourism.

[payxibka 10,044]

7 minutes ago, AmericanNomad said:

Been a while since I last checked in here. My girlfriend and I have been waiting almost 2 years now to see each other again. So I'm curious what the current travel restrictions are for the Philippines, and if there is some way I can enter?

Unless you are married to a filipina or already have a residence visa, nobody is getting in

[AmericanNomad 16]

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Unless you are married to a filipina or already have a residence visa, nobody is getting in

I've heard some people are using webwedmobile.com to get married and then they are allowed to enter. Is this still an option?

[payxibka 10,044]

4 minutes ago, AmericanNomad said:

I've heard some people are using webwedmobile.com to get married and then they are allowed to enter. Is this still an option?

You don't need to use webwed and arrange it all yourself and can avoid the fee.  It has been reported that it has been successful for getting into the PI.

[AmericanNomad 16]

36 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You don't need to use webwed and arrange it all yourself and can avoid the fee.  It has been reported that it has been successful for getting into the PI.

Oh nice. Would you happen to know a resource where I can learn about getting married online? What the requirements are, etc.

Edited July 13, 2021 by AmericanNomad

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, AmericanNomad said:

Oh nice. Would you happen to know a resource where I can learn about getting married online? What the requirements are, etc.

Most popular is the state of Utah.   Just Google Utah online zoom marriage.   Its really simple 

[nelmagriffin 142]

Hello, Here is a reference: Public and Travel Advisories on COVID-19 (dfa.gov.ph)

[RO_AH 1,621]

3 hours ago, AmericanNomad said:

Oh nice. Would you happen to know a resource where I can learn about getting married online? What the requirements are, etc.

There is another post here that has a lot of info.

[nykolos 711]

On 7/12/2021 at 7:53 PM, payxibka said:

Most popular is the state of Utah.   Just Google Utah online zoom marriage.   Its really simple 

Let me understand this, If my Fiance is in the Philippines, and we already met but did not marry, you're saying that I can bypass Philippine Marriage requirements, Marry her online and that marriage is binding in the Philippines? or binding only in the US? 

 

 

 

[nykolos 711]

On 7/12/2021 at 8:36 PM, nelmagriffin said:

Hello, Here is a reference: Public and Travel Advisories on COVID-19 (dfa.gov.ph)

Is there anything more recent?  I know the US is not on the Green list as of yet, which would shorten the quarantine period to 7 days,  but are US Passport holders able to travel at all? perhaps to see their Fiance? the restrictions are changing by the month.

 

 

[RO_AH 1,621]

2 hours ago, nykolos said:

Is there anything more recent?  I know the US is not on the Green list as of yet, which would shorten the quarantine period to 7 days,  but are US Passport holders able to travel at all? perhaps to see their Fiance? the restrictions are changing by the month.

Currently you can only go with a visa AND an exemption AND have a spouse or child there. Follow the Philippines Bureau of Immigration page on FB. The always update any and all changes there and they respond to PM's as well.

[payxibka 10,044]

5 hours ago, nykolos said:

Let me understand this, If my Fiance is in the Philippines, and we already met but did not marry, you're saying that I can bypass Philippine Marriage requirements, Marry her online and that marriage is binding in the Philippines? or binding only in the US? 

 

 

 

 A recognized marriage in the US is recognized outside the country and vice versa.

[Joe Kano 327]

1 hour ago, payxibka said:

 A recognized marriage in the US is recognized outside the country and vice versa.

Not really

 

Philippines muslim are allowed to marry up to 3 woman, I highly doubt the US would recognize all 3 marriages

[Carpe Vinum 2,311]

 

 

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

 A recognized marriage in the US is recognized outside the country and vice versa.

 

Edited July 14, 2021 by boris64