Travel to phillipines

[glazierguy 20]

Does anyone have inside knowledge or actual facts on when US citizens are allowed to travel to manila? I’ve heard you need a visa now, I’ve heard we have to be on the green list country, I’ve heard it’s a mandatory 10 day quarantine at a specific hotel. I just really want to go visit my fiancé, the waiting is really hard. Thanks

[Crazy Cat 39,649]

****I moved this topic to the Philippines regional forum***

[glazierguy 20]

Seems for years no matter what I post, someone always feels the need to move it!

 

[Crazy Cat 39,649]

9 minutes ago, glazierguy said:

Seems for years no matter what I post, someone always feels the need to move it!

 

Your question is very specific to the PHILIPPINES.......It is not a question about K-1 process and procedures.  There are Philippines experts who monitor the is regional forum.  I am confident that one of those experts can answer your question faster and more accurately than others (like me).  The Philippines experts will have the actual facts you are seeking. 

Edited November 26, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 5,981]

3 minutes ago, glazierguy said:

Seems for years no matter what I post, someone always feels the need to move it!

 

If you post in a correct forum section from the get go, your topic won’t be moved. We are volunteers who try to help by keeping the forum organized. And we’re trying to help you get better answers from people who know better about the topic. 

[Adventine 3,187]

To add, a 15 minute browse of the Philippines regional forum would have quickly yielded very recent posts from US citizens who have successfully travelled to/from the Philippines.

 

Nevertheless, here are some short answers:

- US citizens who travel with their Filipino spouses do not need visas. They can use the balikbayan privilege.

- US citizens who are travelling alone to the Philippines, but who have a spouse or child in the Philippines, need to apply for a 9a visa. Each Philippine consulate in the US has its own requirements. Check the website of the consulate that covers your US state.

- There are other exemptions, but your case doesn't seem to qualify as an exemption. See: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php

 

 

[PWB 213]

13 hours ago, glazierguy said:

Seems for years no matter what I post, someone always feels the need to move it!

 

I don't claim to be the most knowledgeable but when interesting topics get moved by the key board cops I can never find the "Forum" they are talking about.  

[Crazy Cat 39,649]

1 hour ago, PWB said:

I don't claim to be the most knowledgeable but when interesting topics get moved by the key board cops I can never find the "Forum" they are talking about.  

The complete list of forums is under the...FORUMS header.  This particular thread was moved there because the OP asked a specific Manila question.  For your information, organizers do not not have the ability to delete threads......but organizers can move threads to the appropriate existing forum.

 

Edited November 26, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[glazierguy 20]

I agree, it gets moved then little to no responses other then the people that moved you!!!!  Lol

[Crazy Cat 39,649]

7 minutes ago, glazierguy said:

I agree, it gets moved then little to no responses other then the people that moved you!!!!  Lol

Exactly where do you think a post asking a specific question about entry requirements for Manila or the Philippines belongs?  Is there a more relevant area than the Philippines regional forum?  In this case, @Adventine has provided you with an outstanding answer.

Edited November 26, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[Adventine 3,187]

Are some posters on this thread checking the forums only on their phones? Because I agree that the various regional and subforums aren't obvious at all on mobile. But on desktop, like in @Crazy Cat's example, it's much easier to find all the different categories. Clicking on this link and scrolling down, and you'll see much better how the website is organized: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/

 

Same for the Search function - it's very good at finding specific info, but works much better on desktop.

 

 

Edited November 26, 2021 by Adventine

[Crazy Cat 39,649]

10 minutes ago, Adventine said:

Are some posters on this thread checking the forums only on their phones? Because I agree that the various regional and subforums aren't obvious at all on mobile. But on desktop, like in @Crazy Cat's example, it's much easier to find all the different categories. Clicking on this link and scrolling down, and you'll see much better how the website is organized: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/

 

Same for the Search function - it's very good at finding specific info, but works much better on desktop.

 

 

You're right......My fingers work better on my laptop keyboard than my phone.   LOL...

[RO_AH 1,625]

1 hour ago, glazierguy said:

I agree, it gets moved then little to no responses other then the people that moved you!!!!  Lol

It seems that you have got a very good response.

15 hours ago, Adventine said:

- US citizens who travel with their Filipino spouses do not need visas. They can use the balikbayan privilege.

- US citizens who are travelling alone to the Philippines, but who have a spouse or child in the Philippines, need to apply for a 9a visa. Each Philippine consulate in the US has its own requirements. Check the website of the consulate that covers your US state.

- There are other exemptions, but your case doesn't seem to qualify as an exemption. See: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php

The above is all correct. I was there less than a month ago and there have already been changes to the policies. For up to date accurate information you can check out the Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines Facebook page. It is always updated with every new change and they answer PM's.

[Kby175 115]

I arrived 3 days ago here in the Philippines, I came on a 9a visa since I have a wife and child who live here. If you are asking about a tourist visa they have not re-opened yet, December 1st they are opening to the green countries but there are some stipulations to arriving here. It couple of things are not very clear about it.

 

The 10 day quarantine is gone.

 

There is a 3 day, 5 day and 7 day.

 

You can get the 3 day  for fully vaccinated travelers and if you have a vaccination card that they accept and you must have a covid test taken within 72 hours of arriving.

 

5 day quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers and if you have a vaccination card they accept and without a covid test.

 

7 day quarantine for unvaccinated or a vaccination card they can't confirm. 

 

The funny thing about the vaccination card it all depends on who is checking your card in the One Health Pass system, it's not the person at the airport which I thought for the longest time. When you apply for your One Health Pass 24 hours before traveling you upload your vaccination card as well as your covid test if you have one.  

Currently the rumor is the US and Canada are going to be moved to the green list December 15th so at that time the tourist visas will reopen for those countries with the stipulations people are still trying to figure out what they mean by them. The issue is the stipulations are a bit vague or seem to be incomplete like they are still working out the rules.  

 

[PWB 213]

12 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Exactly where do you think a post asking a specific question about entry requirements for Manila or the Philippines belongs?  Is there a more relevant area than the Philippines regional forum?  In this case, @Adventine has provided you with an outstanding answer.

Not going to argue with you since you have the overwhelming power to censor me for life.