Consular Services

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VISA

The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney does not entertain questions on visas or residency for Australia, and visas for other countries. Please contact the Australian Immigration or the relevant foreign embassy/consulates for these.

VISA ISSUANCE

A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entry to enter the country.

The grant of a Philippine visa is, in effect, only a form of pre-entry clearance. A foreign national who has been granted a Philippine visa by the Embassy/Consulate is still subject to standard immigration control at the port of entry in the Philippines. The Philippine Immigration official at the port of entry will be the final authority to allow or deny admission into the country.

IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING FOR A PHILIPPINE VISA

Check first if you need to apply for a Philippine visa.

30-Day Visa-Free Entry - From 1 August 2013, citizens from certain countries, including Australia, who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding 30 days (increased from 21 days), provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports remain valid for a period of at least 6 months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended period of stay.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less:

COUNTRIES ALLOWED VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR 30-DAY STAY (Pursuant to Executive Order 408)
Andorra	Greece	Palau
Angola	Grenada	Panama
Antigua and Barbuda	Guatemala	Papua New Guinea
Argentina	Guinea	Paraguay
Australia	Guinea-Bissau	Peru
Austria	Guyana	Poland
Bahamas	Haiti	Portugal
Bahrain	Honduras	Qatar
Barbados	Hungary	Romania
Belgium	Iceland	Russia
Benin	Indonesia	Rwanda
Bhutan	Ireland	St. Kitts & Nevis
Bolivia	Israel (59 days visa-free)	Saint Lucia
Botswana	Italy	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Brazil (59 days visa-free)	Jamaica	Samoa
Brunei	Japan	San Marino
Bulgaria	Kenya	Sao Tome and Principe
Burkina Faso	Kiribati	Saudi Arabia
Burundi	Korea (ROK)	Senegal
Cambodia	Kuwait	Seychelles
Cameroon	Laos	Singapore
Canada	Latvia	Slovak Republic
Cape Verde	Lesotho	Slovenia
Central African Republic	Liberia	Solomon Islands
Chad	Liechtenstein	Somalia
Chile	Lithuania	South Africa
Colombia	Luxembourg	Spain
Comoros	Madagascar	Suriname
Congo	Malawi	Swaziland
Congo, Democratic Republic	Malaysia	Sweden
Costa Rica	Maldives	Switzerland
Cote d’Ivoire	Mali	Tanzania
Cyprus	Malta	Thailand
Czech Republic	Marshall Island	Togo
Denmark	Mauritania	Trinidad and Tobago
Djibouti	Mauritius	Tunisia
Dominica	Mexico	Turkey
Dominican Republic	Micronesia	Tuvalu
Ecuador	Monaco	Uganda
El Salvador	Mongolia	United Arab Emirates
Equatorial Guinea	Morocco	United Kingdom
Eritrea	Mozambique	United States of America
Estonia	Myanmar	Uruguay
Ethiopia	Namibia	Vanuatu
Fiji	Nepal	Vatican
Finland	Netherlands	Venezuela
France	New Zealand	Vietnam
Gabon	Nicaragua	Zambia
Gambia	Niger	Zimbabwe
Germany	Norway
Ghana	Oman

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:

Holders of Brazil passports
Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days:

Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports.

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

1. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports

2. Holders of Hong Kong British passports.

3. Indian nationals coming for tourism with valid Australian, Japanese, American,

Canadian, Schengen, Singapore and UK visas or permanent permit.

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

1. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports

2. Holders of Hong Kong British passports.

3. Chinese nationals from mainland China coming for tourism purposes with valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa.

Important Note:

Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines.

CITIZENS OF OTHER COUNTRIES (other than those mentioned above)

If you are a citizen of a country other than those mentioned above, you must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa. Your application may also need to undergo a clearance procedure from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.

If you are a citizen of a country with visa-free privileges to the Philippines but you wish to extend your stay beyond the 30-day allowance, you must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa.

TRAVEL DOCUMENT HOLDERS

If you are a holder of an Australian Travel Document, you must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa.

STANDARD PROCEDURE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING A TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA

The visa application requires the personal appearance of visa applicant. An applicant of minor age (younger than 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or the legal guardian. Applications for infants (age two years and younger) can be lodged by a parent; the infant does not have to be brought to the Consulate.

Travel agents may lodge the visa application on behalf of the traveler. In such cases, the accomplished visa application form and passport photograph must be noted by a Justice of the Peace and the visa fee payment must be in the form of a postal money order. The travel agent must arrange for the collection of the traveler’s passport.

Requirements for the Temporary Visitor's Visa

Visa Application Form. One (1) fully completed and signed application form. (Download Form)
Original Passport. Original passport must be valid for six months beyond exit date.
Passport type photo. One (1) passport type photo to be attached in the application form.
Itinerary. Photocopy of return flight tickets/itinerary showing applicant’s name.
Non Refundable Visa Fee. To be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General in Sydney”.
Other documents. The Consular officer may require additional documents to confirm certain circumstances relating to the applicant’s stay in the Philippines and/or depending on the purpose of the visit. (Bank Statement, Australian Visa, Invitation Letter, etc.)

If applying by mail, the accomplished visa application form and passport photograph must be noted by a Justice of the Peace, the visa fee payment must be in the form of a postal money order, and a self-addressed Express Post or Registered Post envelope must be provided to ensure the return of the applicant’s passport and other documents.

The application and supporting documents should be mailed to:

Philippine Consulate General in Sydney

Attention: Visa Section

Level 1, Philippine Centre

27-33 Wentworth Avenue

Sydney, NSW 2000

The Consulate is not responsible for any delay, loss or damage of the passport in the mail or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service.

Children below 15 years of age traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by a parent must secure an Affidavit of Support and Consent from the Consulate. Upon arrival at the airport in the Philippines, the accompanying adult will submit this Affidavit to the immigration authorities and obtain a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG). Fees will apply. (Affidavit of Support and Consent: AU$45.00 / WEG : AU$45.00)

Visitors wishing to stay beyond the authorized 59 days may apply for an Extension of Stay at any office of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines before the 59 days run out. Visa extension fees will apply. Refer to the Bureau of immigration website for information about extending your stay in the Philippines.

VALIDITY OF THE VISA AND ALLOWED PERIOD OF STAY

The validity of the Temporary Visitor’s Visa indicates the amount of time that the visa holder must use the visa before it expires, and not the amount of time the holder is allowed to stay in the Philippines. For example, a holder of a Philippine single-entry Temporary Visitor’s Visa, which is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, must use the visa within that 3-month period; it does not mean that the visa-holder is allowed to stay in the Philippines for 3 months.

The initial length of stay for all holders of the Temporary Visitor's Visa is 59 days. Those wishing to stay more than 59 days must secure a visa extension with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration before the end of their initial allowed stay and pay the required fees. For more details on visa extensions, visit the Bureau of Immigration.

VISA FEES in AUD

Temporary Visitor Visa (9A visa)

Single entry, valid for 3 months AUD 54.00 / AUD72.00 (for certain countries)
Multiple entry, valid for 6 months AUD108.00 / AUD 144.00 (for certain countries)
Multiple entry, valid for 1 year AUD 162.00 / AUD 216.00 (for certain countries)

Temporary Visitor Visa “Chinese National”

Single entry valid for three (3) months AUD 45.00
Multiple entry, valid for 3 months AUD 90.00
Multiple entry, valid for 6 months AUD180.00

Transit Visa (9B visa) AUD 36.00 / AUD 72.00 (for certain countries)

Non-Quota Immigrant Visas AUD 270.00

Expedite Processing Fee AUD 18.00 (for those countries allowed visa-free entry for 30 day stay, pursuant to EO 408)

VISA PROCESSING TIME

Monday to Friday (except Philippine and Australian holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

VISA RELEASING TIME

Regular Processing

Regular Passport holders (mentioned under E.O. 408)	3 working days
Regular Passport holders (countries other than those mentioned above)	10 working days
Australian Travel Document (TD) holders	3 months

Expedite Processing : same day release at 3:00 p.m. Expedite fee of AU$18.00 will apply (For those Countries Allowed Visa-Free Entry for 30 Day Stay, pursuant to Executive Order 408)

Requirements by visa category

To transport human remains of a Filipino citizen to the Philippines in a coffin or an urn, one must apply for a Consular Mortuary Certificate at the Philippine Consulate.

The following documents for the Shipment of Human Remains should be submitted BY MAIL to the Philippine Consulate.

Original and two (2) photocopies:
Processing fee of AU$45 in Postal Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General. (do not send cash in the mail)
Duly accomplished Report of Death for Filipino Citizens

Death Certificate issued by the Registry of Births, Death and Marriages in New South Wales;
Embalmer’s Certificate stating that the body was duly embalmed and is in sanitary condition for shipment abroad;
Mortuary Certificate stating that the casket contains only the body of the deceased;
Certification from the attending physician stating that the cause of death was not a contagious disease*;
Burial or transit permit issued by the local state office;
Photocopy of the identification page of the deceased’s passport;
Flight itinerary of the remains, including the name address and telephone number of the receiving funeral home or consignee in the Philippines; address and phone number of the next of kin in Canada and in the Philippines; and

Self-addressed express post envelope with contact details

Note that bodies of persons who died as a consequence of any communicable disease should be properly embalmed and placed in a hermetically sealed metallic casket, which should be enclosed in a wooden coffin or case and securely screwed or nailed and carefully disinfected.

In requesting the shipment of urns, the following documents should be submitted –

1. Original and two photocopies:

Death Certificate by the Registry of Births, Death and Marriages in New South Wales;
Medical Certification of Death issued by the physician;
Cremation Certificate;
Certification from the crematorium stating that the urn contains only the ashes of the deceased;
Photocopy of the identification page of the deceased’s passport;
Name and flight schedule of the person accompanying the cremated remains to the Philippines; and

2. Processing Fee of AU$45 in Postal Money Order payable to the Philippine Consulate General (do not send cash in the mail)

3. Duly accomplished Report of Death (ROD) for Filipino citizens.

4. Self-addressed Express Post Envelope for the return of the document.

RELEASING

The Consular Mortuary Certificate and personal copy of the ROD will be sent by mail the next working day from receipt of complete documents
The Consulate assumes no responsibility for any delay, loss or damage in the mail or while the documents are in custody in courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

Pursuant to the Philippine Foreign Service Act of 1991 and the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, as amended, the Department of Foreign Affairs is mandated to formulate and implement policies and programs to promote and protect the rights and welfare of Filipino migrants, and provide assistance to overseas Filipinos in distress.

Who can request assistance?

Overseas Filipino nationals in distress who are currently in New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Next-of-Kin of Filipino nationals in distress in NSW, Australia

Filipino nationals outside of NSW may contact the Philippine Embassy in Canberra for assistance.

What are some areas of assistance we may provide:

Death of Filipinos (repatriation of remains or personal belongings, issuance of mortuary certificate)
Filipinos in jail
Referrals to local lawyers
Court cases (monitoring and legal assistance as appropriate)
Violence against women
Police cases
Human trafficking
Repatriation of distressed and undocumented workers
Issuance of advisories

How may ATN services be availed of?

Personally visit the Consulate;
Send an accomplished Assistance to National (ATN) form by mail, e-mail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or fax to (02) 9262 7355 (Form is downloadable from the Consulate’s website under Downloadable Forms); or
Send an SMS to _______________, stating your full name, area of concern, and type of assistance required.

Please take note that PCG Sydney cannot provide information or assistance for visas to Australia, or residency in Australia.

PCG Sydney also cannot entertain requests for information on visas to third countries.

Useful Australian contact details:

All Emergencies	Triple Zero (000)
Non-Emergency	131 444
Crime Stoppers	1800 333 000	www.crimestoppers.com.au
Visa/Immigration Inquiries	13 1881	https://www.directory.gov.au/portfolios/home-affairs/department-home-affairs/immigration-general-enquiries
NSW Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriage	1300 655 222	https://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/
Domestic Violence Line	1800 656 463	https://www.dvnsw.org.au/
Lifeline 24-hour counselling service	13 11 14	https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Centrelink	131 021	https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Child Support Agency	131 272	https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Missing Persons Unit	(02) 8835 7656 1800 025 091 1800 227 772	https://www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au/
Redfern Legal Centre	(02) 9698 7277	https://rlc.org.au/
University of Newcastle Legal Centre	(02) 4921 8666
Villawood Detention Centre	(02) 9780 9220

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