SINGLE-ENTRY VISAS
Who may apply
1. Canadian passport holders, including former Filipinos
2. Nationals of countries covered by EO 408
3. All other foreign citizens with permanent residence or valid work permits
For Chinese citizens applying for a 9(a) visa, an applicant must submit a Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate (SIRC) with ENGLISH translation. The SIRC must be registered for at least 6 months at the time of the submission of the visa application.
How to apply
All foreign citizens who wish to apply for 9(a) temporary visitor’s visas will need to submit their applications via the Online Visa Application System (OVAS). Applicants should follow the procedures and requirements below:
● Submit an application online through www.visa.gov.ph and follow the instructions on the website.
● The applicant should select “Ottawa Philippine Embassy ,“ then upload a photo that is compliant with specifications stated on the website. Non-compliance with these requirements will result in the rejection of their application.
● Once the applicant completes the online application, they will receive an email with the subject: Visa Application Receipt Confirmation and a completed Application Form with an Application Reference Number.
● Upon confirmation of the submission, the applicant should inform the Embassy by forwarding the confirmation email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
● After sending the confirmation email to the Embassy, the applicant must print out the duly accomplished application form and submit the printed form to the Embassy, together with the following requirements:
1. The application form (to be signed by the applicant in front of the Embassy’s Consular Officer). If the applicant is unable to personally appear before a Consular Officer, the application form must be duly notarized
2. One passport-sized photograph taken during the last six (6) months (coloured with white background)
3. Original passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines
4. Original and photocopy of proof of permanent residency in Canada (i.e. permanent resident card, work permit card, etc), for non-Canadian passport holders
5. Copy of roundtrip ticket/s or flight reservation
6. Proof of financial capacity (i.e. bank statement, employment certificate, payroll slip, proof of pension, international credit card)
7. For business travelers, a letter from the sponsoring firm in the Philippines or in Canada stating the purpose of visit
8. Payment of visa fees in cash or debit if in person; or bank draft or postal money order (not personal cheque) in the exact amount payable to EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, if by mail. Click here for the Schedule of Consular Fees. The Embassy will not be able to return any excess amount in the bank draft or postal money order.
Where/how to send your documents
1. Visa documents may be hand carried in person at the Embassy between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays, except during Philippine and Canadian holidays. The Embassy is located at 30 Murray St., Ottawa ON K1N 5M4.
2. Visa documents may also be mailed to:
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Attention: Consular Section - Visa Services
30 Murray St., Ottawa ON K1N 5M4
A prepaid self-addressed courier envelope (preferably with tracking features) must be enclosed to ensure the safe return of the applicant's passport and other documents (e.g.FedEx/DHL/Canada Post Xpresspost with signature sticker, etc.)
Please note requirements nos. 1 (notarized application form) & 8 (bank draft or postal money order for payment payable to EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES in mailing your documents.
The Embassy is not liable for any delays or loss of documents in the mail, which is a service provided by third parties.
Processing period
Processing period of 9(a) temporary visitor’s visa is at least 5 to 7 business days from the day the applicant has completed the requirements.
Validity
The maximum initial allowable stay of ALL holders of the Temporary Visitor's Visa, both single-entry and multiple-entry, is 59 days. Those whose stays in the Philippines will exceed 59 days must secure an extension of stay from the Bureau of Immigration and pay the required fees.
MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISAS
Who may apply
1. Canadian passport holders including former Filipinos
2. Nationals covered by EO 408
3. All other foreign citizens with permanent residence or valid work permits (may be approved for multiple entry visa valid for six months only)
For Chinese citizens applying for a 9(a) visa, an applicant must submit a Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate (SIRC) with ENGLISH translation. The SIRC must be registered for at least 6 months at the time of the submission of the visa application.
A multiple entry visa may only be issued in highly meritorious cases where:
1. The applicant has provided proof of need for multiple travels to the Philippines (see additional requirements below)
2. The Embassy has received security clearance on the individual from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency; and
3. The Embassy has received authority from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to issue the visa to the applicant.
How to apply
● Follow the procedure for 9(a) temporary visitor’s visa.
● Additional requirements:
1. Signed letter requesting for a multiple-entry visa indicating the purpose why you need to travel to the Philippines multiple times, who will be traveling with you, expected date of travel to the Philippines and length of stay. You should also indicate in your letter that your wife/minor child is a Philippine citizen (if applicable) and whether you have visited the Philippines in the past.
2. Copy of document/s as proof of ties in the Philippines (e.g. Marriage certificate if married to a Filipino citizen or Birth Certificate if with a Filipino child) if applicable.
Where/how to send your documents
● Follow the procedure for 9(a) temporary visitor’s visa
Processing Period
Processing period of multiple entry visa requests is at least 4 to 6 weeks (business days) from the day the applicant has completed the requirements.
Validity
The maximum initial allowable stay of ALL holders of the Temporary Visitor's Visa, both single-entry and multiple-entry, is 59 days. Those whose stays in the Philippines will exceed 59 days must secure an extension of stay from the Bureau of Immigration and pay the required fees.
UNACCOMPANIED NON-FILIPINO MINORS TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES
Unaccompanied non-Filipino minors traveling to the Philippines must obtain a Temporary Visitor’s Visa prior to travel, regardless of the length of stay in the Philippines.
Furthermore, under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act, non-Filipino children below 15 years of age who are unaccompanied by a parent or not joining a parent already in the Philippines can be excluded from entry to the Philippines. However, such unaccompanied children may be granted entry upon securing a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) from the Bureau of Immigration on arrival in the Philippines.
The WEG is a requirement of Philippine immigration authorities.
The adult accompanying the child(ren) must bring the documentary requirements listed below and upon arrival at the port of entry in the Philippines, obtain application forms for the Waiver of Exclusion (WE) from the Immigration Duty Supervisor (IDS). The accomplished WE application form and documentary requirements will be submitted to the IDS. A waiver fee will apply for each child.
The documentary requirements of the WEG are the following:
● Letter addressed to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines from the parent requesting the granting of Waiver of Exclusion Ground and allowing the entry of the child(ren) to the Philippines. The letter must name the adult accompanying the child and representing the parent(s) during the trip;
● Affidavit of Consent of either parent of the child(ren), notarized by the Embassy;
● Photocopy of the child(ren)’s passport information page;
● Photocopy of the parent(s)’s passport information page;
● Copy of the child(ren)’s flight itinerary indicating the departure from the Philippines;
● Copy of the invitation (from sponsoring institution or sponsoring parent) for the child(ren) to come to the Philippines;
● Waiver Fee of PHP 3,500.00 per minor child to be paid to Philippine immigration authorities upon arrival in the Philippines
Information on the WEG can be accessed at the following links to the website of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration:
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/waiverforexclusion-ground
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/services/others/waiver-for-exclusion-ground
REMINDERS:
● Visa applications that do not go through the OVAS process will not be considered.
● Applicants are advised to make the application one month before the intended date of travel to the Philippines.
● Successful uploading of the application form in OVAS or an email confirmation with ARN do not constitute an approved visa.
● Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, visa processing will take five (5) to seven (7) business days, excluding the time it will take for the applicant’s passport with visa sticker to be mailed. The application may require clearance from other government agencies in the Philippines. Adjust your travel schedule accordingly.
● No refund of the visa fee will be given when the application has been denied or visa has been issued but was not used or could not be used during its validity period.
● It is suggested that a ticketed reservation (paid ticket) be made only when the visa application has been approved.
● Applicants must comply with all requirements and must extend courtesy to Embassy personnel.
● Unruly or rude behavior may result in visa denial.
● Visa is a privilege, not a right. Visa issuance does not guarantee entry to the Philippines.
● The consular officer may also require additional documents from the applicant, depending on the purpose of the visit.
● The Embassy receives visa applications only from residents of the Ottawa-Gatineau National Capital Region; Eastern Ontario; the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Territory of Nunavut; and Bermuda. For residents of other provinces, kindly visit the official website of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver (https://www.vancouverpcg.org/) , in Calgary (https://philcongencalgary.org/) and in Toronto (https://philcongen-toronto.com/).