Visa Regulations for the Philippines

By: Leonard Dalugdog

Foreign nationals are allowed to enter and travel within the Philippines for 21 days without a visa provided that they have valid tickets for their return journey to their port of origin or to their next travel destination port and that their passports are valid for a period of at least six (6) months. Extension of stay is available at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration after paying a minimal fee. For stays longer than 21 days, a Temporary Visitors Visa is required. Here are 9 easy steps as to how to obtain your visa:

• Determine if you even need a visa. You can enter the Philippines for a stay of no more than 21 days without obtaining a visa. If you will be staying for more than three weeks, continue to the next step.




• Obtain two passport photographs. When you apply for your Philippine visa, you will need to have a passport photograph that measure 2 inches by 2 inches. If you have existing passport photographs, they can be used as long as they were taken within the last six months.

Best Time to Travel to the Philippines

By: Leonard Estores Dalugdog

Traveling to the Philippines? If you are, then, here are some suggestions on the best time to explore the 7,107 islands of the archipelago.

Best Time to Travel the Philippines for Beach Bums

If you are planning to have a blast by the beach, the best time for a beach bum to travel is during the summer season when the weather is a bit humid and perfect for water fun. The summer season in the Philippines would be around March to May. Various summer sports activities, like kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing, are readily available. The most popular destinations are Boracay Island, Puerto Gallera, Manila, Banaue Rice Terraces, Bohol, Cebu City, Siargao Island, Palawan, and Davao City, to name a few.

Getting there: The Road to the Philippine Islands

By: Leonard Estores Dalugdog

Been dreaming to bask under the joyful Philippine sun? Here’s your guide to get there!

Since the Philippine Islands is an archipelago, most visitors get there by plane. International travelers can fly into airports in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Angeles (Clark), Kalibo, Laoag and Zamboanga to name a few. Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific, Airphil Express are among the national carriers.

Most visitors entering the Philippines will fly in through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the Domestic Terminal (also known as Terminal 4). All airlines use Terminal 1 with a few exceptions: Philippine Airlines uses Terminal 2, while Cebu Pacific, Airphil Express and All Nippon Airways use Terminal 3. Zest Airways and SEAIR use the Domestic Terminal. Terminal 1, long regarded as one of Asia's worst airport terminals, is currently undergoing renovation and several areas of the terminal have been renovated. The newer Terminals 2 and 3 are regarded as being far nicer than Terminal 1, with more amenities to boot.