AVOID BEING BLACKLISTED! LATEST TRAVEL CHECKLIST FOR US CITIZENS GOING TO PHILIPPINES|

[@zealot396]

Thanks for the updates. Flying out to the Philippines next monday. I'm a foreign spouse traveling alone and your video was the only one i've seen that answered my questions about it. So again Thank you.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments. Have a safe flight!

[@tillthebreakofdawnyo]

​@@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1I was curious if you could possibly do a video on a Filipino child that is under the age of 18 wanting to travel to America to visit a relative. They would be traveling alone and underage and what are the visa requirements they would need? Thank you so much and I love all of your videos

[@teresitasabanal4798]

I have already e travel last jan ...do I need to get again and the pass code ?

[@hermingkhamis6728]

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[@mariaaurorarizaba5076]

A friend told me that i can still work as a caregiver even iam 63 yrs.old. Also what are the requirements.Thank you mam❤

[@retn1122]

Guys take note the word “blacklisted” has a specific legal definition and she’s using it interchangeably or conflating it, such as being denied entry for an expired passport

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

There will be a separate video for that based on current Ph immigration law.

[@retn1122]

@@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1 for what? Differences between “blacklisted” and denied entry.?

[@Franca-is]

@@retn1122😂😂😂😂 teach her About the difference of blacklisted and Denied 🙄

[@retn1122]

@@Franca-is my point flew past her and apparently it’s coming up in future video. Who knew an ISIS child diddler who tries to enter PH is treated exactly the same as a visitor without an exit ticket or soon to expire passport.

[@mariacielosoberano3294]

black listed meaning your declared persona non grata you can no longer enter the Philippines denied entry maybe you did not comply with the requirements thats why you were denied entry if your black listed it means you've done something offensive

[@Bravo21]

Thank you! Always appreciate the information and am especially glad to hear we can extend our Visas online before expiration. Love how the PH Gov is moving to make life easier for everyone, Ex-Pats and Visa office employees.

[@reread2549]

I just traveled to the Philippines for 60 days. I am a US citizen so I showed up without a visa and got it. No problem. After about 20 days, I went to Davao immigration and extended my visa another 28 days. I paid them a little over 3000 pesos and stayed the additional time, but when I was exiting the Philippines, I was surprised by immigration requiring me to pay an additional over 5000 pesos. I had to go to the ATM machine and luckily it worked for me so I was able to pay the additional pesos. My advice please don’t go to immigration on your exit from the airport and expect that the fee you paid for a 30 day extension will cover everything. It did not for me and I was very lucky that my ATM card works at the Filipina airport because I did not have the extra pesos on me in cash. Thank you. By the way., it is great information that I can now extend my Filipino visa online because before I was having to drive all the way from Parang Maguindanao to Davao immigration office. Thank you again.

[@mygypsitravels]

im in a similiar cituation i will be traveling to the philippines november 16 til jan 18 i dont have a visa im a usa citizen. i was told the airlines wont let u on the plane to the philippines without th visa

[@reread2549]

@@mygypsitravels no they won’t let you on without a passport if you’re a US citizen. Your passport cannot expire within six months of departure. The good thing is you can extend your visa online now.👏👏👏👏 but you already get 30 days as a passport carrying US citizen. Good luck.

[@frigidtsunami]

Sub to you a while back because I go to the PH almost every year. Need to know these updates, ty for your work.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments.

[@WarrenRCG]

Jocelyn, maraming salamat po!👋🤓👍

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching!

[@BB-dp4kh]

There are many things that ease the process of raveling to the philippines..the only requirement is to bring lots of money...preferably large new bills..

[@derekdangerfield187]

Especially if you're trading at the banks. However, I've found that to get the best exchange rates, I usually shop around (in this case, in Cebu). The exchange booths found in most malls have the lowest exchange rates. The highest rates I've found are in Metro (Ayala Mall or a Metro grocery store) with the next hight in SM malls. If anyone knows a better location let me know, 🙂

[@nellieravago8572]

Thank you for the latest update going to the Philippines.

[@garyjacobsen4990]

Good day young lady

[@neneeason5914]

Thank you for the updates.

[@demba10755]

Madame may tanong po ako. Puedi bang mag dala ng multi vitamin para sa family? We're leaving Oct.25 na eh pack ko na. Thanks

[@haideedelacruz9260]

Thanks for your information🎉🎉🎉

[@MIZK0NG]

Very informative! Thank you!’n

[@dcdefensetbolt]

Great information! Thank you!

[@lenmaevlog9675]

Thanks you maam for share ❤

[@r2kin2phils]

Im a former Filipino Cit. I traveled back to the Phils. twice this year. The QR code was never asked. They just check your passport to compare the info you submitted on e Travel app. I think the purpose e travel is for quicker entry process and of course undo job of entering the info to their system by the immigration officer. Dati nilang trabaho mga passenger na gumagawa. Get?

[@matute11]

Thank You again!

[@bobrolls3800]

Thank you for this very important information.

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments.

[@LinaAlimon-yf2ix]

Hi! new subscribers here! 😊🎉 If I may ask, can I travel back to Philippines for 2-3 weeks vacation and come back to UAE after? I’m afraid I might get offloaded coming back to UAE as I traveled here as cross country before from Philippines to sg and to UAE (dubai)? I’m a filipino citizen btw. Please reply soon coz I need to travel in the earliest of December. 🙏🏻 Thanks!

[@alancatuncan3547]

I am a US passport holder traveling to the Philippines for less than 30 days. My return ticket is open because I am a non-revenue passenger (retired PAL employee) and cannot be booked. We are on stand-by.

[@deanawade5878]

thank you

[@garyjacobsen4990]

Good day young lady. I'm presently in the Philippines on a probationary resident visa. This is up in January 2023. When is the soonest I can go and sign permanent residency papers. Thank you. Salamat

[@kitty_s23456]

You should go to a BI office before your 1-year probationary period ends and apply to make it permanent.

[@bleshywander]

This month , is there an update po in regard to Covid requirements and restrictions? Thanks

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Same update pa rin.

[@SteveWatkins-r9o]

I am an American citizen travelling to the Phlippines with my wife, a dual American-Philippine citizen. We will be departing USA on November 23, 2023 and returning on January 18, 2024 for a stay in the Philippines of 55 days. I plan on obtaining a tourist visa for myself at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. Since I am travelling with a Philippine citizen is a visa requited? Also If I entered with a passport and no visa could I extend my stay once I am in the Philippines. I have travelled to the Philippines many times but never stayed for more than a couple of weeks. This will be my first extended stay there and I have a few questions. Thank you for your informative videos.

[@lilys5095]

Being a dual citizen, your wife can stay indefinitely in PH. You, as her foreign spouse, if traveling with her, is eligible for the Balikbayan privilege which will give you 1 year visa free stay in PH. Bring your marriage certificate.

[@camilamog]

Have they gotten rid of the etravel QR code? I entered the Philippines 8/11/23 and they didn’t even ask for the QR code that I had ready for. Waste of time in my part before leaving U.S. Please tell me it’s not required anymore!

[@lilys5095]

No. It is still required. It is reflected on their system if you completed it or not hence the reason why it wasn’t asked of you.

[@corazoncortez5736]

Thanks so much with the enlightenment… I’m a US citizen n will be one year in the Philippines on Jan 9 … lost my US passport went to renew at USCIS but can’t present my original Certificate of US citizenship n renewal of my US passport is delayed … I went to apply for dual citizenship but they need a copy of my US passport … I’m really beginning to panick … can I go get my extension to stay here coz I rush to come home for my DSW(dissable n post meningitis) special child who collapsed due to heart n pulmonary medical problems n still under treatment since dec27,2022… n can’t leave him coz of his medical problems…. Please advise me what to do…. Thanks so much n God bless

[@peachme-me6kn]

I am a former Filipino I stayed 1 year and 2 months in the Philippines. I had to pay 11,000 pesos because I over stayed. As a former Filipino we are allowed to stay only 1 year in the Philippines. You have to pay the visa extension around $50 per month. I had to pay more because I paid late and they also have this ecard thing which is kinda expensive too..The lady asked me if I want to apply for dual citizenship. I think she noticed my reaction with the 11k just because I overstayed for 2 months thus they have this additional fees so it’s not only $50. The lady said it’s expensive because the rate is Dollar not Philippine peso.

[@lilys5095]

Another way to avoid fees is to apply for visa extension.

[@peachme-me6kn]

@@lilys5095thats what I did visa extension

[@aaronbernardo5051]

What if you’re only staying for two months, do you still have to pay anything coming back in the US

[@peachme-me6kn]

@@aaronbernardo5051 If you are a former Filipino you can stay in the Philippines for one year. There’s no payment coming back here in the US

[@theghostofpennsylvania_11]

The airport scandals are coming back. A security airport officer lady recently at a Chinese tourist money. I am getting worried about losing money at the airport now.

[@makeyourselfstellar]

Hello, I'm a US citizen and I recently went to the Philippines earlier in August for 16 days before returning to the states. I plan to go back again this October for 3 weeks. Do l need to get a multiple entry visa since I entered the country already? Or no since each time I go to the Philippines my stay is less than 30 days? Thank you for your help.

[@lilys5095]

No need for visa. You can go back to PH and you will again be eligible for 30day visa free stay in PH.

[@makeyourselfstellar]

Thank you for this :) @@lilys5095

[@IRuiz-d2m]

Hello Ms. Jocelyn. My husband is presently in the Philippines now to be with his ailing mother. He was born in the Philippines but he’s now American citizen. He supposed to be back in US within a month but due to his mom’s condition, he wants to extend for more than a month. His passport was not stamped for the “balikbayan privilege” from the immigration when he arrived. He brought his birth certificate with him. Is he needed to go to Manila immigration just to get that stamp? Please tell us what to do. Thank you very much. Mrs. Ruiz

[@kitty_s23456]

He should go to any Bureau of Immigration office. Bring his birth certificate & foreign passport then ask to have the balikbayan stamp.

[@ronaldbeaudoin1475]

Hi, can I bring a giant clam shell from Marshall Islands to the Philippines? It is about 9 inches

[@miabraz]

For former Filipino are you automatically given a 1 yr extension when you arrive at NAIA or ask for it? Magulo and presentation mo kung minsan. Mahirap sundan. Palaktaw laktaw ka.

[@lilys5095]

Bring proof of being a former Filipino (old PH passport or birth certificate). Then at the immigration, request to avail of Balikbayan privilege. Sometimes they don’t give it to you if you don’t ask for it.

[@miabraz]

@@lilys5095 I never had an old Filipino passport because I joined the US Navy in Subic Bay and was never given one. Besides who still have their old passport handy almost fifty years later. Anyway thanks for your reply.

[@lilys5095]

@@miabraz Just saying. You don’t have to be snarky. You just said ‘former Filipino’ and I gave you the acceptable proofs of being a Filipino(or former Filipino).

[@lanitayag3405]

Thank you for the information I just did for the QR code going to the Philippines and I would like to know if I need a QR code going back in California

[@lilys5095]

Are you a foreign passport holder? If so, you do not need to register when leaving PH.

[@JTravels2Hike]

I've read if you were born in the Philippines and become a US citizen. As long as you have your birth certificate, you can stay in the Philippines for about a year. Is this true?

[@JTravels2Hike]

Oh NVM... you just mentioned right after I commented it.. lol... Thank you

[@faithinme2368]

A U.S. PASSPORT, HOLDER,, YES , YOU CAN STAY IN THE PHILS.J FIOR LESS THAN A YEAR. JUST BEFORE END OF ONE YEAR. YOU CAN CHECK THE ONLINE INFO. FOR USA TO PHILS. 😅✨

[@derekdangerfield187]

As ling as your US passport is stamped as a Balibayan, you can stay up to one year minus a day. The immigration officer will usually stamp your entry to the Philippines with a black stamp that give a date of one year from your initial entry.

[@manuelhizon9613]

That's right. Im here right now in the philippines. The immigration officer gave me a year visa with asking me because in my US passport, I was born to the Philippines.

[@davlax]

Any FORMER Filipino, regardless of passport will normally get a ‘Balikbayan” visa stamp when that person’s passport states the Philippines as their BIRTHPLACE. This qualifies the bearer to enter as a Balikbayan (country returnee) and according to present law, is given a stay good for a year.

[@elviediva2019]

Should I assume that Canadian citizens but born in the Philippines are also included in these process?

[@philippinesxtremes]

Yes very similar

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Yes, the same requirements as well.

[@anthonyjames9289]

So if my return ticket to usa is four months later so they will just tell me to extend it before 30 days right? Or they wont let me go and make me go home or Im stuck or ????? Help mee here someone I leave in 3 days lol from las vegas and my stay is 4 months

[@jessebautista5787]

If a persons are dual citizenships, what are the requirements to travel to the Philippines?..Moreover if a person has variety of prescription medication order by a license doctor for chronic heart event, what are the requirements also?

[@kitty_s23456]

If you're a dual citizen, bring your valid PH passport (if you have it). If you don't have one, then bring your dual cit docs. For your meds, bring your doctor's prescription and make sure that the containers are properly labelled.

[@corazoncortez5736]

I’m a Us citizen n I came home last January 9,2023 to pick up my special disable post meningitis child who’s visa expired last 2016 … he’s so sick n the only member of our family here now… I have doctor’s certificate for his medical problem n right now under treatment for heart n lungs problem in addition for being disable… if I won’t be able to finish his papers before Jan 2024 which is a year since I came in what will happen to me…please advice me what to to expedite my return with him coz I can’t leave him by himself… he’s helpless n with a wheel chair, thanks so much, n God bless you

[@lilys5095]

If you need to stay more than 1 year, apply for visa extension at the nearest BI office. Another option is file for dual citizenship in Manila (so you can stay indefinitely in PH).

[@minervatolentino1368]

I will travel on Jan 26 n stay until March 15, a former Filipino but US citizen now, I like to avail the balikbayan privilege, my stay counted as 46 days, so should I need to go to immigration because of that 30-day rule for US CITIZEN FORMER FILIPINO? PLEASE REPLY

[@lilys5095]

Former Filipinos are eligible for the Balikbayan privilege giving them 1 year visa free stay in PH. Bring proofs of being former Filipino (old PH passport or birth certificate).

[@IamMagsB]

former Filipinos can stay up to 1 year.

[@alexsegui5227]

Thank you for this video 😊😊

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching.

[@ANN-fm7em]

Very informative video! But wondering if the same rules apply to green card holders?

[@lilys5095]

Green card holders from PH ARE still Filipino citizens. Which rules are you referring to?

[@CoachDarren]

Anyone that can answer this question I would appreciated it. Can i fly to the Philippines from the United States on a one way ticket and then purchase an onward ticket when I arrive? Because I'm not sure when I will be returning I will be doing an extension.

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

Ate Jocelyn gawa karin ng Video for Australian citizen traveling 🧳 to the Philippines 🇵🇭. Sa Fil Aussies

[@Franca-is]

She does not Australian Citizen She lives here in Las Vegas

[@CarlosXIII-1]

Hi, I was waiting for your coverage for US Citizens traveling via cruise ship that would be visiting several local destinations yet staying less than 5 days. Would there be different requirements? Thank you.

[@mariestaiger5837]

You do not need visa just for 5 days..

[@CarlosXIII-1]

@@mariestaiger5837 Thank you. And this includes the so-called e-visa?

[@liliamallanao4059]

Magkano ticket sa derect airline pabalik ng U.S. sa Feb.

[@NoraCarpena-h9j]

I’m going to Philippines on Oct. 25 and stay until Jan.23 . Do I need a visa? I was born in Philippines but naturalized U.S. citizen in 1976. I did not apply to have dual citizenship.

[@kitty_s23456]

Bring proof of being a former Filipino citizen (old PH passport or PSA birth cert), then ask for 1 year balikbayan privilege upon arrival in PH.

[@derekdangerfield187]

Go the a PSA office and obtain a birth certificate, better yet apply for at least two and attach a receipt for each one. If you haven't already done so, you will need to show this that you were born in the Philippines with at least one parent who is/was a Philippino citizen so you can extend your stay till Jan. Next time you come back to the Philippines, show your passport and your BC and ask for Balikbayan privileges. The immigration officer will stamp your passport as a Balikbayan.

[@jd811]

30 days na lang ba pag stay ng former Pinoy (US citizen)sa atin? I used to stay around 6 months every year. The last time was from October 2022 to April 2023 and I didn't have any issue. I am planning to go back by November this year up to March next year. Please, clarify. Thanks

[@kitty_s23456]

If you have proof of being a former Filipino citizen (old PH passport or PSA birth cert), then you can avail of balikbayan privilege for 1 year.

[@jd811]

@@kitty_s23456 thanks for clarification

[@dragonprototype3883]

American. traveling Jan 1 to Philippines ninoy terminal 1. when do I need to fill out a custom.declartoon.form?

[@yolandawance8462]

Hello madam, i have a question regarding health declaration? How about if you're unvaccinated?

[@lilys5095]

Vaccination and covid tests are no longer required

[@benjaminanacay3148]

I'm dual citizenship

[@deedeeseyer3263]

I'm holding a Cdn Passport with a US Greencard...ill be flying to MNL on Jan 1st 2024 and staying until Jan 20th.. My passport will expire on March 25th 2024. Will I still be allowed?

[@kitty_s23456]

No, you won't be allowed by airlines to travel in January on your current passport. You should renew your passport now (or soon). Your passport should have more than 6 months left on it by the time you travel in January.

[@deedeeseyer3263]

@kitty_s23456 ..copy that...I thought so...hey 😊 thank you.

[@violetsairel8132]

OMG. I was not aware. My travel agent was a Filipino but he never mention that I can only stay within 30 days. Our return ticket is 33 days. What can I do? Can I avail the balikbayan visa?

[@shopps2k977]

Sometimes they give you more than 30 days. When you get there and you only get 30 days, you can always go to your local DFA/immigration o fficeand pay for extension

[@lilys5095]

Are you a former Filipino?

[@violetsairel8132]

@@lilys5095 yes

[@lilys5095]

@@violetsairel8132 As a former Filipino, you will be eligible for the Balikbayan privilege which will give you 1 year visa free stay in PH. Just bring proof of being a former Filipino such as an old PH passport or birth certificate.

[@donaldpelletier6654]

Great video, I am a U.S. Citizen and just returned back to the USA after a 28 day vacation in the Philippines. Is there a waiting period, before I can go back or can I go visit for another up to 30 days without visa? I will have a round trip ticket and my Passport is valid until 2027

[@lilys5095]

No waiting period.

[@pubwvj]

I am a USA citizen married to a Filipina. In the past my visits have been less than 30 days. This next time I would like to stay for four months. I got a tourist multi-entry one year visa to the Philippines through the New York Philippines Consulate. My passport is valid until 2032. Do I need to do the return ticket within 30 days or 59 days or can it be for the full four months?

[@kitty_s23456]

Your return ticket/ trip can be dated for the 4 full months since you obtained a visa from the embassy/ consulate.

[@victorrosauro625]

Hello im permanent resident here in america and im going to travel this nov 2 in the philippines,what should i need to prepare thank you ang god bless you

[@lilys5095]

What is your citizenship?

[@chonavargas9480]

Good am maan, iam traveling to the Phils for 1 month and a half only what are the requirements…?thank you

[@lilys5095]

What is your citizenship?

[@dominicramsaran373]

What's the requirements to go to the Philippines from the Trinidad?

[@therealbronxbull_]

Lol I'm so glad my girl works for the BI I don't have worry about any problems with immigration been here 10 yrs and I'm 13A thanks to her. I can go and come as I please.

[@r.s.3204]

Is it ok to present the old birthday certificate( NSO logo not PSO) for balikbayan stamp cause no more enough time to get new one for the flight to Phil.will be already next month?

[@davlax]

Why all of a sudden is this requirement for a Philippine birth certificate a factor in getting a Balikbayan visa stamped on a former Filipino’s passport? Isn’t the fact that the person’s country of birth (Philippines) is already printed on the passport, it should erase doubts as to the person’s birth? I don’t understand where you’re still required to prove your place of birth. At least that’s the information included on a US passport and I can’t speak for other countries. Since when did showing a birth certificate become a requirement to get a Balikbayan visa? That’s redundant, in my opinion. Just asking since whenever I return to Manila, I have always been granted BB visa privileges just by the fact that my country of birth is on my passport. Could it be that I speak and sound like a native?

[@lilys5095]

@@davlax It is because being born in PH doesn’t automatically mean you are a PH citizen. Hence a passport showing your country of birth as PH is not a proof that you are a PH citizen(or former citizen). Read about ‘jus soli’ and ‘jus sanguinis’. PH follows jus sanguinis while US follows jus soli.

[@Jjkbangtanchim]

Going to the Philippines next month this a big help thank u ate for sharing this info ❤

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comments.

[@mariellelizbundalian6903]

I have NSO birth certificate. Can i still use that one for proof?

[@squamishfish]

Almost one million Filipinos in Canada I guess the same rules as the USA ? For Those that became Canadian citizens

[@lilys5095]

It is pretty much the same.

[@mariasano3807]

Hi there thanks for sharing this I have an inquiry..me and my foreign husband is travelli.g to the Phil by d end of this year.. but I will be travelling 1st.then he will travel by himself after a week..but this is his first time to travel alone Nd 1st time to go to the Philippines..he has all the requirements and only be staying for 2.weeks.time..any advice for him? Thanks

[@kitty_s23456]

He will need a return ticket and the e-travel QR code.

[@ednagaringaral8959]

Mam how about E2 Visa. Can go anytime in Philippines? I arrived in America last June and planning to go home on January 2024.

[@Franca-is]

Her thumbnail is what Avoid being Blacklisted then she mentioned make sure before you travel Philippines make sure your not Excluded or blacklisted😂😂😂😂😂 Girl You like some of Government policy’s in the Philippines it doesn’t make sense

[@timledbetter1781]

Can I be blacklisted because my passport is renewed. I was in the Phillipines before, but my renewed passport has an issue date of 12/19/2023. My original one was issued April of 2013

[@ferdinandaviso5873]

How about only a one-month vacation to the Philippines. Are we still required to have a Balikbayan Stamp on our passport?

[@lilys5095]

If you don’t ask it, they will probably just stamp your foreign passport with 30day validity. Also, with the 30day visa free entry, you must be able to present an onward ticket leaving before the 30day period is up.

[@DBMRNUSA89]

You did not mention about the Balikbayan visa. How this work for former filipino, now a naturalized US citizen. Thank you.

[@lilys5095]

Bring proof of being a former Filipino (old PH passport or PH birth certificate). Ask for Balikbayan visa once in PH and present these proofs if asked.

[@Patrioticabes57]

Hello there! My question is I am a dual citizen I’m here in the Philippines right now since last year Sept. 2022 but I’m planning to go back to the (mainland) California , USA for a returned ticket at least two or three weeks , can you tell me what requirements do I need? I don’t have any of the Covid vaccines at all. Upon returning back to Philippines do I need any 5 days quarantine again? Please I need your input. Thank you!

[@lilys5095]

No covid tests required anymore. No more quarantine.

[@shopps2k977]

You don't have to worry about quarantine or vaccination if 5:23 you are a U.S. citizen. I believe only foreigners are required vaccination when e tering the US. But it can change anytime . . .so hurry back :)

[@lilys5095]

@@shopps2k977 This is no longer true. US borders have been opened to tourists even to those with no Covid vaccination.

[@alexacooper7702]

No more covid requirements on both ends, but check with your airlines as they might have their own requirements. Present both Philippine passport and US passport when exiting and entering the Phils. if you do not want to pay an overstay fee. Since it has been over a year, you have to pay both Travel Tax and Terminal Fee. Travel Tax - 1,620 (economy/business class) 2,700 (first class) Terminal Fee - 750 Check your ticket if the travel tax and terminal fee is included.

[@lindaarnitas4677]

Hi mam I can avail a balikbayan visa even if I stay for 6 weeks only and no need of onward ticket

[@morganearle-r6v]

do you need the declaration form if you’re arriving in terminal 2?

[@oliviaaustria7024]

Where can I get a copy of the proclamation

[@simonmaximo8156]

Do you still have to register your departure on the e-travel before returning to your country of origin?

[@lilys5095]

Only if you are a PH passport holder.

[@anthonyjames9289]

Can u include the countries of e0408 please thank you

[@valdemardeperalta8508]

We will be travelling June 18 - July 17 but the US passport will expire by November will that be a problem? Do we need to renew the passport before travelling?

[@lilys5095]

Renew your passports.

[@feliliaquilao9590]

I was born n the Philippines but now a naturalized US CITIZEN. HOW LONG can I stay in the Philippines ? Thank you.

[@lilys5095]

Bring proof of being a former Filipino (old PH passport or birth certificate). Then at the immigration, request to avail of Balikbayan privilege for 1 year visa free stay in PH. Sometimes they don’t give it to you if you don’t ask for it.

[@davidcolletti7136]

what if i want to go to the philipines from the US,,,,because im american ..and i want to stay longer...mabe 3yrs or even retire....Do i still need to Have a RETURN Ticket...??? Seems a waiste of money....please explain...? Anyone...?

[@leticiahill3811]

How do you know that your arrival is in terminal 1

[@lorylovechan8362]

Hindi na obligado ang Kobid Bakuna para Mag Bakasyon sa Pinas

[@ghetto_priest_]

Pwede bang magpasabay ng tinapa at daing sa mga cabin crew? 🤣

[@RonnieVelasco-s1s]

Ang gulo naman. US citizen ako pero born ako sa Philippines so 30 days lang ako allowed na mag stay sa Philippines? Be specific po

[@mistermontano2914]

as long as you present your old/expired PH Passort or PSA Birth certificate you a can acquire a balik-bayan stamp/visa you can stay for a year with that stamp/visa

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Depende kung dala mo lahat requirements when you arrive.

[@JeanNakamuraG]

Ang gulo nga e…punta ka nlng sa Philippine embassy website may balikbayan privilege na former Filipino na naging citizen pwede mag stay for 1yr.

[@lilys5095]

What is so confusing???

[@kennygopal]

Iam coming us citizen to philippines in November and and I only have one way ticket to manila my question is in USA airport do they want to see round trip ticket back to USA? I know I can get flight out of Manil to any other asia county. So question again usa ticket terminal do they want to see round trip back to USA? Hope u know this question. Thank you

[@lilys5095]

There are airlines that check this. It doesn’t have to be a return ticket. However, it is a PH immigration requirement to have an onward ticket leaving before the 30day visa free stay is up.

[@medinam420]

Even theresno Birth Cert, still can enter Ph, as long you grease money PANLAGAY ONLY MONEY B ,I NO PROB,

[@papabear007]

Hi question I’m from usa and traveling to Philippines in November I have a return ticket for April is this going to be a issue staying five months. I know I need a stamp every 30 days correct?

[@lilys5095]

You will be given 30 day visa free stay in PH. With that, you must also have an onward ticket leaving before 30day period is up. A lot of foreigners who intend to stay longer, purchase a cheaper ticket (going to nearby Asian countries) leaving within 30 days to satisfy this requirement. Others “rent” an onward ticket.

[@papabear007]

@@lilys5095 I did buy one for April but your telling me I need another one for 30 day leaving?

[@lilys5095]

@@papabear007 Yes. Because this is an immigration requirement. You can keep your April ticket and again either purchase another outgoing ticket or rent a ticket - leaving within the 30day period.

[@papabear007]

@@lilys5095 Thank you would of stunk if I got there and have a issue I’ll do that

[@lilys5095]

@@papabear007 A lot of foreigners would only rent a ticket for about $15-$20 going from PH to a nearby country. I haven’t done that myself before though at least with “renting”, you are down only $20 (not sure how much it is to go to nearby country).

[@benjaminlloyd3280]

hi. great videos. i've had my u.s. passport only for 1 month. its valid for 10 years. so i have to wait 5 more months months to enter the Philippines? im retired and planning to go there Nov.8. Tell me i misunderstood this please

[@lilys5095]

Nope. There is no waiting period for you to travel. The 6 months passport validity actually means that your passport must still have 6 months (or more) left before its expiration for you to travel to PH.

[@benjaminlloyd3280]

thank you. i really dont recall ever getting a reply from any one ever. @@lilys5095

[@emvanbal639]

I am a balikbayan or US passport - is etravel registration still needed leaving for USA. to USA?

[@lilys5095]

Foreign passport holders are not required to register to Etravel when leaving PH.

[@lonieclavel6584]

How about if you're DUAL CITIZEN? TY.

[@lilys5095]

@@lonieclavel6584 If you presented both PH and US passport when you entered PH, you also must present both passports to exit. Because of this, you will be required to register with etravel.

[@franciscatabas6236]

If you are a former filipino citizen ,holding a foreign passport, are you considered a balikbayan ?If yes how long are you allowed can you stay in the country ?

[@lilys5095]

You must bring proof of being a former Filipino (old PH passport or birth certificate). Balikbayan privilege gives you 1 year visa free stay in PH.

[@franciscatabas6236]

@@lilys5095 Thanks for the info.

[@r.s.3204]

@@lilys5095 For those who are naturalized citizen ( not dual) , the Phil. passport to show for the balikbayan stamp is expired already for 10 years, is still ok?

[@lilys5095]

@@r.s.3204 Yes. It is okay. It doesn’t matter how old the PH passport is. It is a proof that you were a Filipino citizen at one point in your life 😊

[@gail3073]

What visa do I get or rather, how can I avoid the return ticket if I plan to stay for a year or more? If I end up retiring there or stay long-term, I will lose the cost of the ticket. How do I bypass this requirement if I intend to stay a long while?

[@lilys5095]

Either rent a ticket or actually purchase a cheap ticket to go to a nearby country leaving before your initial 30days visa is up. They say renting a ticket costs around $15-$20 and actually purchasing one from a cheaper airline costs around $25-$30. Once in PH, just apply for visa extension as needed.

[@JesusM.Sarmiento-ds2kw]

Hello Miss Jocelyn. Im a Filipino-American and dual Citizen. I have a blue passport. I went back to the US for filing my Retirement and accompanying my brother for medical consultation. My brother's medical operation has been postponed on next year (2/14/23) so he can spend time with fis family this Xmas Holiday. We used blue passport coming in the US and coming back.in.the Philippines..Being dusl Citizen, do we even be required to present a Certified Philippine Birth Certificate when wntering back the Philippines. What orher documents that I need to present at the Philippine Immigration at Ninoy International Airport that I am not aware of? Your answer will be appreciated. Thank you.

[@lilys5095]

Present both passports when entering PH. If you don’t have a PH passport, present the US passport with your dual citizenship papers. If you present your US passport with only a PH birth certificate (or with an old PH passport), you will get 1 year visa free stay in PH(instead of being allowed to stay indefinitely). You also need to complete the Etravel registration.

[@esterliliamanuel768]

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[@lilys5095]

@@esterliliamanuel768 What??

[@garyjacobsen4990]

Oh I should mention I am married to a filipina.

[@anagarilao6348]

Akala ko may bagong mga requirements ulit ulit lng pala ganon na yan matagal na

[@jovelynruiz7137]

question, if you are American Citizen going for a vacation in Philippines can you drive using US driving license? Thank you

[@lilys5095]

Yes. For 90 days.

[@agripinad8848]

hi, i watched your updated issue regarding tourist, im just wondering, if you can able to help me, im planning to go back home and want to stay for about 10 mos. next year, what is the best thing to do in order to get it ahead on time my visa… thx for your help….

[@lilys5095]

Are you a former Filipino? What is your citizenship?

[@agripinad8848]

@@lilys5095 yes, american citizen, actually we built a nouse in the phils and we are planning to stay there, we are already senior citizen..

[@lilys5095]

@@agripinad8848 If you are a former Filipino, you are eligible for the Balikbayan privilege which will allow you 1 year visa free stay in PH. Bring your old PH passport or birth certificate. If you decide to stay indefinitely in PH, it might be best to explore your options in reacquiring your PH citizenship.

[@agripinad8848]

@@lilys5095 yes, i am, so i just have to show them my old passport/birth certificate, but what about getting me a dual citizenship ? is it better and benefit me more staying longer than a year? thx much…

[@lilys5095]

@@agripinad8848 Yes. Once at PH immigration counter, inform the officer that you want to avail of Balikbayan privilege. He may or may not ask for documents so just bring them to be prepared. I would say that one advantage of reacquiring your PH citizenship is that you don’t have to file for visa extensions if you want to stay longer than 1 year in PH.

[@DoloresBarot]

Can I stay in the philippines for 3 months, Im green card holder.

[@014aircanada]

Nice video. I wish you could do one for Canadians' latest travel info for the Philippines

[@Roland-rv9cw]

What kind of special information you want ???? It's the same I've been traveling there for 14 yrs

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

It is the same requirement.

[@konaloa]

I am a dual citizen, Phil & US. What citizenship will I write under the citizenship area on the form? I know I also have to show my US passport with the Phil Immigration Officer on arrival. I have concern that if I will just write Phil Citizen that I might get in trouble. Thank you.

[@gratitudetouniverse3754]

@konaloa. You can use either citizenship. Just show both your US and Philippine passport.

[@konaloa]

@@gratitudetouniverse3754 thank you

[@konaloa]

thank you!

[@ellenlucion395]

How many months pwede mag vacation sa Philippines with green card?

[@lilys5095]

Indefinitely as your are still a Filipino citizen. However, you are only allowed to stay no more than 1 year outside US or else it’s a violation of your green card privileges.

[@teresaparella]

I purchased my ticket to the phil from jan 10 to feb 28 when im still a green card holder,now im a citizen where can i get my visa extention. Do i need to pay and where. Pls help me . Thank you .

[@lilys5095]

You don’t need an extension. You are entitled to Balikbayan privilege which gives you 1 year visa free stay in PH. You just have to bring proof of being a former Filipino such as an old PH passport or birth certificate.

[@bigtyme7047]

I did the Etravel going there back in July and August. Never used it and it was never checked

[@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1]

Good for you!

[@lilys5095]

It is because when your passport is scanned in PH, they can see in the system if you have completed it or not - hence the reason why they never asked you for it.