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When travelling to the Philippines, here are the links to your country’s embassy or consulate. Embassies http://dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/links/foreign-embassies/foreign-embassies Consulates http://dfa.gov.ph/main/index.php/links/foreign-embassies/foreign-consulates Should you require assistance, please feel free to contact us at our office. Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 6:00pm.

WHAT IS A PHILIPPINE VISA ? A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad 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 entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the [...]

Time: Local time is GMT +8. Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 60Hz. Two-pin flat blade attachments and two-pin round plugs are used. Money: The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are available in the major cities. US dollars are [...]

No special vaccination certificates are required, except by travellers entering the Philippines from an area infected with yellow fever. Recommended vaccinations include typhoid as there are frequent outbreaks of typhoid fever. There is a malaria risk in parts of the Philippines and visitors should seek medical advice before travelling; urban areas are generally considered risk-free. Dengue fever is a risk throughout the country; the best prevention is to avoid mosquito bites. Tap water is not [...]

The climate of the Philippines is tropical, the hottest time of year being April and May, although there is little variation in temperature all year round. The rainy season falls between June and October. The country is also subject to severe cyclones. Weather Forecast | Weather Maps | Weather Radar  

Flights to Philippines from the UK: There are flights operating from only a few major UK airports to the Philippines. The flight from London takes approximately 10 to 12 hours. There are regular direct flights to Manila and Cebu from Heathrow as well as Gatwick. Which airlines fly to the Philippines? Cathay Pacific and Qatar fly direct to both Manila and Cebu from Heathrow Airport while Qatar and Emirates fly direct to Manila and Cebu [...]

City/Municipality Province IATA Airport name Coordinates Angeles City Pampanga CRK Diosdado Macapagal (Clark) International Airport 15°11′09″N 120°33′37″E Davao City Davao del Sur DVO Francisco Bangoy (Davao) International Airport 07°07′31″N 125°38′44″E General Santos City South Cotabato GES General Santos International (Tambler) Airport 06°03′28″N 125°05′45″E Kalibo Aklan KLO Kalibo International Airport 11°40′45″N 122°22′34″E Laoag City Ilocos Norte LAO Laoag International Airport 18°10′41″N 120°31′53″E Lapu-Lapu City Cebu CEB Mactan-Cebu International Airport 10°18′48″N 123°58′58″E Parañaque City/Pasay City Metro Manila [...]

GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the [...]