MJones 21 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I understand that is a married couple leaves the Philippines they can get back in, even with this virus. I mean western guy and Filipino wife. But what if the guy leaves for a few weeks and then tries to return to the Philippines alone, without the wife? Does anyone know? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator +Salty Dog 70,323 Posted September 21, 2020 Administrator Share Posted September 21, 2020 I'm not positive, but I think such situations have been discussed in the following thread: Flying in and Out of the Philippines Since it is a rather large tread to read through, hopefully a member with such knowledge will respond to your questions here in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites
+to_dave007 6,024 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 OP says he is married.. but what kind of visa does he have? This information is required to know how to answer. OP should read the following: Only permanent residents can enter PH starting August 1, BI clarifies 2020Jul21_Press.pdf Alien spouses of Pinoys need visas to enter PH - BI2020Aug08_Press.pdf Alien spouses of Pinoys with existing visas can enter PH, BI clarifies2020Aug14_Press.pdf BI reiterates no visa, no entry rule for alien spouses of Pinoys2020Aug25_Press.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites
smokey 21,996 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Married with acr or married.and using bb Link to post Share on other sites
Daddle 205 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Coming from the US I will be applying to the local PI embassy (Los Angeles) for a visa. The requirements for that are set by the individual embassy....they vary. The Web site for the particular embassy may be informative. The requirements are not trivial and take some time and effort to collect. Link to post Share on other sites
+to_dave007 6,024 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Daddle said: Coming from the US I will be applying to the local PI embassy (Los Angeles) for a visa. The requirements for that are set by the individual embassy....they vary. The Web site for the particular embassy may be informative. The requirements are not trivial and take some time and effort to collect. You coming in as "Tourist married to Filipina"? Link to post Share on other sites
Daddle 205 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 15 hours ago, to_dave007 said: You coming in as "Tourist married to Filipina"? I think so. I have never applied for anything special. The short stay tourist process has worked well enough for me. Same with wifey visiting the USA. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
+to_dave007 6,024 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 53 minutes ago, Daddle said: I think so. I have never applied for anything special. The short stay tourist process has worked well enough for me. Same with wifey visiting the USA. Under the current COVID rules, all "tourists" (i.e. no resident visa like a 13A) would NORMALLY be refused entry entirely, UNLESS they are (a) married to a Filipina (need PSA Marriage Cert) and (b) (I think) can establish that residence is in Philippines (not sure what needed.. maybe Barangay residency affidavit). That's likely why you have so much documentation to deliver for your visa. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 24,387 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Daddle said: I think so. I have never applied for anything special. The short stay tourist process has worked well enough for me. Same with wifey visiting the USA. Check the requirements with your servicing RP embassy/consulate. You will need to get a 90 day 9A visa in your passport for the airline to board you. Link to post Share on other sites
Daddle 205 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 59 minutes ago, SkyMan said: Check the requirements with your servicing RP embassy/consulate. You will need to get a 90 day 9A visa in your passport for the airline to board you. Yes, the result of my application to the Los Angeles consulate will be a 9A visa. That is the visa for Non-Immigrant Foreign Spouse of a Filipino National. It has the 59 day stamp on entry and the renewal schedule of the tourist visa like back in the good old days. The visa itself is valid for 90 days single entry, or (maybe) 6 or 12 month multiple entry: $30, $60, $90. So sez the, consulate: https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/foreign-spouse-of-a-filipino-national The online info is not entirely clear. One problem is all the pre-pandemic pages are still online. It is easy to switch to the old versions and get misled or confused. Each consulate may have its own application rules. LA wants an invitation letter from the wifey but no proof of PI residence. Financial support proof...marriage doc...etc. Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 24,387 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, Daddle said: The visa itself is valid for 90 days single entry, or (maybe) 6 or 12 month multiple entry: $30, $60, $90. So sez the, consulate: From others experiences, applying for the 6 or 12 month visa they received 90 days and a refund for the extra payment which makes sense. They are restricting travel so be glad they are allowing 1 entry. Edited September 23, 2020 by SkyMan Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 24,387 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Daddle said: Each consulate may have its own application rules. LA wants an invitation letter from the wifey but no proof of PI residence. Financial support proof...marriage doc...etc. Let us know how your application goes. I would expect them to want a copy of your MC. Link to post Share on other sites
PhilsFan 1,429 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 My friend received his Visa with a 1 year multiple entry (59 day stay) for $90 fee last week. I am expecting mine in a few days. This was out of the San Francisco office. The Chicago office offers only the 59 day single entry for $30. ($40 expedited). I will post back if I was successful and how long the Visa took from sending the paperwork. The San Fran office paperwork was easier than the Chicago office, too. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
PhilsFan 1,429 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) UPDATE: I received my 1-year (59 day stay) multiple entry Visa today. That is 8 days door-to-door Minnesota to San Francisco and back. Edited October 1, 2020 by PhilsFan 6 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 24,387 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just curious why you wanted the 1 yr and not just the 90 day visa? Link to post Share on other sites
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