🇵🇭 Philippines e-Visa for Indians – Our Experience & Tips! ✈️ Applying for a Philippines e-Visa? Here's everything you need to know! 🔹 Where to Apply: evisa.gov.ph 🔹 Processing Time: 16 days (12 working days) 🔹 Cost: ₹11.5K for 2 applicants 📌 Documents Required: ✅ Flight tickets/reservations ✅ Hotel accommodation proof ✅ Verified bank statement (proof of financial capacity) ✅ Invitation letter/Cover letter/Intent letter ✅ Certificate of employment or proof of business ✅ Marriage certificate (if applicable) ✅ ICAO-compliant passport photo 🚨 Our Experience: We made a small mistake in our application, so one of our visa applications was rejected but we rectified it immediately and the visa was approved within an hour—super efficient! Visa Policy for Indian Nationals Visiting the Philippines for Up to 21 Days Indian nationals can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days if they meet the following conditions: 1️⃣ Hold a valid or unexpired visa or permanent residence permit from Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen countries, Singapore, the UK, or the US. 2️⃣ Have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their stay. 3️⃣ Possess a return or onward ticket to their next destination. 🔹 Note: This 14-day visa-free stay may be extended by an additional 7 days, allowing a maximum stay of 21 days. Why Didn’t We Choose This Option? We contacted the Philippines Consulate in Chennai, and they informed us that a visa extension is not guaranteed. To avoid any uncertainty, we opted for the regular e-Visa instead. ✅ The Consulate is super helpful. Thanks to @outofofficedaku for the suggestion! Once your e-Visa is approved, don’t forget to register on the e-Travel portal and carry printouts of: 📄 Your e-Visa 📄 Your e-Travel registration document For more details, check out the Indian Embassy in Manila’s official guide: https://www.eoimanila.gov.in/eoi.php?id=philippine-visa-information-for-indian-nationals 🇵🇭 Enjoy your trip to the Philippines! 🌴