1. Original PH Passport (must be signed; at least 6 months valid beyond intended stay)
2. Duly Accomplished Draft Application Form (can be written, but we prefer it to be computerized, printed on A4-sized paper)
3. 1pc Passport-sized Colored Picture (35mm x 45mm; white background, both ears visible)
4. Copy of Passport Biopage
5. Original copy of Valid Visas and Arrival Stamps to any OECD member countries for the past 5 years
6. Original PSA Birth Certificate
7. Original PSA Marriage Certificate (If applicable)
8. Original Bank Statement (6 months Average Daily Balance or ADB)
9. Original Bank Statement (for the last 3 months)
10. Photocopy of the latest Income Tax Return or Form 2316
11. KVAC Data Privacy Consent Form

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For Employees

1. Original Employment Certificate (must indicate date hired, position compensation, office address, HR landline numbers, and e-mail address)
2. Copy of Company ID (if not applicable, kindly provide an explanation letter)
3. Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if professional, if applicable)

For Businessmen

1. Copy of Business Registration (DTI or SEC)
2. Copy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
3. Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR)

For Students

1. Original School Certificate
2. Original School ID
3. Original PSA Birth Certificate
4. Original PSA Marriage Certificate of parents
5. Parents’ Documents (Original Bank Certificate and Bank Statement or Passbook for the last 3 months, Original COE, Copy of Business Documents, and ITR)

For Retiree

1. Copy of Senior Citizen ID or retirement documents
2. Original Letter of Guarantee if the senior is dependent, signed by spouse, children, or sponsor)

Additional Requirements

• If the trip will be shouldered by another person unrelated to the applicant, proof of relationship is required, e.g., pictures together
• If the birth certificate from PSA is unreadable, or if there is no record, submit the following documents as additional document/s:
  • Original Certificate of Non-Record, and
  • Copy of Birth Certificate from the Local Civil Registry
• If the birth certificate is late registered, submit the following as additional document/s:
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • School Record (Form 137) or School Yearbook (if applicable)

Special Notes:

• If the trip will be shouldered by a family member, proof of relationship and general requirements, including an employment certificate/business documents of the guarantor, are required.
• Simplified Visa Requirements for the below eligible applicants, effective February 01, 2024, are exempted from submitting financial documents such as an original bank certificate, bank statement, and a photocopy of ITR;
  • Elected Politicians such as Members of the Senate, Members of the Congress, Governors, Provincial Board Members, and Mayors
  • Government Officials such as persons with a rank higher or equal to Assistant Secretary of the Executive Branch of the PH Government, and Brigadier General of the AFP or PNP (excluding those in active duties)
  • Professional License Holders such as Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Lawyers, and Certified Public Accountants (with valid PRC or IBP ID)
  • BDO, BPI, RCBC, METROBANK, Gold or Elite Credit Card Holders (excluding supplementary Credit Card Holders) must submit the last 6 months’ statement of the credit card instead
• The embassy may require additional documents without prior notice
• Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy requests it)