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VISA APPLICATION 

Due to the system maintenance of the Online Visa Application System, visa applications are processed manually. All Foreign nationals who wish to apply for 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa may send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., stating their request and date of flight to the Philippines.

Procedure:

1. The applicant shall inform the Philippine Embassy through email address, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2. The Visa Officer will evaluate the application and will inform the applicant of the documentary requirements, schedule of submission, and payment of visa fee, etc.

Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements for applying for a temporary visitor’s visa:

1. Personal appearance
2. Print-out of Application Form from the OVAS
3. One (1) passport size photo (taken within the last 6 months)
4. Original and photocopy of passport
5. CPR card
6. Roundtrip ticket
7. Latest bank statement or financial capacity to travel
8. Hotel booking or Invitation letter from the Philippine sponsor, with a copy of the sponsor’s passport or any Identification Card or Employment Certificate

Additional requirements may be requested on the following cases

• For Non-Bahraini national: Residence Permit or re-entry visa for more than six (6) months at the time of travel
• For recruitment purpose: Letter of Authority from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) authorizing the applicant to recruit/interview Filipino workers. Must apply for a Special Work Permit (SPW) at the Bureau of Immigration upon arrival in Manila
• For Medical treatment: Medical Certificate attested by the Bahrain Ministry of Health and letter of acceptance from Physician/Medical Institute in the Philippines
• If married to a Filipino citizen: Photocopy of PSA Marriage Contract and copy of spouse’s passport
• For Foreign Nationals of certain countries: List of Countries whose nationals require a Bahrain CID Good Conduct. (Click Here)
• For multiple-entry visa application: Letter of intent indicating the applicant’s purpose for multiple-entry to the Philippines

Important Reminders

• Additional requirements may be requested if necessary. Please note that the decision to grant a visa is not made by the Consular Officer alone. Submission of the requirements/documents as listed is not a guarantee that you will be issued a visa.

• OVAS is a portal for the INITIAL SUBMISSION of visa applications It does NOT constitute automatic approval or processing of the visa request.

• The OVAS only accepts 9(a) visa applications. For other types of visa applications (example: 9c and 9e), please coordinate with the Visa Officer for more information regarding the application process.

• Before their flight, travelers to the Philippines are advised to check the websites of the Department of Health and of the Bureau of Immigration regarding applicable COVID-19 entry protocols.

*Processing time: 3-5 working days upon payment

VISA-FREE FOREIGN NATIONALS

Foreign nationals of the following countries may enter the Philippines visa-free and may stay therein not exceeding thirty (30) days (Executive Order 408, S. 1960, as amended), subject to conditions*:

*Conditions:

1. They have valid tickets to their next country of destination not later than 30 days from date of arrival in the Philippines.

2. They have passports valid for a period of at least 6 months at the time of arrival in the Philippines.

Also, the following foreign nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free, subject to conditions*:

1. Holders of Hong Kong SAR passports (14 days)

2. Holders of Macau SAR passports (14 days)

3. Holders of Macau-Portuguese and Hong Kong British passports (7 days)

4. Chinese nationals with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen, or US visa (7 days)

5. Indian nationals with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Singaporean, Schengen, US, or UK visa (14 days)