Visa Type:
There are many types of visas available for the Philippines, such as Tourist, Business, Student, etc. MimTravels.com provides a consultancy port for Tourist & Business visas.

Visa Procedure (Tourist & Business):
All visa applications in the Philippines are processed by the Philippines Embassy, in Dhaka. Visa applicants shall submit relevant documents through some accredited agencies only.

Embassy of the Philippines:
Embassy of the Philippines, Road no. 14, House no. 10 , Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka
Tel: (+880-2) 41080901 – 06
Mob: (+880) 1915477731
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://dhakape.dfa.gov.ph/

Application Submission: Sunday to Thursday: 09:00 to 12:00
Passport Collection: Sunday to Thursday: 14.00 to 16.00


Requirements (Tourist & Business):

Personal Documents:

• Duly filled & signed visa application form

• Current passport (minimum validity for 06 months until the planned date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp).

• Two recent color photographs (size 2 X 2 inches) with a white background

• Birth certificate / NID copy.

• Visa request letter.

• For Minor applicants:
  – Birth certificate,
  – Marriage certificate of parents, and
  – Copy of parents’ passports

• For applicants married to a Filipino:
  – Invitation letter from the spouse, and
  -Copy of spouse’s passport

Professional Documents:

• For Business Person: Trade license (renewal) require for proprietorship, partnership, and limited company & 02 business card.
  – Additional documents for partnership: Business agreement/deed copy.
  – Additional documents for the limited company: Memorandum of the article

• Company letter including the purpose of travel to the Philippines (if business visit)

• For Employee: Original no objection certificate (NOC) mentioned: (i) Address, telephone, and fax number of the company (ii) Name and position of the countersigning officer in the company (iii) Name and position of applicants, number of years of service, 02 visiting card

• For Student: Student ID copy

Financial Documents:

• Bank statement & solvency certificate (original with bank seal and signature) of last 06 months for both personal & company (if business visit)/ /proof of financial support by the sponsor

• Any other Assets/Ownership documents

• Income tax certificate copy from last year / E-TIN certificate copy. 

Travel documents:

• Round-trip airline ticket

• Confirmed hotel accommodation

• Travel itinerary

Overseas Documents:

• For Tourist Purpose: Invitation letter (stating address in the Philippines) & evidence of your inviter’s passport and status in the Philippines (If available).

• For Business Visit:
  – Invitation from the Philippines addressed to the Philippine Embassy and the applicant
  – Registration of Business of the applicant and the sponsor

• To attend meetings/seminars and study tours in the Philippines: Authenticated Registration of inviting organization

Visa Fee & Service Charge:

• Embassy Visa fee including MimTravels.com service charge of TK 6,500 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed). 

Processing Time:

• Embassy & MimTravels

• processing time: Up to 15 Working Days after the date of submission.

Interview of Visa Applicants

• If an interview is necessary, a visa applicant will receive a call from the Embassy within five (5) working days after submission of the application and will be informed of the date and time of the interview.

• On the scheduled interview, the visa applicant shall proceed to Gate No. 1 and shall bring the following:
  – Valid ID to be presented to the guard
  – Documents needed for the interview

• No applicant shall be allowed to bring a bag inside the premises.

• The applicant shall be escorted by the guard to leave the premises after the interview.

Visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports/government officials going to the Philippines:

• Accomplished Application for Philippine Visa form (click here to download the form)

• Note Verbal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Passport valid for not less than six (6) months after a sojourn in the Philippines

• Two copies of 2″ x 2″ recent photographs

• Visa fee: GRATIS

Visa requirements for Bangladeshi nationals – holders of diplomatic and official passports

• Bangladeshi nationals who are holders of valid diplomatic or special passports may enter the Philippines without entry visas and stay for thirty (30) days.

• Bangladeshi nationals who are holders of valid diplomatic or special passports on assignment in the Philippines may stay without visas for entry only for thirty (30) days and are required to obtain an appropriate 9(e) visa and other necessary accreditation from the DFA within thirty (30) days.

Remarks:

• MimTravels.com provides only consultancy services and doesn’t provide any guarantee for a visa.

• File processing for a visa will start only after receiving all necessary documents.

• Processing time, requirements, and fees are subject to change by the Embassy without any prior notice.

• The embassy reserves all the rights to ask for any additional documents with the above-mentioned checklist.

• All Bangla documents must be translated into English and notarized

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country in the Western Pacific, comprising more than 7,000 islands. Its capital, Manila, is famous for its waterfront promenade and centuries-old Chinatown, Binondo. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 17th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and military prison.

1. Q: Do I need a visa to visit the Philippines?

   A: Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Check with the Philippine embassy for specific details.

2. Q: How do I apply for a visa?

   A: Complete the application, submit documents, and pay fees at an embassy/consulate or online.

3. Q: What is the duration of a tourist visa?

   A: Tourist visas allow a maximum stay of 59 days, with possible extensions.

4. Q: Can I extend my tourist visa?

   A: Yes, extensions are possible at the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines.

5. Q: How long does visa processing take?

   A: Processing times vary, so apply well in advance of travel dates.

6. Q: Can I work with a tourist visa?

   A: No, a work visa or permit is required for employment.

7. Q: What is the Balikbayan visa?

   A: It allows former Filipino citizens, their spouse, and children to enter visa-free for one year.

8. Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

   A: Only if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever-endemic country.

9. Q: Can I enter with a one-way ticket?

   A: It is recommended to have a round-trip or onward ticket, especially with a tourist visa.

10. Q: Can I get a visa on arrival?

    A: Visa-on-arrival is available for select nationalities; most travelers require a pre-arranged visa.