Pila sa Immigration at lakad na parang may-ari ng 3 hacienda... Yan ang lagi kong iniisip whenever I am walking in Immigration Hall. Plus, pakak na kilay at lipstick na kaya kang ipaglaban sa IO at makakasurvive sa flight ng hindi nag reretouch.
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| Aside from keychains, passport stamp is one of my favorite souvenirs whenever I travel. |
Immigration Officer: San ang punta mo sir?
Me: Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia
Immigration Officer: Ilang araw ka dun?
Me: 2 days sa Thailand, 2 days sa SG and 2 days sa Malaysia
Immigration Officer: Sino kasama mo? Mag-isa ka lang?
Me: Yes sir, ako lang mag-isa.
Immigration Officer: First time mo mag travel abroad?
Me: Hindi po.
Immigration Officer: San ang last travel mo?
Me: Hong Kong po, last August. Birthday gift ko sa mom ko.
Immigration Officer: Working ka dito sa Manila?
Me: Yes sir.
Immigration Officer: Saan? Gaano kana katagal dun nag wowork?
Me: *bleep - company * , 4 years na as an Account Executive.
Immigration Officer: Dala mo company ID?
Me: Yes, ofcourse. Here (sabay abot ng ID)
Immigration Officer: Bakit Solo ka lang mag travel this time?
Me: Birthday gift for myself.
Immigration Officer: Patingin ng return ticket mo.
Me: Ito sir... Manila- Bangkok ticket, Pattaya - Singapore and Kuala Lumpur-Manila...
Immigration Officer: Hotel Voucher mo?
Me: Ito po...
(Stamp... stamp......)
Immigration Officer: Sige na pasok kana... (SIGAW NG NEXT! I thought nasa munisipyo o kaya BIR office ako haha)
(POV: I made it! Hahaha I thought di ako uubra at di matutuloy ang byahe ko.)
Many first time Filipino travelers are afraid to face Immigration Booth in NAIA because of offload Scenarios. Ofcourse, who want it right? After how many times I traveled abroad, I haven't encounter any problem with Phil. Immigration Officers and I wanna share some tips.
So here are things you need to prepare and will help you a lot not to be offloaded. (Simplehan lang natin mga besh para di kana matakot pa since first time mo magttravel abroad.)
1. Valid Passport
Traveler must hold a valid passport and with at least 6 months before it will expire. Please keep in mind to check your passport every month to check it's validity. If your check-in counter allow you to check-in to your flight with less than 6 months valid passport, Immigration Officer will not let you fly out of the country.
2. CONFIRMED Return Ticket
Always have a printed copy of your confirmed return ticket and most of my experiences whenever I travel out of the country, this is the first thing that the Immigration Officer ask.
3. Confirmed Hotel Voucher
Aside from your confirmed ticket, hotel voucher is a must for tourist. If you were invited by your relatives or someone, this is different scenario. You should secure Guarantee Letter etc.
4. Company ID, COE and Leave Form (Private Companies)
Company ID is one of the proofs that you will return to the Philippines. (Medjo judgemental po ang mga IO natin hahaha kailangan kaya mong suportahan ang pagtratravel mo). Some IO might ask if you have payslip to check that you are capable to travel abroad.
5. Secure Visa (if needed)
Philippine Passport can visit some countries without visa.
Asian Countries, member of ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
In a reciprocity visa free agreement among member nations within the ASEAN:
Brunei Darussalam - 14 days
Cambodia - 21 days
Indonesia - 30 days
Laos - 30 days
Malaysia - 30 days
Singapore - 30 days
Thailand - 30 days
Vietnam - 21 days
Asian Countries, Non-ASEAN member
Armenia - 120 days, visa issued on arrival
China, Shenzhen - 7 days, if crossing from Hong Kong, and is valid in Shenzhen area only.
Hong Kong - 14 days validity
India - 30 days, eTourist visa online.
Iran - 15 days, must obtain an e-visa pre-approval code from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel - 90 days
Kyrgyzstan - 30 days, visa on arrival
Laos - 21 days, visa on arrival
Macau - 30 days
Maldives - 30 days visa issued upon arrival
Myanmar - 21 days
Mongolia - 21 days
Nepal - 21 days visa issued on arrival
South Korea - 30 days, if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea 4 times with visa.
Sri Lanka - 30 days, but must get an Electronic Visa Authorization prior to departure.
Taiwan - 30 days, if holding a permanent residence certificate or an unexpired visa from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. And must register online at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ prior to arrival.
Tajikistan - 45 days, visa on arrival
Timor-Leste (a.k.a. East Timor)- 30 day visa issued at the Dili airport and seaport
African Continent
Cape Verde Islands – 21 days
Comoros – 21 days
Djibouti – 30 day visa issued on arrival
Gambia – visa issued upon arrival, but must get prior clearance from immigration.
Guinea-Bissau - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Kenya - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Madagascar - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Mauritania - visa issued on arrival
Morocco - 90 days
Mozambique - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Rwanda - 90 days
Saint Helena - visa issued upon arrival
Senegal - 30 days issued on arrival, invitation letter required. Visa available online.
Seychelles – 30 days permit, must show sufficient funds & proof of accommodation.
Somalia - 30 days on arrival, invitation letter by sponsor submitted 2 days before arrival.
Tanzania - visa issued on arrival
Togo (Togolese Republic) - 7 days, visa issued on arrival. Requires yellow fever vaccination
Uganda - 90 day visa issued on arrival at Entebbe Airport
Zambia - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Central America
Costa Rica - 30 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
Guatemala
Nicaragua - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Caribbean
Anguilla - 21 days
Dominica - 21 days
Haiti - 21 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Turks and Caicos Islands - 21 days
Europe:
Georgia - Visa issued on arrival. Preferably with invitation.
Kosovo - 90 days
Oceania/Pacific Island Nations
Cook Islands - 31 days
Fiji - 120 days, Visitor's Permit issued on arrival
Marshall Islands - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Micronesia - 30 days, entry permit required for stays over 30 days
Nauru - 30 days
Niue - 30 days
Northern Marianas - visa issued on arrival
Palau - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Papua New Guinea - 60 days, visa given on arrival
Pitcairn Islands - 14 days, entry permit given on arrival
Samoa - 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
Tuvalu - 30 day visitor permit for tourist is issued upon arrival
Vanuatu - 30 days
South America
Bolivia - 90 days
Brazil - 90 days
Colombia - 90 days
Ecuador - 90 days
Peru - 183 days
Suriname - 90 days
6. Have Confidence
Keep calm and confident that you are really a tourist and no intention to work abroad. I always advice for first timer to KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). Answer your IO straight to the point. (Relax lang mga beshy, wag kabahan kasi baka ito ang lumamon sayo at di matuloy ang pag rampa mo sa ibang bansa)
7. Dress Like A Tourist
Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate to your destination.
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