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Hi Jennifer, it would be nice in a near future to see you vlog something about bringing cremated remains of the love ones whom they wish to have their final rest back home to Philippines. Like type of documents required for you to bring when you landed that the immigration might ask for you to show. Your vlogs are always clear and easy to understand. I hope you can make one to help educates our kababayans. More power to you always and god bless you. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
Hello. We have just been thru this extension of the Balikbayan. After your 12 month period you can extend your stay for 1 to 6 months. The Balikbayan privelage is cancelled and you will be given a tourist visa extension for the 1 to 6 month you request. You will also need to apply for an ACR card, meaning full photographs and 10 digit fingerprints. Approx 14,000 peso's and all day sitting in Immigration office. Better to fly out of the country and renew your Balikbayan privelage for a full 12 months.
I arrived in Terminal 1 last December and the first line I got in was to verify my QR code. There were about 12 booths -6 booths on one side and 6 on the other. There were a lot of people since more than one flight arrived around the same time. It took a while to get through since the lines were not organized and everyone just bunched up. At Immigration, there was one section for Filippino citizens and one for foreigners. It was easier for Filipino citizens to go through since it was all electronic scanning. One note, be sure to have your boarding pass available or you won't go through. Being Balikbayan, I was in the foreigner line which took a little longer, and all they checked was my passport. After going through immigration, I picked up my luggage, and since I had a connecting flight to Cebu, I was directed to the transfer desk after picking up my luggage. I did not have to go through customs since the transfer desk was still inside the baggage claim. I just left my luggage with the luggage attendants who tagged my luggages for transfer. I was then directed outside the terminal and turned right to take a transfer bus to Terminal 2. It was about a 10-15 minute wait till we arrived at Terminal 2. I strongly suggest if you have a connecting flight that you have a least a 2-3 hour gap between flights.
@@theghostoftravel You may be right. I just recall seeing the Filipino citizens just scanning their passport through gates while we had to still had to talk to an immigration officer to get our passports stamped.
Jennifer, your information from your videos is spot on. We arrived in Cebu yesterday and the process getting through immigration/passport control and customs was very easy and efficient. Even getting the one year Balikbayan for me and my Filipina wife was quick and painless. We traveled from Austin, Texas, caught EVA Air in LAX with a connecting flight in Taipei. Other than the incredibly long flight, it was great. The biggest delay was waiting for baggage in Cebu. As we all know, Filipinos love to bring many Balikbayan boxes with them when they come home. The shipping price is probably pretty high. Thanks for all your work and information. By the way, it seemed like half the flight were foreigners coming for a visit.
@@ashleylibrando9 no, not when we flew into Cebu on Jan 26. Nor, none required into Taiwan, especially since we never left the airport. As long as you were fully vaccinated, which we are. I was a little concerned about it since many Chinese are purportedly traveling again. We had no problems. You will be required to wear the mask, of course. Good travels to you.
The last time that I was in the Philippines which was in October of 2020 I wore the headphones that were provided by the airlines and I used those to put the elastic part of the facemask on because wearing the facemask for a long time really hurts my ears. This solved that problem and what a relief it was. My wife, mother in law and I will be returning to the Philippines on March 24th so we have about 8 weeks until we leave. Thank you for your updates as I will continue to watch them until we leave just to be sure that nothing changes. We are all fully vaccinated so no worries about any of us having to be quarantined. I miss the Philippines.
i think for pinoy who has only foreign passport the place of birth is stated on that passport i hope the immigration officer understands that! that is a common sense…
Being born in PH doesn’t necessary mean that you are a Filipino. An old PH passport or birth certificate are the acceptable proofs that you are a former Filipino.
@@lilys5095 do realize we can’t get foreign passport without valid documents. For instance applying for Canadian citizenship you need old passport and birth certificate. At least these are the documents I presented transitioning from Filipino passport to Canadian Passport. Not sure about other countries but I’m sure it’s similar.
Arrived in CRK last Friday, the 20th of this month from Northern Europe and was through immigration after 5 - 10 minutes. I got screen shots of all the necessary papers on my phone and the only thing they ask was the QR code of my e-travel registration. "Smooth sailing" as they say. Thank you very much JT for your untiring efforts for the updates on travelling to the PH. From a balikbayan here...
Hi Jenn.. Thank you so much for guiding us through your vlog about my hassle free trip to the Philippines. Arrived here last Monday Jan.23 safe and sound.. I just need my passport,ticket and vaccination card. Thank you again ang God Bless...
Thank you Jennifer. I started following your blog late last year. Thank you for always updating info regarding Philippines travel. Very much appreciated talaga.
Ms Jennifer mabuhay ka and allow me to say this to you....i love you and by doing this you help a lot of travelers. I'll bring some chocolates for you when I come back in three months just to say THANK YOU!!! And again Mabuhay ka...😀👍
Jenefer,thank you so much for your great Job that you help all of us,and hope and pray we meet you in person in the Phil. I plan this coming March with my Son for vacatio. Okey Jeney Have a Blessed days always.🙏❤
tumawag ako dati sa philippines embassy dito sa japan sabi kailangan daw ng return ticket ng anak ko kung pupunta ng pinas, sino na naka experience dito na japanese passport and oneway ticket lang 5 years old palang anak ko
Kung kasama mo mag travel yung anak mo, di nya need ng return ticket but bring the birth certificate (it must have English translation). One year ang pwde i-stay ng anak mo on balikbayan privilege. Kung walang BC na ipakita or kung mag-isa cya mag travel, need talaga ng exit/ return ticket.
Hello Jen! Thank you for all you do! My sister and I went home on December 17th (returned Jan 8th). Flew into Clark. We are fully vaccinated with booster. No issues at all! They only asked for the etravel QR code and that was it!! Very smooth!! Getting there and coming back was another issue as we booked our flights with Air Canada (from Atlanta). They changed our flights 3 times with longer layovers (14 hours going and 28 hours coming back). They checked in my sister’s carry on bag but never made it to the Philippines. They mailed it to my house in the U S and we still had a over week left on our vacation. Luckily, I had enough clothes for my sister to wear (although they fit her a little bit bigger 🤣). The frustrations of getting there and coming back was all worth it though as we were able to spend the holidays with our family. I’ve learned my lesson with Air Canada. They will be my last resort! Again, thanks Jen for all you do!!
I arrived last Jan 19 at Terminal 1.First of all am worried about the Covid protocol,but after doing the eTravel form n the QR code on ny iPhone i dint encounter any problem at all.Everything was smooth even at the Immigration.The Im officer just ask the immigration form n passport scrutinized it then,am done..No hassles at all.Am rt now here in Baguio city doing some blogging.Gudluck to y’all😊🫰🏻
Terminal 2 was quite nice when we arrived end of Nov. last year but worst experience was leaving the country..terminal 1 was full packed..line up are very long because they wait 3-4 hrs before your flight to open the check in counter and the waiting area for boarding was too small. Needs a lot to improve.
Hello im former filipino po dumating ako s pinas january 7 2023 pagdating s immigration i said hello po former filipino po then binigyan n ko ng balikbayan privilege valid for 1 year. Then after 3 days nagpunta nmn ako thailand for 5 days. Then i have to do the etravel thingy again pag dating pinas another 1 yr balikbayan privilege ulit. Mababait ang officers naka smile n cla lagi :) hahaha or baka un lng natapat s kin.. i just said former filipino po.
If you're still a Filipino citizen but a permanent resident somewhere else, you can stay forever/ as long as you like in PH. However, take note of the rules in your country of residence. Some countries allow only an absence of 6 months or 1 year for PR (else, you lose your PR status and have to reapply).
Thanks Jennifer, Yes just like you said, Arrive with you partner simply ask for Balikbayan Stamp too easy! Now what is not clear is can you re-enter the Philippines with out you partner within the year you got your Balikbayan stamp? Common sense tell me yes but with all the rules changing you never know where you stand here.... I guess its a case of its more fun in the Philippines haha 🤣
The Balikbayan visa ends when you exit the country. When you re-enter without the Balikbayan (Filipino/former Filipino), the foreign national will only get the normal visa-free stay depending on the country of citizenship (30 days if foreign national from country listed in EO408).
This is very clear and helpful! Though I have one question: I'm a Philippine passport holder, and my spouse is a foreign national. Upon arrival, do we go to the Philippine passport queue together? Thank you!
If you have a 13A visa (or 13G), you don't need a return or exit ticket. You'll still need to register for e-travel (and get the QR code) before your flight. If you're unvaxxed, you'll need a test before your flight.
@@spiritualexercise265 I can't remember if she did anything specific for entry of permanent residents. Most vids have been geared towards foreign tourists, returning Filipinos (OFW/ non OFW) and balikbayans.
I’m a Naturalized American citizen and a dual citizen of Philippines & U.S. My husband, an American citizen, is traveling to the Philippines alone. Does he need to get a visa. He will be leaving on Feb 13, 2023.
He doesn't need a pre-approved visa. Upon arrival in PH, he will be given 30 days visa on arrival. He will need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less, since he's travelling alone (not with you).
Thank you Ms. Kitty S. If I may ask another question, would you know of anybody, a relative or friend, who is not a Filipino citizen married to a Filipino citizen,
@@noramcfadden9053 it depends on the nationality of your friend. Citizens of countries listed in EO 408 can enter PH without a pre-approved visa and will be given 30 days visa on arrival. That person will also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less.
At least here in Sweden it says in the swedish passport 'place of birth' & then 'tabaco albay Filippinerna', that should do it perhaps, but will also bring old passport + marriage & birth certificate. Did not need anything before when travelling but that's no guarantee it will work the next time.
Being born in PH doesn’t necessarily mean you are a Filipino. That is why the ‘place of birth’ on passport is not an acceptable proof of being Filipino.
Hello! Is there any discussion about when the S pass will stop? We are planning to travel to Palawan in the summer, and there are a lot of hoops to jump as a tourist.
Qatar Airlines are still asking for Visum, it happend when i Check in for my flight the incharge personnel asked n me how Long will istay in the Phil.since iam now a German Passport holder i told him iam Honor because iam a Balikbayan but He keep on asking some certification luckily i had one given us before Longtime ago he wanted to verify First but as He saw that Balikbayan certification it was dann OK Hope the tourism Department, Immigration Department will inform all Airlines ,i Hope you can get in touch with them thank you Jenny i'm an aved fun of yours Goodday God Bless you
Great job Jennifer - keep it up. I do have a question: I was adopted here and am now Australian. My old Filipino passport will have a different surname to my Australian passport. Will this be an issue for Balikbayan privilege? Thanks in advance.
This is in regards to the Balikbayan stamp upon arrival to the Philippines. On my last trip to the Philippines in December, I asked the Immigration officer if she would stamp my passport with a Balikbayan stamp. She told me it had already been stamped. I was a little confused because there was no stamp saying "Balikbayan". The only thing I noticed was that she had used a black stamp with the arrival date on it beneath the regular red stamp they use upon arrival. I'm assuming this is the new protocol to identify Balikbayans entering the Philippines?
pede ba sa gate 2 pumila yun asawa ko n may foreign passport but he is dual citizen , para sabay n kmi dun , dahil phil passport holder ako , para di n kmi mgkahiwalay ng pila
No. Your daughter can have BB privilege (bring her birth cert) but her husband is not included since he's not your blood relative. He can get 30 days visa on arrival (depends on his nationality).
It depends on the nationality of their parents. Was one of their parents a Filipino citizen at the time of the birth of the child? Also, what year were they born? Before or after 1973? Different rules apply.
Not all babies born in PH are Filipino citizens. To be a PH citizen, one must have at least one parent who is a Filipino citizen at the time of birth (priciple of jus sanguinis vs. jus soli). PH operates on jus sanguinis while USA gives jus soli. (search for the terms)
Before you exit the airport, there are kiosks selling SIM cards. If you're going to the province, it's best to know which provider (Globe vs Smart) has better coverage. If you'll stay in large cities, almost equal coverage.
Hello mam... paano po kung 1st dose vaccine namin is AstraZeneca then 2nd and 3rd dose are Biontech? Kasi sa registration only 1st and 2nd dose ang fill upon. What about the 3rd dose?
One question for balikbayan ...can me an my Filipina wife say fly to Thailand an then back to the Philippines an clam balikbayan since we are together...
how about my grandchildren ? They have been in the Philippines with me once before, and I plan to bring them again ? Can they be covered by my BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE ? They are all minors. My grandchildren were born here and they are US CITIZENS.
Hello Jennifer. First your information is extremely helpful. My wife and I are in the Philippines now and under the Balikbayan program. Do you know if I was to leave the Philippines on my own during the year that we are covered, can I return by myself and continue the privilege for the remainder of the year.
No. If you leave, your balikbayan visa is cancelled even if it has remaining days/ months on it. If you re-enter PH alone, you'll be considered as a foreign tourist and will be given 30 days visa on arrival only. You'll also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less.
Hello Jen, how about Kong hindi kami sabay umuwi.. Mauna kasi ako at susunod nalang sila..kinahanglan ba silang mokuha ug visa or my husband need to show our marriage contract Okey na ba iyon.? Answer me please.. Thanks
Hoping you all have a safe journey and a relaxing vacation!☺
Countries covered by the Balikbayan Program: frankfurtpcg.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COUNTRIES-COVERED-BY-THE-BALIKBAYAN-PROGRAM.pdf
📍Tutorial Guide for E-TRAVEL: ruclips.net/video/B2KVcXNjuz8/видео.html
📍Philippine Exit Requirements for Foreign Tourists, Balikbayans, Duals, and Filipino Residents Abroad: ruclips.net/video/Qb9bm73yQDY/видео.html
Stay updated with Ph travel news: ruclips.net/user/JenniferTerri
A "LIKE" on this video would be much appreciated. ☺
Hello Jennifer, Do same sex marriage couple get covered under Balikbayans Privilege?
Hello, allowed po ba Ang saliva test sa pilipinas from France po?
Hi Miss Jen, can you recommend a remotely supervised antigen test? Thanks
Thanks for your Quick reply, yes i love watching your vlog, very informative. I watch every time i got a chance. Have a blessed day dear thanks again
Hi Jennifer, it would be nice in a near future to see you vlog something about bringing cremated remains of the love ones whom they wish to have their final rest back home to Philippines. Like type of documents required for you to bring when you landed that the immigration might ask for you to show. Your vlogs are always clear and easy to understand. I hope you can make one to help educates our kababayans. More power to you always and god bless you. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
Hello. We have just been thru this extension of the Balikbayan. After your 12 month period you can extend your stay for 1 to 6 months. The Balikbayan privelage is cancelled and you will be given a tourist visa extension for the 1 to 6 month you request. You will also need to apply for an ACR card, meaning full photographs and 10 digit fingerprints. Approx 14,000 peso's and all day sitting in Immigration office. Better to fly out of the country and renew your Balikbayan privelage for a full 12 months.
Thanks for the info
That’s called a visa run.
Correct 💯
Salamat po
Thank you for the info.
I arrived in Terminal 1 last December and the first line I got in was to verify my QR code. There were about 12 booths -6 booths on one side and 6 on the other. There were a lot of people since more than one flight arrived around the same time. It took a while to get through since the lines were not organized and everyone just bunched up. At Immigration, there was one section for Filippino citizens and one for foreigners. It was easier for Filipino citizens to go through since it was all electronic scanning. One note, be sure to have your boarding pass available or you won't go through. Being Balikbayan, I was in the foreigner line which took a little longer, and all they checked was my passport.
After going through immigration, I picked up my luggage, and since I had a connecting flight to Cebu, I was directed to the transfer desk after picking up my luggage. I did not have to go through customs since the transfer desk was still inside the baggage claim. I just left my luggage with the luggage attendants who tagged my luggages for transfer. I was then directed outside the terminal and turned right to take a transfer bus to Terminal 2. It was about a 10-15 minute wait till we arrived at Terminal 2. I strongly suggest if you have a connecting flight that you have a least a 2-3 hour gap between flights.
foreigner here, both lines have eletronic scanning, not just one. i was there ;)
@@theghostoftravel You may be right. I just recall seeing the Filipino citizens just scanning their passport through gates while we had to still had to talk to an immigration officer to get our passports stamped.
Jennifer, your information from your videos is spot on. We arrived in Cebu yesterday and the process getting through immigration/passport control and customs was very easy and efficient. Even getting the one year Balikbayan for me and my Filipina wife was quick and painless. We traveled from Austin, Texas, caught EVA Air in LAX with a connecting flight in Taipei. Other than the incredibly long flight, it was great. The biggest delay was waiting for baggage in Cebu. As we all know, Filipinos love to bring many Balikbayan boxes with them when they come home. The shipping price is probably pretty high. Thanks for all your work and information. By the way, it seemed like half the flight were foreigners coming for a visit.
Hello! Does EVA AIR require a negative covid test? Or taipe taiwan? Im also gonna travel with it eva air next month to cebu
@@ashleylibrando9 no, not when we flew into Cebu on Jan 26. Nor, none required into Taiwan, especially since we never left the airport. As long as you were fully vaccinated, which we are. I was a little concerned about it since many Chinese are purportedly traveling again. We had no problems. You will be required to wear the mask, of course. Good travels to you.
Thank you very much. This is very helpful and informative. I am traveling to the Philippines in August as a Balikbayan. I am so excited!
Traveling tonight from canada to ph praying from smooth travel and immigration requirements❤
Wishing you a pleasant trip.
The last time that I was in the Philippines which was in October of 2020 I wore the headphones that were provided by the airlines and I used those to put the elastic part of the facemask on because wearing the facemask for a long time really hurts my ears. This solved that problem and what a relief it was. My wife, mother in law and I will be returning to the Philippines on March 24th so we have about 8 weeks until we leave. Thank you for your updates as I will continue to watch them until we leave just to be sure that nothing changes. We are all fully vaccinated so no worries about any of us having to be quarantined. I miss the Philippines.
i think for pinoy who has only foreign passport the place of birth is stated on that passport i hope the immigration officer understands that! that is a common sense…
Being born in PH doesn’t necessary mean that you are a Filipino. An old PH passport or birth certificate are the acceptable proofs that you are a former Filipino.
@@lilys5095 do realize we can’t get foreign passport without valid documents. For instance applying for Canadian citizenship you need old passport and birth certificate.
At least these are the documents I presented transitioning from Filipino passport to Canadian Passport. Not sure about other countries but I’m sure it’s similar.
@@ShellzSD
Good for you if you know Canada’s rules. But those are not PH rules.
Thanks terri sa lhat ng paalla sa mga umuuwi mlking bgay lalo sa senior na nagbblak mkuwi
Arrived in CRK last Friday, the 20th of this month from Northern Europe and was through immigration after 5 - 10 minutes. I got screen shots of all the necessary papers on my phone and the only thing they ask was the QR code of my e-travel registration. "Smooth sailing" as they say. Thank you very much JT for your untiring efforts for the updates on travelling to the PH. From a balikbayan here...
Hi Jenn.. Thank you so much for guiding us through your vlog about my hassle free trip to the Philippines. Arrived here last Monday Jan.23 safe and sound.. I just need my passport,ticket and vaccination card. Thank you again ang God Bless...
You don't need an injection medical tyranny card.
Thank you Jennifer. I started following your blog late last year. Thank you for always updating info regarding Philippines travel. Very much appreciated talaga.
Ms Jennifer mabuhay ka and allow me to say this to you....i love you and by doing this you help a lot of travelers. I'll bring some chocolates for you when I come back in three months just to say THANK YOU!!! And again Mabuhay ka...😀👍
Hi Ms. Jennifer thank you for the update.
I wish you could also review protocols and requirements for hotels in Manila.
Thanks for the great information. I will apply when I go back to the Philippines in March.
Planning to come home this year but I’m not vaccinated 😢
I am coming to Philippines in May. All I need is one shot of J&J as of now. Thanks for all you do God bless
Thank you.. great information, I can now go back home with no hassle
Thanks Jen got it.. thank you for helping us to know the immigration role.. mabuhay ka Jen
Been there for almost a year in 2022 will be back in 9/2023 can’t wait
Before I went back to Philippines I always watch here.
Jenefer,thank you so much for your great Job that you help all of us,and hope and pray we meet you in person in the Phil. I plan this coming March with my Son for vacatio. Okey Jeney Have a Blessed days always.🙏❤
Your such a big help!!!!!! Your the only one who told detailed information. Thank you so much!!!!! Godbless you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 2 very much. understood well. Going there very soon.
go to the Philippines.
Thank you ms jen for sharing information Good job keep it up more power your channel Godbless stay safe
tumawag ako dati sa philippines embassy dito sa japan sabi kailangan daw ng return ticket ng anak ko kung pupunta ng pinas, sino na naka experience dito na japanese passport and oneway ticket lang 5 years old palang anak ko
Kung kasama mo mag travel yung anak mo, di nya need ng return ticket but bring the birth certificate (it must have English translation). One year ang pwde i-stay ng anak mo on balikbayan privilege. Kung walang BC na ipakita or kung mag-isa cya mag travel, need talaga ng exit/ return ticket.
Thanks for the info., by the way ur voice is very similar to ms. catriona gray the way u speak is really the same.☺️
Hello Jen! Thank you for all you do! My sister and I went home on December 17th (returned Jan 8th). Flew into Clark. We are fully vaccinated with booster. No issues at all! They only asked for the etravel QR code and that was it!! Very smooth!!
Getting there and coming back was another issue as we booked our flights with Air Canada (from Atlanta). They changed our flights 3 times with longer layovers (14 hours going and 28 hours coming back). They checked in my sister’s carry on bag but never made it to the Philippines. They mailed it to my house in the U S and we still had a over week left on our vacation. Luckily, I had enough clothes for my sister to wear (although they fit her a little bit bigger 🤣). The frustrations of getting there and coming back was all worth it though as we were able to spend the holidays with our family. I’ve learned my lesson with Air Canada. They will be my last resort!
Again, thanks Jen for all you do!!
Ty Jennifer for the updates on Philippine travel.God bless.
Thank you Jen for keeping us updated.
I arrived last Jan 19 at Terminal 1.First of all am worried about the Covid protocol,but after doing the eTravel form n the QR code on ny iPhone i dint encounter any problem at all.Everything was smooth even at the Immigration.The Im officer just ask the immigration form n passport scrutinized it then,am done..No hassles at all.Am rt now here in Baguio city doing some blogging.Gudluck to y’all😊🫰🏻
Thank you Ms. Jenn for the update ..More Power to your Channel🙏🏼👍🏻👌💞
Terminal 2 was quite nice when we arrived end of Nov. last year but worst experience was leaving the country..terminal 1 was full packed..line up are very long because they wait 3-4 hrs before your flight to open the check in counter and the waiting area for boarding was too small. Needs a lot to improve.
Great details, very informative, love your slides
Hello im former filipino po dumating ako s pinas january 7 2023 pagdating s immigration i said hello po former filipino po then binigyan n ko ng balikbayan privilege valid for 1 year. Then after 3 days nagpunta nmn ako thailand for 5 days. Then i have to do the etravel thingy again pag dating pinas another 1 yr balikbayan privilege ulit. Mababait ang officers naka smile n cla lagi :) hahaha or baka un lng natapat s kin.. i just said former filipino po.
Thank you! If it won't hurt you please wear mask for the vulnerable!
Well,not all airlines,Lufthansa airlines make difficult...they have to recognize that and must clear for their personels...regards from europe
Frustrating that Philippine govt is so disorganized. Too much red tape.
it's more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭
😅😅😅😅😊
Kudos to everyone in the government who streamlined this previously chaotic process!
Very helpful and very informative , thanks Jennifer
THNK U FOR CLARIFICATION ON BB VISA...THNK U.....GODBLESS...
Thank you Miss Jen for your update. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the very clear explanation ma'dam
As always, Thank you for your updates! God Bless!
Pa request po travel guide para sa mga permanent residents ngayong 2023
If you're still a Filipino citizen but a permanent resident somewhere else, you can stay forever/ as long as you like in PH. However, take note of the rules in your country of residence. Some countries allow only an absence of 6 months or 1 year for PR (else, you lose your PR status and have to reapply).
thanks for your informations, its really helpful
Thank you so much for the video Jennifer God Bless
Thanks for sharing your video 😊
Thank I for being to let us know what's going on
Thanks Jennifer, Yes just like you said, Arrive with you partner simply ask for Balikbayan Stamp too easy! Now what is not clear is can you re-enter the Philippines with out you partner within the year you got your Balikbayan stamp? Common sense tell me yes but with all the rules changing you never know where you stand here.... I guess its a case of its more fun in the Philippines haha 🤣
The Balikbayan visa ends when you exit the country. When you re-enter without the Balikbayan (Filipino/former Filipino), the foreign national will only get the normal visa-free stay depending on the country of citizenship (30 days if foreign national from country listed in EO408).
@@lilys5095 Thank you I thought that was the case.
Teri thank you so much for a very educational blog.
This is very clear and helpful! Though I have one question: I'm a Philippine passport holder, and my spouse is a foreign national. Upon arrival, do we go to the Philippine passport queue together? Thank you!
Thanks for these info Jen!
I'm listening..
Wonderful job, Jennifer. A shame that during the pandemic they treated us spouses so poorly.
PLANDEMIC!!!
Jen can you make a video about the Verification Contract New requirements for OFWs
Jennifer, have you done a part of a video on those of us entering with an ACR card/permanent resident visa?
If you have a 13A visa (or 13G), you don't need a return or exit ticket. You'll still need to register for e-travel (and get the QR code) before your flight. If you're unvaxxed, you'll need a test before your flight.
@@kitty_s23456 Correct, thank you, but looking for any part of a video that Jennifer did on permanent resident entry.
@@spiritualexercise265 I can't remember if she did anything specific for entry of permanent residents. Most vids have been geared towards foreign tourists, returning Filipinos (OFW/ non OFW) and balikbayans.
Thanks for sharing this information.
God bless you always jenni and thank you so much 🙏
Thanks Jennifer for the good information.
I’m a Naturalized American citizen and a dual citizen of Philippines & U.S. My husband, an American citizen, is traveling to the Philippines alone. Does he need to get a visa. He will be leaving on Feb 13, 2023.
He doesn't need a pre-approved visa. Upon arrival in PH, he will be given 30 days visa on arrival. He will need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less, since he's travelling alone (not with you).
Thank you Ms. Kitty S. If I may ask another question, would you know of anybody, a relative or friend, who is not a Filipino citizen married to a Filipino citizen,
But was able to travel to Philippines alone without a visa? I just don’t want him to have any problem. Thank you again!
@@noramcfadden9053 it depends on the nationality of your friend. Citizens of countries listed in EO 408 can enter PH without a pre-approved visa and will be given 30 days visa on arrival. That person will also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less.
@@kitty_s23456 My husband is an American, born and raised here in the USA. Thank you so much!
At least here in Sweden it says in the swedish passport 'place of birth' & then 'tabaco albay Filippinerna', that should do it perhaps, but will also bring old passport + marriage & birth certificate. Did not need anything before when travelling but that's no guarantee it will work the next time.
Being born in PH doesn’t necessarily mean you are a Filipino. That is why the ‘place of birth’ on passport is not an acceptable proof of being Filipino.
Hello! Is there any discussion about when the S pass will stop? We are planning to travel to Palawan in the summer, and there are a lot of hoops to jump as a tourist.
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Qatar Airlines are still asking for Visum, it happend when i Check in for my flight the incharge personnel asked n me how Long will istay in the Phil.since iam now a German Passport holder i told him iam Honor because iam a Balikbayan but He keep on asking some certification luckily i had one given us before Longtime ago he wanted to verify First but as He saw that Balikbayan certification it was dann OK Hope the tourism Department, Immigration Department will inform all Airlines ,i Hope you can get in touch with them thank you Jenny i'm an aved fun of yours Goodday God Bless you
Great job Jennifer - keep it up. I do have a question: I was adopted here and am now Australian. My old Filipino passport will have a different surname to my Australian passport. Will this be an issue for Balikbayan privilege? Thanks in advance.
You will need to bring your adoption papers as proof of change of name. Bring also your old PH passport or PSA/NSO birth cert.
@@kitty_s23456 Thanks Kitty much appreciated!
This is in regards to the Balikbayan stamp upon arrival to the Philippines. On my last trip to the Philippines in December, I asked the Immigration officer if she would stamp my passport with a Balikbayan stamp. She told me it had already been stamped. I was a little confused because there was no stamp saying "Balikbayan". The only thing I noticed was that she had used a black stamp with the arrival date on it beneath the regular red stamp they use upon arrival. I'm assuming this is the new protocol to identify Balikbayans entering the Philippines?
What happen if unvaccinated tested by Rapid Antigen Test turns positive 24 hours before departure. A ir ticket has been paid is it going to be refund?
If you test positive, you won't be allowed to board. You'll have to isolate/ quarantine yourself and rebook your flight (at your own expense).
Ms. Jennifer I had my first and second dose by Moderna 05-20-21 & 08-17-21! I had my Booster shot by Pfizer 12-19-21! Am I o. k.???
thanks for the update gwapa.
@Jennifer good public service
pede ba sa gate 2 pumila yun asawa ko n may foreign passport but he is dual citizen , para sabay n kmi dun , dahil phil passport holder ako , para di n kmi mgkahiwalay ng pila
Yes. Since he's a dual citizen, he can queue up in the Filipino lane. He should bring his dual citizen docs.
Salamat sa information!
Hi Jennifer thank you for the update
Hi Miss Jen i am a balikbayan but is my daughter husband included in balikbayan previllege if they traveled with me?
No. Your daughter can have BB privilege (bring her birth cert) but her husband is not included since he's not your blood relative. He can get 30 days visa on arrival (depends on his nationality).
Jen you are not mentioned Davao Airport,
ARE THE SAME REGULATIONS IN MANILA?
Yes. Same entry protocol for Manila, Davao, Clark, Cebu airports.
Thank you Jennifer you answer my question
Salamat!!! Very informarive!!
How about if my nephew and niece were born in US Subic Bay ? are they considered as US born ? although it’s a Philippine soil?
It depends on the nationality of their parents. Was one of their parents a Filipino citizen at the time of the birth of the child? Also, what year were they born? Before or after 1973? Different rules apply.
US passports show the origin of birth. I'm sure that would be enough to be used as proof of being a former born Filipino citizen.
Not all babies born in PH are Filipino citizens. To be a PH citizen, one must have at least one parent who is a Filipino citizen at the time of birth (priciple of jus sanguinis vs. jus soli). PH operates on jus sanguinis while USA gives jus soli. (search for the terms)
thank you jennifer for the updates
Can get a ETravel application
Helpful as always Jennifer.
How about traveling from manila to LAX..Anu Po Ang latest requirements..thanks
Am going back to the Phil’s
My flight is on feb 26, 2023
12:06
China Airlines
SF, Cả - Taiwan - Phil’s
When will I Register to e travel?
Sa akin husband walang balikbayan stamp pero nakagay 1 year lang sa visa niya .
That is kinda the same. Some IO officers will just put ‘BB’ and then the date.
Are luggages still safe? kasi may napanood ako, maraming nawala sa bagahe nila!
That is always something that one cannot guarantee but hope for.
I returned to the Philippines last December with 4 luggage and 1 hand carry. I didn't lose anything. All checked-in.
Jen kinasal ako sa english dito sa cyprus uuwi ako ng march 20 anong mga documents ang aking dadalhin pauwi. Sana matugonan mo. Thanks
Great video. Where's the best place to get a SIM Card for my phone? At the airport or at a phone store at the mall? Thanks Jen 👍
Before you exit the airport, there are kiosks selling SIM cards. If you're going to the province, it's best to know which provider (Globe vs Smart) has better coverage. If you'll stay in large cities, almost equal coverage.
Hello mam... paano po kung 1st dose vaccine namin is AstraZeneca then 2nd and 3rd dose are Biontech? Kasi sa registration only 1st and 2nd dose ang fill upon. What about the 3rd dose?
I love ur blog its updated
One question for balikbayan ...can me an my Filipina wife say fly to Thailand an then back to the Philippines an clam balikbayan since we are together...
Hi po miss Jennifer do they still need to wear mask in plane going in Philippines or it's optional?
how about my grandchildren ? They have been in the Philippines with me once before, and I plan to bring them again ? Can they be covered by my BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE ? They are all minors. My grandchildren were born here and they are US CITIZENS.
They won’t be eligible for the Balikbayan visa thru you. They will be eligible for the 30day visa-free stay.
Hi jen how about sa mga hotel pwede na ba mag check in kung walang vaccine?
Some hotels or Airbnb condos require vax cards or test results. I suggest to confirm w/ the hotel first.
Hello Jennifer. First your information is extremely helpful. My wife and I are in the Philippines now and under the Balikbayan
program. Do you know if I was to leave the Philippines on my own during the year that we are covered, can I return by myself and continue the privilege for the remainder of the year.
No. If you leave, your balikbayan visa is cancelled even if it has remaining days/ months on it. If you re-enter PH alone, you'll be considered as a foreign tourist and will be given 30 days visa on arrival only. You'll also need an exit ticket which leaves in 30 days or less.
Hello Ms Jennifer ask ko lng pano Naman Po ung mga galing Dito sa china? Wla ba protocol? Salamat
Hi Jennifer, how about 2 Bottles of Wine in my luggage(gifts for my parents)is it allow or not ...thank you
HiJen thank you so much for the info and your rply in FB. God bless
Hello Jen, how about Kong hindi kami sabay umuwi.. Mauna kasi ako at susunod nalang sila..kinahanglan ba silang mokuha ug visa or my husband need to show our marriage contract Okey na ba iyon.? Answer me please.. Thanks
I want to ask you a question I’m not vaccinated and I will never let anyone put anything in my mouth can we spit like we can in the USA??
I have the same problem and travelling soon.. I wishee merong saliva test nalang.. Not comfortable with pcr and antigen test.