9(b) Transit Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- 2-5 working days
- Fee
- $40 USD
- Validity
- 3 months from issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa-required foreign nationals traveling to another country and transiting via the Philippines must secure 9(b) transit visa. Transit period limited to 72 hours (3 days). Express processing available for 2 working days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Visa-required foreign nationals traveling to another country and transiting via the Philippines must secure 9(b) transit visa. Transit period limited to 72 hours (3 days).
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photo
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit original passport with one photocopy of data page, valid visa for final country, and confirmed flight ticket to third country within 72 hours.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee and select processing time. Regular processing: 5 working days. Express processing: 2 working days.
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Processing wait
Receive transit visa upon approval.