9(a) Tourist/Business Visa (Multiple Entry)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 59 days
- Processing time
- 7-14 business days
- Fee
- $80 USD (visa-required nationals) / $60 USD (visa-exempt nationals)
- Validity
- 6 months or 1 year
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Multiple-entry 9(a) visa offers flexibility for frequent travelers, allowing multiple entries within 6-month or 1-year validity. Each entry permits stay up to 59 days. Must be obtained through Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
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 (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, white background)
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: 0; Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit completed visa application form, passport, photos, financial documents, proof of accommodation, and return ticket.
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Interview
Attend in-person interview if required by the consular officer.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee. Multiple entry 6-month visa: $80 USD for visa-required nationals, $60 USD for visa-exempt nationals.
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Processing wait
Wait 7-14 business days for processing. Some applications may require DFA Manila approval and take longer.