Get an Expedited
Visa to Philippines

The Consulate of the Philippines is currently only accepting visa applications for “qualified” applicants at this time. Before placing your order you must email, chat or call us (1-888-596-6028) so that we may assist you in determining if you qualify. Please further note even if you are deemed “qualified” there is no guarantee the Consulate will issue you a visa—visas are issued at the sole discretion and authority of the Philippine Government.

Qualified visa applicants must meet the following criteria as well be able provide these additional required documents:

1. Foreigner married to a Filipino citizen. The Filipino spouse must be currently residing in the Philippines.
The following documents are required:
(1) Marriage certificate: IF issued in the Philippines it must be the ORIGINAL marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) OR if issued by the U.S. Government, it must have an apostille / be authenticated.
(2) Copy of Filipino spouse’s passport or other proof of Filipino citizenship
(3) Copy of a Dual Citizenship Certificate or Permanent Resident Card of the Filipino spouse (if any)
(4) Notarized letter from Filipino spouse stating:
- That he/she currently resides in the Philippines
- You will be staying with your spouse while in the Philippines (include home address)
- Spouse will assume all responsibility for you during your stay with him/her.  
(5) Photo of your spouse holding a local newspaper. The issue date of the newspaper must be prominently shown in the photo.

The application form must be notarized by a local Notary Public.
 

Philippines Visa Application Form Washington DC

Please submit one (1) recent passport photograph taken within the last six months. Please carefully review the Passport Photo Style Regulations.

You must send your passport – a copy is not acceptable. 

• Your signed passport must have more than 6 months validity remaining to apply for a visa. Visa will not be issued with less than 6 months validity.
• Must contain sufficient blank visa pages. Visas are affixed to the blank "Visa" pages of your passport. "Amendment" pages (clearly marked as such) in the back of your passport are not acceptable for visa issuance.

You must provide a copy of your confirmed roundtrip airline itinerary indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit. Your name must be on the ticket (do not send an original ticket).

Note: If you are crossing a border by car please write a brief letter of explanation. You still need to provide a roundtrip airline itinerary to foreign country closest to your destination. Make sure to sign the letter—original signature required.

You must provide a clear, legible copy of your most recent bank statement or a letter from your bank verifying you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay—$200 per day. Please be sure to white out or remove your account number entirely from the statement.