Checklist fortourists visiting the

Research yourdestination(s)

Review your finances

In most restaurants, thereis a 12% VAT comprised inthe price but service

charge is often excludedand calculated separately

Buy your tickets andmake any necessaryreservations ahead

of time.

Make sure yourpassport is valid forat least 6 months

Determine your healthinsurance coverage

for the trip

Study differencesin culture

Restricted foreign nationalsare required to securean entry visa before theycan enter the Philippines

Chinese Nationals,including citizens forHong Kong and Taiwan,will need a special

permit.

Unrestricted foreign nationalscan travel to the Philippineswithout an entry visa butneeds to secure returnor outward bound ticket

It is illegal for any inwardor outward tourist to bringin or take out PhilippinePesos more than

P10, 000.00 without priorauthority from the CentralBank of the PhilippinesBank of the Philippines

Consider travel time andtraffic flow to your

destination particularly ifyou are planning to visitMakati and Manila

Double check thatyou’ve packed yournecessary documents

Sources:

http://www.expatch.org/2013/09/19/visa-restrictions-and-non-restrictions-for-foreign-nationals/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Philippineshttp://www.visasphilippines.com/http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/philippines-visa-and-entry-information/

For the list of Restircted and Non-restricted Nationalities, please refer to this link: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/travel-req

Infographics by: Kittelson & CarpoConsulting