The visa-free entry is supposed to be in effect until July 31.
After the Philippines included Taiwan in the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) travel ban, Taiwan may cancel the visa-free entry of Filipinos, according to Inquirer.This might be among the "reactive measures" of the Taiwanese government, said Angelito Banayo, chairperson of
The key is to keep your bank account active.
Applying for a visa to other countries can be a stressful experience.Since there is no shortcut to getting it approved, Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Ritchie Tuaño says the majority of the decision relies on one thing: your honesty."
The suspension is brought about by the novel coronavirus epidemic.
If you have plans of heading to South Korea's Jeju Island in the near future, then you might want to make changes to your itinerary.On February 7, the Bureau of Immigration revealed that visa-free travel to Jeju Island has
Check the Land of the Rising Sun off your bucket list this year!
Judging by your Instagram feed, it seems like everyone's been to Japan, whether it's to the busy streets of Tokyo or the snowcapped mountains of Hokkaido. And with the Japanese government easing visa requirements for Filipinos who visit Japan for
Don't be intimidated, it's relatively easy!
Editor's Note (January 27, 7:55 a.m.): The article previously stated that the fee for a Canadian tourist visa is 800 Canadian dollars. This has since been corrected to reflect the correct amount which is 100 Canadian dollars. ***Processing
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The United States has captivated the local imagination and become one of the top destinations for Filipinos traveling abroad. It is an unfortunate reality, however, that those with Philippine passports must go through what can be a grueling U.S. visa application
By the end of February 2020!
In April 2019, the Korean Embassy announced that visa processing will increase from three days (frequent travelers) and five days (first-time travelers) to seven working days (for both). The number of days just kept increasing, which is understandable given that everyone
You can do everything online, so it’s pretty easy!
Going to Australia, specifically coffee capital Melbourne, had always been on my bucket list. Last year, I finally got to tick it off and even added Sydney to my two-week trip!Prior to this, I had no idea if my visa
What are your 2020 travel plans?
The Philippine passport is one notch more powerful this year, according to the recently released 2020 Henley Passport Index.The Philippines is now at number 76, together with the country of Azerbaijan. This allow passport holders to visit 67 countries visa-free,
We're hoping it pushes through!
Jeju Island is known for its dormant volcano, flower fields, and rocky beaches. Planning a visit with your friends this 2020? You may be in luck, as the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines posted on December 20 that
The UAE is aiming to become a major global tourist destination.
On January 6, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced a multiple-entry tourist visa scheme for all nationalities that is valid for five years.According to a report from the Manila Bulletin, the move aims to turn the country into a tourism
Heads up for those planning a Eurotrip in 2020!
Come February 2020, Filipinos will have to pay 80 euros for a Schengen visa, a 25 percent increase over the current 60 euros for a Schengen visa application. Visas for children, which are presently priced at 35 euros, will cost 40 euros.
We're keeping our fingers crossed!
Traveling to South Korea visa-free is now proving to be a strong possibility. Yonhap News, a government-funded South Korean news agency, reports that a package of policy measures have been announced in an attempt to aid the dwindling economy of
Are you making 2020 travel plans already?
If you plan on traveling to the United States or South Korea any time soon, you may want to take note of these countries' updated visa requirements. One of the two countries just made it a lot easier to plan a visit,
Has Korea always been on your travel bucketlist?
With many Pinoys going loco over everything Korean from K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty, it's no wonder that South Korea is a top travel destination for many people.While traveling to Korea requires a visa, there are three ways
Start filing for your visas early!
If you're planning a vacation to South Korea anytime soon, then we suggest you start filing for your visas early! The Korean embassy has recently announced on its website that they will be increasing the number of days to process
It's their first time to have tourist visas!
Saudi Arabia is offering tourist visas for the first time. In the past, visas were restricted to Muslim pilgrims and business and diplomatic visitors only. The move aims to diversity the Islamic kingdom's economy.Saudi Arabia will also be easing its
Time to plan that Euro trip!
Heads up, jetsetters-Russia's now made it easier for Filipinos to visit the country's cultural center! Starting October 1, Philippine passport holders may enter St. Petersburg with an electronic visa, as recently announced by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry
Taiwan just extended Filipinos' visa-free privileges!
If you've always wanted to visit Taiwan, you've got another year to go without the need for a visa. Taiwan just extended Filipinos' visa-free privileges for another year, from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.
Time to book those tickets to Seoul soon!
K-pop and K-drama fans, rejoice! It will soon be easier for Filipinos to apply for a South Korea visa.Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dong-Man made the announcement during the 70th anniversary of the Philippines and South Korea&#