Question 1

SOUTH KOREA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form (must be computerized, font style and font size is Arial 12 only; must be printed in A4 sized paper))
KVAC Data Privacy Consent Form
1 pc passport sized colored picture (white background)
Original passport (at least 6 months valid beyond intended stay)
Copy of passport data page
Original copy of valid visas and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years
Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, and average daily balance for the last 6months).
Original bank statement or certified true copy of passbook for the last 3 months
Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
Original PSA Marriage contract (if applicable)
Original PSA Birth certificate (if applicable) Note: Korean Embassy in Cebu requirements may vary.

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline numbers and e-mail address) office mobile number is not allowed as contact number of the company.
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if applicable only)
Copy of company ID

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR)
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if applicable only)

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Original school certification
Copy of school ID
Original PSA birth certificate
Parent's documents (original bank certificate and bank statement or passbook for the last 3 months, original COE, copy business documents and ITR)
Original PSA marriage certificate

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents
Original of PSA marriage contract (If travelling with spouse)

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of i-card

IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP
Guarantee letter from the company
Original bank certificate of the company
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
If invited to Korea
Invitation letter with the applicant and inviter's relevant information (must be in Hangul with at least 2 contact numbers and person)
Copy of 1st page of inviter’s passport or identification card (if personally invited by Korean)
Copy of Korean company business permit (if invited by company in Korea)
Additional requirements may be required upon releasing of passport.

SPECIAL NOTES
Simplified Visa Requirements for below eligible applicants effective February 01, 2024 are exempted to submit financial documents such as original bank certificate, bank statement, and photocopy of ITR:
Elected Politicians such as Members of the Senate, Members of the Congress, Governors, Provincial Board Members, Mayors
Government officials such as persons with a rank higher or equal to Assistant Secretary of the Executive Branch of the PH Government, and Brigadier General of the AFP or PNP (excluding those in acting duties)
Professional license holders such as Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Lawyers, and Certified Public Accountants (with valid PRC ID or IBP ID)
BDO, BPI, RCBC, METROBANK, Gold or Elite Credit card holders (excluding supplementary credit card holders)
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 2

JAPAN

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form (printed in A4 size paper)
1 pc passport size colored picture (white background)
Original passport (6 months valid)
Original Old passport with previous Japan Visa (if applicable)
Original bank certificate (issued within the last 3 mos upon application) with 6 months Average Daily Balance or ADB (If the bank certificate has no ADB, a 6 months bank statement is required)
Copy of latest income tax return (form 2316 with signature of employee and employer; for business ITR, please attach copy of receipt from BIR)
Original PSA authenticated birth certificate (issued within a year)
Original PSA marriage certificate (issued within a year - if married)
Original authorization letter (for visa filing and pick-up)
Daily schedule in Japan

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, landline numbers and e-mail address)

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Copy of school ID
Original letter of guarantee signed by the parent or guardian

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents
Original letter of guarantee if senior is dependent signed by spouse, children or sponsor

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of i-card

IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP
Letter of guarantee signed by the sponsor
Copy of guarantor or sponsor's valid ID
Original bank certificate of the company
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company (If employed, company alphalist. If self-employed, receipt from accredited bank of BIR).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
If the trip will be shouldered by another person unrelated to the applicant, a proof of relationship is required e.g. pictures together
If the applicant has a used Japanese visa, he will be exempted to submit a birth certificate and/or a marriage contract
If the birth certificate from PSA is unreadable, or if there is no record, submit the below as additional document/s:
Original certificate of non-record and;
Copy of Birth certificate from the local civil registrar
If the birth certificate is late registered, submit the below as additional document/s:
Baptismal certificate
School record (form 137) or school yearbook (if applicable)

SPECIAL NOTES
If the trip will be shouldered by a family member, a proof of relationship and general requirements, including employment certificate / business documents of the guarantor is required.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 3

CHINA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Online visa application form (signed, must be printed in A4 sized paper, please refer to the website https://bio.visaforchina.cn/MNL3_EN/qianzhengyewu )
Two passport sized colored picture with white background (must be taken within the last six months from the application (please don’t use color white blouse/blazer)
Original passport (At least 6 months valid beyond intended stay)
Original old passport (if not available, need to provide explanation letter)
Copy of passport data page and emergency contact details
Original & Copy of previously used Chinese visa (if applicable)
Copy of roundtrip airline reservation
Copy of hotel reservation and daily itinerary
Original personal bank certificate (must have at least Php100,000 per applicant and must include account type, current balance, account, opening date, 6 months average daily balance and must attached original official receipt/debit memo/certification of waived fee from the bank)
Original bank statement or certified thru copy of passbook for the last 6 months
Copy of recent personal income tax return
Copy of PSA birth certificate and or marriage certificate (if travelling with immediate family)

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate with leave of absence issued within one month upon application (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address and landline numbers and e-mail address)
Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if professional)
Copy of company ID

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration (DTI or SEC)
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of income tax return

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Original school certification
Copy of school I.D.
Copy of parent’s document such as original bank certificate, original COE or business documents

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of i-card

IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP
Guarantee letter from company
Original bank certificate and bank statements of the company (last 6 months)
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Copy of E-Travel (if failed to provide, personal appearance is required)

SPECIAL NOTES
All documents must be issued within 1 month upon application.
Additional documents may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 4

AUSTRALIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed Australia Visa Application Form
2 pcs. ID Picture with white background (Passport size) with SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME at the back
Photocopy of Passport (at least 6 Months Valid)
Photocopy of Old passport and visas (if applicable)
Original Bank Certificate
Photocopy of Passbook
Photocopy of Time Deposit (If any)
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Bank Statement
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Credit Card Statement
Photocopy of Land Title Certificate
Photocopy of Car Registration OR/PR
Photocopy of Any Property Documents (If any)
Photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate
Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
Photocopy of PRC ID for professionals. (Doctors, Engineers, Accountants etc.)
Photocopy of IBP ID for (Lawyers)
Photocopy of Alien Certificate Registration/ACR (For Foreign Passport)
Photocopy of Immigration Certificate of Residence/ICR (For Foreign Passport)
Hotel confirmation/reservation
Ticket Itinerary/Reservation

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original Employment Certificate stating your Position, Tenure of Service and Income w/ Benefits.
Photocopy of Approved Leave of Absence
Photocopy of Company ID
Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
Photocopy of DTI or SEC
Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Original School Certificate
Photocopy of School ID
Photocopy of Registration form

FOR RETIREE
Photocopy of senior citizen ID
Retirement certificate for early retiree

Question 5

NEW ZEALAND

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form INZ1017
Two passport sized colored picture with white background
Original passport (must be 6 months valid beyond intended stay)
Original old passport if you have visa of the following (used within the last 5 years): Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, United Kingdom, US and Schengen
Original bank certificate with 6 months Average Daily Balance (ADB) addressed to the embassy
Photocopy of passbook
Photocopy of time deposit (if any)
Photocopy of last 3 months bank statement
Photocopy of last 3 months credit card statement
Photocopy of land title certificate
Photocopy of car registration OR/PR
Photocopy of any property documents (if any)
Photocopy of PSA marriage certificate (if traveling with spouse)
Photocopy of PSA birth certificate (if traveling with children)
Photocopy of PRC ID for professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Accountants etc.)
Photocopy of IBP ID for (lawyers)
Photocopy of alien certificate registration (ACR) for foreign passport
Photocopy of immigration certificate of residence (ICR) for foreign passport)
Daily travel itinerary
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Hotel booking confirmation

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate stating your position, tenure of service and income with benefits
Photocopy of approved leave of absence
Photocopy of company ID
Photocopy of latest company income tax return (ITR)

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Photocopy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Photocopy of DTI or SEC
Photocopy of latest income tax return (ITR)

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Photocopy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Photocopy of DTI or SEC
Photocopy of latest income tax return (ITR)

FOR RETIREE
Photocopy of senior citizen ID
Retirement certificate (if early retiree)

SPECIAL NOTES
Application form details can be handwritten or typewritten. Please write eligibly and in capital letters.

Question 6

ARMENIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Armenia information sheet
Digital copy of recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Digital copy of supporting documents of the following: air ticket, hotel reservation, itinerary, travel insurance, and bank certificate

SPECIAL NOTES
Armenia visa will be processed via online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 7

BHUTAN

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed Bhutan Visa Application Form
2 pcs. ID Picture with white background (Passport size) with SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME at the back
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Photocopy of Passport (at least 6 Months Valid)
Photocopy of Old passport and visas (if applicable)
Original Bank Certificate
Photocopy of Passbook
Photocopy of Time Deposit (If any)
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Bank Statement
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Credit Card Statement
Photocopy of Land Title Certificate
Photocopy of Car Registration OR/PR
Photocopy of Any Property Documents (If any)
Photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate
Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
Photocopy of PRC ID for professionals. (Doctors, Engineers, Accountants etc.)
Photocopy of IBP ID for (Lawyers)
Photocopy of Alien Certificate Registration/ACR (For Foreign Passport)
Photocopy of Immigration Certificate of Residence/ICR (For Foreign Passport)
Hotel confirmation/reservation
Ticket Itinerary/Reservation

SPECIAL NOTES
Bhutan visa will be lodged and processed by our travel partner.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 8

GEORGIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Georgia information sheet
Digital copy of recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Travel insurance

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original Employment Certificate stating your Position, Tenure of Service and Income w/ Benefits.
Photocopy of Approved Leave of Absence
Photocopy of Company ID
Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Photocopy of Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit
Photocopy of DTI or SEC
Photocopy of Latest Income Tax Return

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Original School Certificate
Photocopy of School ID
Photocopy of Registration form

FOR RETIREE
Photocopy of senior citizen ID
Retirement certificate for early retiree

SPECIAL NOTES
Georgia visa will be processed via online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 9

INDIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed India Visa Application Form
2 pcs. ID Picture with white background (Passport size) with SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME at the back
Photocopy of Passport (at least 6 Months Valid)
Photocopy of Old passport and visas (if applicable)
Original Bank Certificate
Photocopy of Passbook
Photocopy of Time Deposit (If any)
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Bank Statement
Photocopy of Last 3 Months Credit Card Statement
Photocopy of Land Title Certificate
Photocopy of Car Registration OR/PR
Photocopy of Any Property Documents (If any)
Photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate
Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
Photocopy of PRC ID for professionals. (Doctors, Engineers, Accountants etc.)
Photocopy of IBP ID for (Lawyers)
Photocopy of Alien Certificate Registration/ACR (For Foreign Passport)
Photocopy of Immigration Certificate of Residence/ICR (For Foreign Passport)
Hotel confirmation/reservation
Ticket Itinerary/Reservation
 
SPECIAL NOTES
Indian visa will be processed online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 10

JORDAN

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Jordan information sheet
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)

SPECIAL NOTES
Additional documents may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 11

NEPAL

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Original passport (more than 6 months valid)
Two duly accomplished and signed in application forms
Two recent 2x2 colored picture (white background)
Copy of roundtrip air ticket or outward-bound destination
Letter of invitation, guarantee letter or sponsor-host who must be a Nepali with a residence in Nepal duly authenticated by the Consulate General of the Philippines in Kathmandu

SPECIAL NOTES
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 12

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Accomplished Visa Information Sheet with signature
Copy of valid passport (Colored, open-book) (6 months valid)
2x2 Colored passport sized photos with white background
Copy of visas and latest arrival stamps within 5 years
Proof of financial means (Latest 3 months copy of passbook or 3 months electronic bank statement)
Copy of PSA Birth Certificate
Copy of PSA Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Travel insurance

SPECIAL NOTES
UAE visa will be processed via online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

FOR EMPLOYEES
Proof of employment (Copy of Company ID)

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Business Documents (Copy of DTI/SEC with Gen Info Sheet)

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Copy of School ID for students

FOR RETIREE
Copy of Senior ID

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Proof of Confirmed Accommodation for the whole stay in UAE
Return Travel Ticket reservation

SPECIAL NOTES
Please note that only digital copies of the documents are required
We can only apply within 30 days prior to departure
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 13

SOUTH AFRICA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed visa application form (DHA84) in A4 size paper
Original passport (6 months valid)
Copy of the bio-data page of the passport
Two colored passport size photos (white background)
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Hotel booking confirmation
Original bank certificate with 6 months Average Daily Balance (ADB) and receipt, addressed to the embassy and bank statement for the last 6 months transactions, not older than 7 days from the time of application
Original PSA authenticated birth certificate
Original PSA authenticated marriage certificate
Guarantee letter from the travel agency listing of the passenger's name & certifying that the said passengers availed package tour & will be back in Manila after the tour

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original certificate of employment

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Photocopy of business documents (DTI, SEC or mayor's permit)

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Photocopy of school I.D.
Original notarized affidavit of support

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
✔ For children travelling with parents who are Unemployed
Affidavit of support

SPECIAL NOTES
For children traveling without their parents, please contact us for additional requirements.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required (unless the Embassy request for it).

Question 14

EGYPT

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Egypt visa information sheet
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)

SPECIAL NOTES
Additional documents may be requested by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 15

ETHIOPIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Scanned copy of recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Scanned copy of passport bio-page (6 months valid)

SPECIAL NOTES
Ethiopia visa will be processed online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 16

KENYA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Kenya information sheet
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid) The passport should at least have one blank page
Digital copy of recent photo in 35x40mm size For photo guidelines, you may view this link http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Daily travel itinerary
Hotel booking confirmation

SPECIAL NOTES
Kenya visa will be processed via online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval, and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 17

MADAGASCAR

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Digital copy of recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Round trip flight booking confirmation

SPECIAL NOTES
Madagascar visa will be processed online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 18

MAURITIUS

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form
Two recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Hotel booking confirmation
Sufficient funds to meet the cost of stay (US$100 per night)
A pledge not to engage in any profit-making activities
Travel insurance

SPECIAL NOTES
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 19

ZIMBABWE

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Digital copy of recent passport sized colored picture (white background)
Copy of proof of residence in the country of origin
Hotel booking confirmation
Previous Zimbabwean Visa (if any)

SPECIAL NOTES
Zimbabwe visa will be processed online, an electronic visa or e-visa will be provided upon embassy approval and this will allow travelers to enter the country for tourist purposes.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.
Personal appearance is not required.

Question 20

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa electronic application (DS-160) draft form
Two 2x2 colored pictures taken within 6 months (white background)
Scanned copy of full biodata page of the passport (6 months valid)
Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average daily balance)

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, landline numbers and e-mail address)
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if professional)
Copy of company ID

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of PSA marriage contract (If travelling with spouse)

SPECIAL NOTES
We will provide you the MRV receipt, DS 160 form and appointment confirmation.
Please bring the all the documents together with your original passport upon interview.
Documents stated for employees or for businessmen are suggested requirements which may be requested by the embassy during your interview.
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 21

CANADA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished draft application form - (You must answer every question. If not applicable, write N/A)
Duly accomplished form IMM 5476 (Use of Representative)
Duly accomplished Consent Form and Terms of Use For Residents For Services of VFS Global Services Philippines-Canada
Original valid passport (6 months valid) and old passport with valid US visa if applicable
Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average daily balance).
Original bank statement or certified true copy of passbook for the last 6 months
Any additional relevant documentation (last 2 pay slips, property titles, proof of pension, investments, etc.)
Copy of recent personal income tax return
Hotel booking confirmation (if applicable)
Roundtrip airline ticket reservation (if applicable)
Detailed itinerary during your trip (if applicable)

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, landline numbers and e-mail address)
Copy of PRC /IBP ID (if professional)
Copy of company ID

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit and mayor’s permit
Copy of PSA marriage contract (If travelling with spouse)

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Original school certification
Copy of school ID
Copy of PSA birth certificate (If travelling with immediate family)
Copy of parent’s documents, original bank certificate, original COE or business documents
Affidavit of consent from the non-accompanying parent(s) or legal guardian (if travelling with only one parent or without parents)

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents
Copy of PSA marriage contract (If travelling with spouse)

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of i-card

IF THE COMPANY SHOULDER THE TRIP
Original employment certificate for sponsorship
Copy of business registration from DTI or SEC
Copy of business permit and mayor’s permit

SPECIAL NOTES
Additional requirements may be required by the embassy without prior notice.

Question 22

AUSTRIA

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form
Two passport sized colored picture with white background (must be taken within the last 6 months; do not staple the photos on the form)
Original passport (must be 6 months valid beyond intended stay and must have at least two blank pages)
Copy of passport data page
Original copy of previous visas and arrival stamps for the past 5 years
Travel insurance covering the entire duration of the trip to the Schengen area (only accredited insurance companies are accepted; minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, non-deductible must cover emergency medical expenses, hospital treatment and repatriation for medical reasons or death)
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Hotel booking confirmation
Daily travel itinerary
Copy of proof of civil status (PSA Certificate)
Original bank certificate with 6 months Average Daily Balance (ADB) and receipt, addressed to the embassy and bank statement for the last 6 months transactions

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate with leave of absence (must include applicant’s position, date hired, salary, date of return to work)
Pay slips
Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if professional)
Copy of company ID
Copy of recent personal income tax return

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration (DTI or SEC)
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of income tax return
Copy of financial statements

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Proof of enrollment
Copy of school ID
Leave of absence from school (if travelling while classes are ongoing)
Consent form (signed by both parents, allowing the child to travel)

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of alien certificate of registration (ACR)
Copy of international card residence (ICR)
Re-entry permit

IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP
Guarantee letter from company
Original bank certificate and bank statements of the company (latest 6 months)
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and proposed day-to-day itinerary

Question 23

BELGIUM

Accepted Answer

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Duly accomplished and signed application form
Two passport sized colored picture with white background (must be taken within the last 6 months; do not staple the photos on the form)
Original passport (must be 6 months valid beyond intended stay and must have at least two blank pages)
Copy of passport data page
Original copy of previous visas and arrival stamps for the past 5 years
Travel insurance covering the entire duration of the trip to the Schengen area (only accredited insurance companies are accepted; minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, non-deductible must cover emergency medical expenses, hospital treatment and repatriation for medical reasons or death)
Round trip flight booking confirmation
Hotel booking confirmation
Daily travel itinerary
Copy of proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
Original bank certificate with 6 months Average Daily Balance (ADB) and receipt, addressed to the embassy and bank statement for the last 6 months transactions

FOR EMPLOYEES
Original employment certificate with leave of absence (must include applicant’s position, date hired, salary, date of return to work)
Pay slips
Copy of PRC/IBP ID (if professional)
Copy of company ID
Copy of recent personal income tax return

FOR BUSINESSMEN
Copy of business registration (DTI or SEC)
Copy of business permit or mayor’s permit
Copy of income tax return
Copy of financial statements

FOR STUDENT MINORS
Proof of enrollment
Copy of school ID
Leave of absence from school (if travelling while classes are ongoing)
Consent form (signed by both parents, allowing the child to travel)

FOR RETIREE
Copy of senior citizen card or retirement documents

FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Copy of alien certificate of registration (ACR)
Copy of international card residence (ICR)
Re-entry permit

IF THE COMPANY WILL SHOULDER THE TRIP
Guarantee letter from company
Original bank certificate and bank statements of the company (latest 6 months)
Copy of business documents and ITR of the company

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Cover letter explaining the purpose of the trip and proposed day-to-day itinerary

Question 24

CZECH REPUBLIC

Accepted Answer