World of Embassy

Canberra, ACT

AUSTRALIA 2600

PHONE (61-2) 6273 2535

FAX (61-2) 6273-3984

Visa Information
The Department of Foreign Affairs, through its Philippine diplomatic and consular establishments, is responsible for the administration abroad of Philippine immigration laws and regulations.

Aliens wishing to enter the Philippines need to apply for a visa to the Philippines.

A visa means an endorsement made on a passport or travel document by the consular officer denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the holder is permitted to proceed to the Philippines. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be admitted into the country. Admission of aliens is a function of the immigration authority at the port of entry.

Visas are issued to aliens falling under the following categories:

A. Non-immigrants

Temporary Visitors – visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshop/seminars; visitors on board private yacht/sailboat; persons visiting for the purpose of making a movie or film documentary; journalists, athletes and performing artists.
Aliens in transit.
Alien seamen.
Treaty traders/investors.
Accredited officials of foreign government, their families and attendants.
Alien students.
Pre-Arranged employees.
Special non-immigrants granted admission by the President.
Refugees granted temporary admission by the President.

List Of Holidays 2005

New Year's Eve (December 31)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Special EDSA Celebration Day (February 24)
National Heroes Day (April 09)
Maundy Thursday (March 24)
Good Friday (March 25)
Easter Sunday (March 26)
Labour Day (May 1)
Independence Day (June 12)
All Saints Day (November 01)
Eid ul-Fitri [End of Ramadan] (November 14)
Bonifacio Day (November 30)
Christmas Eve (December 24)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Christmas Break (December 24, 2004 - January 3, 2006)
PLUS: any and all special days that are declared by the President of the Philippines