
Philippines Visa Requirements at Kolkata Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Philippines consulate in Kolkata
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
[Required below listed documents properly scanned clear copies](Required Passport, Photograph, Address proof and National id in Jpeg. format only and the rest all documents should be in PDF.) Each file should not be more than 5 mb
If Yes- If the inviter or sponsor is currently outside of the Philippines, an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, duly notarized by a Philippine Embassy or Consulate, is required.
If No- If the inviter is in the Philippines, an affidavit of support and guarantee notarized by a local notary public in the Philippines (enclosed with a photocopy of his/her passport or identity document issued by the government)
Company Registration Certificate of Indian and Philippine Company. Certificate of Employment and Employment ID Copy is mandatory. Pax direct contact number, either landline OR mobile and email id. Personal Bank Statement for latest Six months with seal and signature (NOT OLDER THAN 7 BUSINESS DAYS) Personal Last 3 years ITRs Of the applicant with BARCODE National ID copy such as Aadhar/Voter Id card etc. Proof of address- rent agreement/Aadhar/Voter Id card etc. Travel History in the last two months (other than Philippines)- Name of country and Date of departure and arrival with purpose of visit, also share copy of respective visas with immigration stamp pages. Salary Slips for the last 6 months. Signature of the applicant- signs on a paper and scan it. Previous Philippines visa copy (In case of previous visit was on the basis of on arrival then share passport`s immigration stamp page copy). Pre-arrival registration/ travel declaration required to be completed within 72 hours of travel on https://etravel.gov.ph/signin
Other docs
Consular jurisdictions shall be observed in India, and e-Visa applicants shall apply based on residence:-
-All the applications Gujarat, Maharashtra Goa and Madhya Pradesh (Union Territories: Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu) are to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Mumbai
-All the applications Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu (Union Territories: Lakshdweep and Andeman and Nicobar Islands) are required to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Chennai
-All the applications Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Kolkata
-All the applications Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand (Union Territories: Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh) to be applied under the jurisdiction Embassy of Philippine, New Delhi.
Fees
-: Sticker Visa:- 9A Single Entry valid for 3 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 3,840.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 6 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 7,680.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 1 yr. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 11,520.00 eVisa:- 9A Single Entry valid for 3 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 6,240.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 6 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 10,080.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 1 yr. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 13,920.00
Processing Time
Approx 12-15 working days for Single Entry Approx 15-21 working days for Multiple Entry NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: Applicants for the following visa categories will continue to be eligible for regular (sticker) visas. 9A Student for conversion to 9F 9(a-8) Visitors with Other Purposes (e.g., those with pending application for working visa or dependent #39;s visa; pending SRRV application or SRRV dependent application; 9G Dependent) 9B Transit Visa 9C Seaman Joining a Ship 9E Diplomats and dependents 9F Student 9G Pre-arranged Employment 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa The Embassy will accept walk-in applicants (personal appearance mandatory) for these visa categories Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, excluding declared holidays.
Family Visa
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Personal Bank Statement for last Six months in original with original bank seal with minimum Rs.80,000 balance.
Income Tax Returns
Personal IT Return last three years
Credit card copy or Foreign exchange
Inviter Documents
Employment proof of inviter
Invitation Letter
With address and contact number ,Passport Copy, Visa Copy, PR card Copy of inviter .
Inviter’s Salary Slip
For last 3 months
Other docs
If Children below 15 years not accompanied by the Parents then VEG is required to be attested from HOME+MEA+EMBASSY.[Note: VEG is a NOC Letter signed by both the parents on a Stamp Paper attested by Local Govt].
If spouse is Philippino
Then Spouse Name should be indicated in the Visa Applicants passport copy and report of Marriage issued by the Philippines Embassy or Philippines Govt. Marriage Certificate In case of a married couple travelling together Marriage Certificate is required to be attested by HOME+MEA+EMBASSY and embassy can also ask the same for any couple at random. Any document if asked to furnish by the Embassy should be submitted within 5 Working Days from the day it is been asked to submit by the Embassy, failing which the applicant is required to apply afresh along with all the documents by paying the visa fees again.]
Fees
Single Entry /Transit - 1 DD of Rs 3520/- Seamen Visa Fee - Rs 1760/- (OTHER THAN VISA FEE). Urgent visa charges- DD of INR 880 (6 Working days) All DDs to be made favouring EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES and to be sent along with the documents.
Processing Time
Approx 12-15 working days for Single Entry Approx 15-21 working days for Multiple Entry NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Time: 9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM Special Instructions: -All the passports belonging to Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa are to be applied at Philippines Consulate, Mumbai. -Passports belonging to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu are required to be applied at Philippines Consulate, Chennai. -Passports belonging to West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Odisha and Seven North Eastern States can be applied at Philippines Embassy, Kolkata.
Tourist Visa
E visa
[Required below listed documents properly scanned clear copies]
(Required Passport, Photograph, Address proof and National id in Jpeg. format only and the rest all documents should be in PDF.) Each file should not be more than 5 mb
Valid passport with at least six month validity from the date of leaving Philippines
Photograph (Fresh One) (with white background and 2 x 2 inches size, 75% face coverage) with adequate brightness and contrast and the skin tone should be natural, partial shoulders should be visible
Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Kolkata
Occupation proof-
For Employee- NOC/ Leave letter from the company
For Business- Cover letter on letterhead with GST registration copy
Ticket Reservation
Hotel Booking
Pax direct contact number, either landline OR mobile and email id.
Personal Bank Statement for latest Six months with seal and signature (NOT OLDER THAN 7 BUSINESS DAYS)
Personal Last 3 years ITRs of applicant with BARCODE
National ID copy such as Aadhar/Voter Id card etc.
Proof of address- rent agreement/Aadhar/Voter Id card etc.
Travel History in the last two months (other than Philippines)- Name of country and Date of departure and arrival with purpose of visit, also share copy of respective visas with immigration stamp pages.
Signature of the applicant- signs on a paper and scan it.
Salary Slips for the last 6 months.
Previous Philippines visa copy (In case of previous visit was on the basis of on arrival then share passport`s immigration stamp page copy).
In case of visiting family in Philippines -
1. An invitation letter notary attested in Philippines
2. Relationship proof, i.e. copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate.
3. Passport copy, valid Philippines visa copy, residence permit copy
4. Latest 6 months bank statement and three years tax papers.
Note:- Travel plan in the documents should not be for more than 59 days.
Pre-arrival registration/ travel declaration required to be completed within 72 hours of travel on https://etravel.gov.ph/signin
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Consular jurisdictions shall be observed in India, and e-Visa applicants shall apply based on residence:-
-All the applications Gujarat, Maharashtra Goa and Madhya Pradesh (Union Territories: Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu) are to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Mumbai
-All the applications Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu (Union Territories: Lakshdweep and Andeman and Nicobar Islands) are required to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Chennai
-All the applications Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal to be applied under the jurisdiction Honorary Consulate General of Philippine, Kolkata
-All the applications Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand (Union Territories: Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh) to be applied under the jurisdiction Embassy of Philippine, New Delhi.
Fees
-: Sticker Visa:- 9A Single Entry valid for 3 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 3,840.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 6 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 7,680.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 1 yr. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 11,520.00 eVisa:- 9A Single Entry valid for 3 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 6,240.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 6 mos. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 10,080.00 9A Multiple Entries valid for 1 yr. (Indian nationals*) Rs. 13,920.00
Processing Time
Approx 12-15 working days for Single Entry Approx 15-21 working days for Multiple Entry NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: Applicants for the following visa categories will continue to be eligible for regular (sticker) visas. 9A Student for conversion to 9F 9(a-8) Visitors with Other Purposes (e.g., those with pending application for working visa or dependent #39;s visa; pending SRRV application or SRRV dependent application; 9G Dependent) 9B Transit Visa 9C Seaman Joining a Ship 9E Diplomats and dependents 9F Student 9G Pre-arranged Employment 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa
Contact Information
Philippines Embassy/Consulate in Kolkata
Website
https://newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/