Application Form for Immigrant Visa (MUST BE PRINTED IN LEGAL SIZE FORM -8.5in × 14in)

note: print two (2) copies per applicant

Application Form for Non-Immigrant Visa (Any Nationality except Taiwanese) (MUST BE PRINTED IN LEGAL SIZE FORM -8.5in × 14in)

note: print one (1) copy per applicant

Application Form for Non-Immigrant Visa (for Taiwanese) (MUST BE PRINTED IN LEGAL SIZE FORM -8.5in × 14in)

note: print two (1) copy per applicant

Waiver if Exclusion Ground(WEG) Under Sec. 29 (a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act

For the information of all concerned, children below 15 years old who are holding foreign passports may travel to the Philippines if they are (1) accompanied by parent/s or (2) traveling to meet their parent/s in the Philippines. Those who are traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not meeting their parent/s in the Philippines must apply for a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) under Sec. 29 (a) (12) of the Philippines Immigration Act.

The Bureau of Immigration started implementing new procedures on the WEG, which may be applied for before or upon arrival.

Procedure for WEG application before arrival

1. The minor's parents, guardian or legal representative should notify the Commissioner of Immigration in writing (xinfo@immigration.gov.ph) of the minor's intent to travel to Philippine at least 72 hours before the arrival

2. The Letter of Intent should include a request for the minor's waiver of exclusion and the relinquishment of exclusion fees together with copies of the following requirements:

   1. Copies of the minor's valid passport and visa (if required). The list of foreign nationals who need visas to travel to the Philippines are listed in our website www.philcongen-hk.com.

   2. Copies of return ticket,

   3.  Clear copy of child's birth certificate,

   4. Affidavit of Consent (blank forms are available at this Consulate) from both parents or either parent, guardian or legally representative of the child, naming the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines duly notarized by the Philippine Consulate, and

   5. Copies of the data page of passport of the accompanying adult, where applicable.

3. The Commissioner of Immigration shall issue an Order after assessment of the request that wives the minor's exclusion and even the fees. The minor's parents, guardian or legal representative shall be given copies of the Order.

4. The Commissioner of Immigration shall send a copy of the Order to the Immigration Duty Supervisor  (IDS) at the port of entry. This order shall waive the minor's exclusion and, if allowed also the fees' waiver.

Notes:

• Children holding foreign passports under 15 years old who are going to meet their parents in the Philippines must prepare proof that their parents are in the Philippines, for possible presentation to the airlines or to the Immigration Officer in the Philippines.

• To have the Affidavit of Consent notarized by this Consulate, the parent/s, guardian or legal representative of the child must come personally to the Philippine Consulate, present their Hong Kong ID card or passport (original and photocopy) and two (2) recent photographs of the child, and pay the notarial fee of HK$212.50. Processing period in three (3) working days following the date of the application. (please see downloadable forms)

Procedure for WEG applications upon arrival

WEG shall be signed and approved by the appropriate immigration authorities upon the child's arrival at the Philippine port of entry, subject to the submission of the abovementioned requirements and payment of WEG fee (Php 3,120).

For updates and any clarification on this matter, you may contact the Visa Section of the Philippine Consulate General, Hong Kong SAR at telephone nos. 2826-8551 or 2823-8501 or through our email address: visa_info@philcongen-hk.com

Checklist of requirements for 13 (A) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (Spouse/Children of a Filipino National)

(Original and Photocopies Required)

• 2 Sets of Duly accomplished 13 (A) Application Forms

• Birth Certificate

• Marriage Contract (Authenticated in the Philippines Foreign Service Post where the couple was married)

• Passport of Filipino spouse

• Hong Kong ID Card

• Evidence of Financial Capacity (e.g. bank statement, income tax return, proof of property ownership, employment contract, pension or similar documents)

• 2 pcs of 2x2 photographs

• Applicant's passport valid for at least 6 months

Other Requirements, as may applicable:

• Copy of divorce decree, dissolution of marriage or death certificate (for those with previous marriage/s)

• Birth certificate or unmarried children under 21 years of age at the time of application.

Hong Kong Certificate of No Criminal Record (HK Police Clearance)

1. Application fills up personal data sheet for 13 (A) Visa (Secure copy from Visa Section)

2. Visa Section prepares a letter to HK police requesting for a certificate of no criminal record for the visa applicant

3. Applicant submits letter to the HK police

4. Police clearance is sent to the Philippine Consulate General at a minimum of three weeks

5. Visa Section copies the clearance sent by police and transmits the original document to the PCG's Notarial Section for authentication

6. Application pays HK 212.50 for the authentication fee in the PCG cashier

7. The Notarial Section authenticates the document. Release is after three working day

Medical Certificate

1. Applicant fills up FA Form No. 11 (Copy form the Visa Section)

2. The Medical Certificate should include original laboratory tests and x-ray plates and must be authenticated by the Notary public or the Home Affairs Department of the Hong Kong SAR before they are authenticated by the Notarial Section of the Philippine Consulate General.

3. Applicant pay HK 212.50 for the authentication fee in the PCG cashier

4. The Notarial Section authenticates the document. Release is after three working day

Note: HK Police Clearance and Medical Certificates have a validity of only 6 months.

Personal appearance by the applicant and the Filipino spouse upon submission of all required documents visa application fee of HK$1,275.00 upon submission of all required documents.

Other documents as may be required by the Visa Officer

Note: Visa processing takes three working days.