Russian Tourist Visa Procedure

Getting Russian Visa is not so difficult yet not easy :)

here's the required documents: ( For Philippine Passport holder)

1.Duly Accomplished Online Application Form printed on A4 size bond paper.

    see the info here :   visa.kdmid.ru

2. 2 pcs. passport size photos with white background, no eye glasses and most recent photo.

3. Passport

4.Flight Itinerary ( plane ticket is optional )

5.Hotel Voucher and Confirmation from Accredited tour operator and with stamped by the 

Russian Federal Migration Service.

  * train Ticket and Voucher (if you will travel via train)

Note: Personal appearance may be required after submitting the documents.

When applying Russian Tourist Visa, It can be done via Travel Agency or If you are residing far from Makati City which is the Consular Office Located, you can ask your friends or relatives to submit you application on behalf of you. But take note, the person you ask to submit your application must know some details why you will go to Russia. Consul ask some question regarding your purpose in Russia. Consul window is covered by Glass so, Interview done via telephone call in front of the window.

Requirements from 1 to 4 is very easy but number 5 is quite difficult. So, be careful when choosing the tour operator in Russia. It should be an accredited by Russian Federal Migration Service.

Because sometimes it's a cause why Consul don't accept application for visa.

Consul Office Operates from:  10:00 AM- 1:00 PM (for application process and releasing)

But you must go to the consul office as early as you can because many travel agency come there and process  visa for ( Group Tour). No Limit as many applicant as they have.

Write your name on the logbook/list ( ask the guard on duty)

MY EXPERIENCE:

I've been there at Consul Office at 6:30 in the morning. I write my name on the logbook and I saw that I am on NUMBER 8 already.

Guard on duty said you may come back there at 9:30 Am so that we can prepare before the Consul Officer arrived.

9:30 am, I and some of the applicants go up to the office 4th Floor. I am on the no. 8 

10:00 am Consul officer arrived. 

1st process is releasing of Visa. 

10:40 AM  starting the No.1 on the line to process their application.

Note:  No.1 and 2 on the line was their second time to go in Russian consul office because of cut off time last week. (they said)

Until 11:40 AM comes. I'm still waiting. All number is 10 but some of the person holding the lowest number was from Travel Agency which is processing group tour visa's. (It takes long)

No. 8 comes, so it's my turn but sadly time is already 12 NN. Consul didn't accept my application 

(Cut Off)

The remaining time 12:00 NN- 1:00 PM is only waiting time for those application is accepted and just pay the visa fee on the bank downstairs.

So, I must go back the day after next tomorrow. 

I decided to talk somebody to go back to the Consul Office on behalf of me. I pay Php 10,800 pesos

including single entry visa which is 7,980.00 pesos ( Rush Process in 3 working days ) and the rest of money was service fee( payment for the person I ask to submit my visa application.

Sample of Tourist Visa

REMINDER: 

No travel agencies are processing tourist visa alone, they process group tour. If you ask them to do individual process of application for tourist visa, you need to buy AIRLINE TICKET (real ticket or reservation ticket) Hotel Reservation (confirmed) and Hotel Voucher & Confirmation from their owned Russian Tour Operator Partner.

It cost too much for me as an individual traveler. So, I tried to search and ask somebody what tour operator is credible and cheapest and I'm glad I found the right one.

I prepared all documents needed and ask somebody to submit. ( you must know the person that you ask for this kind of favor, take note you will gave your documents to him/her which is very important)

VISA FEE: PHP 5,700 ( regular processing , 10 business days )

                    PHP 7,980 ( rush processing, 3 working days)

                    *SINGLE ENTRY

Working Days:  

                    Monday & Wednesday Only

Visa Validity: 

                   Fix date which you can see at your Visa Sticker at your passport.

                   Unlike any other country, Russian Visa validity is different. They based on what is your prefer date and it shown also at your hotel voucher & confirmation given by your chosen Russian tour operator.

Consular Office Address: 
                  Room 402 A, 4 fl., RCI Building, 105 Rada Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Website:    http://www.philippines.mid.ru/

Warning:  * website and policies might change without prior notice.

                 * Please note that the granting of visa and the type of visa to be issued is NOT GUARANTED as it is based solely on the discretion of Embassy. 

                 * Visa Fees are NONREFUNDABLE.

Info made:  April 2015

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Have a nice day!!!!!

@travelerqueen23

                                                 

Requirements in getting Chinese Tourist Visa for Filipino Citizens

How to Apply

*You may submit your visa application in person or entrust someone (immediate family member/household staff/co-worker) or a travel agency to submit on his or her behalf.

*No appointment is required.

*Mail applications will not be accepted.

*You may be required to go to the Chinese Embassy for an interview if the visa officer deems it necessary.

Visa Fee (Unit: Peso) and Processing Time  ( Chinese EMBASSY )

Number of Entries	Single	Double	6 months multiple	Over 6 months Multiple
Philippine Passport	1400	2100	2800	4200
U.S.A Passport Canadian Passport	6500 3500			6500 3500
Other Passports	1700	2550	3400	5100

Regular processing time is 4 working days.

Express service (third working day release): an additional fee of 1100 pesos per visa will be charged.

Rush service (second working day release): an additional fee of 1700 pesos per visa will be charged.

Pay visa fees when collecting passport.

Only cash payment is accepted.

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I apply Chinese Visa via Travel Agency. An agency who process my Japaneses Visa.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Application form (4 Pages)

2. Recent Photos ( Passport Size with white background)

3. Passport ( old passport also required if you have)

4. Bank-Certificate ( at least P100,000.00 pesos average daily balance)

    Include this info: Account Name, Date Opened, Average daily balance,

5. Original Bank Statement ( at least 6 months of the same bank account with Official Receipt or        Photocopy of passbook/bankbook and stamp by manager as authenticated copy. 

6. Hotel Reservation 

7. Airline Reservation 

8. Itinerary

  

Visa Fee: P 1,400 ( Single Entry)

Service Fee: P 400 

Processing Days: 10 working days

Above requirements shown are the document I submit to travel agency to get Chinese tourist visa.

Please read the additional requirements because required documents depend on the person who apply.

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9. If Employed-----Original Certificate of Employment

10. If Self-Employed---- Clear photocopy of Business name from DTI/SEC

     If SEC registered, attach General Info Sheet, Share of Stocks, List of incorporators.

11. Photocopy of recent Income Tax Return

12. if Minor----Original Birth Certificate from NSO

13. If married---- clear copy of marriage certificate from NSO

For REAPPLICATION:

1. copy of previous china visa

2.application form

3.1 pc. passport size photo with white background.

NOTE: 

If minor or someone will support the trip of the applicant you need to provide these:

a. Clear copy of passport of the supporter (example: parents, grandparent,uncle,or whoever who will support for the trip.

b. original and notarized affidavit of support

c. Proof of funds ( Original Bank Certificate)

d. Proof of relationship to the applicant

e.  If Employed-----Original Certificate of Employment

f. If Self-Employed---- Clear photocopy of Business name from DTI/SEC

     If SEC registered, attach General Info Sheet, Share of Stocks, List of incorporators.

g.. Photocopy of recent Income Tax Return

For Business: 

Invitation Letter of Chinese Counterpart.

If you are first time applicant you cannot apply rush processing of visa as well as business visa.

Visa FEE: TRAVEL AGENCY

Visa fee includes services fee of travel agency.

                 1,800 php ( double entry)

                 3,200 php ( multiple entry for 6 months)

                 4,600 php (multiple enrty for 1 year ---applicable only for those who have previous visa)

Visa is valid for 3 months upon issuing and 1 month/ 30 days of stay upon entering China.

He'res the sample of visa.

Reminder:

I've inquire some travel agency about processing of tourist visa, they require me to buy an airline ticket and book a hotel from them and they have expensive service fee.

( Visa fee: 1,400 plus Service fee: 1,200 = 2,600 php ) and not only this, flight Itinerary also cost 

USD $ 25 plus hotel reservation an airline ticket. So, this quite expensive for me and I am glad that I found a travel agency which process an individual tourist visa and no other charges other than service fee and visa fee.

You can apply your tourist visa 3 weeks prior your intended travel date.

@travelerqueen23

How to get Japanese Tourist Visa in the Philippines?

Entering Japan Territory requires Japanese Visa for Filipino. They are strict in terms of requirements but very easy to get Visa especially a tourist Visa.

I've tried searching the documents needed for applying tourist visa to Japan Embassy and I found so many accredited travel agency, their requirements some different to other agency.

Tips: Japanese tourist visa should be done via Travel Agency but you must choose the credible one.

I inquire many travel agencies to process my visa and here's the sample.

You will pay .....      TYPE OF VISA: Tourist Visa

                                 Visa FEE :   ranging  1,000 pesos - 2,000 pesos (Handling fee of accredited agency)

                                 Service fee : ranging 1,500 pesos - 2,500 pesos

Note: Fee varies depends on the travel agency and some also requires you to book flights and hotels to their agency before they process your visa and that was additional fee.

Please see the information on Japanese Website.      http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

List of accredited agency:  http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/new%20visa/list%20of%20accredited%20agencies.htm

March 2015 I found a credible travel agency and a cheapest price of service fee.

Here's the document I submitted in order to process my Japanese Tourist Visa:

1. Passport

2. Visa Application Form

3. Photo 2x 2 size with white background and should pasted on the application form

4. Birth Certificate from NSO for all first time applicants. 

    ( must valid 1 year from the date of issuance/ date can be seen at the bottom left part of birth certificate.)

   * If late registered ( submit at least 2 valid documents:  Baptismal Certificate , Form 137 from the school and Year book.

5. Original Bank Certificate with at least 3 months bank statement and 200,000 pesos minimum average daily balance.

6. Daily Schedule in Japan ( Detailed Itinerary) ---travel agency make this Itinerary for me and no additional payment.

VISA FEE: P 1,800 pesos only ( including handling fee)  

Services Fee: P 200.00 

Processing days: 4- 7 business days ( I've got my Visa only in 4 days process)
Visa Valid: 3 months upon issuing and 15 days of stay upon enter.

I am an individual tourist and I didn't join any package tour.  

Note: this is only based on my experience. Please refer the full required documents below.

                                                         Sample Japanese Tourist Visa

Additional Info. Please READ CAREFULLY!!!

---- this is for tourist without guarantor and purpose is for package tour or individual tourist.

PHILIPPINE DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
　　1.Philippine Passport 
　　　　Broken lamination of the photo part is not accepted. 
　　　　(Must have signature and have at least two (2) blank pages.)

　　2.Visa Application Form (Down Load Page)
　
　　3.Photo 
　　　　2×2　(4.5×4.5cm) White Background 
　　　　(Must be pasted on the application form.)

　　4.Birth Certificate of Applicant 
　　　　Must be from NSO main office / Serbilis Center issued with one(1) year. 

　　　If Birth Certificate from NSO is unreadable
　　　　In addition to Birth Certificate from Local Civil registar 

　　　If there is no record in NSO
　　　　In addition to "Certificate of non-Record" from NSO Headquarter. 
　　　　Attached together with the one from Local Civil Registrar.

　　　If Birth Certificate from NSO "LATE REGISTRATION" 
　　　　Baptismal Certificate 
　　　　School Record (from 137) 
　　　　School Yearbook (if applicable) 
　　　　*Please indicate complete address and land line(telephone, if applicable) of the church in the baptismal
　　　　 certificateand of the school record. 

　　5.Marriage Contract (if the applicant is married) 
　　　　Must be from NSO main office / Serbilis Center Center issued with one(1) year. 

　　　If there is no record in NSO
　　　　You must submit certificate of non-record together with the one from LOCAL CIVIL REGISTER.

　　　*If the applicant is has his / her old or valid passport with a used Japanese visa....
　　　 　Exemption of BIRTH CERTIFICATES(4) & MARRIAGE CONTRACT(5).
　　 　　Must attached the old passport with used Japan Visa.

　　6:Daily Schedule in Japan (TAIZAI YOTEIHYO) (Down Load Page)

　　7.Bank Certificate (original)

　　8.Income Tax Return Copy (Form 2316) (original and photocopy)

@travelerqueen23

*Just leave your comment if you want to know what was my chosen traveler agency when I get tourist visa.

Visa's on Arrival For Filipino Tourist

Please Read Carefully!!!!!

(This is All Single Entry Tourist Visa)

                                                              Year 2014

                                                                   IRAN

Iran Tourist Visa 

Requirements:

*Passport

- Passports &/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months beyond     the period of intended stay. 

*Visa On Arrival for those who travel as Tourist maximum of stay is 15 days

*duly accomplished application form given by Visa on Arrival Staff/ Immigration Control 

*1 x 1 photo 2 pcs.

*You need to have Travel Insurance which is given at the Immigration when you get Visa

(it cost Us $16 )

* Visa on Arrival fee cost 40 Euro ) valid for 15 days upon arrival/issued.



Additional Information:




- Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents       required for their next destination.
   - All foreigners entering Iran must report to the police  within 8 days after arrival.

- Reporters,journalists,photographers and cameramen of any nationality other than Iranian   require a visa.



Warning:




- Admission will be refused to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves       or stockings.

- documents containing a visa/stamp for Israel or

- Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused

                       GEORGIA

Georgian Tourist Visa

   May 2014 visa is still upon arrival for Filipino tourist

Requirements:

*Passport

*duly accomplished application form

*Onward ticket/ returned ticket

*Hotel booking

*Payment for visa cost  50 GEL ( Georgian Lari)

  ( Money changer is available near Immigration control)

  with maximum of stay 10 days.

Note: 

                            Now,Year 2015 in order to enter Georgia you need to Apply e-Visa 

              Click here:

                            https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/

                                                                                                                 ARMENIA

Armenian Tourist Visa

You can get Visa upon Arrival either Airport or at Border area if you plan to enter Armenia via Bus/ minivan

Requirements:

*Passport

*Duly accomplished application form given by Immigration Control Personnel

*Payment cost 3,000 AMD ( Armenian Dram) they accept local currency only.

  (Money changer available even at Border Area).

* They gave me 21 days of stay  upon issuing tourist visa.( Maximum of stay 90 days but it depends on the purpose and decision of Personnel)

Year 2015

KYRGYZSTAN  

Requirements:

* Passport

- Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid

for the period of intended stay.

*Application Form given' by Immigration Control Staff

* May 2015 I lpay $50 Us dollar for Tourist visa 

*Visa is valid for 2 weeks upon issuing visa/arrival.

Note:

a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month.

Fee: varies

between USD 40.- and USD 100.-.

Updated: June 2015

Note: Policy might change, for more info please refer here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Filipino_citizens

Schengen Tourist Visa

Schengen Country consist of 26 countries such as:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Liechtenstein

Just simply choose which country is your point of entry/ first entry and go to the Embassy office of your chosen country.

My Experience:

I choose to go Greece first so, first step was going to Greece Embassy in Philippines to get tourist visa.

Address:  Before. This Address is still in social network sites.

12th Floor, Sage House, 110 V.A. Rufino Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila V.A. Rufino St Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila‎

(02) 812 1876

Present Address:

Embassy in Manila

Address: Unit 701 SEDCCO I Building, Rada 120 , Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Postal Code 1229
Tel.:  (00632) 8174444, 8172931, 8173417
Fax: (00632) 8120202
Emergency Tel: +63 916.510.3847
E-mail: gremb.man@mfa.gr
Web site: www.mfa.gr/manila

Head of Mission: Kaimenakis Nikolaos

Consular Office in Manila

Address: Unit 701 SEDCCO I Building, Rada 120 , Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Postal Code 1229
Tel.:  (00632) 8174444, 00632 8172931, 00632 8173417
Fax: (00632) 8120202
Email: grcon.man@mfa.gr     
Web Site: www.mfa.gr/manila

Head: Spyridon Pagkratis

Requirements: 

Short-Term or Tourist Visa

 (Tourism, Business and other visa less than 90 Days-stay)

1. Duly accomplished Application Form ( computerized or type written) one (1) original and one (1) photocopy.

see Application form and download http://greb.man.googlepages.com

2. One (1) recent passport  sized photo with white background pasted on the application form.

see the sample on https://sites.google.com/site/grembman/home/samplephoto

3.Passport (valid for minimum of 6 months, with atleast 2 adjacent unused pages). Photocopy data page and all page with previously issued visas. 

4. Previous passport if applicable.

5. Economic means of the applicant as follows:

   a.  Bank Certificate with the average daily balance for the past six months:

        Original Bank Book and statement of account for the past six (6) months.

   b. Income Tax Return (ITR)

   c.International Credit Cards

6. If invited, original invitation letter from the host. Photocopy of the host's passport.

7. If employed, original Certificate of Employment with monthly compensation and authorization for leave of absence

8.If Self Employed, Business Permit, Registration, Company ITR

9. For minors: Travel consent required from both parents. If the applicant is not travelling with any of the parents, DSWD travel clearance is also required.

10. For non- Filipino applicants, please present  your ACR, ICR and re-entry permit.

11. Details of travel

      a. Detailed itinerary (only itineraries with Greece as main destination and/or with the longest stay will be processed)

      b. Booking Certificate (not confirmed ticket)

      c. Confirmed hotel reservations

12. Travel Health Insurance

13. Photocopy of all original documents.

PROCEDURE FOR VISA APPLICATION.

* Complete all the Listed requirements

*Put documents in one (1) long brown envelop with applicant's surname, name, and contact number written in bold capital letters on the upper left corner of the envelop

*Request for appointment

Here's the sample:

Email: visa.man@mfa.gr

Subject: {LAST NAME, FIRST NAME}

               {Passport Number}

Attachment:  copy of data page of current passport.

Body:  VISA APPOINTMENT

             EMBASSY OF GREECE IN MANILA

I would like to request for visa appointment. Kindly refer the details below.

PREFERRED DATE: { 10 March 2014]

Name of Applicant: {                               }

Passport No:

Contact No/s:

Type of Visa : { SHORT-TERM}

Main Country of Destination:   ( GREECE )

Expected Date of Departure: { 10 May 2014 }

*Note: Please refer also to their website because sometimes processing change.

Before I go to the Embassy I send first my Appointment Letter to the Consular via Email and they response if my chosen date and time was approved.

I Arrived 9:30 in the morning to avoid waiting too much but the Embassy still closed. Guard on duty told me to sign on the Appointment List beside my name and wait until 11 AM.

OFFICE HOURS:

                                11:00 AM- 12:00 NN Processing (Monday to Friday) 

                                1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Releasing (Monday to Friday)

Greece Embassy conduct biometrics, photo taking process after the one on one interview. After that told me to pay for Visa Processing. 

Visa Payment depends on the value of their money so, not fix amount. 

Year 2014 in the month of March , I pay P 3,720.00 

Note: Applicants must apply personally.

         Average processing of visa is 3 to 5 working days.

Warning:  * website and policies might change without prior notice.

                 * Please note that the granting of visa and the type of visa to be issued is NOT GUARANTED as it is based solely on the discretion of Embassy. 

                 * Visa Fees are NONREFUNDABLE.