What are the visa & residency requirements in Manila?
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"To apply for a visa to Manila, applicants must first submit an application form, a valid passport, and a passport-sized photograph. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a visa sticker in their passport. To apply for residency in Manila, Philippines, applicants must first submit an application form, a valid passport, and a passport-sized photograph. Depending on the type of residency, additional documents may be required. The applicant must also provide proof of financial stability, such as bank statements or proof of employment. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residency card," explained one expat living in Manila, Philippines.
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"A residency permit can be obtained through a yearly quota system or if you are married to a local person- on the basis of the marriage. Foreign visitors upon their arrival in the Philippines are granted a free tourist visa for 30 days, which may be extended to 59 days through the immigration. Before the expiry of the 59 days visa the foreign visitor may extend his/her visa to 60 or 180 days more. The tourist visa maybe further extended up to 3 years," said another expat in Manila, Philippines.
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What are the visa & residency requirements in Manila?
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