Visa Types for the Philippines
The Philippines issues various types of visas, including tourist, business, and student visas. Consultancy support is available for tourist and business visas.

Visa Application Procedure (Tourist & Business)
Applications are processed by the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka. Submissions must go through accredited agencies only.

Required Documents (Tourist & Business)

Personal Documents

  • Completed and signed the visa application form
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months (with at least 2 blank pages)
  • Two recent passport-size photos (2 x 2 inches, white background)
  • Birth certificate / NID copy
  • Visa request letter

For minors:

  • Birth certificate
  • Parents’ marriage certificate
  • Copies of parents’ passports

If married to a Filipino:

  • Invitation letter from spouse
  • Copy of spouse’s passport

Professional Documents

  • Businessperson: Trade license (renewal), 2 business cards
    • Partnership: copy of business agreement/deed
    • Limited company: memorandum of articles
    • Business visit: company letter stating travel purpose
  • Employee: Original NOC including company details, countersigning officer’s details, applicant’s designation, service years, plus 2 visiting cards
  • Student: Student ID copy

Financial Documents

  • Bank statement and solvency certificate (last 6 months, original with seal/signature)
  • Company bank statement (for business visits)
  • Proof of sponsor’s financial support (if applicable)
  • Property/asset ownership documents (if available)
  • Last year’s income tax certificate or e-TIN certificate copy

Travel Documents

  • Confirmed round-trip air ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Travel itinerary

Overseas Documents

  • Tourist: Invitation letter with address in the Philippines, copy of inviter’s passport/status (if available)
  • Business: Invitation letter addressed to the Philippine Embassy and the applicant, registration of business (both inviter and applicant)
  • Meetings/seminars/study tours: Authenticated registration of the inviting organization

Visa Fee & Processing Time

  • Visa fee + service charge: Tk 6,500 (translation/notary charges extra if required)
  • Processing time: Up to 15 working days from submission

Interview Procedure
Applicants may be called for an interview within 5 working days after submission. On the interview date:

  • Bring a valid ID and required documents
  • Bags are not allowed inside
  • The applicant will be escorted out after the interview

For Holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports

  • Completed visa application form
  • Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
  • Two photos (2 x 2 inches)
  • Visa fee: Gratis

Special Provision for Bangladeshi Diplomats

  • Holders of valid diplomatic or special passports may enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days
  • Those assigned in the Philippines must obtain a 9(e) visa and accreditation from the DFA within 30 days