Marriage in Fils and Visa

[briancol]

hi,just last week i booked and paid for my flight the the Phills,only problem ive just realised ive booked for 22 days instead of the 21 visa free,i arrive in cebu on 5th Nov & leave on the 26th Nov,would i need a visa for that extra day? my wife is Philippine & ive read that i dont need a visa if im married to a Philippine if so whats the procedure there,do i just take a copy of my marriage certificate with me? & show it to customs when i arrive at the airport? thanks.

[Terpe]

hi,just last week i booked and paid for my flight the the Phills,only problem ive just realised ive booked for 22 days instead of the 21 visa free,i arrive in cebu on 5th Nov & leave on the 26th Nov,would i need a visa for that extra day? my wife is Philippine & ive read that i dont need a visa if im married to a Philippine if so whats the procedure there,do i just take a copy of my marriage certificate with me? & show it to customs when i arrive at the airport? thanks.

Without changes to your flight you've got three choices really:-

1. Obtain a 59 day visa before you leave for Phils
2. Obtain a 38 day extension after arrival to Philippines at an Immigration office. (not
sure if this is possible at Cebu airport directly upon arrival)
3. Pay an overstay fine of approx P500 + the cost of a visa extension. You will need to
do this at an Immigration Office - Not the airport.

I know what I'd do