Originally posted by manila bound@Jan 17 2006, 02:08 PM
I thought we could stay for 21 days and any more we'd need a temporary visa?
"21-DAY NO VISA POLICY
Generally, all aliens are required to secure visa before entering the Philippines. The Philippines, however, has a 21-day no visa policy for bona fide British and Irish tourists who wish to visit the Philippines for not more than 21 days. Those who wish to avail themselves of this privilege should have a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines and a plane or ship ticket valid for his onward or return journey to his/her country of origin or to the next country of destination, and a valid visa to that country if a visa is required."
I'd rather have this before leaving the uk!!! No credit or debit cards for me either.
With a British Passport; On arrival at Manila you will get a stamp in your passport which allows you to stay 21 days ......... this is free of charge
as you wish to stay a month you have the option of applying to the PI Embassy in London
or
seeking an extention while in PI - If you are visiting Manila then the process can be done in one day - and it is quite straightforward
You have to pay for both options
I have done both - I thnk doing it in Manila was easier
