As far as I could find out, I don't have to pay a penny in Visa fees.
To make double sure, I did phone the Embassy in Manila, and the clerk at the other end, confirmed it for me.
To me, it seems all a bit strange, but I am not complaining about this particular situation.
I sympathize with you all.
Dom
What?
Can you just clarify that? Maybe your confusing this with a Schengen Visa which is free anyway?