Philippines Launches E-Visa System To Make Travel Seamless For Indian Travellers; How To Apply, Visa Fee & More Inside

Good news, travel lovers! The Philippines has rolled out an e-visa system for Indian travellers. You can now easily apply for visas online and travel without any hassle to this beautiful country. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has successfully beta-tested this new e-Visa system that will make it possible for travellers to eliminate consulate visits. Read on to know more.

Philippines Rolls Out E-Visa System For Indians

According to The Times of India, the DFA has successfully implemented a new e-visa system for Indian passport holders. You can now apply for the visa online, fill out the application form, and easily pay the visa fee securely through direct bank transfer. And the e-visa will arrive in their inbox soon after. With this new system, you will not have to visit the consulate in person, making the whole process a lot more convenient for Indians.

The e-visa system is now accessible across the nation. After it was successfully tested in August 2023, the e-visa system became fully operational at the Philippine Embassy in Delhi, along with Honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai on October 28, 2024.

As per DFA, before the e-Visa system for the Philippines was officially launched, it was tested between August and October 2023. During this time, over 7,000 applications were processed successfully with this new system. This helped them fully roll out the e-Visa system, with updates made to improve the platform’s reliability and navigation.

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Here’s How You Can Apply For Philippines E-Visa

The Philippines’ new e-Visa system for Indian travellers is expected to boost tourism between the two countries. Now, if you want to know how to apply for the visa online, then follow these steps –

1. Visit the official e-visa website here.
2. Register with a valid email address and create an account.
3. Fill out the application form with all the necessary information like personal details, passport information, travel plans, and the purpose of your visit.
4. Upload digital copies of all the necessary documents.
5. Pay the visa fee.
6. Submit the visa application for processing.
7. Wait for processing. The time may vary, so keep checking your email.
8. Once approved, print your e-visa, and carry a physical copy during your travels.

According to Business Standard, the approximate cost for a Single-entry visa (valid for 3 months) is ₹3,520; for a Multiple-entry visa (valid for 6 months), the cost is about ₹7,040; and for a Multiple-entry visa, you will have to pay ₹10,560.

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So, are you applying for a Philippines e-Visa soon? Let us know in the comments.

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