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Visa Restriction Changes to all Visitor Arrivals

Requested from DFA by K. Chua at 05:02 PM on Mar 29, 2020.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2003 - 12/31/2018
Tracking no: #DFA-017490841726

Chua 05:02 PM, Mar 29, 2020 

Good day!

I would like to request the list of all changes to visa / restrictions imposed on foreign nationals visiting the Philippines that occurred between the years 2003-2018. This would encompass policy changes such as visa requirements/exemptions, visa waivers, and replacement visa rules for all countries. A full list of these changes, with a particular focus on non-immigrant visas, would be much-appreciated. This list would ideally include the date of approval of the policy change, the date of effectivity of the new rules, and whether this was part of reciprocity agreements 

Thank you.

Officer 04:38 PM, Apr 02, 2020 

April 2, 2020

Dear Kenn,

Thank you for your request dated Mar 29, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Visa Restriction Changes to all Visitor Arrivals.

We received your request on Mar 29, 2020 and will respond on or before Apr 17, 2020 05:02:37 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster07032017170000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS0wMTc0OTA4NDE3MjYM, for request with ticket number #DFA-017490841726.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer


The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) regrets to inform you that it cannot grant your request for a copy of the Codified Visa Rules and Regulations.

Pursuant to existing rules and regulations on matters concerning national security, to preserve government relations, such cannot be disclosed to the public due to the sensitivity of information contained therein. 

However, should you wish to conduct an interview on current Philippine visa policies, please do not hesitate to visit our office at DFA Aseana, Paranaque City. You may contact Ms. Danica Vismonte at telephone number (02) 88367763 or via email address oca.visa@dfa.gov.ph

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