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9(C) Seaman and crew members Visa – for crew members of a vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines from any country

9(C) 海员和船员签证——适用于从任何国家抵达菲律宾港口的船只上的船员

Pursuant to Resolution No. 47 dated 19 June 2020, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) and Joint Circular No. 01 dated 2 July 2020 on the Guidelines for the Establishment of the Philippine Green Lane to Facilitate the Speedy and Safe Travel of Seafarers, including Their Safe and Swift Disembarkation and Crew Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the entry of foreign seafarers for purpose of ship crew rotation, may be issued 9(c) or Seaman and Crew List Visa and may be allowed entry to the Philippines.

根据菲律宾跨机构防疫工作组（IATF-MEID）2020年6月19日的47号决议和2020年7月2日关于《建立菲律宾绿色通道以便海员在疫情期间快速安全旅行，包括安全迅速下船和更换船员的指南》的1号联合通告，外籍海员因船员轮换而入境，可获发9(c)签证或海员和船员名单签证，并可获准进入菲律宾。

   A. 9(C) Seaman Visa (for Individual Seafarer)

       9(C)（个人）海员签证

           Requirements:

         要求：

      1.  Original and photocopy of passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the authorized period of stay in the Philippines;

批准在菲停留期结束后，有效期仍为六（6）个月以上的护照原件和复印件；

        2.  Duly accomplished visa application form (FA Form No. 2) with 3.3 cm x 4.8 cm photo (white background) of the applicant in decent attire;

填写妥当的签证申请表（FA Form No. 2），并附上申请人的近照（大小：3.3 厘米 x 4.8 厘米、白底、衣着得体）；

      3.  Photocopy of national ID, if applicable;

      4.  For non-Chinese applicant, submit photocopy of valid Chinese visa;

     5.  Original and photocopy of seaman’s book;

      6.  Certificate of employment / Introduction letter from employer-company written in English or with an English translation with signature of authorized officer of the company and company chop/seal;

      7.  Invitation letter and notarized Affidavit of Support and Guarantee from Shipping / Maritime company in the Philippines;

      8.  Confirmed passage / airline ticket;

     9.  Visa processing fee;

Note: Personal appearance of the visa applicant is required

 

       B.   9(C) Crew List

     9(C)船员签证

9(C) crew list visas may be applied early (i.e., even prior to departure from last port of call).

The shipping company's authorized agent/representative must submit a copy the required documents (in three sets and arranged according to the order in the list below) to the Consulate:

           Requirements:

1. Form 61 or Crew list visa application with a detailed list of foreign crew members (page 2 of Form 61);

2. Crew List indicating details of ALL crew members;

3. FA Form No. 2 accomplished by each foreign crew;

4. Passport and seaman's book of each foreign crew;

5. Copy of the passport of the Vessel Master/Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the Philippines.

6. Copy of the Seaman’s Record Book of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The copy of the Seaman’s Record Book / maritime credentials record must show the page with the latest log entry.

7. Ports of call/Operational Schedule;

8. Ship Registry;

9. Letter from the shipping company naming the vessel's captain/master, identifying the authorized ship agent/representative, and requesting for 9c crew list visa for foreign crew members;

10. Invitation Letter and notarized Affidavit of Support and Guarantee from the shipping company in the Philippines indicating proper facilitation on the disembarkation and repatriation of foreign crew to the country of origin; and

11. Passport copy of the authorized agent/representative.

For pre-processing, please send in advance a scanned copy of all the above documents through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , copy furnished: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and indicate in the subject line “Crew List Visa – (Name of Vessel)”.

 

   2. A travel document which entitles re-entry to the country of residence, with such re-entry permit valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines.

 

         3. Their country of origin has diplomatic relations with the Philippines; and

 

   4. Gainful employment and guarantee by employer that they would not become public charges, or financial independence which would preclude them from becoming public charges.

 

C. COUNTRIES   WITH   WHICH   THE   PHILIPPINES   HAS AGREEMENTS ON THE RECIPROCAL ABOLITION OF VISA FEES FOR TEMPORARY VISITS (FSC 157-2016)

与菲签有互免短期访问签证协议国家

 

1. Bolivia	5. New Zealand
2. Indonesia	6. Singapore
3. Japan	7. Thailand
4. Korea (ROK)	8. Tunisia

 

D. THE BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE

海外菲律宾公民特权

Nationals of countries who fall under EO 408 (please see no. 3. Visa-Free Entry under E.O.408) and are family members (spouse and children holding foreign passports) of a Balikbayan (returning Filipino citizen or former Filipino citizen) are entitled to a visa-free entry to the Philippines for a maximum stay of one (1) year from the date of their arrival in Manila under the BALIKBAYAN Program. They shall be admitted as Balikbayans on conditions that they (1) travel with a Balikbayan and (2) observe and comply with immigration rules and regulations.

根据海外菲律宾公民计划，属于 E.O.408 号公告的国籍（详情请查看第三点 E.O.408 号

公告的免签国家）并为海外菲律宾公民（恢复菲律宾公民身份或此前为菲律宾公民的人 士）的家属（持外国护照的配偶和子女）人士，可以免签入境菲律宾，自入境当天起， 停留不超过一（1）年。他们需符合以下条件才可享有海外菲律宾公民的特权：（1）与

一名海外菲律宾公民同行；（2）遵守移民相关的法规。

 

The term “balikbayan” shall mean:

1. A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year from date of last departure;
2. A Filipino overseas worker; or
3. A former Filipino citizen and his family who had been naturalized in a foreign country and comes or returns to the Philippines. The term “family” shall mean the spouse and children of the balikbayan who are not balikbayan in their own right travelling who are travelling together to the Philippines.

Family members of Balikbayans who are nationals of countries as well as former Filipino citizens who acquired citizenship and passports of Countries not included in EO 408, are not entitled to the Balikbayan privilege. They must secure entry visas prior to their travel to the Philippines.

已获取其他国籍（不在 E.O.408 号公告内的国家）身份和该国护照且此前为菲律宾公民

的海外菲律宾公民的家属，不可享有海外菲律宾公民特权。他们需提前办理签证入境菲 律宾。

 

E. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES 在菲律宾延长停留期限

 

In case a temporary visitor visa holder’s stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay, and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).

如短期访问签证持有人需要在菲律宾停留超过其签证所允许的天数，该旅客须告知移民

局，以取得延期居留的许可并交纳相关费用。旅客可登陆移民局网 站

（www.immigration.gov.ph）获取在菲延期居留及其它相关费用的信息。

   F. Others

          1) For updated travel advisory in English and Chinese  了解最新的入境指引（英文和中文）

 

    2) For Visa General Information in English and Chinese  了解签证基本信息（英文和中文）       

              a.   Temporary Visitor Visa 9(a)  (a)   临时访客签证

                b.   Seaman and Crew Members Visa 9(c) 海员及船员签证

                c.   Foreign Government Official (FGO) Visa 9(e) 外国政府官员签证

               d.     Student Visa 9(f) 学生签证

               e.    Pre-Arranged Employment Visa 9(g) 预录用雇员签证

                f.    Special Non-Immigrant Visa 47(a)(2)  特殊非移民签证

                g.   9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees and 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa 预录用雇员及 特殊非移民签证

            3.    For Visa Processing and Releasing Schedule 了解签证办理及出签安排

                    4.    For Visa Fees 了解签证费用

 

 

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赴菲旅客最新程序指引

（截止2023年8月10日）

根据2023年7月21日发布的第297号总统公告，进入菲律宾的最新程序指引如下，敬请知悉：

1. eTRAVEL登记

赴菲旅客及返菲居民均须在电子旅行（eTravel）系统（etravel.gov.ph）上登记。

请通过以下3个简单的步骤提交您的电子旅行申报表：

1. 访问网站或扫描二维码；
2. 填写您的个人信息、旅行详情和健康申报表；
3. 下载为您提供的二维码。

 

 

旅客可在抵菲前三（3）天内进行登记。

在eTravel平台上登记是免费的。请警惕要求访客以任何形式付费的机构和网站，此类机构和网站与菲律宾政府的官方eTravel平台无关。

注意：抵菲的菲籍及外籍旅客、抵菲的机组人员和离菲的菲籍旅客均须在eTravel系统上登记，仅外国外交官及其家属、外国政要及其代表团成员、9e签证持有人以及外交和因公/公务护照持有人除外。

 

II. 入境要求

1. 入境外国游客/临时访客：

1. 根据现行的国家互惠规则和/或协议，入境时护照有效期不少于六（6）个月；
2. 有效签证，如适用（此要求适用于不享有免签入境权的人员，以及具有移民或非移民身份的人员）；和/或
3. 返回始发口岸或前往下一目的口岸的有效机票/船票，须与获准停留的时间相对应；（a）与菲籍公民同行的外籍配偶和/或子女，（b）根据第9174号共和国法案，具有海外菲籍公民（Balikbayan）特权资格的前菲籍公民，包括与其同行的配偶和/或子女除外。

 

B. 外国移民/非移民人士（游客除外）：

• 除9A外的 ACR I-Card持有人：在出入境检查时应出示有效签证、ACR I-Card或ACR I-Card豁免、返程许可（RP）和/或特别返程证明（SRC）。

 

III.  其他指引

 

在菲律宾解除全国公共卫生紧急状态后，关于疫苗接种证明的规程指引[1]如下：

• 国际旅客：无须提供新冠肺炎疫苗接种状态和疫苗接种证明。无论是否接种疫苗，所有抵菲的国际旅客都会被接受；
• 离菲国际旅客：疫苗接种取决于目的国的要求。检疫局（BOQ）建议旅客了解目的国的要求；和，
• 海外菲籍公民（OFW）和海员：黄热病疫苗及其他疫苗的接种或预防措施国际证书的签发须视乎相关机构/公司的要求而定。

提醒：旅客最后是否获准进入菲律宾取决于入境口岸的移民当局。