EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 168 April 11, 1994
RULES GOVERNING THE ADMISSION AND STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES, AS TEMPORARY VISITORS, OF CHINESE NATIONALS
WHEREAS, it is declared policy of the Government to attract and promote trade, investment and tourism as instruments of economic growth and national development;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in by law, do hereby promulgate the following rules governing the entry and stay in the Philippines, as temporary visitors, of Chinese nationals who are holders of People's Republic of China (PROC), Taipei, Hongkong-British and Macao-Portuguese passports (collectively referred to as "Chinese National".)
Sec. 1. Admission and Stay of Chinese Nationals. - Chinese nationals coming to the Philippines for business or pleasure may be issued multiple entry visa valid up to six (6) months.
Sec. 2. Conditions/Requirements for Visa Issuances. - Philippine Foreign Service establishments may issue temporary visitor's visas under Section 9 (a) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, without...
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Executive Order No. 168
Summary of Executive Order No. 168
Admission and Stay of Chinese Nationals (Section 1):
- Chinese nationals coming to the Philippines for business or pleasure may be issued multiple entry visas valid for up to six (6) months.
Conditions/Requirements for Visa Issuance (Section 2):
- Philippine Foreign Service establishments may issue temporary visitor's visas to Chinese nationals without prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs, upon compliance with the following requirements:
• Duly accomplished visa application form (FA form No. 2). (Section 2a)
• Passport valid for six months beyond the period of authorized stay in the Philippines. (Section 2b)
• Valid entry visa to the next port of destination or re-entry to the country of origin or residence. (Section 2c)
• Confirmed return or onward passage ticket. (Section 2d)
• Proof of bona fide status (as tourist or businessman) of applicant. (Section 2e)
• Such other requirements as may be deemed necessary by the consular officer. (Section 2f)
Visa Fees (Section 3):
• Single entry visa valid for three (3) months: US $25.00
• Multiple entry visa valid for three (3) months: US $50.00
• Multiple entry visa valid for six (6) months: US $100.00
Repealing Clause (Section 4):
- Any executive order, presidential issuances, administrative rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which may be inconsistent with this Executive Order is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity Clause (Section 5):
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration are directed to issue implementing circulars.
Admission and Stay of Chinese Nationals (Section 1):
- Chinese nationals coming to the Philippines for business or pleasure may be issued multiple entry visas valid for up to six (6) months.
Conditions/Requirements for Visa Issuance (Section 2):
- Philippine Foreign Service establishments may issue temporary visitor's visas to Chinese nationals without prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs, upon compliance with the following requirements:
• Duly accomplished visa application form (FA form No. 2). (Section 2a)
• Passport valid for six months beyond the period of authorized stay in the Philippines. (Section 2b)
• Valid entry visa to the next port of destination or re-entry to the country of origin or residence. (Section 2c)
• Confirmed return or onward passage ticket. (Section 2d)
• Proof of bona fide status (as tourist or businessman) of applicant. (Section 2e)
• Such other requirements as may be deemed necessary by the consular officer. (Section 2f)
Visa Fees (Section 3):
• Single entry visa valid for three (3) months: US $25.00
• Multiple entry visa valid for three (3) months: US $50.00
• Multiple entry visa valid for six (6) months: US $100.00
Repealing Clause (Section 4):
- Any executive order, presidential issuances, administrative rules and regulations, or any part thereof, which may be inconsistent with this Executive Order is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity Clause (Section 5):
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration are directed to issue implementing circulars.