An appointment is required for all services (except overseas voting registration)
The Consulate is open from Monday to Friday (except on holidays)

REMINDER!

Please make sure your documents are pre-assessed before booking an appointment. Kindly send pdf scanned copies of your application form and supporting documents to

visa.frankfurtpcg@gmail.com

Do not send your payment unless explicitly told to do so. The Consulate has a strict no refund policy.

HOW TO APPLY
FORMS & REQUIREMENTS
PROCESSING TIMES
FEES
FAQS

VISA INFORMATION

This page aims to provide general guidance on visa requirements, procedures, and frequently asked questions for travel to the Philippines. Applicants are advised to ensure that their visa eligibility and documentary requirements have been carefully reviewed and pre-assessed prior to securing an appointment with the Consulate.

Applicants are reminded that a visa is a privilege, not a right. Compliance with documentary requirements, truthful declarations, and respectful conduct toward consular personnel are mandatory at all times.

START HERE 👇

Do you need a visa to visit the Philippines?

Answer a few quick questions and find out in under a minute.

Step 1 of 3

What best describes your situation?

Step 2 of 3

Is your country on the Philippine visa-free list?

🌍 Visa-free includes: Germany, most EU, and others. Click the link for full list.
🔒 Visa required for: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and others.
Step 3 of 3

How long are you planning to stay?

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No visa needed!

Citizens of visa-free countries may enter the Philippines without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, as long as you hold a valid onward or return ticket.

✈️ Valid return/onward ticket required 📘 Passport valid 6+ months 🏨 Proof of accommodation may be asked
💡 Want to stay longer? Apply for a visa at the Consulate for a maimum stay of 59 days. You can also extend your stay at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) once inside the Philippines. Extensions can bring your total stay up to 36 months in some cases.
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Option 1: Apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate General

You may stay for up to 59 days with a visa. Please check the guidelines and requirements below.

📋 How to Apply 🧐 Have your documents pre-assessed ‼️ Appointment is required
Option 2: Enter visa-free — but plan your extension

Visa-free travelers are initially admitted for 30 days. To stay up to 59 days, apply for an extension at the Bureau of Immigration before your 30 days expire.

✅ No visa required to enter 📍 Extend at any Bureau of Immigration office in PH 💵 Small extension fee applies
📌 Extensions are available at Bureau of Immigration offices in Manila, Cebu, Davao, and other major cities. Granted in 29-day or 2-month increments depending on your nationality.
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Enter visa-free, then extend inside PH

Most visa-free nationals don't need to apply for a visa abroad. Enter on a 30-day stamp, then extend repeatedly at the Bureau of Immigration — up to 36 months total in some cases.

✅ Enter visa-free first 🔄 Extend in-country at Bureau of Immigration 🗓️ Up to 36 months possible
💡 Alternatively, apply for a 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa at the Consulate before departure if you know in advance you'll be staying long-term.
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A visa is required before you travel

If your country is not on the visa-free list, you must obtain a Philippine visa from the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt before traveling.

🏛️ Apply at the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt 📄 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa 📅 Apply well in advance
Typically needed: Valid passport (6+ months) · Application form · Passport photos · Proof of financial means · Return ticket · Accommodation details · Application fee.

Requirements vary — always confirm with your nearest Philippine Embassy / Consulate.
Balikbayan Privilege

Which Balikbayan category applies to you?

🏡
You qualify for the Balikbayan privilege!

As a former Filipino citizen, you may enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to one year under the Balikbayan privilege (RA 6768 as amended).

✅ No visa required 🗓️ Up to 1 year stay 📘 Show proof of former citizenship 💡 Declare intent to avail of the privilege at the port of entry 🚫 Must not have entered PH for at least a year
📌 What to bring at the port of entry: Your foreign passport, plus evidence of former Philippine citizenship (old PH passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, etc.).

If you also hold a Philippine passport, consult the Bureau of Immigration for dual citizenship concerns.
Foreign Spouse Check

Are you traveling together with your Filipino / former Filipino spouse?

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You can enter visa-free for up to one year!

As a foreign spouse from a visa-free country (check list here) of a Filipino or former Filipino citizen, you are covered by the Balikbayan privilege when you arrive together with your qualifying spouse. You may stay for up to one (1) year without a visa.

✅ No visa required 🗓️ Up to 1 year 👫 Must arrive with Filipino spouse 💒 Bring marriage certificate 💡 Declare intent to avail of the privilege at the port of entry 🚫 Must not have entered PH for at least a year

📌 The privilege applies only when entering together with your qualifying spouse. After one year, extend through the Bureau of Immigration or apply for a Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE).

📌 Foreign spouses from a visa-required country are unable to avail the Balikbayan Privilege

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Balikbayan privilege may not apply

The privilege for foreign spouses requires that you enter together with your Filipino or former Filipino spouse. Arriving separately means standard visa rules for your nationality apply.

🌏 Check your country's visa status 📋 Standard visa rules apply
💡 Options to consider:
1. Coordinate travel to arrive together and use the Balikbayan privilege.
2. If from a visa-free country, enter as a regular visitor (30 days visa free, or apply at the Philippine Consulate General for stays up to 59 days or extend at the nearest Bureau of Immigration office).
3. If from a visa-required country, apply at the Philippine Consulate General before travel.
4. Consider a 13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa if married to a Filipino citizen — this allows long-term residence.
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You may also be covered by the Balikbayan privilege!

Children who accompany a qualifying Balikbayan parent are typically covered and may stay up to one year visa-free.

✅ No visa required 🗓️ Up to 1 year 👨‍👩‍👧 Must travel with qualifying parent 📄 Birth certificate required 💡 Declare intent to avail of the privilege at the port of entry 🚫 Must not have entered PH for at least a year
📌 Bring your birth certificate and, if different surnames, a document linking you to your Balikbayan parent. The child must be unmarried and under 21 at the time of arrival.
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Volunteers & NGO Workers — special rules apply

Visa rules for volunteers depend on your nationality, duration of stay, and whether your organization is accredited with Philippine authorities.

🌏 Nationality matters 📋 Organization accreditation 🗓️ Duration of assignment
General guidance:

📌 Short-term (<30 days, visa-free national): Enter as a regular visitor — no special visa needed.
📌 Click 👉 here for the requirements based on your type of travel.
📌 Consult with the Consulate's visa section at visa.frankfurtpcg@gmail.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The Consulate cannot guarantee visa issuance before an applicant’s intended travel date.
  • Applicants are strongly advised against finalizing flight bookings and hotel accommodations until the visa has been granted.
  • Visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.
  • Any form of misrepresentation, refusal to comply with requirements, or abusive, threatening, or disrespectful behaviour may result in the denial of the visa application. In serious cases, the Consulate may endorse the applicant to the Bureau of Immigration Lookout List, which may lead to the denial of future entry into the Philippines.
  • Please make sure your documents are pre-assessed before booking an appointment. Kindly send PDF scanned copies of your application form and supporting documents to visa.frankfurtpcg@gmail.com
  • Check here for processing times.

How to Apply for a visa or avail of visa-free entry

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS for Tourism, Temporary and Immigrant Visa

STEP 1: Check the requirements for your visa category and prepare the necessary documents. Please ensure that all copies are clear and that the documents are saved in PDF format. View the requirements based on your visa type here.

STEP 2: Download and fill-out the appropriate visa application form. FA Form No. 2 for tourist temporary visas and FA Form No. 3 for immigrant visas.

STEP 3: Email scanned copy of your visa application form and other requirements to visa.frankfurpcg@gmail.com for pre-assessment. Files must be in PDF format.

STEP 4: Wait for email notification from the Visa Section on how to proceed with your application:

Book your appointment and arrive at the Consulate for your scheduled appointment on time, with your complete documents, to file your application.

Assemble your document submission packet to include your visa application form and all of the requirements indicated on the checklist including your proof of payment and self-addressed prepaid return envelope. Mail your documents to the Consulate:

Visa Unit
Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt
WestendCarree, 1st Floor, Grüneburgweg 16-18, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Please wait for advise from the Consular Officer prior to making any payments.

Please use the following bank details for your payment:

ACCOUNT NAME: Generalkonsulat der Republik der Philippinen
IBAN: DE76 1004 0000 0263 7106 02
BIC: COBADEBBXXX
BANK NAME: Commerzbank AG, Filiale, Berlin

When making payments or deposits, please ensure that you indicate the following details in your bank transfer: full name of the applicant, applicant’s nationality, the type of visa (Single or Multiple Entry), and whether the application is with or without express processing. Providing complete and accurate information will help avoid delays in processing your application.

STEP 5: If the applicant prefers to receive the passport after the visa has been issued via post, please provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope with Einschreiben stamp worth €4.45.

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR Balikbayan Privilege

The Balikbayan Program (R.A. 6768, as amended by R.A. 9174) encourages overseas Filipinos to visit the Philippines by granting special entry, stay, and tax privileges to eligible individuals and their families.

Who Qualifies as a Balikbayan

You are considered a balikbayan if you are:

  • A Filipino citizen who has been continuously outside the Philippines for at least one (1) year;
  • An overseas Filipino worker (OFW); or
  • A former Filipino citizen naturalized in a country covered by the program and returning to the Philippines.

SPECIAL PRIVILEGE FOR FORMER FILIPINOS

As a qualified balikbayan, eligible former Filipinos may avail of a one-year visa-free stay. This privilege may also be extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, provided that:

At the port of entry:
Former Filipino balikbayans must declare their intent to avail of the privilege and present proof of former Philippine citizenship (old Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate).

Required documents for accompanying family members:

  • Spouse: Marriage certificate
  • Children: Birth certificate indicating the balikbayan as a parent
  • Adopted children: Adoption papers

Tax Exemption Benefits

Under R.A. 9174, balikbayans are entitled to:

  • Duty-free shopping up to USD 1,500 (or equivalent) at government-operated duty-free shops; and
  • Exemption from Philippine Travel Tax for stays of one (1) year or less (travel tax applies if the stay exceeds one year).

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR Visa Free Entry​

Citizens of 157 countries may enter the Philippines visa-free for tourism or business. Nationals  not included in the visa-free list must apply for a visa.

German passport holders are eligible for visa-free entry for up to 30 days for tourism or business.

Entry Requirements (Visa-Free)

Eligible travelers must present at the port of entry:

  • A passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the date of departure from the Philippines; and

  • A confirmed outbound ticket within 30 days from arrival.

Extending Your Stay

If you wish to stay beyond 30 days, you may:

  • Apply for a Temporary Visitor’s Visa (up to 59 days) at the Consulate before travel; or
  • Apply for a stay extension at the nearest Philippine Bureau of Immigration Office at least one week before your visa-free stay expires.

Special Note

  • Minors under 15 traveling without a parent must secure a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG).

For more information, visit the Philippine Bureau of Immigration website or its official Facebook page.

BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT

When booking an appointment, you will be required to provide your full name, and a valid email address. You may also, at your discretion, provide your contact number and fender. Please ensure that your email address is correct to receive the appointment confirmation.

Before your visit, review the checklist of requirements. This can be downloaded from the forms below. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Book your appointment at https://appt.link/frankfurtpcg-visa-services/appointment.

PROCESSING TIMES

  • Regular visa processing time for a single-entry visa application is approximately 5–10 working days; some cases may require additional processing time.
  • Expedited visa processing time for a single-entry visa application is approximately 3-4 working days but is ONLY applicable to visa-free nationals and select visa-required nationals (with an additional €10.00 fee per application).
  • Processing time for a multiple-entry visa application takes at least 3 months, applications may be lodged as early as four (4) months prior to the intended date of travel to the Philippines.
  • Processing time for holders of a German issued travel document (blue passport) takes at least 3 months, applications may be lodged as early as four (4) months prior to the intended date of travel to the Philippines.

Fees

Visa Services Current Rate
in EUR / €
a. 9(a) Temporary Visitor
       i. Single Entry valid for three (3) months 30
       ii. Multiple Entry valid for six (6) months 60
       iii. Multiple Entry valid for one (1) year 90
b. 9(a) Restricted Nationals
       i. Single Entry valid for three (3) months 40
       ii. Multiple Entry valid for six (6) months 80
       iii. Multiple Entry valid for one (1) year 120
c. For Chinese Nationals
       i. Single Entry valid for three (3) months 25
       ii. Multiple Entry valid for three (3) months 50
       iii. Multiple Entry valid for six (6) months 100
d. Seafarer Visa 20
e. Crew List
       i. Crew members not more than forty (40) 100
       ii. Crew members forty-one (41) to one hundred (100) 150
       iii. Crew members one hundred (100) to two hundred (200) 200
f. 9(e) Foreign Government Official GRATIS
g. 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant GRATIS
h. 9(g) Pre-arranged Employee/Missionary 400
i. 13(a)-(g) Non-Quota Immigrant 150
j. Quota Immigrant 160
k. Expedite Fee (ONLY applicable to visa-free nationals and select visa-required nationals) 10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (faqs)

This depends on your nationality and length of stay. Many passport holders, including German citizens, may enter visa-free for a limited period, subject to conditions. Please check current visa exemption rules prior to travel.

No. A tourist visa does not permit employment in the Philippines. You must obtain the appropriate work visa before engaging in any paid activities.

The required visa depends on your purpose of travel (e.g., tourism, business, study, employment). Each visa type has specific requirements and permitted activities. Consult the Consulate’s visa guidelines for details.

The basic requirements are:

  • Duly accomplished FA Form no. 2;
  • Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines (original and photocopy of the data page);
  • Passport-size photo with white background (printed on photo paper); and
  • German identification card (Personalausweis) or German residence permit (Aufenhaltstitel) for foreign nationals residing in Germany.

*Additional documents may be required depending on the Consulate’s assessment and the type of visa being applied for.

  • Regular processing time for a single-entry visa application is approximately 5–10 working days; some cases may require additional processing time.
  • Expedited processing time for a single-entry visa application is approximately 3-4 working days but is ONLY applicable to visa-free nationals and select visa-required nationals.
  • Processing time for a multiple-entry visa application takes at least three 3 months.
  • Processing time for holders of a German issued travel document (blue passport) takes at least 3 months.
  • For a single-entry visa, you may lodge your application at least one (1) month prior to your intended date of travel.
  • For a multiple-entry visa, you may lodge your application as early as four (4) months prior to your intended date of travel.
  • If you are using a German issued travel document (blue passport), you may lodge your application as early as four (4) months prior to your intended date of travel.

VISA FEE FOR VISA-FREE NATIONALS STAYING FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS:

9(a) Single entry – € 30.00
9(a) Multiple entry (six months) – € 60.00
9(a) Multiple entry (twelve months) – € 90.00

VISA FEE FOR VISA-REQUIRED NATIONALS:

9(a) Single entry – € 40.00
9(a) Multiple entry (six months) – € 80.00
9(a) Multiple entry (twelve months) – € 120.00

VISA FEE FOR CHINESE NATIONALS:

9(a) Single entry (Chinese nationals) – € 25.00
9(a) Multiple entry (six months) – € 50.00
9(a) Multiple entry (twelve months) – € 100.00

EXPRESS PROCESSING FEE: € 10.00 (not applicable for multiple-entry visas and single-entry visas of nationalities that require longer clearing periods)

  • If you are going to submit your visa application in person at the Consulate, the visa fee may be paid through cash or with a debit card (girocard).
  • If you wish to send your visa application by post or courier service, payment must be made through bank transfer.

Yes. As a former Filipino, you may enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for one (1) year as long as you are able to comply with the requirements for availing the Balikbayan Privilege. The Balikbayan Privilege may likewise be extended to your spouse and children (depending on their nationality). Spouses and children holding German passports may avail of the Balikbayan Privilege, provided they enter the Philippines together with you, the former Filipino citizen.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, please inform the Immigration Officer that you wish to avail yourself of the Balikbayan Privilege.

No. Travelers who are qualified to avail of the Balikbayan Privilege are not required by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to present a return/outbound ticket. However, there may be instances wherein some airlines might still require you to have a return/outbound ticket. Kindly confirm with your airline before finalizing your travel itinerary. 

If you are going to the Philippines to study or to undergo internship, you may apply for 9A visa. You may then directly inquire with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) upon arrival at your port of entry on how to have it converted to a 9F visa (student visa) or a Special Study Permit (depending on the BI’s assessment).

You may apply for a Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) directly with the Philippine Retirement Authority. For more information on the SRRV, please refer to the link below:

https://pra.gov.ph/srrvisa

The Philippines allows the entry of some foreign nationals, including Germans, with passports or travel documents of less than six (6) months validity from the date of arrival. Kindly check with the airlines if they allow passengers to travel with passports or travel documents with less than six (6) months validity and your respective embassies in the Philippines if they are able to extend the validity of your passports or travel documents.

Please refer to this document from the Bureau of Immigration for more information.

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