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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Original passport and photocopy of passport data page
  • Duly-accomplished Visa Application Form (download here)
  • One (1) colored photo (size: 4.5 by 3.5 cm) with a white background
  • Airline ticket or travel itinerary with flight details
  • Proof of financial capacity (e.g. bank account, certificate of employment, letter of invite, etc.)
  • Processing fee to be paid via Swish (for applicants from Sweden) or bank transfer (for applicants from Finland)
  • Payment for a 9(a) single-entry 
Type of Visa Validity Processing fee (Regular) Processing fee (Expedite)
9a Temporary Visa Single entry valid for 3-months 420 SEK 560 SEK
9a Temporary Visa (restricted) 560 SEK 700 SEK
9c Seaman Visa 280 SEK 420 SEK

* Validity of the visa refers to the period when a foreign national may enter the Philippines.

** A person issued a Philippine visa is allowed to stay in the Philippines for a maximum of 59 days.

*** Regular Payment will be released after 5 working days

**** Expedite Payment will be released after 2 working days

Additional requirements for seafarers:

  • Letter from shipping companyAdditional requirements for seafarers:
  • Valid seafarer’s book

If applying by mail, send all the above requirements to the following address:

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Grenstigen 2A, 181 31 Lidingö, Stockholm, Sweden

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THE FOLLOWING TRAVELERS MAY ENTER THE PHILIPPINES VISA-FREE:

  1. Filipino citizens. They are required to present either Philippine Passport,  Identification Certificate (IC) or Certificate of Re-acquisition/Retention of  Philippine Citizenship at the airport in the Philippines. 
  2. Under the Balikbayan Program (for non-visa-required nationals including Swedish and Finnish citizens)

    Former Filipino citizens and the following relatives traveling with them:Spouses

    • Children regardless of age
  3. Swedish citizens. As governed by Executive Order No. 408, 1960, nationals of most European countries, including Swedish and Finnish citizens, do not need a visa to enter the Philippines. This applies to Swedish travelers who wish to visit the Philippines for shorter stays of up to 30 days for touristic purposes.