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The Philippine government is in the process of implementing a new e-Visa system, most recently expanding e-Visa capabilities for applicants for temporary visitor visas (9a visa) in India.
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Additional Information: The Philippine government describes the e-Visa system as a convenient, accessible and user-friendly interface for foreign nationals who need to secure an e-Visa, which will no longer be affixed to their passports. The e-Visa is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country, and it is not valid for conversion to other types of visas or for extension of an authorized period of stay.
BAL Analysis: The president of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has declared the implementation of the e-Visa part of his administration’s digital transformation agenda, and the government’s attempt to fast-track the full implementation of the e-Visa system by the end of 2024 highlights a growing trend of easing visa policies to increase tourism in order to return to prepandemic figures.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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