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Embassies on the Philippines: German, Swiss, Austrian, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Nederland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA
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Philippine Embassy in: German, German visa forms, Swiss, Austrian, Australia, China, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, UK, USA |
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General Information: Entry regulations, Vaccinations, General information, this page as .pdf file download |
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Attention: some airlines demand a visa for a stay of more than 21 days; they could refuse transportation if you don't have one!!! In general, you don't have much to do with customs or immigration offices. If you stay a maximum of 21 days, you don't need a visa. You get a stamp with the residence permit for 21 days at your arrival. If you plan to stay longer it is advisable to get a visa in Europe. You get it at all embassies and consulates. Bring a photo, a copy of your flight ticket and fill in the application form you will get. You can also get this form at a travel agency. Visa extensions on the Philippines can take a long time and can be pretty expensive… and not only that – you could also discover upon your departure that the extension stamp is not valid. You still have the possibility to pay a fine at your departure, but I couldn't find out yet how the friendly officials calculate these. (I have already seen huge variations…)
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6/F PS Bank Center 777 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226 Metro Manila, Philippines Per Post: P.O. Box 2190, Makati CPO Makati City 1261 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: +63 2 892 4906 bis -10 |
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Address: Embassy of Switzerland 24th Floor, Equitable Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas Makati City Philippines Postal address: Embassy of Switzerland PO Box 2068, MCPO Makati City1260 Tel:
General Matters
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4th Floor, Prince-Building, 117 Thailand- (former Rada-) Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila Manila Telefon: +63 2 817 49 93 +63 2 817 49 92 +63 2 81 79 191 Telefax: +63 2 813 42 38 E-Mail: manila-ob@bmaa.gv.at |
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Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Nederland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA |
Australia:
Australian Embassy Manila
www.australia.com.ph
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Belgium:
Belgium Embassy Manila www.diplomatie.be/manila
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Canada:
Canadian Embassy Manila
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/manila
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France:
French Embassy Manila
www.france.com.ph
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Italy:
Italian Embassy Manila
www.ambitaliamanila.org
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Nederland:
Netherlands Embassy Manila
www.dutchembassy.ph
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Norway:
Norwegian Embassy Manila
www.norway.ph/cgi-bin/wbch3.exe?p=1645
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Spain:
Spanish Embassy Manila
www.mae.es/mae/textos/embajadas/ph.htm
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Sweden:
Swedish Embassy Manila www.swedemb-manila.com
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UK:
UK Embassy Manila www.britishembassy.org.ph
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USA:
USA Embassy Manila
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwhmain.html |
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Botschaft der Philippinen Uhlandstr. 97 10715 BERLIN Tel. (030) 8649500, Fax: (030) 8732551 Geöffnet: Mo-Fr 9.00-13.00 Uhr Öffnungszeiten: 09.00–13.00, 14.00–18.00 Uhr E-Mail: berlinpe@t-online.de Antragsunterlagen fürs Philippinische Visa: Visaantrag Benötigte Unterlagen Konsulate in Deutschland:
Botschaft der Philippinen - Extension Office
Philippinisches Konsulat in Frankfurt
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Botschaft der Philippinen Kirchenfeldstr. 73-75 3005 BERN Tel. (031) 3501717, Fax: (031) 3522602 |
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Botschaft der Philippinen Laurenzerberg 2 1010 WIEN Tel. (01) 53324010, Fax: (01) 533240124 Geöffnet: Mo-Fr 9.00-15.00 Uhr Honorarkonsulat der Philippinen Glanhofen 6 5017 SALZBURG Tel. (0662) 823848, Fax: (0662) 82384824 Geöffnet: Mo-Do 9.00-15.00 Uhr Honorarkonsulat der Philippinen Kaufmann-Gasse 5 9020 KÄRNTEN Tel. (0463) 675830, Fax: (0463) 574834 Geöffnet: Mo-Do 9.00-12.00 Uhr |
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Australia, China, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, UK, USA |
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Australia:
Philippine Embassy Australia
www.philembassy.au.com
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China:
Philippine Embassy China
www.philembassy-china.org
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Japan:
Philippine Embassy Japan
www.tokyope.org |
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Canada:
Philippine Embassy Canada
www.philembassyca.org
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Malaysia:
Philippine Embassy Malaysia
www.philembassykl.org.my
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Singapore:
Philippine Embassy Singapore
www.rpsing.org |
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South Africa:
Philippine Embassy South Africa
http://mzone.mweb.co.za/residents/philemb/index.html
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Thailand:
Philippine Embassy Thailand
www.philembassy-bangkok.net
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UK:
Philippine Embassy UK
http://home.btconnect.com/philemb
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USA:
Philippine Embassy USA
www.philippineembassy-usa.org
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Unchanged since: 14.02.02 German citizens need a passport, still valid for 6 months after arrival to the Philippines. Children's IDs are accepted, but they must include a photo, no matter how old the child is. Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent. There is a visa for 21 days, free of charge, for tourists upon arrival. You can get an extension of a maximum of 59 days at the Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Manila or regional offices in Cebu City und Davao. You need to present a valid return ticket. The fee for the extension is 2.000, - PHP at present, plus a possible express fee of 500, - PHP. Please notice that you will have to pay a fee of 550, - PHP upon your departure at the International Airport of Manila.
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Unchanged since: 08.11.01 Entering the Philippines from Germany you don't need any special vaccination. But you should check your vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, and poliomyelitis and have a vaccination against hepatitis A. With special risks like hygiene problems, long-term residence, rural areas, social/sex. contacts, additional vaccination against typhus, hepatitis B, rabies or Japanese encephalitis is advisable. In the rainy season from June till October, there is a higher risk of Dengue-Fever, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. |
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Which
immunization injections are necessary?
Tetanus,
Hepatitis A&B
Is
there malaria?
No,
and there is no need to take malaria tablets within and around Puerto
Galera.
What
medical facilities are available?
In
Puerto Galera there are three doctors and a small clinic.
There is also one doctor on Sabang Beach. Better hospitals can be
found one hour away by boat in Batangas City. There are however several
small drugstores on Sabang Beach which sell commonly used medicines.
What
is the best method of payment?
Hotels
and diving can be paid by Visa and MasterCard;
however there is a 6% service charge on top.
US$
Traveler Cheques are good to bring, and you are able to change these at
the resort.
What
are the prices for food and drinks?
Prices
vary depending on where and what you are eating. An average meal costs
between US$ 2 to $5. Soft drinks generally cost US $0.50 and beer ranges
from $0.80 to $1.50 depending on where you go.
Do
you need a visa?
You
are allowed to stay 21 days in the Philippines without a visa. If you
are planning on staying longer, the best thing to do is to go to the
Philippines Embassy and ask for a 59 day visa. Extensions are available
up to 6 months.
It
is also possible to get visa extensions done on the island with one of
the local travel agencies.
How
do you get to Puerto Galera?
A
pick-up service from the airport is available which will transport you
directly from Manila to Batangas City by a small mini van, where you
will be met by a boat to take you to Sabang beach.
Taking
an airport taxi to any of the hotels in Manila is another option, where
you can spend the night and take a bus in the morning. (see Page
Location)
What
activities besides diving are offered? -
motorcycle
rental to explore the island -
beach
volleyball every Monday -
Football
every Tuesday -
Hash
House Harriers (jogging club) every Sunday -
Golfing
(9 hole course) -
Snorkeling -
Kayak
tours -
Trekking
tours
What
special local things are there to buy? -
Summer
clothes -
Wooden
Handicrafts -
Marble -
Watches
and jewelry (Manila) -
Dive
and golf equipment
When
is the best time to travel?
December
to July:
Temperature ranges from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius; generally dry
July
to November:
Temperature ranges from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius; humid and
occasionally rainy
What
kind of clothes are best to bring?
Comfortable
summer clothes and sandals.
What
kinds of film are available for developing?
Film
developing is really cheap in Puerto Galera, and standard 35 mm film can
be developed, whilst APS and slide films are only possible to develop
and buy in Manila.
How
is it with drinking water in Puerto Galera?
Bottled
mineral water is available, although most of the tap water is from the
Puerto Galera springs, so it is safe for drinking.
Is
it alright to bring children and is there something to occupy them?
There
is a swimming pool at the resort and there are several small beaches
nearby to keep the kids occupied. The local people love children and
will take care of them any time.
What
kinds of food are available?
There
is a great variety of restaurants to choose from, so you will never have
any difficulty finding something that you want. There are Thai, German,
French, Italian, Indian, Korean, Japanese and of course local cuisine
available.
What
kind of night life is available?
There
are several small outdoor and indoor bars, as well as a number of discos
which all close at about three AM. If you want to stay out longer, there
are also some small beach bars which are open 24 hours.
What
are the main languages spoken?
The
official language is Tagalog, although almost all of the locals speak
English.
How
long does it take to reach the dive sites?
Almost
all of the dive sites are within 20 minutes of the dive shop by boat.
There are however some dive sites which are about an hour away, and these
are generally done as a day trip. (For more information, see Page
Dive sites)
To
do a dive course, is there anything special that you need to bring?
Just
a bathing suit and yourself!
Although
if you are over 45 years of age, you need to bring a medical statement
from a doctor stating that you are fit for diving.
What
happens in case of an accident?
At
the dive shop there is a Wenoll Oxygen System which is useful for any
diving accident.
All
the establishments here in Puerto Galera are part of the PGDA (Puerto
Galera Dive shop Association) who have a set emergency plan in the event
that there is an accident. Transport via helicopter can be arranged
within twenty minutes to Batangas or to Manila.
The
closest Recompression Chamber can be reached within one and a half
hours.
Can
I bring my charger? No problem. The voltage is 220 V. A voltage regulator is also available at the dive shop in case of power surges. Most power outlets are of the two flat pin design. It is probably best to bring an adapter suited for Asian countries.
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