Tourist Visa CAMBODIA makes it easy....

Who does and does not need the DFA Seminar (Spouse and Partners of a Foreigner is one category, OFWs is another). Made an appointment and took my wife in Manila in conjunction with a trip to the VA I had. Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP)

 

A Filipino citizen has a Visa waiver for Cambodia of 21 days; it is because The Philippines is part of ASEAN. The citizens of other Asean member countries get differing amounts of time. I understand that for others the Tourist Visa can be obtained upon entry to Cambodia (but best to avoid that unless entering by air) and there is another Visa, called an 'Ordinary Visa' (formerly called a 'Business Visa') which can be obtained upon entry and then extended for periods of up to 12 months ad infinitum (unless rues change, of course). There is also going to be a 'Retirement Visa' (ER) but early information makes it appear not worth thinking about. I have researched Cambodia a lot recently and can provide more information if anyone wants it. It occurred to me that if the place I live makes too many rules against foreigners then I will move elsewhere... and Cambodia seems like the best bet.

 

Yes, age is a factor also. They seem to be more concerned with under 25 Filipinas. The seminar route is a pain (transportation and time) but once done it is done as long as you are together. May also help having that paper stapled in her passport as she exits Philippine Immigration (may get less/no hassle if they see she has been to the seminar).

 

Crazy but my wife was 45 and we had been married 4 years, when she renewed her passport to her married name, she had to go to the Seminar. What could they teach a Woman of 45 with a 13 year old daugher 4 years married.

 

It is part of the paperwork as the seminars are 'foreigner's country' specific. She would go to the USA seminar. (no, I am not making this stuff up). She needs your info (don't remember what exactly) to fill out the paperwork to attend.

OR, skip it and hope immigration does not refuse her departure and send her home. I am sure it happens but no personal experience of how often or how likely refusal is.

 

I have to agree with them; it is perfectly correct to protect their vulnerable young people (especially females) from the scourge of sex trafficking. I wish they were able to stop women from going as OFWs to some of the countries which treat them like sh!t.

 

When my gf and i went to Siem Reap, the pencil-necked pinoy official was a total pain in the butt, since this was her first stamp in a new passport. The butthead had to see three years of photos of us together. Since I had just renewed my passport, he wanted to see my old passport--I ASKED WHY, then suggested that we get a supervisor involved in the process. Only then did the little petty bureaucrat back off and let us catch our flight! If it is her first trip, then have lots of dated photos on your phone or camera. Obviously, this took place a NAIA!