How can I travel to the Philippines - it's not easy

Since my wife is a Filipino citizen, I can visit the Philippines. Before the pandemic American's did not need a visa, that has changed. As you can see below, it's a bit of a hassle to travel at the moment, so we'll wait a bit longer.

FOREIGN SPOUSE OF A FILIPINO NATIONAL

• • Requirements must be submitted by mail or courier service. Do not use FedEx

  • Per BI regulation must be a marriage defined by Philippine law see Family Code Article 1;

  • Completely filled up application form.  (For People’s Republic of China (P.R.O.C) passport holders, use this form)

  • ORIGINAL and PHOTOCOPY of the passport with a validity that must extend at least six (6) months beyond the length of proposed stay in the Philippines.

  • One 2″ x 2″ size photograph taken within the last six (6) months. The applicant’s signature must be affixed on the front side of the picture.

  • A photocopy of the applicant’s proof of round trip airline booking (unpaid reservation) to his/her country of origin or his/her next country of destination.

  • Proof of financial capacity (e.g. latest print-out of credit card account(s), latest print-out of bank statements, ownership of real estate properties, and other documents showing the applicant’s capacity to financially support himself/herself during his/her stay in the Philippines. You will need more than one type of proof of financial capacity

  • Cashier’s check or U.S. Postal Money Order pay to the order of the Philippine Consulate General Los Angeles in the amount of US$30.00 for the Visa Fee

  • Original and photocopy of Proof of Marriage such as (you will need to present this again in the Philippines):

    • Philippine Statistics Authority/National Statistics Office (PSA/NSO) Marriage Certificate; or

    • Marriage Certificate issued by the County or State and the Valid Philippine Passport or PSA/NSO Birth Certificate or Dual Citizenship documents of the Filipino spouse

  • Letter request by the Filipino spouse addressed to the Consulate with copy of valid identification card issued by the Philippine government. This letter must be NOTARIZED by a notary public in the Philippines.

  • Documentary proof that the Filipino spouse is in the Philippines, such as Barangay or Municipal certification, certificate of employment, notarized affidavit of appearance with a photo of the spouse holding a current newspaper, etc.

  • If traveling together with a Filipino spouse must present proof of airline booking showing both the names of the applicant and the Filipino spouse.

  • Return envelope that is self-addressed with prepaid postage (PRIORITY MAIL with tracking number).

• NOTE:

  • If in the Philippines and visa holder wants to extend his/her stay beyond 59 days, an application for extension of stay must be filed at the Bureau of Immigration in Manila, or the Immigration office nearest to the place where the applicant is temporarily residing. See Long Stay Visitor Visa Extension

  • It is recommended that the visa holder also pre-book an Accredited Quarantine Facility and a COVID-19 Testing Provider