Posible western travel destinations for Filipinos?

[Daggo 0]

Thinking of ways that I can spend time with my hinigugma before our I-129f if fully processed, and keeping my work happy not taking too long off I came up with a great idea if it is possible.

I remember reading another post where someone was able to take there SO to Hong Kong because of there policy for visiting Filipinos. As I have not seen or heard of a such a thing yet especially for any western hemisphere local. Still after a bit of googling I am still not able to find an answer, so I thought I would attempt to tap the vast bits of knowledge here at VJ.

Does Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, or ANY other (well not Cuba ) county allow Filipino citizens to visit as a tourist? Or is this restriction a policy of the Philippines it's self? This would make a visit together MUCH more feasible before flying her over as a contractor I don't get paid vacation and taking an extra week off for travel and jet leg recoup time is very expensive on top of all the other expenses we'll be racking up soon enough!

Also we both have visas, if there are any feasible destinations for us are there any addition requirements.

Thanks for you time and Regards,

[Pinay Wife 47]

Mexico, Bahamas and Jamaica welcome all tourists. However, unlike US citizens who can freely travel almost anywhere in the world without visa, Filipinos require visas to enter these countries.

For example, to travel to Mexico, the Mexican Embassy in Manila requires that your fiancee hold a valid US or Canadian or European visa before they issue her a Mexican visa. They require the visa as she will need to transit through a western nation to board her flight to these exotic locations. I am guessing that holding a visa issued by a western country is probably the same for Jamaica and the Bahamas.

The only countries that Filipinos can travel to without visa are the Asian countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, etc. The requirements for issuing tourist visa to a young, single Filipina are very stringent. Below is an example.

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO ENTER MEXICO

* Passport (with validity of at least six months).

* One photocopy of the page of the passport with picture of passport holder, and of the last page where the signature of the Officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines appears.

* One passport size photograph (2”x 2”).

* Airline round trip ticket (original and photocopy).

* A photocopy of U.S, Canandian, or any other European Visa is required depending on the route of the trip.

* One valid Identification Card (ID) original & photocopy including the backside. Please present any of the following:

o Driver’s License

o SSS / GSIS ID card

o Company ID

o Valid Student ID

* Financial solvency. Provide All of the following (original and photocopy):

o Valid International Credit Card (including the backside where the signature is found)

o Paid Credit Card Statements (3 most recent months)

o Updated bank Statements / Certifications

o Updated Passbooks/ Bank Books (front page & page with last updated amount

o Income Tax Return Paper (if employed); Business ownership certifications, duly registered by the Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC). (if self-employed)

* Certification of Employment (original).

* Personal Appearance.

[Daggo 0]

Mexico, Bahamas and Jamaica welcome all tourists. However, unlike US citizens who can freely travel almost anywhere in the world without visa, Filipinos require visas to enter these countries.

For example, to travel to Mexico, the Mexican Embassy in Manila requires that your fiancee hold a valid US or Canadian or European visa before they issue her a Mexican visa. They require the visa as she will need to transit through a western nation to board her flight to these exotic locations. I am guessing that holding a visa issued by a western country is probably the same for Jamaica and the Bahamas.

The only countries that Filipinos can travel to without visa are the Asian countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, etc. The requirements for issuing tourist visa to a young, single Filipina are very stringent. Below is an example.

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO ENTER MEXICO

* Passport (with validity of at least six months).

* One photocopy of the page of the passport with picture of passport holder, and of the last page where the signature of the Officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines appears.

* One passport size photograph (2”x 2”).

* Airline round trip ticket (original and photocopy).

* A photocopy of U.S, Canandian, or any other European Visa is required depending on the route of the trip.

* One valid Identification Card (ID) original & photocopy including the backside. Please present any of the following:

o Driver’s License

o SSS / GSIS ID card

o Company ID

o Valid Student ID

* Financial solvency. Provide All of the following (original and photocopy):

o Valid International Credit Card (including the backside where the signature is found)

o Paid Credit Card Statements (3 most recent months)

o Updated bank Statements / Certifications

o Updated Passbooks/ Bank Books (front page & page with last updated amount

o Income Tax Return Paper (if employed); Business ownership certifications, duly registered by the Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC). (if self-employed)

* Certification of Employment (original).

* Personal Appearance.

Ah quick correction in my hast I typed 'we both have visas'... I meant passports.

Thank you so very much for your reply, so it appears as though having her vacation with me in the US is just as likely as these other locals

I thought there was a good reason I had not seen any examples of this, I would imagine it would be at least a little popular. Ah looks like I better take a second look at my finances for another visit.

Regards,