Wife just acquired her USA Visa. Question about her exiting country.

[Todd H 2]

Hello,

My wife just attended her interview at the US Embassy in Manila and her Visa was approved.  Question 1: What do we need now to get her out of the country.  I was made aware of the Pre Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). I was also curious if she needs a Emigration Clearance Certificate(ECC). Question 2:  I have two children, born in the Philippines and never exited country, that have Philippine and USA Passports.  Do I need to acquire an ECC for them?  And is there anything else required to get for the children to exit the country.

 

Thank you for your comments.

Gregory Hall

[top_secret 2,622]

ECC is only for foreigners who have stayed in the Philippines over 6 months.  So long as the wife and kids hold Philippine passports it does not apply to them. The wife needs GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) from CFO, not PDOS. If the kids are duel citizens they should need nothing from CFO. Just show both passports.  If it's their first trip I 'think' they still need to pay travel tax.  They would get travel tax exemption on future trips.

[maryaaaa 132]

CFO / GCP

https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-guidance-and-counseling-program/

 

E-TRAVEL

https://etravel.gov.ph/

 

TRAVEL TAX (check   if included in the airfare)

https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/

[thonati 64]

How long did it take to get the Passport/Visa returned after the interview?

[Todd H 2]

We got an email within 24 hours that the passport with visa is available for pickup and it was.  Very fast service.

[jandk 7]

On 4/1/2025 at 6:48 PM, Todd H said:

Hello,

My wife just attended her interview at the US Embassy in Manila and her Visa was approved.  Question 1: What do we need now to get her out of the country.  I was made aware of the Pre Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). I was also curious if she needs a Emigration Clearance Certificate(ECC). Question 2:  I have two children, born in the Philippines and never exited country, that have Philippine and USA Passports.  Do I need to acquire an ECC for them?  And is there anything else required to get for the children to exit the country.

 

Thank you for your comments.

Gregory Hall

Hey congratulations to you. Do you remember how fast you were able to get the CFO scheduled after you got her visa?

 

thank you!

[Todd H 2]

1 hour ago, jandk said:

Hey congratulations to you. Do you remember how fast you were able to get the CFO scheduled after you got her visa?

 

thank you!

Hello. Getting the CFO appointment was easy.  I believe they offer 47 morning and 47 afternoon slots.  There were openings available like 2 days after we picked up the visa.  You must have visa in hand before you can schedule the appointment.  They want the Visa number.

[jandk 7]

1 hour ago, Todd H said:

Hello. Getting the CFO appointment was easy.  I believe they offer 47 morning and 47 afternoon slots.  There were openings available like 2 days after we picked up the visa.  You must have visa in hand before you can schedule the appointment.  They want the Visa number.

That sounds great! Thank you for your information !!