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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Bureau Of Immigration Now Uses Biometrics In International Airports In Ph


As the number of travellers expected to rise this holiday season, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) started the implementation of biometrics in Philippine international airports including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the biometric system is a part of BI modernization in determining and preventing entry of undesirable aliens in the country. Morente said that BI is already implementing a new software called Border Control Information System (BCIS) that will process all international passengers that are coming to and from the Philippines. Aside from speedy immigration counter process, the new system can also be used in identifying undesirable foreigners. Sponsored Links BCIS uses camera and finger scan device which results to automatically compare the actual image to the image that appears to the passport and the BI database which determine if the person has any negative records in the bureau. BI port operations division chief Marc Red Marinas said that the BCIS is also connected to the databases of the Interpol and the australian immigration department. “With this system the use of fraudulent travel documents and disguising one’s physical appearance will soon become inutile,” said Marinas. The BCIS pilot testing has been made to provincial international airports particularly in Mactan-Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao and Laoag. Biometrics system has already been installed as early as 3 years ago. Source: Interaksyon Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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 As the number of travellers expected to rise this holiday season, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) started the implementation of biometrics in Philippine international airports including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the biometric system is a part of BI modernization in determining and preventing entry of undesirable aliens in the country.
Morente said that BI is already implementing a new software called Border Control Information System (BCIS) that will process all international passengers that are coming to and from the Philippines.
Aside from speedy immigration counter process, the new system can also be used in identifying undesirable foreigners.

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As the number of travellers expected to rise this holiday season, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) started the implementation of biometrics in Philippine international airports including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the biometric system is a part of BI modernization in determining and preventing entry of undesirable aliens in the country. Morente said that BI is already implementing a new software called Border Control Information System (BCIS) that will process all international passengers that are coming to and from the Philippines. Aside from speedy immigration counter process, the new system can also be used in identifying undesirable foreigners. Sponsored Links BCIS uses camera and finger scan device which results to automatically compare the actual image to the image that appears to the passport and the BI database which determine if the person has any negative records in the bureau. BI port operations division chief Marc Red Marinas said that the BCIS is also connected to the databases of the Interpol and the australian immigration department. “With this system the use of fraudulent travel documents and disguising one’s physical appearance will soon become inutile,” said Marinas. The BCIS pilot testing has been made to provincial international airports particularly in Mactan-Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao and Laoag. Biometrics system has already been installed as early as 3 years ago. Source: Interaksyon Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

 BCIS uses camera and finger scan device which results to automatically compare the actual image to the image that appears to the passport and the BI database which determine if the person has any negative records in the bureau.

BI port operations division chief Marc Red Marinas  said that the BCIS is also connected to the databases of the Interpol and the australian immigration department.

“With this system the use of fraudulent travel documents and disguising one’s physical appearance will soon become inutile,” said Marinas.

The BCIS pilot testing has been made to provincial international airports particularly in Mactan-Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao and Laoag.
Biometrics system has already been installed as early as 3 years ago.
Source: Interaksyon
As the number of travellers expected to rise this holiday season, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) started the implementation of biometrics in Philippine international airports including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the biometric system is a part of BI modernization in determining and preventing entry of undesirable aliens in the country. Morente said that BI is already implementing a new software called Border Control Information System (BCIS) that will process all international passengers that are coming to and from the Philippines. Aside from speedy immigration counter process, the new system can also be used in identifying undesirable foreigners. Sponsored Links BCIS uses camera and finger scan device which results to automatically compare the actual image to the image that appears to the passport and the BI database which determine if the person has any negative records in the bureau. BI port operations division chief Marc Red Marinas said that the BCIS is also connected to the databases of the Interpol and the australian immigration department. “With this system the use of fraudulent travel documents and disguising one’s physical appearance will soon become inutile,” said Marinas. The BCIS pilot testing has been made to provincial international airports particularly in Mactan-Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao and Laoag. Biometrics system has already been installed as early as 3 years ago. Source: Interaksyon Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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Monday, October 16, 2017

“Bring Home a Friend Is Now Officially Open!”— DOT


The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor. Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed. Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are Filipinos of legal age or 18 years old and above; Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age; and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age. Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time. However, all DOT and sponsor company employees – its attached agencies and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are disqualified from joining the promo. Sponsored Links A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize. For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO
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The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor.

Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed.

Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are  legal aged Filipinos of or 18 years old and above;
 Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age;
 and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age.

Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time.

All DOT and sponsor company employees – its affiliates and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are not qualified to join the promo.
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The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor. Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed. Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are Filipinos of legal age or 18 years old and above; Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age; and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age. Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time. However, all DOT and sponsor company employees – its attached agencies and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are disqualified from joining the promo. Sponsored Links A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize. For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor. Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed. Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are Filipinos of legal age or 18 years old and above; Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age; and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age. Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time. However, all DOT and sponsor company employees – its attached agencies and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are disqualified from joining the promo. Sponsored Links A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize. For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor. Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed. Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are Filipinos of legal age or 18 years old and above; Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age; and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age. Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time. However, all DOT and sponsor company employees – its attached agencies and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are disqualified from joining the promo. Sponsored Links A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize. For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize.

For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here.

Source: Manila Bulletin
The Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) is a referral incentive program wherein Filipinos or Philippine expats who invite foreigners to visit the country would have a chance to win a prize which started 1994 from the leadership of former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor. Three sponsors and invitees would be selected on the grand draw,” the DOT-BHAF website disclosed. Those who are qualified to join in the sponsors category are Filipinos of legal age or 18 years old and above; Filipinos with dual citizenship living in the Philippines or abroad as residents or overseas contract workers of legal age; and foreigners (expatriates) living in the Philippines permanently or temporarily for a minimum of six months prior to the raffle, of legal age. Those who are qualified to join in the invitees category, on the other hand, are the ones holding a foreign passport or dual citizenship living abroad for a minimum of six months prior to the event; and have traveled to the Philippines during the specified period of time. However, all DOT and sponsor company employees – its attached agencies and their relatives up to the third degree of affinity or consanguinity – are disqualified from joining the promo. Sponsored Links A condominium unit from Megaworld Corporation would be given for the first prize in the sponsors category; a Toyota Vios for the second prize; and P200, 000 gift certificate from Duty Free Philippines for the third prize. For more info about the campaign and to know the mechanics and requirements, click here. Advertisement Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Taiwan Will Allow Visa-free Entry For Filipinos


Taiwan will allow visa-free entry for visitors from the Philippines in hopes that the country will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island's cabinet said on Thursday. Taiwan does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Philippines, which recognizes the "one China" policy under which Manila acknowledges the Chinese position that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be taken back by force, if necessary. Whether the visa-free policy takes effect in October or November is to be decided by the foreign ministry, said Hsu Kong-yung, the spokesman of Taiwan's executive yuan, or cabinet. "After we open up the visa-free arrangements, in view of equal mutual benefits, we also hope they will make visa-free arrangements with Taiwan," he told a news conference. Taiwan's visa-free policy for the Philippines was earlier announced to begin in June this year, but was later postponed. Sponsored Links Taiwan already has visa-free arrangements with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The government is continuing this year with a pilot scheme with Brunei and Thailand kicked off last year. It is also considering visa-free arrangements with Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a government document seen by Reuters. A government spokesman did not immediately answer telephone calls from Reuters to seek comment on the Indonesia and Vietnam plans. Source: Reuters Advertisement READ MORE: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO
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Taiwan will finally allow visa-free entry for Filipinos in hopes that the country will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island's cabinet said in a Reuters report.

The Philippines recognizes the "one China" policy under which Manila acknowledges the Chinese position that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. There is no existing diplomatic relationship between the Taiwan and the Philippines and yet, Taiwan is giving the visa-free privilege.

The visa-free policy will take effect as decided by its foreign ministry. The spokesman of Taiwan's executive yuan Hsu Kuo-yung said that it is more likely to take effect in October or November.
Taiwan will finally allow visa-free entry for Filipinos in hopes that the country will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island's cabinet said in a Reuters report. The Philippines recognizes the "one China" policy under which Manila acknowledges the Chinese position that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. There is no existing diplomatic relationship between the Taiwan and the Philippines and yet, Taiwan is giving the visa-free privilege. The visa-free policy will take effect as decided by its foreign ministry. The spokesman of Taiwan's executive yuan Hsu Kuo-yung said that it is more likely to take effect in October or November. Taiwan's visa-free policy for the Philippines was earlier announced early this year, but was later postponed. Sponsored Links Taiwan already has visa-free arrangements with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The government is continuing this year with a pilot scheme with Brunei and Thailand kicked off last year. It is also considering visa-free arrangements with Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a government document seen by Reuters. A government spokesman did not immediately answer telephone calls from Reuters to seek comment on the Indonesia and Vietnam plans.Source: Reuters Taiwan will allow visa-free entry for visitors from the Philippines in hopes that the country will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island's cabinet said on Thursday. Taiwan does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Philippines, which recognizes the "one China" policy under which Manila acknowledges the Chinese position that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be taken back by force, if necessary. Whether the visa-free policy takes effect in October or November is to be decided by the foreign ministry, said Hsu Kong-yung, the spokesman of Taiwan's executive yuan, or cabinet. "After we open up the visa-free arrangements, in view of equal mutual benefits, we also hope they will make visa-free arrangements with Taiwan," he told a news conference. Taiwan's visa-free policy for the Philippines was earlier announced to begin in June this year, but was later postponed. Sponsored Links Taiwan already has visa-free arrangements with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The government is continuing this year with a pilot scheme with Brunei and Thailand kicked off last year. It is also considering visa-free arrangements with Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a government document seen by Reuters. A government spokesman did not immediately answer telephone calls from Reuters to seek comment on the Indonesia and Vietnam plans. Source: Reuters Advertisement READ MORE: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO Advertisement READ MORE: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO
Taiwan's visa-free policy for the Philippines was earlier announced early this year, but was later postponed.
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Taiwan already has visa-free arrangements with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The government is continuing this year with a pilot scheme with Brunei and Thailand kicked off last year.

It is also considering visa-free arrangements with Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a government document seen by Reuters.
A government spokesman did not immediately answer telephone calls from Reuters to seek comment on the Indonesia and Vietnam plans.Source: Reuters
Taiwan will allow visa-free entry for visitors from the Philippines in hopes that the country will reciprocate the gesture, a spokesman for the self-ruled island's cabinet said on Thursday. Taiwan does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Philippines, which recognizes the "one China" policy under which Manila acknowledges the Chinese position that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be taken back by force, if necessary. Whether the visa-free policy takes effect in October or November is to be decided by the foreign ministry, said Hsu Kong-yung, the spokesman of Taiwan's executive yuan, or cabinet. "After we open up the visa-free arrangements, in view of equal mutual benefits, we also hope they will make visa-free arrangements with Taiwan," he told a news conference. Taiwan's visa-free policy for the Philippines was earlier announced to begin in June this year, but was later postponed. Sponsored Links Taiwan already has visa-free arrangements with Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. The government is continuing this year with a pilot scheme with Brunei and Thailand kicked off last year. It is also considering visa-free arrangements with Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a government document seen by Reuters. A government spokesman did not immediately answer telephone calls from Reuters to seek comment on the Indonesia and Vietnam plans. Source: Reuters Advertisement READ MORE: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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Thursday, August 03, 2017

Saudi Arabia to Open Red Sea Luxury Resort Where Women Can Wear Bikinis?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be one of the worlds tourist destination soon. This is after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the launching of a massive tourism development project that will turn 50 islands and other sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts. The Telegraph reported that as the new heir to the throne, he announced plans for the beach resort where special laws will allow women to wear bikinis, instead of covering up their skin. The Saudi government said the resort will be "governed by laws on par with international standards". It hopes to attract both foreign tourist and domestic visitors. The launching is Kingdom's measure to diversify the economy, as oil prices continue to fall.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be one of the worlds tourist destination soon.


This is after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the launching of a massive tourism development project that will turn 50 islands and other sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts.


The Telegraph reported that as the new heir to the throne, he announced plans for the beach resort where special laws will allow women to wear bikinis, instead of covering up their skin.


The Saudi government said the resort will be "governed by laws on par with international standards".

It hopes to attract both foreign tourist and domestic visitors. The launching is Kingdom's measure to diversify the economy, as oil prices continue to fall.




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To invite more foreign tourist, visa restriction on foreigners are to be relaxed in the tourist zone. There's a possibility of a visa-free travel too in the said area.


Construction of the new resorts is due to start in 2019. The first phase will include developing a new airport as well as luxury hotels and housing and is expected to be complete in 2022.

The tourism project is part of a plan, known as Vision 2030.












According to Vision 20130 fund, the Red Sea development will be built along 125 miles of western coastline of Saudi.

Attraction that foreigners will look up are the following
  • protected coral reefs
  • dormant volcanoes
  • natural reserves inhabited by rare wildlife like Arabian leopards and falcons.
Visitors will also be able to take trips to the ancient ruins of Madain Saleh, classified as a Unesco World Heritage site, and take part in activities such as parachuting, trekking, and rock climbing.

 Read: This Saudi Model Who Was Arrested for Wearing A Miniskirt in Saudi Arabia Has Been Released

 The project aims to generate SR15 billion ($4 billion) annually to the Saudi economy and create 35,000 jobs.

As of this moment, there are already tour companies lining up to send tourists to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast.

UK-based Wild Frontiers has been advertising eight-day packages to Saudi Arabia for several months in the hope that the country’s closed tourist attractions might be opened up.
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Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Single ASEAN Visa To Boost Tourism Industry



Tourism is considered as vibrant industries in Asia. With great beaches, good food and friendly people, visitors from around the world come over and enjoy. Asian beaches are rated as the best in the world. United Nations World Tourism Organization said that tourist arrivals in the region in 2015 reached up to more than 100 million, mostly in Thailand (29.8M), Malaysia (25.7M), and Singapore (12M). Other Asian countries with large numbers of arrival are Indonesia (10.4M), Vietnam (7.9M), Philippines (5.3M), Cambodia (4.7M), Myanmar (4.6M), Laos (3.5M) and Brunei (218K). ASEAN Tourism Ministers are optimistic that tourism in the region will continue to grow as they are developing linkages to the neighboring countries. With this, infrastructure projects are needed. For example, Thailand is developing their maritime tourism with possible links with Bangkok and Boracay in the Philippines. Aside from infrastructure, ASEAN Tourism Leaders is eyeing for a single Visa to be used by foreigners to all ASEAN countries instead of obtaining ten different Visas when traveling.Similar to the Schengen Visa of Europe, they wish that the proposal will be approved sooner. It will take the time to be implemented because it involves countries with different foreign policies. These steps to connect tourism industries of the ASEAN countries will benefit the region and promote tourism that will benefit not only ASEAN economy but it would also improve the lives of their citizens. Recommended: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS


Tourism is considered as vibrant industries in Asia. With great beaches, good food and friendly people, visitors from around the world come over and enjoy. Asian beaches are rated as the best in the world.

 United Nations World Tourism Organization said that tourist arrivals in the region in 2015 reached up to more than 100 million, mostly in Thailand (29.8M), Malaysia (25.7M), and Singapore (12M). 

 Other Asian countries with large numbers of arrival are Indonesia (10.4M), Vietnam (7.9M), Philippines (5.3M), Cambodia (4.7M), Myanmar (4.6M), Laos (3.5M) and Brunei (218K).
 ASEAN Tourism Ministers are optimistic that tourism in the region will continue to grow as they are developing linkages to the neighboring countries. With this, infrastructure projects are needed. For example, Thailand is developing their maritime tourism with possible links with Bangkok and Boracay in the Philippines.



Aside from infrastructure, ASEAN Tourism Leaders is eyeing for a single Visa to be used by foreigners to all ASEAN countries instead of obtaining ten different Visas when traveling.Similar to the Schengen Visa of Europe, they wish that the proposal will be approved sooner. It will take the time to be implemented because it involves countries with different foreign policies.



These steps to connect tourism industries of the ASEAN countries will benefit the region and promote tourism that will benefit not only ASEAN economy but it would also improve the lives of their citizens.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Filipinos to Benefit 5 Days Visa-Free Entry to South Korea starting May 2017

Filipinos to Benefit 5 Days Visa-Free Entry to South Korea starting May 2017




Filipinos to Benefit 5 Days Visa-Free Entry to South Korea starting May 2017




This good news is confirmed by Rhee Kangil, chief marketing manager of Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO).

The five-days visa-free access is also open to Indonesian and Vietnamese to explore the land of Hallyu and kimchi. This rule applies to Chinese tourist too, but the JTO is now eyeing visitors from Southeast Asian nations.

"The Korean government, they [authorities] have allowed Filipinos, Vietnamese, Indonesians to come to Korea using package tours," Rhee said, adding that the policy will be implemented in May. 
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"The [visa-free] system [being offered] is when tourists using a package come to Korea and if there's Jeju [island] on the itinerary. It only applies to package tours but there has to be designated travel agencies. It cannot be any travel agency selling Korean packages," Rhee explained.

According to Philippine Ambassador to Korea Raul Hernandez, the Philippines is included in the plan of the Korean government to issue electronic visas and allow a visa-free stay in mainland Korea for five days in order to boost its tourism industry.

Currently, if you are a holder of a Philippine passport, you may enter Jeju-island visa free but must obtain a visa if traveling to mainland Korea.

There are no direct flights to Jeju but Philippine Airlines has chartered flights, via Rakso Travel.

But Hernandez clarified that only selected tour agencies are included in the program.

Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) said it “It is true that at the moment, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia among the Southeast Asian countries are being considered to be included in the electronic visa program.”

Under the electronic visa program, the MCST said, “group tourists will not have to go to the Korean Embassy to get a visa if your country is eligible for an electronic visa since it can be issued through the accredited travel agency.”

The following are 40 most beautiful places in South Korea according to CNN Travel;

Sambuyeon Falls

Namhansangseong Fortress

Sareung

Seonjeongneung

Gobungun, Changyeong

Anapji Pond

Geunjeonjeon, Gyeongbokgung

Changgyeonggung

Inwangsan

Jongmyo Shrine

Gochang Dolmen Site

Wanggungri

Seoul Seonggwak Fortress Wall

Gangneung Anbandeok-gil

Soyang Lake

Upo Wetlands

Hapcheon Daraknon

Buseoksa

Geumsan Boriam Temple

Dolsan Bridge

Andong Hahoe Village

Ojakgyo

Biyangdo

Gwanggalli

Samhwasa

Hamdeok

Hyeupjae Beach

Marado

Yongwa Beach

Sehwa-ri

Songaksan

Udo

Yongduam

Cheonjiyeon Falls

Tokkiseom

Yeongam

Miryang Maneosa

Seongsan Iichungbong

Changdeokgung

Halla Mountain
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Japan is one of the countries in the world, Filipino wants to visit due to its beautiful scenery and tourist spots such as the famous cherry blossoms, temples, Disney resort in Tokyo and many others.


Read more: http://www.jbsolis.com/2017/04/photo-blog-basic-guide-on-how-to-apply-for-japanese-visa.html#ixzz4emLLucGQ


New Zealand is another country where many Filipinos want to work and live. A Strong economy, world-class health, and education system, good weather, and of course, high-paying jobs are few of the reasons why many people migrate to New Zealand.

Read more: http://www.jbsolis.com/2017/03/how-to-apply-for-work-visa-to-new-zealand.html#ixzz4emLi4zlK



Applying for a US visa? Expect to be bombarded with so many questions. That is why preparation is a must. General rule? Tell the truth and be prepared. The consuls you'll meet in the interview are trained in their job so they will know if you are lying.

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