06/07/2023
‼️‼️ How to Avoid Getting Offloaded at the Philippine Immigration ‼️‼️
When an immigration officer (IO) tells you that you can't leave the country, this is called "offloading" or "deferred departure." The Philippine Constitution says that everyone has the right to travel, but it also puts limits on that right.
🛑 PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION AIRPORT REQUIREMENTS 🛑
In this guide, I have narrowed down some tips to avoid getting offloaded at the Philippine Immigration. Please bring bthe following documents if you are flying out the Philippines:
1. Valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity)
2. Roundtrip ticket
3. Visa, if applicable
4. Assets Proof: Certificates of Real Estate and Stock Assets are the documents that fall under the proof of assets category. (If applicable.)
5. Proof of Family Ties: The family is probably the strongest string in the home country. It includes marriage and birth certificates for spouses and children as well as photos showing closeness. (If applicable.)
6. Proof of Community Ties. If you are an affiliate of any civic organization, you must keep an ID or certificates proving active membership. Also, students must keep their school IDs. (If applicable.)
7. Proof of Financial Means (bank certificates, bank statements, or credit card statements)
Additional documents that immigration officers might request:
📍Additional Requirements as an Employee:
1. Company ID
2. A copy of the latest income tax return
3. Certificate of Employment (the best thing that indicates your salary and for how long you’ve been attached to the company)
4. They may also keep recent payslips and approved leave of absence as supporting evidence.
📍Additional Requirements as Freelancer or Self-employed:
1. A copy of your income tax return for the past year: If you pay taxes for yourself then you should have this. If the client paid for you, they usually give you a copy of it, make sure you have it.
2. A document like the Certificate of Employment, where the client(s) can certify that you’re doing some kind of business with them. The address and contact number of the client must be specified. This can be best if it includes the salary and how long you’ve been working with them.
3. If you’re the sole proprietor of a company, make sure you have a copy of your business permits and registration certificate.
4. Freelancers must retain copies of their project contracts or online payment receipts.
📍Additional Requirements for Fresh Graduates Who Are Still Unemployed
For fresh graduates who are still unemployed, the best course of action is to find a sponsor who is a family member. Prepare the following documents:
1. Authenticated affidavit of support indicating the relationship within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, together with the supporting documents.
2. An affidavit of undertaking or guarantee
📍Additional Requirements for Sponsorship:
Travelers who can’t financially support the trip themselves must have a sponsor, who is ideally an immediate relative. They should have the following documents handy:
1. Authenticated affidavit of support indicating the relationship within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, together with the supporting documents.
2. Proof of relationship to the sponsor such as marriage contracts, birth certificates, and other written documents;
3. Sponsorship Letter: with the sponsor’s contact details, if the sponsor is not a relative;
4. Notarized Affidavit of Support and Guarantee and Undertaking;
5. Proof of sponsor’s financial capacity like bank certificates, employment certificates, Income Tax Certificates, or permits;
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6. Guidance and Counseling Certificate from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (a.k.a. CFO Certificate): All Filipinos traveling overseas as fiancées, or spouses, must secure a Guidance and Counseling Certificate. Before receiving a certificate, applicants must complete the guidance and counseling session at Commission on Filipinos Overseas offices.
7. DSWD Travel Clearance: The DSWD Travel Clearance is a document issued to Filipino minors traveling alone or with a non-relative adult. You may visit the DSWD site at https://www.dswd.gov.ph for more details.
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