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Schengen Visa Requirements for Filipinos

This post lists the requirements for Filipinos who want to tour Europe along with several tips for their embassy interview

What to pack for your trip

Don't know what to bring on your next trip? Read this post for the travel essentials that you NEED

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A list of countries with Visa free entry for Filipinos / Philippine Citizens

Monday, July 9, 2012

Budget Travel Promos: 2012 Cruises (Royal Caribbean)


Budget Travel Promos : Royale Caribbean Cruises Promo for 2012



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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Discount Airfare: Eva Air to USA / Canada


Contact any Summit Travels International Team member to avail of this US and Canada Airfare promo!

 Discount Airfare: Rates start at $620


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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Visas for Filipinos: US Visa Requirements for Filipinos

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Below are information regarding US VISA requirements for Filipinos from the US embassy website:


Most frequently applied for type of US VISA in the Philippines: 


"The vast majority of nonimmigrant visa applications received at the U.S. Embassy in Manila are for tourism or business travel.
B-1 visas are for business, including such things as a need to consult with business associates, negotiate a contract, buy goods or materials, settle an estate, appear in a court trial, and participate in business or professional conventions or conferences; or, where an applicant will be traveling to the United States on behalf of a foreign employer for training or meetings. The individual may not receive payment (except for incidental expenses) from a United States source while on a B-1 visa. 
B-2 visas are issued for general pleasure/tourist travel, such as touring, visits to friends and relatives, visits for rest or medical treatment, social or fraternal conventions and conferences, and amateur/unpaid participants in cultural or sports events.
In most instances, consuls will issue a combined B-1/B-2 visa, recognizing that most business travelers may also wish to travel for tourist purposes."
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What are the documents  that I need to prepare for my US Visa?
All basic documentary requirements must be ready BEFORE an appointment can be made. Additional documents may be required, so please read the information below carefully.
The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit does not accept documents BEFORE the interview except for Treaty Trader (E1) and Treaty Investor (E2) visa applications. Any documents received will not be returned and will be destroyed (except the passport).
Basic Requirements:
1.  DS-160 ONLINE NONIMMIGRANT VISA ELECTRONIC APPLICATION – All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application. Applicants can access the DS-160 from the Consular Electronic Application Center website.
In order to avoid delays in processing visa applications, visa applicants or their representatives must ensure that the following information is correctly provided: Applicant’s Complete Name (required format is Surname, First Name(s), Middle Name), Applicant’s Passport Information (the passport used in filling out the form must be the same passport presented on the day of the interview), Other Names (for married female applicants, type your complete maiden name), Purpose of Trip (if the answer falls under “Other,” specify the purpose of travel in the blank provided), Primary Occupation (if the answer falls under “Other,” specify the occupation in the blank provided), Contact Person and Contact Address in the United StatesFather’s Complete Name,and Mother’s Complete Maiden Name.


2.  PASSPORT – Signed passports must be valid for at least six monthsfrom the date of intended departure from the United States. The passport must be in good condition, i.e., photo lamination is undamaged, and all passport pages are intact.
Applicants must also present all previously issued passports or notarized affidavits of loss, if applicable.
Taiwanese passport holders who do not have Taiwan personal identification numbers listed above the date of birth on the biographic data page in their passports must present their original Philippine residency permit.
3.  PHOTO
One 2" x 2" standard photo.  The photo must be:


  • In color
  • Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details.
  • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
  • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
  • Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
  • With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
  • Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis
    • Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.
    • Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.
    • Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
    • If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo.
    • Dark glasses or glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable.
    • Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash.
Please click here for additional information on photo specifications.
Please ensure that your photo meets the requirements stated above.  Failure to provide the correct photo will delay your visa processing.

4.  EXTENSION OF STAY/CHANGE OF STATUS – Please bring copies of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approvals of extension of stay or change of status, if applicable.

5.  PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP (if applying with/for dependent/s)
  • Original marriage certificate printed on Philippine National Statistics Office security paper, if applicable (if applying with a spouse and/or child)
  • Original birth certificate printed on Philippine National Statistics Office security paper (for dependent/s)

Monday, November 15, 2010

Visas for Filipinos : China Visa Requirements for Filipino Tourists



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We have  a lot of passengers who want to go to Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen, and would want to know the China Visa Requirements for Filipino Tourists.So to make it easier for them and anyone who wants to travel to China as a tourist, please see the info posted below.


Visit the Great Wall of China
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We can also assist you in getting your China Visa so do not hesitate to contact us through Facebook- just search for Summit Travels International and "like" our page!

Tourist /Family visit Visa (L)
L Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or private matters. Documents to be included with application:
1.          Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2.          A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white background, full-face front view, and no hat.  Photo must be glued on the application form. Stapled pictures will not be accepted. Scanned photos will also not be accepted.
             U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos.
3.          A copy of the round-trip plane ticket
4.          Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviter's valid chinese residence visa and passport information page of inviter's or Chinese national identity card.
5.          Previously used China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickers will be accepted.  Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicants. Please refer to the list below.)
6.           For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 years old and above), they are required to provide the following:                          
              a) original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad
              b)  original bank certificate with receipt or original passbook, updated within the month that you are applying or....
                                 - If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the company's bank certificate, sponsorship letter from the company and the company's business registration. 
                              - If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank certificate, sponsorship and invitation letter, copy of sponsor's valid residence visa and passport information page or Chinese national ID.
             c) for employed persons, also provide an employment certificate, company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR
             d) for students, provide school ID
             e) for businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR
             f)  Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old.
7.  The emergency contact information page in the applicant's passport should be filled out and photocopied.
8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.

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