For more than 95% of travelers, only basic requirements would be needed, which are: passport, boarding pass, confirmed return ticket, and visa (only when required)
MANILA, Philippines – Shortly after the government publicized the revised departure guidelines for travelers, the Department of Justice issued a clarification on Thursday, August 24.
Madalas 90% or 95% of the time, for first-time travelers lang talaga maging applicable…Ang dala ay wala silang visa ngunit gusto nila magtrabaho sa ibang bansa. Iiwasan po natin ‘yan sapagAssistant Secretary Mico Clavano, DOJ spokesperson, clarified that the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking revised guidelines on traveling did not impose additional requirements on outbound international travelers.
For more than 95% of travelers, only basic requirements would be needed, Clavano clarified. These are:“The intention behind these revisions is to create a more organized and coherent framework for departure formalities. By structuring the guidelines in a clearer manner, travelers and relevant authorities can navigate the departure process more efficiently, minimizing confusion and procedural complications,” Clavano said.
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