bows00 Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 Hey fellow expats, I know this topic has been discussed before, but I just wanted a last minute check before I board the plane this coming Thursday (6/21). I will be staying in the Philippines for 3 months and have purchased round trip tickets. And it is my understanding that I will NOT need a throwaway ticket, even though I am exceeding the 30 day tourist visa limit. Is this correct?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou49 Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, bows00 said: Hey fellow expats, I know this topic has been discussed before, but I just wanted a last minute check before I board the plane this coming Thursday (6/21). I will be staying in the Philippines for 3 months and have purchased round trip tickets. And it is my understanding that I will NOT need a throwaway ticket, even though I am exceeding the 30 day tourist visa limit. Is this correct?? yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bows00 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Posted June 19, 2018 Salamat po Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 6 hours ago, bows00 said: I will be staying in the Philippines for 3 months and have purchased round trip tickets. Bows my friend, the Round Trip ticket is your Onward Ticket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 My return ticket this timewas 9 months in the future and no problems. In the past, 11 months, no problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukaram (Tim) Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: Bows my friend, the Round Trip ticket is your Onward Ticket This. A round trip ticket shows an exit. That is all they want. The time frame is not applicable (I have used one a year out - used the same ticket twice actually) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bows00 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 6:00 PM, Tukaram (Tim) said: This. A round trip ticket shows an exit. That is all they want. The time frame is not applicable (I have used one a year out - used the same ticket twice actually) thank you again. i love the invaluable information available here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sibbick Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 So long as you have a valid passport, a valid ticket to depart the Philippines and are not blacklisted, you will be granted a 30 day visa waiver on arrival. Immigration in the Philippines don't care what date is on your ticket, just so long as it is a valid ticket to depart the Philippines. However, some people have reported issues with their airline. If your ticket return date is beyond 30 days and you don't have a visa, some check in staff will not want to board you. If this happens, ask to see a supervisor. By the way, if you want to thank me, you can use Salamat without the PO, as PO is a term peculiar to Tagalog speakers in the North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bows00 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Jim Sibbick said: However, some people have reported issues with their airline. If your ticket return date is beyond 30 days and you don't have a visa, some check in staff will not want to board you. If this happens, ask to see a supervisor Oh crap.. really? So I should have purchased a throwaway ticket to avoid this hassle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, bows00 said: Oh crap.. really? So I should have purchased a throwaway ticket to avoid this hassle? No, just take a copy of this. And if they still give you a hard time tell them you know you can extend up to 36 months so makes no difference of the departure date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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