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How to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine from Manila + Malaria Pills Info

Process for getting Yellow Fever Vaccine Certificate (YFV) from Manila + Malaria Pills Info Procedure for Travelers for tourism purposes and Sea Farers: Yellow Fever vaccination is just one of the many requirements I had to accomplish for my backpacking trip to Africa. Some African countries would only recommend YFV, while other yellow fever zones require […]

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East Africa Visa Guide

East Africa Tourist Visa guide (EAV) for Philippine Passports and most others This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Uganda for tourism. East Africa Tourist Visa is valid for 90 days, multiple entries. ELIGIBLE PERSON: • A […]

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Tanzania, Visa Guide

Tanzania Visa Guide

Process for Tanzania Visa upon Arrival From Dar Es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International Airport and official land borders From Kilimanjaro International Airport From Zanzibar International Airport This is based on my experience as a Philippine…

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South Africa, Visa Guide

South Africa Visa Guide For Philippine Passports

SOUTH AFRICA TOURIST VISA GUIDE FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORTS I was told by the embassy of South Africa that Philippines passport holders can only apply for a visa to South Africa only from the Philippines and cannot do so from other SA embassies anywhere in the world. Embassy Address: South African Embassy, Manila 29/F Yuchengco Tower, […]

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Kenya, Visa Guide

Kenya Visa Guide

As of September 2015, the Immigration of Kenya now requires a visa before entry into The Republic of Kenya including Philippine passport holders. As this can now be done online, it is best to secure your visa to avoid any inconvenience. This will only take 1-3 days. Note that if you are visiting two or […]

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Uganda, Visa Guide

Uganda Visa Guide

A Philippine passport holder can apply for a visa upon arrival in Uganda international airport or major land borders. Note that if you are visiting two or all of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda- it is best to acquire the Class T12 East Africa Tourist Visa. This is a joint tourist visa that entitles […]

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Rwanda, Visa Guide

Rwanda Visa Guide

Given bilateral agreements, nationals of the following Countries may visit Rwanda without a visa for a period of up to 90 days: Hong Kong, Philippines, Mauritius, Singapore and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the following documents still need to be presented upon arrival at Rwanda port of entry: Duly filled out and printed application […]

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Visa Guide, Zambia

Zambia Visa Guide

Philippine passports need a visa BEFORE arrival in Zambia, see reference here. The good news is you can apply for it online. In 3 to 5 days, you will receive your visa approval notice, which you should print and present to the Immigration of Zambia upon your arrival. Zambia Department of Immigration Email: pro@zambiaimmigration.gov.zm Immigration […]

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Zimbabwe Visa Guide

Filipinos need a visa BEFORE arrival in Zimbabwe. The good news is you can easily apply for it online. In 3 to 5 days, you will receive your visa approval notice, which you should print and present to the Immigration of Zimbabwe upon your arrival. How to apply for Zimbabwe Tourist Visa online: 1. Go […]

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Mozambique Visa Guide

Process for acquiring Mozambique tourist visa upon arrival by land for Philippine passports The Embassy in Beijing is in charge of the Philippines for Mozambique tourist visa but it is best to apply upon arrival to avoid extra costs and longer wait times. From Mutare, Zimbabwe, I crossed Mozambique by land through the border of […]

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