Seems like we have two confusing views - 1) All tourist visas issued are non-convertible 2) If we have a non-convertible visa we cannot get a SRRV visa issued.
Can we get some clarity on this please? What convertible visa do we need to arrive on if tourist visa is non-convertible?
Each country can have different requirements, in this case check the Philippine Embassy's website for visas http://www.newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/index. … quirements
By implication you see that any other visa OTHER THAN TOURIST VISA is convertible.
9A: TEMPORARY VISITOR'S VISA FOR PLEASURE (TOURIST VISA)
Copy of Credit cards and/or travelers checks or foreign exchange endorsement of the passport
Original, signed letter from inviting party (if applicable) indicating complete address and telephone number. The letter must also be notarized in the Philippines.
If employed, applicant's Certificate of Current Employment from Employer to include employer's full name, address and telephone number, applicant's length of service and salary details
If self-employed, photocopy of latest Income Tax Return and copy of Personal Assessment Number (PAN) Card
If Student, applicant's Certificate of Enrollment or Letter of Acceptance from School;
If minor, under 18 years of age traveling alone or to be accompanied by a person other than a parent or not joining a parent in the Philippines: Affidavit of Support and Consent to Travel. The affidavit must be executed by either or both parents indicating traveling companion of minor and address in the Philippines, duly notarized by a local Notary Public, attested by the MEA and consular officer of the Philippine Embassy. This affidavit must be presented before immigration officials at the port of entry in the Philippines upon the minor's arrival in the Philippines.
If Spouse of a Philippine Citizen: Name of Filipino spouse should be indicated in the visa applicant's passport Copy of Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy or Philippine National Statistics office
If Unmarried Minor Child of a Filipino Parent: Copy of Birth Certificate and Copy of Parent's valid passports
Indian nationals who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes may be granted visa-free entry into the country in any port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs (SIHs), as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships/vessels) for an initial authorized stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided they possess the following:
1.) Either a valid (used or unused) American (US), Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, United Kingdom, or Singaporean multiple-entry visa or permanent residence permit.
2.) An Indian passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the date of departure from the Philippines;
3.) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination; and
4.) No derogatory record with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration.
The fourteen (14) day, visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for a maximum stay of twenty-one (21) days but is non-convertible to other visa categories.
Hope this helps
p.s., I may be incorrect about not being able to apply for an SRRV from your home country, the PRA has updated their website and now have an apply online button.
