Visa and document guides for Filipinos
Plain-language, regularly reviewed guides to the visa and Philippine document questions we hear every day, written by the VisaReady PH team.
Japan visa requirements for Filipinos
Complete 2026 guide to Japan tourist visa requirements for Filipinos: document checklist, bank certificate, itinerary, accredited agencies, processing time and common reasons for denial.
Read the guide →Visa requirementsUS tourist visa requirements in the Philippines
How to apply for a US B1/B2 visa from the Philippines in 2026: DS-160, visa fee payment, appointment booking at US Embassy Manila, documents to bring and interview tips.
Read the guide →Visa requirementsSchengen visa requirements for Filipinos
Schengen visa guide for Filipinos: which embassy to apply to, document checklist, travel insurance, flight and hotel reservations, visa fee, processing time and tips for first-time applicants.
Read the guide →Visa requirementsSouth Korea visa requirements for Filipinos
Korea tourist visa requirements for Filipinos in 2026: document checklist for employed, self-employed and students, accredited agencies, processing time, visa-free exceptions and tips.
Read the guide →Philippine documentsHow to get an NBI clearance online
Step-by-step guide to getting an NBI clearance online in 2026: registration, appointment booking, payment, biometrics, what a HIT means, renewal and NBI clearance for abroad or visa use.
Read the guide →Application tipsShow money and bank certificates for visa applications
Honest guide to show money and bank certificates for Filipino visa applicants: why there is no magic amount, what embassies look for in bank statements, sponsor documents and the "pa-show money" scam.
Read the guide →Application tipsWhat to do after a visa refusal
Practical guide for Filipinos after a visa refusal: understanding US 214(b), Schengen and UK refusal letters, when to reapply, how to declare previous refusals and how to build a stronger application.
Read the guide →These guides are general information from an independent private consultancy, not official embassy or government advice. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.