#Visa Free Myth

Recent news and social media posts claim that Canada is now visa-free for Philippine passport holders. Why this is being called “visa-free” The term “visa-free” is being used loosely. The Philippine government has announced a new visa-free entry for 14 days for Chinese citizens starting this coming Friday, January 16. The visa-free entry was revealed by the Department of Foreign Affairs in an announcement supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Under this ruling, Chinese passport-holding tourists and businessmen enjoy a visa-free stay of up to a maximum of 14 days. Visa-free entry is allowed only through the following airports: Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu. For visa-free entry, one needs a valid passport that is at least six months from the date of expiration, return airline tickets, and hotel booking arrangements.The policy would last for one year and would also be reviewed prior to its expiration. Read more in our articles including "Canada is not fully visa-free for Filipinos" and "PH grants 14-day visa-free entry to Chinese nationals".