Can I apply for an urgent Philippine visa?

Many people have encountered unexpected situations and are anxious to go abroad to deal with things. At this time, they want to apply for a visa as soon as possible. If they apply for urgent processing, they can get a visa in a relatively short time. So, can I apply for an expedited Philippine visa?

At present, no matter which visa center Chinese citizens apply for Philippine visas, they can apply for expedited processing. However, applicants are required to apply in advance when submitting materials. If the materials enter the examination stage, they cannot be expedited.

Under normal circumstances, after the applicant has prepared the materials and submitted them to the Philippine Embassy, the examination and check-out can be completed within 8-10 working days. If the application is processed urgently, it will take about 5 working days for the applicant to sign out after submitting the materials.

It should be noted that the application for urgent processing only meets the requirements in terms of the materials submitted by the applicant, which advances the normal check-out time. However, if there are any problems with the applicant's materials, the examination time may be extended, and the applicant may even be required to continue to supplement the materials or attend the interview, which will inevitably delay the check-out time, which is not much different from the ordinary processing time, or even longer.

However, if the applicant does not meet the requirements in some aspects, it will also lead to the refusal of the visa. Therefore, those who apply for urgent processing may not get their visas in advance, nor can they improve their visa-out possibilities. This point must be clear to all personnel preparing to apply for urgent application.

However, it is necessary to pay a visa fee to apply for a Philippine visa, and the cost of applying for an urgent application is even higher. The applicant pays the visa fee and the expedited fee in advance, regardless of whether the visa can be obtained in a short time or is refused, the relevant fees are not refundable.

Therefore, applicants for Philippine expedited visas must fully prepare the materials and submit the application as soon as possible to reserve enough application time to avoid travel inconvenience caused by delayed travel.