Do you still need to fill in the entry card when you have a visa to enter the Philippines?

As we all know, when you have a visa, you want to have a permit to travel. Holders can choose to travel within the valid time of the visa according to their own needs. Do you still need to fill in an entry card when you enter the Philippines after you have a visa?

What is an entry card?

The entry card is mainly a card filled out by foreign citizens before entering the country. Its contents are mainly name, contact information, nationality, purpose of entry, etc. It can also be called a registration of the holder before entering the country. Under normal circumstances, the holder will be issued a card by the flight attendant to the applicant before the plane lands and handed over to the customs when entering the country.

There is also an exit card that needs to be filled in together with the entry card, which will be provided to the customs when the holder leaves the country and returns home, mainly to record the time of the holder's entry and exit.

Do you still need to fill in a visa?

The function of the entry card is not the same as that of the visa. The visa only proves that the holder has the right to enter the Philippines, while the entry card is an information registration for the holder. Therefore, even if the holder holds a Philippine visa, he needs to fill in the entry card when entering the country, otherwise the customs will not release it.

Notes on filling out the entry card?

1. When filling in the entry card, you need to ensure that the handwriting is neat and there are no smearing marks.

2. The information in the entry card is the same as the visa application form. It should be true and valid, and should not be filled in at will.

3. The entry card needs to be filled in English. Generally, there will be a template, but it is recommended that applicants prepare the template in advance when traveling.

To sum up, when entering the Philippines with a visa, the applicant still needs to fill in the entry card before entering the Philippines, otherwise the customs will not release it. At the same time, it should be noted that the holder needs to fill in the entry card as required.