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  1. Philippines

    tips.extensions

    Before
    After the initial 30 days, the Bureau of Immigration offers a first visa waiver, then further extensions of stay (in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension); it gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals.
    After
    After the initial 30 days, the Bureau of Immigration lists an initial 29-day extension (the visa waiver), then extensions beyond 59 days by 1 or 2 months, or a Long-Stay Visitor Extension of not more than six months; it refers to a maximum allowable stay of 36 months for visa-non-required nationals.

  2. Philippines

    tips.etravel-scams

    Before
    Register only on the official eTravel portal, etravel.gov.ph.
    After
    The eTravel FAQ says etravel.gov.ph is the only official eTravel website, that registration is free of charge, and to beware of fake or scam websites that require payment.

  3. Philippines

    tips.onward-ticket

    Before
    Book an onward or return ticket before you fly: the Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free visitors must hold a return ticket to their country of origin or an outward-bound ticket to their next destination, and the UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for it.
    After
    The Department of Foreign Affairs says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination, and the UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel.

  4. Philippines

    faq.indian-citizens

    Before
    No, not for short visits. Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business (not extendable), with a passport valid 6 months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return or onward ticket. Those holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit can instead stay 30 days for tourism, also not extendable. Longer stays need a temporary visitor (9a) visa.
    After
    Not for short visits. The Department of Foreign Affairs says Indian nationals may enter visa-free for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay, confirmed hotel accommodation, proof of financial capacity and a return or onward ticket. Those holding valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visas or residence permits may enter visa-free for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism.

  5. Philippines

    faq.extend-stay

    Before
    Apply at the Bureau of Immigration main office or another authorized immigration office. The first step is a visa waiver (PHP 3,030); after that you can extend in 1- or 2-month steps, or up to 6 months under the Long-Stay Visitor Extension. The Bureau gives 36 months as the maximum allowable stay for visa-free nationals.
    After
    The Bureau of Immigration says visa-free tourists admitted for 30 days apply for an initial extension of 29 days (the visa waiver, PHP 3,030) at its main office or other authorised immigration offices. It lists further extensions of authorized stay beyond 59 days by 1 or 2 months, and a Long-Stay Visitor Extension of not more than six months, and refers to a maximum allowable stay of 36 months for visa-non-required nationals.

  6. Philippines

    faq.onward-ticket-needed

    Before
    Yes, for visa-free visitors. The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must hold a return ticket to their country of origin or an outward-bound ticket to their next destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for it, and Canada says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.
    After
    Yes, for visa-free visitors. The Department of Foreign Affairs' visa policy says visa-free nationals must possess return tickets to their country of origin or outward-bound tickets to their next country of destination. The UK government says immigration officials and airlines may ask for proof of return or onward travel, and Canada says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.

  7. Philippines

    faq.etravel-what

    Before
    eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) is the Philippines' free online arrival registration combining immigration, health and customs declarations. Arriving travellers — foreign or Filipino — must complete it, except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, within 72 hours before arrival and show the QR code at check-in and on arrival.
    After
    eTravel (etravel.gov.ph, its only official website) is a free digital data collection platform for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines. Arriving passengers, foreign or Filipino, must register, except foreign diplomats and their dependants, foreign dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic and official or service passports. Registration is possible within 72 hours before arrival; the QR code is shown to the airline before boarding and to customs on arrival.

  8. Philippines

    faq.us-need-visa

    Before
    No. US passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days with a passport valid 6 months and an onward ticket. The stay can be extended at Bureau of Immigration offices. US citizens must also register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival.
    After
    No. The United States is on the Department of Foreign Affairs' list of countries whose nationals may enter without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket. The Bureau of Immigration handles extensions of stay. Arriving passengers must also register on eTravel, which allows registration within 72 hours before arrival.

  9. Philippines

    summary

    Before
    The Philippines admits citizens of the countries listed under Executive Order 408 visa-free for 30 days — extendable at a Bureau of Immigration office — and requires arriving travellers, except foreign diplomats, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, to register on the free eTravel platform within 72 hours before arrival. Visa-free visitors must also hold a return or onward ticket.
    After
    The Department of Foreign Affairs says nationals of the countries it lists under Executive Order No. 408 may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and a return or onward ticket; the Bureau of Immigration handles extensions at its offices. Arriving passengers, except foreign diplomats and dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders and holders of diplomatic or official passports, must register on the free eTravel platform, which allows registration within 72 hours before arrival.

  10. Peru

    free text (visaPolicy.conditionalWaivers.us-visa)

    Before
    Chinese and Indian citizens holding a US, Canadian, UK, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries, may enter Peru without a tourist visa for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry; the stay cannot be extended.
    After
    Peru's Foreign Ministry table says Chinese and Indian citizens with valid ordinary passports can enter Peru without a temporary tourist visa if they hold a visa valid for at least six months from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them; it lists their stay as 180 days, not extendable, within 365 days of first entry.

  11. Peru

    free text (visaTypes.tourist-embassy.feeNotes)

    Before
    Peru's Consular Fee Schedule sets a fixed S/C 30 for a tourist visa (tariff 67a; one consular sol equals USD 1). The payment is not refunded if the visa is refused. The Foreign Ministry's tourist-visa page (gob.pe/36240) says the 183-day stay comes "sin posibilidad de prórroga" (no extension), though a later line mentions applying to Migraciones for one.
    After
    Peru's Consular Fee Schedule sets a fixed S/C 30 for a tourist visa (tariff 67a; 1 consular sol equals US$1.00). The Foreign Ministry's tourist-visa page says the payment is not refundable even if the visa is refused, and that the stay is up to 183 calendar days "sin posibilidad de prórroga", though it also says extensions can be requested from Migraciones before the period ends.

  12. Peru

    free text (countryFacts.driving)

    Before
    Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Peru yet.
    After
    Peru is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  13. Peru

    free text (countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit)

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season in the Peruvian Andes runs from November to May, when flooding and landslides can close tourist areas, and that forest fires are common in the dry season from June to October.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Peru. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from November to May in the Peruvian Andes, when seasonal flooding, mudslides and landslides can close popular tourist areas, and that forest fires are common during the dry season, from June to October.

  14. Peru

    free text (countryFacts.safety)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including muggings and thefts, is a significant problem in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and other major cities; that tourists, especially those travelling alone, are at risk of 'express kidnapping', often by criminals posing as taxi drivers; and that the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil and the VRAEM carry a higher risk because of organised crime linked to drug production. It advises licensed telephone or app-based taxis rather than hailing one on the street.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says street crime, including muggings and thefts, is a significant problem in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and other major cities; that tourists, especially those travelling alone, are at risk of 'express kidnapping', often involving armed criminals posing as taxi drivers; and that there is a higher risk in areas of serious organised crime linked to drug production, including the border areas with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil and the VRAEM. It advises using licensed telephone or app-based taxis and not hailing taxis on the street.

  15. Peru

    free text (entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits)

    Before
    Cash and monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure; carrying more than USD 30,000 in cash is prohibited.
    After
    Peru's tax and customs authority (SUNAT) says travellers entering or leaving the country must declare cash and/or negotiable financial instruments of more than US$10,000 or the equivalent, and that entering or leaving with more than US$30,000 is not permitted.

  16. Peru

    free text (entryRequirements.proofOfFunds)

    Before
    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Peru. Canada's travel advice says officials may ask for proof that you have a place to stay and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
    After
    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof that you have a place to stay and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.

  17. Peru

    free text (entryRequirements.onwardTicket)

    Before
    No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.
    After
    No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for entry to Peru. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket.

  18. Peru

    free text (entryRequirements.travelInsurance)

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Peru; Migraciones' guidance for tourists does not mention it.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Peru.

  19. Peru

    free text (entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever)

    Before
    WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru; Peru's health ministry says travellers heading to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. The endemic areas are the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno — Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are excluded.
    After
    WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru. Peru's health ministry says travellers planning to go to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip, and lists the endemic areas as the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco (except Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno.

  20. Peru

    free text (tips.tap-water)

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller advises drinking boiled or bottled water in Peru.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says to drink boiled or bottled water.

  21. Peru

    free text (tips.taxi-safety)

    Before
    The UK government warns of robberies by criminals posing as taxi drivers, especially at Lima's Jorge Chávez airport and bus terminals, and advises licensed telephone or app-based taxis, hotel-booked taxis, or the official taxi desks outside the airport baggage hall.
    After
    The UK government warns of a risk of robbery by criminals posing as taxi drivers, especially at Jorge Chavez International Airport and bus terminals, and advises using licensed telephone or app-based taxi services, asking your hotel to book taxis, or using the official taxi companies at the airport, at desks directly outside the baggage hall.

  22. Peru

    free text (tips.altitude)

    Before
    The UK government says altitude sickness is a serious risk in parts of Peru, including Cusco, Puno, the Colca Canyon and Kuelap. Canada's travel advice says the risk starts at 2,500 metres and is higher if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before you get used to the altitude.
    After
    The UK government says altitude sickness is a serious risk in parts of Peru, including Cusco, Puno, the Colca Canyon and Kuelap. Canada's travel advice says you're at risk of high-altitude illnesses at 2,500 metres above sea level or more, and more at risk if you ascend quickly or exercise or drink alcohol before you get used to the altitude.

  23. Peru

    free text (faq.tam-form)

    Before
    No official source we could read describes an entry form to fill in. Canada's travel advice says Peru's international airports keep digital entry and exit records instead of stamping passports, and Migraciones says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card (TAM).
    After
    No official source we could read describes an entry form to fill in. Canada's travel advice says international airports in Peru do not stamp passports and keep digital records of entry and exit, and Peru's migration authority says you can check your authorized stay by downloading your virtual Andean Migration Card.

  24. Peru

    free text (faq.yellow-fever-machu-picchu)

    Before
    Not for Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, which Peru's health ministry excludes. It recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel to jungle areas: the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco region, Huánuco, Pasco and Puno.
    After
    Peru's health ministry lists the endemic areas as the forested jungle of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali and Amazonas and the jungle zones of Junín, Ayacucho, Cusco (except Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail), Huánuco, Pasco and Puno, and says travellers planning to go to jungle areas should be vaccinated at least 10 days before the trip. WHO lists no yellow fever requirement at entry to Peru.

  25. Peru

    free text (faq.china-india-waiver)

    Before
    Yes, a consular tourist visa, unless you meet the following condition: as a Chinese or Indian citizen holding a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or Schengen visa valid for at least six months (or permanent residence in those places) you can enter Peru without a Peruvian visa for tourism or business, for up to 180 days within 365 days of first entry, not extendable.
    After
    Peru's Foreign Ministry table says Chinese and Indian citizens with valid ordinary passports can enter Peru without a temporary tourist visa if they hold a visa valid for at least six months from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them; it lists their stay as 180 days, not extendable, within 365 days of first entry. Otherwise they need a tourist visa, which the Foreign Ministry says is applied for at Peruvian consular offices.