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Essential Online Resources for Expats in the Philippines

These official links and tools will help you handle visas, health insurance, driving, travel, and consular services while living in or moving to the Philippines. Bookmark this page and check back often as we add more useful guides.

Visas & Immigration

Get accurate information directly from Philippine government sources about visas, extensions, ACR I-Cards, and travel requirements.

Bureau of Immigration (BI)

Official site for visa types, extensions, alien registration, ACR I-Cards, and immigration advisories.

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Philippine eTravel Portal

One-stop online travel declaration system for arrivals and departures—often required before flying.

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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

Passports, dual citizenship, civil registry, and consular services for Filipinos and foreign residents.

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Healthcare & Insurance

Understand how public health coverage works and where to find official health advisories and contacts.

PhilHealth

National health insurance program information, membership, benefits, and online services.

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Department of Health (DOH)

Health advisories, vaccination campaigns, hospital information, and public health programs.

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Driving & Transport

Planning to drive or ride in the Philippines? These official portals cover licenses, vehicle registration, and online services.

Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Official information on driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and road regulations.

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LTO LTMS Portal

Online services for license applications, renewals, and e-learning modules.

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Travel & Tourism

Explore destinations, check requirements, and discover what the Philippines has to offer beyond your city.

Department of Tourism (DOT)

Official tourism information, accredited establishments, and travel advisories.

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Love Philippines – Official Travel Guide

Destination ideas, experiences, and travel inspiration across the Philippines.

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Embassies & Consular Help

If you need help from your home country or from Philippine posts abroad, start with these official resources.

Philippine Embassies & Consulates

Find Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide, plus consular services and contact details.

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