9(A) Visa for Foreign Media

9(A) Visa for Foreign Media

Foreign newsmen, journalists and members of cinema/television groups visiting the Philippines in pursuit of their profession are required to submit the General 9(A) Temporary Visitor's Visa General Requirements and the following additional requirements for IPC accreditation:

Fully accomplished accreditation form

Note Verbale from the Foreign Ministry of the visiting delegation indicating the media representative as an official delegate; or a letter of endorsement from their respective Embassy for visiting journalists or new applicants representing their respective media organizations

Two (2) pcs 2×2 colored picture, white background for each media representative

Copy of contract of employment (for local hire)

Photocopy of passport (pages 1 and 2) and latest arrival stamp in Manila

List of equipment

List of crew members and their designation

Media itinerary

Additional Requirements for New Applicants: (a) Five (5) by-lined photos (published not later than 3 months); (b) Five (5) by-lined articles (published not later than 3 months); and (c)Five (5) consecutive issues of newspaper or magazine, for publications/print media (published not later than 3 months)

For more information about IPC Accreditation, please contact:

Ms. Rose Coni

Media Accreditation and Relations Office (MARO)

Presidential Communications Operations Office,

Malacañan, Manila

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Tel: +632-734-5889

www.pcoo.gov.ph

The Consulate General will only issue a 9(a) temporary visitor’s visa to foreign newsmen, journalists and members of cinema/television groups upon prior authorization of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila. The Consulate General normally receives the DFA authorization 3-4 weeks from the time of submission of the visa application.