The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippines will have an e-visa system by the third quarter of 2023 to make it easier for foreigners to visit the country.
DFA Undersecretary Jesus Domingo added that the e-visa system will be rolled out “by end-September at the latest.”
An e-visa system allows foreigners to apply for Philippine visas via PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. Currently, Taiwanese visitors can use a “limited” e-visa system in the Philippines.
However, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) earlier said expanding the e-visa program will take time, as “there is so much anti-fraud element that needs to be consolidated with the platform,” and the need to integrate or “connect” the system with other nations.