The documents required to apply for Philippines eVisa are:

• Passport
• Recent photo
• Flight bookings
• Hotel bookings
• Verified bank statement (last 6 months)/ ITR
• Cover Letter/ Itinerary
• Aadhar card

The Philippines offers 3 types of eVisa and each visa has its own validity

• The single-entry eVisa allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days and the visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.
• The 6-month multiple-entry eVisa allows you to stay in the country for up to 59 days and the visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.
• The 1-year multiple-entry eVisa allows you to stay in the country for up to 59 days and the visa is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.

As an exception, the Philippines allows travelers with a valid or unexpired Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, UK, or US visa or permanent residence permit to visit the country for up to 14 days without requiring an eVisa.

The Philippines embassy charges:

• Single-entry eVisa - $65
• 6-month multiple-entry eVisa - $105
• 1-year multiple-entry eVisa - $145

No, you do not submit your passport while applying for the Philippines eVisa. You only need to upload the documents on the Philippines immigration website.

If you do not have a surname on your passport, while applying for Philippines eVisa, you can simply select that you do not have a last name and fill out the rest of the form.

If the information on your passport does not match the information on the eVisa, you will have to apply for a new eVisa. Your current eVisa will become null and void.

Your eVisa is valid for 90 days for a single-entry visa, 6 months for 6-month multiple-entry visa, and 1-year multiple-entry visǎ from the date of issuance allowing you to travel to the Philippines. If your plans change and your visa expires, you will have to apply for a new visa.

If you made a mistake on your application, you will have to submit a new application. You will not receive any refund for the old application if the payment was made.

No, you cannot cancel your Philippines eVisa. Once granted you can opt not to travel to Philippines but you cannot cancel it. There will be no refund from the Philippines immigration department if you don't use your visa.

There is no visa-on-arrival program for Indian travelers to the Philippines. However, as an exception, the Philippines allows travelers with a valid or unexpired Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, UK, or US visa or permanent residence permit to visit the country for up to 14 days without requiring an eVisa.

• Financial Proof: Showing a strong financial standing helps in increasing your chances of approval in the visa process. Although the Philippines Immigration department has not mentioned a specific amount but having a 6-month bank statement with an Average monthly balance of Rs. 1L-2L should sufficiently show strong financial standing.
• Travel History: Although not required but you can attach past travel history along with financial proof to strengthen your application.
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable): If you are married, adding the marriage certificate can boost your application. 
• Cover Letter: Explaining the detailed itinerary will help your case while applying for the eVisa.

You cannot extend your stay if you are traveling to the Philippines under the 14-day or 30-day visa-free regime. If you wish to stay longer, you will need to apply for an eVisa.