Balikbayan Stamp

BALIKBAYAN STAMP

Former Filipino nationals and their family members traveling together to visit the Philippines and planning to stay for more than 21 days may enter the Philippines without visas through the Balikbayan visa-free privilege. They may visit the Philippines several times (multiple entry) within a year or they may stay in the Philippines for a maximum of one (1) year.

Former Filipino nationals who wish to avail of the program must present proof of former Philippine citizenship such as old Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate upon arrival at any Philippine Port of Entry. In cases that their spouses and minor children travel together with them, they must present marriage certificates (for the spouses) and birth certificates (for the minor children) to establish their claimed legal ties with the accompanying family members.

Former Filipino nationals and their family members who wish to come to the Embassy to have their Canadian passports marked with Balikbayan stamps must present the following, whichever is applicable:

1. Old Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate for the key claimant;
2. Marriage certificate for the spouse;
3. Birth certificate for the child; and,
4. Canadian passport with a validity of at least six (6) months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines.

BALIKBAYAN CERTIFICATION

For former Filipino nationals and their family members who wish to avail of the Balikbayan visa-free privilege but cannot come to the Embassy to have their Canadian passport marked with the Balikbayan stamp, they may secure a Balikbayan Certification from the Embassy via e-mail (); fax (613-233-4165); or post (130 Albert Street Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4, Canada).

NOTE: There is no fee for the Balikbayan Stamp.