IMMIG. ISSUE in PINAS.: AFFID OF SUPPORT

virgo825
By virgo825

Just now, a friend of mine who is about to leave for Qatar via Etihad Airways was not allowed by the Immigration at NAIA. They asked her for an affidavit of support with red ribbon. Since time immemorial, the affidavit of support issued by our embassy here doesn't have a red ribbon. How come these immigration officers (not only 2 but 3 of them), kept on insisting that the affidavit of support should be red-ribboned?

Does anyone here know anybody who works in the Immigration department in the Philippines just to attest to them that whatever document issued by our embassy is legal and binding even without red ribbon?

Today, there were quite a number of passengers who were off-loaded just because of that issue.

By anamiamia• 14 Nov 2011 19:26
anamiamia

Hi all,

I am planning to go to Doha and be with my husband (foreigner). But my husband's company won't allow him a family visa so we opted for tourist visa. I just want to ask for the requirements needed for a tourist visa.

Or can you suggest a better way of going there? Thanks.

By PEman• 8 Nov 2011 12:44
PEman

This is a never-ending search for the proper guidelines in coming to Qatar with business/tourist visa unless Phil embassy in Qatar and Qatar embassy in Phils issue official stand on this thru their web sites or print media. From that circular, we should follow as required. The traveller then print a copy of this and present to Immigration officer or supervisor if they are deviating from the content of it. Ensure to get their names of the officers. Just answer all the questions since you complied all the documents required. Don't be intimidated. Never bribe and give a good defend of your rights. While it's true that many Kabayans are coming here as tourist and usually forced to take a job before visa expiration and at the end piled up in embassy complaining being abused, then the Phil govt will find out as these Kabayans as unregistered OFW. Well... is that what they call human trafficking?

By Magalang• 6 Nov 2011 12:35
Magalang

Hello kabayans,

I am holding a business visit visa which is sponsored by my in-law's employer in Qatar. And I was told to have my in-law get an affidavit of support for me under his name. How can he get such document if he is not my sponsor? Will our Phil embassy in qatar issue such document to him? One thing more, it should be red ribboned (where?: by Philippine consulate in Qatar or DFA Manila?) but i was also told to have it red ribboned in QATAR! as what Ive known, there is no red ribbon in Qatar..

Can anyone help me with this please? :(

By dilag_panganiban• 29 Sep 2011 16:09
dilag_panganiban

dear kababayans!

my sister is leaving philippines on oct 4.

kailangan ba talga na ang AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ay red-ribbon ng embassy dito sa qatar???????

Bakit hindi naman nila sinabi?? San ba pwedeng makukuha ng sagot kc it will take time to process this paper! PHIL EMABSSY SHOULD MAKE A POST EVERYWHERE OR EVEN TO THE PLACE NA NAGBAGO NA NAMAN ANG MGA REQUIREMENTS! HINDI GANITO NA NAGIISIP TAYO AT NAG-AALALA KUNG MAKAKAALIS BA ANG KABABAYAN NA TIN SA PINAS! DAPAT ANG HINAHARANG NILA AY ANG PAMAHALAAN NATIN NA CORRUPT!

 

By dilag_panganiban• 29 Sep 2011 16:09
dilag_panganiban

dear kababayans!

my sister is leaving philippines on oct 4.

kailangan ba talga na ang AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ay red-ribbon ng embassy dito sa qatar???????

Bakit hindi naman nila sinabi?? San ba pwedeng makukuha ng sagot kc it will take time to process this paper! PHIL EMABSSY SHOULD MAKE A POST EVERYWHERE OR EVEN TO THE PLACE NA NAGBAGO NA NAMAN ANG MGA REQUIREMENTS! HINDI GANITO NA NAGIISIP TAYO AT NAG-AALALA KUNG MAKAKAALIS BA ANG KABABAYAN NA TIN SA PINAS! DAPAT ANG HINAHARANG NILA AY ANG PAMAHALAAN NATIN NA CORRUPT!

 

By elena_martyna• 24 Aug 2011 05:22
elena_martyna

hi mam, nakaalis po ba kayo? since im having the same situation with you..

By jrm• 7 Mar 2011 20:20
jrm

No need of the affidavit of support. U just need ur visa stamped in ur passport at qatar embassy thru dhl. Just be ready with all other supporting docs in case the immigration officials will ask for it.

Thanks

By Rina Ulrich• 2 Mar 2011 16:53
Rina Ulrich

hello there,

just wanted to know, if you're holding a residence visa, sponsored by your husband, do u still need the affidavit of support? What philippine immigration requirements needed? kindly advise.

thanks

By Rina Ulrich• 2 Mar 2011 16:50
Rina Ulrich

hello there,

just wanted to know, if you're holding a residence visa, sponsored by your husband, do u still need the affidavit of support? What philippine immigration requirements needed? kindly advise.

thanks

By kuquels• 17 Feb 2011 07:39
Rating: 3/5
kuquels

@ dakydak2011 You are giving required docs for FAMILY VISA. The problem here is being offloaded requiring them for an Affidavit of support mostly those who are having BUSINESS VISA. Not all I/O requires this doc, some said it depends upon the moods of these I/O.

My mother just arrived here as Family visa. She was just ask to present my bro's qatar ID and passport copy.

A friend of mine is in Business Visa. He was just ask how much money he has..and he said he has $500, and I/O asked for the affidavit of support, its from a relative WITHOUT ANY certification from Phil Embassy in Qatar or DFA, and it was sent tru email only (not orig copy). He did not shell out any bribe or something.

Just for the information of everyone.

By dakydak2011• 16 Feb 2011 13:22
Rating: 5/5
dakydak2011

Hi to all,

Just spoken to one of the immigration personnel regarding the issue of Affidavit of support DFA authentication.

It was confirmed from the BI Travel Control Enforcement Unit at 879-6085, that the Affidavit of Support authenticated from the Philippine Embassy of Qatar is not required to be Red Ribboned at DFA Manila.

When travelling on a family visit visa, you need the following documents.

1. Affidavit of Support authenticated from the Philippine Embassy in Qatar (Original Copy)

2. Inviation Letter Authenticated from the Philippine Embassy in Qatar (Original Copy)

3. Passport copy of the sponsor

4. If married to the sponsor, marriage contract copy.

5. Visa stamping on passport ( you need to go to DHL courier as they are the authorized courier service of Qatar Embassy in the Philippines. Prepare 2 copies of Visit Visa, 2 copies of 2x2 picture white background, 1 copy of your passport (front & back), your original passport and a fee of 2,550 pesos.

6. Releasing date: 5 to 7 working days, earlier release shall depend on the Qatar Embassy.

I hope these clarrifies the issue.

Regards to all and belated valentines day!!!!!!

By jsli• 10 Jan 2011 16:29
jsli

that is not applicable to all, it depends on the IO you will encounter but what happens is what you have the same document the other IO pass them with no hassles it depends on their mood, the Supervisor and the IO in the boarding gate. And also depends on the situation...

By Ilusyunada• 8 Jan 2011 12:22
Ilusyunada

regarding tourist/business visa. . . . Alot of kabayans been denied from Phil. Imig. 1st reason, Incomplete documents included invitation letter/afidavit of suport, , , 2nd show m0ney. . . And dont be nervous, if u need 2 be clever 2 ur answer infr0nt of oficer do it. . . . Dont be scared. . And lastly wear atleast semi formal clothes, smile and make urself pretty or hands0me, in short presantable. . . ^_^ go0d Luck

By jsli• 7 Jan 2011 06:54
Rating: 2/5
jsli

first of all, same business visa holder. Rules in the philippines is not the rules for coming to qatar. Before you exit philipppines, even without any legal documents whatsoever, it is the purpose or intention that will come to the mind of these IO. They are too strict for visiting visas in Qatar which is happening here in the Philippines who are more OFWs complaining about their employers. These undocumented OFWs are not registered in the POEA here in the Philippines. More complaining OFWs undocumented are headache of the Philippine government. They said to prevent human trafficking. This is to inform you that in immigration in NAIA or any airport terminal in the Philippines, they will steal money from you if you still want to go out of the country by means of business or visit visa. Insulting from other Filipinos who wanted to leave the country with no hesitations. But the Philippine territory is the problem. i experienced to have escorts, but still nothing has to do with them. So we don't need this kind of officials but if what the travellers want to exit the country (Philippines), they will face more experiences with the immigration officers here in the Philippines. It's how you stand the situation. If you want further explanation, you can ask the Bureau of Immigration here in the Philippines and ask Mr. Rolando Ledesma, Bureau of Immigration Head chief regarding your purpose to exit of the country. Yes, these IO's are wrong for stealing money from our fellow including me, but if you have the guts why not do it in the legal way. If Plan A will not worked, go to plan B. Kabayan, please don't let these government officials steal money from us just because of our own desire. Let God's will be our path. Qatar is always there. In all we do, we can go to our destinations with confidence. Be assertive.

By myat• 6 Jan 2011 18:36
myat

ask lng po sa lahat..... naguguluhan po kasi ako sa daming nabasa ko na post about sa lahat na kailangang dadalhain na dapat ipakita sa immigration.... ano po bah yong mga possibleng hanapin sayo ng Immigration officer ... list of required papers na dapat dalhin for visit visa please.... tnx po...

By flor1212• 24 Dec 2010 16:42
flor1212

the traveller and the immigration officers!

By flor1212• 24 Dec 2010 16:42
flor1212

now, it's Doha-bound business visa holder! When will people learn?

By jsli• 18 Dec 2010 18:11
jsli

same here, i am rebooked by dec29 and i don't know what is supporting documents they need, but another way is to give them 20thou just to pass i have a contact in NAIA and that's what he said prepare for 20 thousand peso and some other documents like letter of sponsor from relative but i am holding a business visa...

By Victoria5518• 17 Dec 2010 14:12
Victoria5518

@mark..same thing happen to my brother. now he is processing his working visa in phil., no other choice.

the same thing also almost happen to me...it takes a lot of prayers and will to face immigration! God knows...

By markopolo• 17 Dec 2010 12:58
markopolo

just yesterday my friend was not allowed to board on his flight, his holding business visa. Immigration officer insist that his invitation letter must be authenticated by Phil Embas in Doha and must be red ribbon by DFA...wtf! Our embassy at Doha never release a notice regarding this authentication.....

if killing a person is not a sin, I will spray a bullet to all immigration window officer in Phil airport!!

By jsli• 30 Nov 2010 06:30
jsli

i already experieced those officers. i am holding business visa and yes they hold me in the airport. two of us both have same invitation letter. they said "aminin mo n magtatrbho k don" see? how could you defend in every situation. i have to rebook the ticket but i am too scared for this. i already knows what will happen they are waiting for their prize. so what should i do

By azilana7037• 27 Nov 2010 20:24
Rating: 2/5
azilana7037

they are on BUSINESS VISAs and with all supporting documents in their hands.

And according to the Immigration officer,they need an ORIGINAL LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FROM THE SPONSORING COMPANY

WTF!!! I'm so pissed OFF...REALLY.

By gwapito03• 26 Nov 2010 11:47
Rating: 4/5
gwapito03

For the sake of our fellow countrymen who will be visiting Qatar under Business Visa, I would like to clarify that there is no truth that the invitation letter needed to be authenticated in DFA. You should only have the following things before going to the Immigration for you to avoid being offloaded the plane:

1.) Your passport stamped by Qatar Embassy.

2.) Your round trip plane ticket.

3.) Pocket money of at least US$500 (at least PhP25,000).

4.) Your invitation letter from sponsor.

5.) Guts to prove the reason stated in your invitation letter. (tip: just tell the officer that you will go back on the date stated on your return flight). Relatively, people who are holding at least a college degree will experience lesser difficulty passing the immigration compared with those that are undergraduate or with no college education at all. Maybe you can make up with your work experience if you don't have a college degree.

Also, wear a decent and formal clothing. Just smile while you are being interviewed. Don't lose hope! Think that you can do it through the immigration!

Good luck my kababayans!

By marx.wen• 7 Nov 2010 13:09
marx.wen

your welcome =)

By gwapito03• 7 Nov 2010 12:45
gwapito03

Thank you marx.wen!

By flor1212• 7 Nov 2010 07:58
flor1212

to more or less QAR 35.00

By marx.wen• 7 Nov 2010 07:54
marx.wen

For the Affidavit/Notarization at Pasay City Hall: Php 200.00

For the RTC authentication: Php 70.00

For DFA Authentication/Red ribbon: Php 100.00

That's the costs involved for having the authentication done by DFA

By gwapito03• 7 Nov 2010 02:28
gwapito03

Good to hear from you Marx! Glad that you have made it through the immigration. BTW, how was the process of putting red ribbon in your affidavit of support done? How much did it cost?

By marx.wen• 7 Nov 2010 01:48
Rating: 3/5
marx.wen

would also like to add prior to my flight I was in Pasay City hall having my affidavit of support notarized and certified by RTC and a person there asked me what I was processing because a day before her inlaw was supposed to leave for Doha but was not allowed to board for the reason that their affidavit of support was not redribboned. I believe that this is not a standard document they require us to present..This varies per immigration officer in NAIA. Hope our government addresses this issue ASAP because this so called supporting docs is causing a lot of problems for OFWs...and there is really no rules/policy regarding this

By marx.wen• 7 Nov 2010 01:42
marx.wen

yup I passed thru immigration without any hassles and Im here in Doha already...I had my affidavit of support red ribboned but I did not present it to the immigration officer...I just handed him the form that we need to fill out upon check in and my passport He did not even ask for the affidavit of support...he just asked me what company I worked for in the Philippines and he stamped my passport..

Hope you have no hassles on your trip gwapito03..God bless!

By gwapito03• 6 Nov 2010 11:23
gwapito03

I haven't heard or read a single line about Doha, Qatar in the news clip and article.

Here's the link.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/global-filipino/09/17/10/govt-tightens-dubai-travel-rules

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/09/18/10/ofws-dubai-irked-new-bi-requirement?page=1

By gwapito03• 6 Nov 2010 10:45
gwapito03

I'm going to Doha, Qatar next next week holding a Business Visit Visa. I am thinking positively that I will board the plane with no hassle. I'm praying a lot! Thank you very much for your info here mga kababayans. BTW Si marx.wen kaya successful sa pagpunta sa Doha?

By babesphil• 4 Nov 2010 15:43
babesphil

syke1223

what you mean that you are going back to philippines? you mean holiday/vacation? you don't need to worry because as long as your resident permit is valid and already stamp on your passport you can come back here in qatar unless you will stay there for more than 6 months. those documents maybe required only for first timer to travel to qatar. do not be carried away by this rumors each on has different cases so, relax..

By Syke1223• 3 Nov 2010 16:31
Syke1223

This may (and probably will) sound stupid, but does this new rule include holders of family visa (husband/wife sponsorship) and had been living in Doha for more than a year now? I'm a little worried because in a matter of weeks, my husband and I are going back home(Philippines), should I be paranoid now and ask him to provide an affidavit of support? Or am I just going crazy thinking that I'd be questioned? Thanks!

By babesphil• 31 Oct 2010 11:32
babesphil

Ilusyunada,

yoyu are in singapore right now,Yeh! just go and to the airport with your visa and ticket and passport. the airline staff will just double check your visa with the Ministry of interior here in qatar,. which i am 100% sure that its no problem because airline does not issue ticket if you are not OK to BOARD meaning entry visa is there. forget stamp from philippines you are in singapore.singapore does care where you are going its not there business to know, as long as you go out of their country.and no need of affidavit of support. kaokrayan lang yan ng mga taga pinas.

just be sure you have the copy of your husband passport with his resident permit on it. his qatar ID and copy your marriage contract. keep it on your hand luggage. incase of other question and answer portion.

i am sure singapore airport will not ask these things. only your visa copy and passport.in qatar immigration you have to say you are visiting your husband.

By Ilusyunada• 27 Oct 2010 18:50
Ilusyunada

I need some advice from all of you Guys, Im here at Singapore at the moment and my husband send me Hotel Visa because this is the easiest way and fastest... My question is do i need to go to Philippines just to have stamp by the Qatar embassy in the Philipppines? Because i already inquire in Qatar Embassy here thru telephone conversation he told me no need for the stamp just make sure you have Hotel Reservation and it should be 2 way ticket but im so confused i really dont know what to do........And lastly my husband is not Filipino? Its so impossible that the Philippine Embassy in Qatar will gonna give him Affidavit of support............. anyhow i will take the risk, how will i know if i will not give a try maybe if i have his salary certificate, ID, Passport, and Contract and invitation letter, and 2 way ticket plus hotel reservation they will undrestand i hope.......

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.....

By tryke• 27 Oct 2010 18:21
Rating: 5/5
tryke

/-a-t-/ bishop0821 as discussed above, red-ribboned original affidavit of support from a relative here in qatar is very much required in order to pass through naia immigration... but if you want to take the risk.. then good luck...

By anonymous• 25 Oct 2010 22:58
anonymous

Is it really required to have the affidavit of support certified by the Philippine Embassy here in Doha be re-authenticated/red ribbon by DFA in Manila?... I asked the staff in the Philippine Embassy and he told me it is not required, and I think it is absurd to have a document in the Philippine Embassy be reauthenticated by DFA when the issuing office is from Qatar and the person that will be using it will be going to Qatar...

By anonymous• 22 Oct 2010 22:54
anonymous

I had a friend who came here in Doha thru visit visa last sep 20 and everything was prepared.. except for this red ribboned doc, when we learned about it, we immediately went to the embassy and had it authenticated and asked for it to have a red ribbon or something.. but the embassy doesnt issue red ribbons unless there are Filipino names on the paper (the invitation letter was thru a company), so the next thing we did was to send the original letter to the philippines just by asking one of our kabayans who was on his way to pinas at that time at nkikisuyo nalang sa airport na ipabigay sa friend ko, coz she was waiting in the naia airport.. my friend was suffering too much waiting in the airport for 3 days because of the immigration's new rules.. and she was then able to get the document from our kabayan when he landed to pinas.. upon showing the original letter, immigration still did not allow her to fly, in the end, my friend had to pay one of the people 15000pesos para makalusot lang. This is really a clear picture of graft and corruption! TSK!

By marx.wen• 22 Oct 2010 21:39
marx.wen

thanks to all the posts i am about to leave this Wednesday for Qatar under a business visit visa..i am worried about the red ribbon/authentication of affidavit of support requirement of immigration..I have the document sent by my guarantor but I have not authenticated/red ribboned it..

I hope I get as lucky as you hope22 =)

By hope22• 22 Oct 2010 09:45
hope22

hi,

I was able to go to Qatar last week without any problem.

At first the immigration officer was asking for an affidavit of support but when I told her I have none, she asked for supporting papers that would certify that I will only be there for vacation. I handed her my certificate of employment and company ID. Also gave her a copy of my cousin's employment contract and Salary certificate to prove that I have a sponsor in Qatar. Just liket that and she let me pass.. I didn't even show my pocket money.. :)

I thinks they are not that strict anymore or have I just been lucky. Nevertheless I was able to visit Qatar and is now back here in the Philippines. :)

By hope22• 6 Oct 2010 07:48
hope22

can you share those tricks. I am due to leave next week for visit..

Can you give some advices?

Thanks!

By kuquels• 5 Oct 2010 14:29
kuquels

beatbox if u have relevant information to share, better post it here so that everyone can be informed.

By flor1212• 4 Oct 2010 09:53
flor1212

if one intend to extend the stay, need to go medical within the first seven days.

By hope22• 4 Oct 2010 09:52
hope22

@ kuquels-- thanks so much!

And thanks to everyone who's been giving their advices.. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things turn out well.. :)

By hope22• 4 Oct 2010 09:50
hope22

Hi, thanks a lot for the info. I was given a tourist visa but it has a month validity that's why I'm kinda confused. But I'll only be staying for 4 days though.

Anyway, hope everything works well soon. :)

By kuquels• 4 Oct 2010 09:44
kuquels

goodluck Hope!! :)

By treysdad• 4 Oct 2010 08:42
Rating: 4/5
treysdad

Tourist visa = personal visit visa: 14 days and renewable for another 14 days

Family visit visa = initial is 1 month

a. renewable up to another 5 months for immediate family members - spouse, children, and parents

need to go to medical commission and blood group if extending beyond 1 month.

b. renewable up to another 2 months for extended family members - brother, sister, in-laws

need to go to medical commission and blood group if extending beyond 1 month.

By hope22• 4 Oct 2010 08:27
hope22

hi jrm,thanks for the info. I have prepared these documents already, assuming they would ask for it just so I won't have any problems later on... Is your cousin also vacationing there? or will she be working eventually?

Thanks a lot for the advise. :)

By hope22• 4 Oct 2010 08:22
hope22

@ kuquels.. there was no affidavit of support because an agency in qatar processed my visa. Although I have my cousin's Employment contract and Salary certificate already.

I will take my chances na lang.

By jrm• 3 Oct 2010 22:53
jrm

Double post

By jrm• 3 Oct 2010 22:52
jrm

By the way, aside from the docs i've mentioned, she was asked to show her pocket money of $1000 and a proof that she's presently working in Phils....id & employment cert were shown...

By kuquels• 3 Oct 2010 13:50
kuquels

Hi Hope, what i understand is tourist visa and visit visa is the same.

Who will issue your affidavit of support??

By anonymous• 1 Oct 2010 07:53
anonymous

i also have now a business visa. Do i need i have work here in phil and present a copy of the letter stating a company sending me to qatar for business because my problem now is i dont have a job i work in qatar before from may 2009 to may 2010. Do i will have a problem in processing the papers? what documnets should i prepare?

By hope22• 30 Sep 2010 14:46
hope22

Hi @kuquels it just confuses me-- what is the difference bet a tourist and visit visa? or is it just the same?

If on a tourist visa, would the affidavit of support be required or just what jrm said that i just need to secure the copy of my sponsor's employment contract and salary certificate? I am due to leave on the 2nd week of october and my cousin can't send me an affidavit of sponsorship because she's only been there for a year...

By pogi2ehh• 30 Sep 2010 10:29
pogi2ehh

Mga Kabayan try to understand our Government (immigration) implementation that is the immediate action for human traffiking etc... we need to support whatever rules they implemented at least to prevent our kabayan's to be risk... we need to remember victims increasessss now a days ....

By kuquels• 30 Sep 2010 09:53
kuquels

@ euclyder28, as long as you can get a visit visa for her, there will be no problem at Qatar Immigration.

The topic here is if your coming from the Phils.

By euclyder28• 30 Sep 2010 09:32
euclyder28

Is there any problem in immigration if i get my sister and apply her a tourist visa coming here in qatar?

By kuquels• 30 Sep 2010 09:08
Rating: 2/5
kuquels

As long as you have all the documents, all your papers are legal, there will be no problems. Dont be intimidated by the people at the Phil. Immigration.

By flor1212• 30 Sep 2010 08:01
flor1212

Mods will be patient enough to tolerate your "non-English" posting here which many times you were reminded that you are all in the main forum of this community. I know some of you are new here but it's not an EXCUSE! Sorry guys, but rules are rules and we are not exempted! Good morning!

By kuquels• 30 Sep 2010 07:41
Rating: 4/5
kuquels

i think the trouble comes when u are a holder of visit visa issued by a travel agency and u dont have relatives here in qatar to issue an affidavit of support for ur stay.

No problems for those who have an affidavit of support. If you have brother/sister whom you want to sponsor, you can get Family visa for them which has a duration of 6 months stay.

By euclyder28• 29 Sep 2010 17:51
euclyder28

ah ganon ba?talagang ang higpit na ngayon dito sa qatar...nagwoworry nga ako kung dapat ko pang pa-applyan ng visa yung sister ko or hindi na..kasi nga marami din akong nababalitaan na ganyang case...na-hohold sa immigration...

By saniata23• 29 Sep 2010 16:59
saniata23

hello ang sabi naman sa akin dito kailangan daw yung galing jan sa qatar na affidavit of support ay with seal and stamp of the philippines embassy there in qatar, totoong napaka strict ngayun sa immigration,ang daming hindi nakakaalis na nag22ris..

By euclyder28• 29 Sep 2010 16:13
euclyder28

Hi Kabayans...i just want to ask, i'm planning to get my sister which is currently in Dubai,i i will apply her a tourist visa..is it possible that she can allowed to enter here in Doha? Is there any requirements she need??

By hope22• 29 Sep 2010 15:24
hope22

Did they ask your friend for affidavit of support? What happened with his encounter with the immig officers? I'm sorry I'm just concerned and curious as to how the situation is here in NAIA... I wanted to pursue my trip as well but i'm a little scared that it might not turn out well.

By hope22• 29 Sep 2010 15:20
hope22

Really? I guess I could ask my cousin to email me copies of this before I leave and maybe I can give it a try. I'm being positive about this. I hope it will be a hassle free travel for me aswell.

Did the questionning of the immig officials took long? I guess it really depends on the immig officer... It can be really scary indeed.

By Kapatid• 29 Sep 2010 14:42
Rating: 2/5
Kapatid

Unfortunately to my friend, he's holding visit visa issued from one travel agent here in Qatar...failed to catch the 1830 hrs flight of Qatar Airways today.

They were correct depends to the immigration personnel.

By jrm• 29 Sep 2010 14:36
jrm

Immigration officials are all aware of these tourist visa through agencies. Aside from the questionnaire that she answered (as mentioned above by virgo ), they also asked for proof that she has somebody in Qatar to support her stay. Right away, we faxed a copy of my RP / Salary Certificate & Employment contract and luckily got it….

By hope22• 29 Sep 2010 14:21
hope22

She's a lucky girl! I hope I will get the same chance.

I'm still confused whether to get a ticket already or just disregard my visa.. I am afraid as to how things would come up when i get to the airport.. Geez!

By jrm• 29 Sep 2010 13:00
Rating: 3/5
jrm

I received a call from my cousin that she made it at the Immigration Counter in NAIA. She's a tourist visa holder from one of the travel agencies here in Doha and is taking the 1830 hrs QA flight MLA-DOHA. No affidavit of support was shown.....

Thanks God!!!

By hope22• 29 Sep 2010 07:47
hope22

I have recently viewed this site and was shocked about the issue regarding the affidavit of sponsorship with red ribbob.

I got my tourist visa recently and planning to travel by first week of Octover but I have put on hold the purchasing of my ticket because of the issue regarding affidavit of sponsorship requirement that the immigration have been searching at the airport. I just got the visa thru an agency in Qatar with the help of my cousin. I honestly do not have any plans of working there, I just wanted to visit but since my cousin is also new to Qatar, she's not capable to provide the affidavit of sponsorship and the agency wouldn't provide one for me either. I just don't want to waste money and effort and end up not travelling..

Would providing some papers to them like certificate of employment and other papers that I have a job here in the Philippines and I have no intentions of working in Qatar would help? Or do you think It won't help at all.

It's just been really difficult since the requirements needed change from time to time and Qatar embassy nor the immigration can't provide the lists of requirements needed to make it easier for us. It's also unfair that there are so many shams in the immigration that make it hard especially for people like us who would just like to travel and visit friends and relatives.

Please do advise as to what should be done.

Thanks a lot.

By hope22• 28 Sep 2010 09:10
hope22

I have recently viewed this site and was shocked about the issue regarding the affidavit of sponsorship with red ribbob.

I got my tourist visa recently and planning to travel by first week of Octover but I have put on hold the purchasing of my ticket because of the issue regarding affidavit of sponsorship requirement that the immigration have been searching at the airport. I just got the visa thru an agency in Qatar with the help of my cousin. I honestly do not have any plans of working there, I just wanted to visit but since my cousin is also new to Qatar, she's not capable to provide the affidavit of sponsorship and the agency wouldn't provide one for me either. I just don't want to waste money and effort and end up not travelling..

Would providing some papers to them like certificate of employment and other papers that I have a job here in the Philippines and I have no intentions of working in Qatar would help? Or do you think It won't help at all.

It's just been really difficult since the requirements needed change from time to time and Qatar embassy nor the immigration can't provide the lists of requirements needed to make it easier for us. It's also unfair that there are so many shams in the immigration that make it hard especially for people like us who would just like to travel and visit friends and relatives.

Please do advise as to what should be done.

Thanks a lot.

By kuquels• 28 Sep 2010 07:42
kuquels

any update on those who are scheduled to fly here??

any info is very much appreciated :)

By flor1212• 25 Sep 2010 08:52
flor1212

better those visa wasted rather than a SINGLE person suffers an incomprehensible hardship here in Qatar for being "forced" to accept a job offer not worthy! Yes, I agree with you that it should not be done abruptly, but the state do to safeguard it's citizen.

I don't wanna talk about the "corruption" thing (you know, grease money), 'cause it will not merit any thing in this discussion. What is needed is to address this fast and let "damages" be minimized!

By flor1212• 25 Sep 2010 08:51
flor1212

better those visa wasted rather than a SIGLE person suffers an incomprehensible hardship here in Qatar for being "forced" to accept a job offer not worthy! Yes, I agree with you that it should not be done abruptly, but the state do to safeguard it's citizen.

I don't wanna talk about the "corruption" thing (you know, grease money), 'cause it will not merit any thing in this discussion. What is needed is to address this fast and let "damages" be minimized!

By virgo825• 24 Sep 2010 20:55
virgo825

that's what makes things sadder than they already are. aren't there rules, too, for making rules? the abruptness of implementation and lack of coordination between the immigration and Qatar embassy back home have done damage to visa holders under sponsorship of travel agencies.

"rules are rules" unless somebody pays...that's what corrodes any good intention for good governance.

some damage control must at least be put into place at least for a given time.

we are not asking for the total abolition of their rules to require affidavit of support if this shall put everything into its proper perspective and ensure that our kababayans are protected from being abused. what we hope to be considered is the significant number of visa holders whose visas are in danger of being wasted...at least give them some time to use the visas within a given period. after the exact given deadline or due date, then by all means - implement the rules and refrain from asking for "too much"...

isn't this a fair deal?

By flor1212• 24 Sep 2010 19:53
flor1212

of indiscriminate issuance of visit visa by many parties to persons whose only purpose is to look for a job when they reach Qatar. And there are really many documented cases of abuse and unfair treatments these Kabayans suffered while holding such visa.

But I also agree for those victims of circumtances which hold legitimate visit visa but again, rules are rules and needed to be followed.

By h0ney• 24 Sep 2010 09:24
h0ney

me and my husband are planning to visit my mom and other relatives there in qatar by first week of October.. and we're going to take Qatar Airways flight.. our business visa have been released last week.. however, the P/E regret to issue an affidavit of support, which i have read the main topic is the same as my concern.. can any1 pls let us know if we really need this for immigration purpose?..

By virgo825• 24 Sep 2010 08:02
virgo825

If you would like to petition that a grace period be given by the Immigration to holders of agency visas to use them before a certain date, please post this link in your facebook or friendster account or any blog sites that you may have. Let us urge the Bureau of Immigration to at least allow those whose passports have already been stamped by such visas to use them and not waste the money they have spent for acquiring the visa. Waste of money and dreams going down the drain if these visas can no longer be used....

By virgo825• 24 Sep 2010 07:53
virgo825

there is no need to go through a recruitment agency, especially if the company here in Qatar has no direct dealing with any agency back home. Documentation such as job order, SPA of the company with attestation by POLO given to the agency will have to be processed first. This is required by POEA so that any future transaction of the company here in Qatar will be done through the named agency in the Philippines. Once the relationship is established between the Co. and Agency, applicant will pay processing fees and 1 month salary as placement fee.

If there is no assigned agency by the company, all that the visa holder has to do is to have the visa authenticated and stamped on his passport by Qatar Embassy along with the medical certificate issued by any of the accredited clinics of Qatar Embassy. All the requirements may be checked at any DHL offices.

For POEA processing, he has to fill up the form for direct hiring and present to them the contract given by the employer. If the provision regarding repatriation of mortal remains is not included in the contract, POEA will be handing out a form that can be scanned and sent by email to the employer to sign and affix the company seal. Afterwhich, the visa holder will present it back to them and he will pay the necessary fees which varies according to the dollar rate. Roughly around Php 7000 more or less, again depending on the rates but this has to be checked with POEA. POEA will give the schedule for PDOS.

As far as I know that is how it goes for those who are directly hired.

But better check with POEA directly, just in case RULES HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

GOOD LUCK!

By jrm• 24 Sep 2010 07:28
jrm

Since its aworking visa already, you have to process all necessary docs ( contract, poea appl, medical, pdos, oec) thru a recruitment agency in the phils... It will be a long process

By anonymous• 23 Sep 2010 23:10
anonymous

I ALSO CALL THE P/E TODAY REGARDING THE VISA OF MY BROTHER W/C IS ALREADY A WORKING VISA THEY ARE ASKING ME TO SEND THIS TO POLO OFFICE PLS. ADVISE IF THIS IS REALLY THE PROCEDURE. HIS CO. TOLD ME THAT I CAN SEND THE VISA COPY TO HIM BY EMAIL PRINTED FROM THE INTERNET IS ACCEPTABLE BY THE QATAR EMBASSY IN QATAR FOR ATTESTATION? THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY...

By virgo825• 23 Sep 2010 15:21
virgo825

If the Bureau wants to protect us by implementing procedures to prevent tourist workers from leaving the country and ending up in worse state, then they should have at least the decency NOT TO ASK FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN OF BEING GIVEN THE PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY under such visas.

Enough time should have been given to those holders of tourist visas. Some of them have ready work here in Qatar and were only provided tourist visas because of the urgency of their employers' need. At least, on my part, I know that the two people I was trying to help are coming to be immediately provided with a working visa. These two are examples of victims of FATE. One left her job to come here because of the offer and the other one has borrowed money from people for his visa and airticket. What will happen to them? They will not be allowed to leave the country? They are already wallowing in debts!!! They are only two of the victims of circumstances and I am sure there are more than hundreds who are suffering the same fate!

Can a temporary restraining order not be made in the implementation of this new rule by the Immigration? At least give these people enough time to use the visas that have been stamped by the Qatar Embassy in the Philippines and let them fly here. Is this not possible?

By virgo825• 23 Sep 2010 14:45
virgo825

So your cousins didn't make it???

I should have accepted that post offered to me in the Bureau of Immigration before! If not for my delicadeza and idealism I would have more than one mansion by this time!!!!

Kidding aside!

I should have accepted that post and swallowed my pride in aiming not to be identified with a political figure. Perhaps, I could have done something to help our Kabayans. But what to do, yani??? This is the life I chose. Better make good use of it by starting an advocacy campaign to do away with even bigger crocodiles earning wayyyyyy tooooooo muuuuucccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhh at the expense of other people's dreams to provide a better life for their loved ones!!!

What to do now mga Kabayans???

By babesphil• 23 Sep 2010 14:12
babesphil

There a will there a way, Hmmm.... plan a will not work? go to plan B...

By kuquels• 23 Sep 2010 14:05
kuquels

hmmm.

By flor1212• 23 Sep 2010 13:52
flor1212

need new strategies!

By jrm• 23 Sep 2010 11:56
jrm

As I said above, my cousin's flight will be next week. I went to our P/E and they can not issue Affidavit of Support unless the MoI visa issued is under my sponsorship.

Fingers-crossed, hopefully she can make it using a Travel Agency Tourist Visa......I will also update you all on the status....

By the way, I am also planning, if she can't make it,can I apply another visit visa for her? This time under my sponsorship. Her existing agency-sponsored tourist visa will be valid until November.....

By virgo825• 23 Sep 2010 09:18
virgo825

although I think there won't be a problem for business visas..because there is really no affidavit of support needed for such visa since it is a company that secures the visa...but please it will be a big help if you could update us once they get in today.

By flor1212• 23 Sep 2010 09:13
flor1212

go to the group. You are again reminded that we are in the main forum so ENGLISH is the only accepted language. PLEASE!

By virgo825• 22 Sep 2010 16:56
Rating: 3/5
virgo825

i think there are no less than a hundred who secured tourist visas from agencies...without the affidavit of support, either they take the risk of being offloaded or they look for means to let somebody from "inside" ""assist""! there should have been an announcement - let's say : EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1 2010, ALL PASSENGERS FOR QATAR AND THE UAE CARRYING TOURIST VISAS AND SPONSORED BY AGENCIES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO BOARD. Or at least, they should have informed Qatar Embassy in the Philippines so they will stop processing the authentication and stamping of tourist visas under agencies' sponsorship. Proper information dissemination and grace period should have been observed before implementing this abruptly!

By virgo825• 22 Sep 2010 16:36
virgo825

Just imagine how many filipinos with tourist visas are leaving everyday??? let's say somebody asks for 10,000 and have at least 10 people in a day - that's 100,000/day!!!

By virgo825• 22 Sep 2010 16:13
virgo825

but it's difficult to put it bluntly here lest immigration people back home sees this thread and make things more difficult....:)

By babesphil• 22 Sep 2010 15:38
babesphil

airlines has nothing to do with all this mess. its between OFW and philippine government. airlines will issue ticket and double check the entry permit according to the rule and regulation of the country of destination. they will put a notice to the system OK to BOARD means you are allowed or you have permit to enter such country. the issue is the requirements "how much" "ëste" what they document need to secure in order to go through strict policy?

what all filipino do is just to carry all documents all with red ribbon in one bundle and lay it all in front of the immigration pati titulo ng lupa etc etc... i bet may hahanapin yun wala doon. as of my experience? its really happening it really depend on the mood of the immigration on duty if he /she get up on the wrong side of the bed? patay kang bata ka. lalo na pag na sabon ng nakakataas.pero may alam akong tiknik dyan.i been hiring staff for 10 yrs visit, and employment not only pinoy other nationalities as well: you wanna know??? kurutin nyo ako at ikakanta ko..

By virgo825• 22 Sep 2010 15:31
virgo825

yes, I agree with that...it's just so sad that somebody else handled her booking and booked her forEtihad..as far as I know, when you are holding a tourist visa, Qatar Airways should be the only choice to avoid hassles. I have been helping many friends and family to come to Qatar and none of them encountered such problem...must be the airlines and the fact that immigration back home has gone totally AMOK!!!!

By just1s• 22 Sep 2010 14:39
just1s

I THINK ONE FACTOR COULD BE THE AIRLINES, SHOULD BE DIRECT FLIGHT TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS AND RELATIVE WHO CAME HERE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED.

THE LAST ONE IS LAST MONTH ONLY HE ARRIVED DOHA VIA QATAR AIRWAYS WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTIES.

ON THE OTHER WAY AROUND OUR EMBASSY SHOULD POST ANY MEMORANDUM AT THE EMBASSY IF THERE IS ANY CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION RULES IN THE PHILIPPINES.

By flor1212• 22 Sep 2010 14:09
flor1212

here not under their parents sponsorship or husband/wife sponsorship.

But it should be the embassy here to make it clear to those applying for such affidavit of support!

By virgo825• 22 Sep 2010 11:27
virgo825

what kirit said yesterday is true. The embassy is no longer issuing affidavit of support if you are not the named sponsor in the visa. If the travel agency is saying that affidavits are not required, they are in the wrong because they are not aware that the immigration officers in the Philippines are now asking for that. If this matter cannot be resolved, all visas issued by travel agencies under their name can no longer be used unless they have a way of transferring the sponsorship from them to the affiant.

i will be calling the travel agency who issued the visa and inform them of the matter.

i guess it's now purely luck that will carry those people with agency visas through past immigration back home.

i already sent a message to somebody from the immigration dept. back home and will keep you posted of whatever he would reply to me.

i truly feel sorry for our kabayans. yes, it's good that they are doing means to protect our welfare so we may pass through the rightful agencies like POEA, but to have this done abruptly is chaos personified. imagine the number of people who have already been issued visas by agencies and already stamped on their passports.....what a horrendous thing to ponder!

By flor1212• 22 Sep 2010 10:38
flor1212

those who wish to post in the vernacular, please post a similar thread in the Filex group but for those who wants to respond here, please post in English so you will not be moderated! Good morning!

On topic, it's all over the news and it's really weird. But what to do yanni?

By mjamille28• 22 Sep 2010 10:17
mjamille28

the red-ribboned affidavit is a new requirement, nothing we can do about it... unless there's a mass protest or something, then all we can do is follow.

By rubypavino• 22 Sep 2010 10:15
rubypavino

so u mean miss.mj28,no need for affidavit of support?

By mjamille28• 22 Sep 2010 10:07
mjamille28

it's already in the news since the other day..

By rubypavino• 22 Sep 2010 10:05
rubypavino

i just called one travel agency here and they told me no need for affidavit of support...what is this,do they changed again the new rules??

By kuquels• 22 Sep 2010 08:42
kuquels

All kabayans, you are in the main forum please use the English language.

I heard this news last few days to have an affidavit of support when going to UAE. The issue is even bigger then, and applicable to Doha.

By anonymous• 22 Sep 2010 08:35
anonymous

we received Entry notifications for the following dates (latest) Sept 18 and 20 so it means depende talga sa immigration officer kung sino papasukin nila. I also arrived here under business visa and didn't encounter any problem. let me know if u have concerns baka makatulong

By anonymous• 22 Sep 2010 08:31
anonymous

tyempo tyempo lang tsk tsk tsk

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 20:58
virgo825

this afternoon while my friend was at the airport and about to line up in the immigration, she texted me to call her..and she asked me several questions because she said there is a checklist that she is being asked to fill up. questions were:

1. when was your passport secured?

2. how was your passport secured?

3. where was your passport secured?

4. how much did you pay for your passport?

5. when was your ticket purchased?

6. where was your ticket purchased?

7. how much is your ticket?

8. how much is your pocket money?

seemingly, Immigration is making it very difficult for our kababayans who would like to try their luck here to really leave the country.

i will try to send a message to my friend who works in the immigration and inquire from him about the situation. will keep you updated of whatever he would answer me..

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 20:37
virgo825

i have been racking my brain to come up with a concrete answer...i am thinking perhaps the mistake was in choosing etihad for the airlines? because i remember one travel agency saying that to be safe, airlines should be qatar airways. is it because it is a direct flight and there won;t be stop-overs? could it be that the reason why she was asked to fill-up that questionnaire is because she's passing by UAE first? hayy!!!! kaloka!!!

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 20:17
anonymous

I really can't understand why some of our government officials in the immigration are making life miserables to all our kabayans.

Bakit ba ang daming pahirap talaga sa kapwa!!

Di na naawa...

By jrm• 21 Sep 2010 20:02
jrm

Kabayan, meron po akong pinsan na paparating next week under Tourist Visa ng isang Travel Agency here in Doha.

Ano kaya documents na kailangan nya pra di sya maharang sa Immigration?

By Victoria5518• 21 Sep 2010 17:55
Victoria5518

im hearing this for the first time...let me search about this

=P

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 17:05
virgo825

mas cute sa personal!?? hahahahah!

By diablong kirit-kirit• 21 Sep 2010 17:03
diablong kirit-kirit

mas cute ako sa personal. . .

By diablong kirit-kirit• 21 Sep 2010 17:02
diablong kirit-kirit

virgo, pls check your PM. . i need reply asap very important. . thanks

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 16:45
virgo825

na-KURUT na kita!!! :)

By diablong kirit-kirit• 21 Sep 2010 16:43
diablong kirit-kirit

i think the i saw in the phil embassy is on business visa not tourist visa. but what im sure is they clearly "hindi na kami nag-iisue ng affidavit of support pag ang visa galing sa agency, binawal na sa immigration."

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 16:37
virgo825

you mean to say, the Embassy will no longer issue affidavit of support if the visa is acquired from a travel agency? if that's the case then only immediate family members can only be applied for a visa? how about cousins, friends, fiance/fiancees?? for sure, immigration here will point us to travel agencies and hotels to acquire visas for them. what will happen now to - i'm sure, hundreds of those who were issued visas by travel agencies? they can no longer use those visas because they won't be allowed to leave by the immigration since they don't have affidavits of support??? this makes things more complicated if this is truly the case.

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 16:31
virgo825

pambabastos at insulto di lang sa mga OFWs but mas lalo na sa mga embahada...

my humble experience in the legislative process was gained from being a youth leader...from what i know, before an ordinance or regulation or law is implemented it has to undergo a due process beginning with consultaion to come up with a resolution after which public consultation, or at least engagement of concerned agencies, is done to come up with the implementing guidelines...afterwhich, enough time frame is accorded to give way to advocacy or information dissemination before final implementation...what i'm trying to drive at is - yun ngang simpleng pagpapagawa ng basketball court sa barangay, dumadaan sa ganyang proseso, how could something with massive effect be implemented abruptly?

By diablong kirit-kirit• 21 Sep 2010 16:22
diablong kirit-kirit

all kabayans, just want to ask the affidavit of support with red ribbon is applicable to visit visa or business visa, because my brother will be coming here next month on business visa so do i need to get affidavit of support with red ribbon? please clarify please. .

and one more thing, i was in the phil embassy last sunday and i heard one of the employees telling that they are not issuing affidavit of support for visa from agency, they said its prohibited already. . .

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 16:06
anonymous

salamat po sa info!

By lynrendon• 21 Sep 2010 16:04
lynrendon

Wow new rules and new implementations at the immigrations in Philippines w/o prior noticed to all OFW and even Philippine embassy here in Qatar they don't know that they required red ribbon!!! feel sorry to all kabayan's who plan to come here and being hold at the immigration just because of so called new rules...red ribbon....

they need money from immigrations in Philippines ultimo security guards dun pag check-in mo sa immigrations hingian ka ng pang kape...experienced ng friend ko last March 21,2009...

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 16:03
anonymous

Kabayans, please advise what are the needed documents to secure an affidavit of support from the Philippine Embassy in Doha. Thanks!

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 16:00
anonymous

according to them they will advise us if there are changes pra d raw tayo mahirapan pa but for now wala daw tlgng clang alam at nagulat daw cla s issue na yan...so we must follow nalang pra iwas abala pa...

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 15:57
virgo825

immigration is the one really running the show...it's clear that they really haven't given any notification to our embassy here...NAKAKAGIGIL TALAGA!!!! grrrrr!!!

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 15:40
anonymous

kttwag ko lng from phil embassy ang sabi if yun daw ang patakaran s immigration we must follow the rules kc dpa daw cla na advise about s rules na yan kelangan pang ipa red ribbon sa dfa..so we need to follow the rules pra wlang abala s kapwa nating pinoy at pinay..

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 15:30
virgo825

i really can't see the logic why DFA has to have the affidavit of support attested by the Philippine Embassy here to be red-ribboned from there...what they are doing is an insult to the legal identity of our embassy. Yes, our embassy may not be the most august embassy all over the world, but even so, they are here because of us and those who are aspiring to come here in Qatar to seek better opportunities...DFA should at least show some respect or accord recognition to whatever documents coming from them in whatever format...

but what's really not clear right now is whether the red ribbon being requested by our very clever and vigilant immigration officers back home is the red ribbon from here or red ribbon from there...this is still a grey issue for me...if they are requiring red ribbon from here, have they issued a memo or circular or request from our embassy to do so? NADA! I don't think so. Otherwise, our embassy will be issuing affidavits with red ribbon for sure.

This is quite a circus, as what you say, babesphil...

By rubypavino• 21 Sep 2010 15:29
rubypavino

this is another income for the govt.from the OFW...even renewing the passport in the phils.takes time like three weeks..can u imagine that?...

By babesphil• 21 Sep 2010 15:19
babesphil

i don't know who is running this circus show? i am not well intertained. he/she should be awarded and taken to luneta park then firing squad..

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 15:17
virgo825

they clarified that the affidavit of support that they are issuing is really without red ribbon. i believe that the problem lies in the immigration department. even our embassy people haven't received, yet, any memo or circular concerning the matter. i actually sent an email to the Immigration department back home, but it might take ages before somebody reads it. can't wait to go home to search a long-lost friend in facebook who happens to be connected with Immigration. i just remembered him and will send him a message regarding this matter. siguro, we could also send a message to our Ambassador thru facebook about this sad plight. at least he could help us...

By babesphil• 21 Sep 2010 15:16
babesphil

di pa ba sapat yun seal ng qatar phil.embassy natin? why need to spent money for red ribbon? as i know red ribbon is required only for all legal documents from Phils.then to be verified by our embassy anywhere in the world dahil other countries are not aware of our legal document seal. pero from Phil embassy signed and stamp? di pa rin kilala ng philippine government?? Hapassabol!!!

By babesphil• 21 Sep 2010 15:11
babesphil

it is normal to have rules to follow... but, they must clarify and to inform all filipino.we will follow rules do we have any choice??? but, please please if there's any changes in rules and requirements,please be sure to go to different media in order to let all OFW know about it. hindi yun. tanong tayo ng tanong sa kapwa nating pinoy dito sa qatar. sana may isang department sa philippine embassy nag mag bigay ng clear list of requirement para sa iba't ibang visa category at the same na may assurance na yun lang ang hahanapin sa airport eh ang nangyayari iba ang sinasabi dito. okey na nakumpleto na. pero pag dating sa airport kakabakaba ang kabayan natin first timer mag biahe dahil kumpleto ang papeles may hihahanap pa rin. ano ba yan????? ang ibang embassy dito. makikita mo talaga sa web site nila kung ano ang latest news tungkol sa visa at kung ano ano ang kailangan. they said thier embassy is here to HELP THEM if incase they are in trouble. pano tayo???? ah iwan sa langaw!!!

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 15:07
virgo825

In truth, they should just accept the affidavit from our embassy without red ribbon because it's already an attestation that the affiant is here in Doha, Qatar. That's what the affidavit is for - to attest that somebody from Qatar - a legal resident with enough income is able to support a visitor. That is why I don't understand if it's really the correct procedure to have the document red ribboned by DFA in Manila. for DFA to attest that the signatory in the affidavit is the authorized signatory in Qatar? Isn't it that in this document the signature bearing more weight is that of the affiant and our embassy is just attesting that he/she is indeed here in qatar? wheeeeewww!!!!!

By lynrendon• 21 Sep 2010 14:59
lynrendon

Ohh yeah we have nothing to do about it but to follow. When i send the original copy they allow my friend to come w/o any red ribbon that was last August 25 then when she received the original copy she try again to immigration and they let her in w/o any red ribbon that was last september 4 only i dont know if after September 4 they implement again the new rules which is red ribbon....

By Weena Contreras• 21 Sep 2010 14:58
Weena Contreras

does one have to show both or just either one? I have been told that you need to have 5000QR or an international credit card in order to pass immigration...

By just1s• 21 Sep 2010 14:51
Rating: 3/5
just1s

if it is implemented then we have no choice than to follow the rules. (what to do yani?)

no other option than to send the original affidavit to phils. in order to obtain red ribbon. red ribbon can be issued only in the phils.

By just1s• 21 Sep 2010 14:51
Rating: 4/5
just1s

if it is implemented then we have no choice than to follow the rules. (what to do yani?)

no other option than to send the original affidavit to phils. in order to obtain red ribbon. red ribbon can be issued only in the phils.

By lynrendon• 21 Sep 2010 14:40
Rating: 2/5
lynrendon

Yes one of my friend also have the same case the immigration don't allow her to come here in Doha bcz they are asking the original affidavit of support which is stamped by Philippine Embassy here in Doha and u must send it back the original copy.

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 14:40
virgo825

that's why i am also confused because i haven't been abreast with the news back home lately. if that's what immigration is asking, then it's really going to take a lot of time, expense and effort before somebody gets in here. if we will send the original, then they will wait for at least 3 days via courier...then they will have to go to DFA for red-ribbon and then that's the time when they could fly. i hope that somebody clarifies this matter for us kyuting. it's really difficult because there is no proper information dissemination nor implementing guidelines clearly defined. they just started offloading people because of the issue.

By kyuting13• 21 Sep 2010 14:29
kyuting13

didnt notice i was not in the filipino forum...

By kyuting13• 21 Sep 2010 14:28
kyuting13

hopefully madadala ko kasi mom ko dito in family visit visa, nabanggit ito ng kapatid ko na nasa news sa pinas. Is it correct to say na yung original affidavit of support na makukuha sa embassy dito isend mo sa pinas para dun sa dfa ipa-red ribbon?

By virgo825• 21 Sep 2010 14:21
Rating: 3/5
virgo825

yes, i've heard about that...but the affidavit of support that our embassy issues doesn't have a red ribbon. It has been the common practice and these affidavits could be scanned and sent by email. I was informed that the Immigration officer demanded the original document with red ribbon coming from here. Imagine the time and money wasted, counting the expense for sending it via courier. I believe that immigration should do some consultation first and at least give lead time or send out memos and circulars to all embassies and have everything adjusted before they start policeing and strictly implementing their new rule.

Isn't it that before any implementation of rules or laws are made into act, there should be due process? Implementing guidelines must be clearly set and enough time, or what we call grace period, is given prior to putting the rule into act? What the immigration back home is doing is like trashing and not recognizing the legal identity of documents issued by our embassy.

I just hope that these issues be taken into consideration back home.

By anonymous• 21 Sep 2010 14:10
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

It has been reported in the Philippine television news last week that Filipinos under visit visa must present an affidavit of support in red ribbon. This, as they say, is in order to prevent human trafficking.

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Qatar's winter months are brimming with unmissable experiences, from the AFC Asian Cup 2023 to the World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 and a variety of outdoor adventures and cultural delights.
7 Days of Fun: One-Week Activity Plan for Kids

7 Days of Fun: One-Week Activity Plan for Kids

Stuck with a week-long holiday and bored kids? We've got a one week activity plan for fun, learning, and lasting memories.
Wallet-friendly Mango Sticky Rice restaurants that are delightful on a budget

Wallet-friendly Mango Sticky Rice restaurants that are delightful on a budget

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a sweet escape into the world of budget-friendly Mango Sticky Rice that's sure to satisfy both your cravings and your budget!
Places to enjoy Mango Sticky Rice in  high-end elegance

Places to enjoy Mango Sticky Rice in high-end elegance

Delve into a world of culinary luxury as we explore the upmarket hotels and fine dining restaurants serving exquisite Mango Sticky Rice.
Where to celebrate World Vegan Day in Qatar

Where to celebrate World Vegan Day in Qatar

Celebrate World Vegan Day with our list of vegan food outlets offering an array of delectable options, spanning from colorful salads to savory shawarma and indulgent desserts.