President Marcos wants simplified visa application for foreignersPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has directed government agencies to simplify visa application for foreign tourists and students to encourage them to come to the country. Also part of the recommendations is allowing online submission of student visa applications. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were five million foreign students who applied for visas, he said. As of Aug. 14, the country has welcomed 3.4 million foreign visitors, representing 71.4 percent of the 4.8 million baseline industry target for this year.

Source: Philippine Star August 26, 2023 12:50 UTC