Nationals of countries who fall under EO 408 and are family members (spouse and children holding foreign passports) of a Balikbayan (returning Filipino citizen or former Filipino citizen) are entitled to a visa-free entry to the Philippines for a maximum stay of one (1) year from the date of their arrival in Manila under the BALIKBAYAN Program. They shall be admitted as Balikbayans on condition that they :

                   1. travel with a Balikbayan

                   2. observe and comply with immigration rules and regulations

Family members of Balikbayans who are nationals of countries as well as former Filipino Citizens who acquired the citizenship and passports of countries not included in Section H are NOT ENTITLED to the Balikbayan privilege. THEY MUST SECURE ENTRY VISAS TO TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Nationals who are subjects of deportation / blacklist orders of the Department and Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines.