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Does a Philippine passport holder, based in UK need Transit Visa to lay over flight either Bucharest or Istanbul destination is Cairo Egypt?



Best Answer

For Bucharest a visa is not required, you can Transit Without a Visa:

TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Visa required, except for Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

All the same conditions apply to Istanbul.

From Timatic (the database used by airlines).

Other conditions where you are visa exempt can be viewed here.




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How do I apply for a Philippine passport in the UK?

You will need to apply directly at the Philippine Embassy in London if your concern is one of the following:
  • Renewal of Philippine passport that has been expired for two (2) years or more.
  • New ePassport application.
  • Renewal application with request to change applicant's name.


  • How do I book my Philippine passport renewal UK?

    Appointments for straightforward passport renewal at the Passport Renewal Centres in Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, and Dublin may be booked at https://services.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/phl.

    Can I renew my Philippine passport in Edinburgh?

    VFS Philippine passport renewal processing centres now open in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin. The Philippine Embassy in London has recently announced that VFS Philippine ePassport Renewal Processing Centres are now open in Cardiff, Wales; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland.

    How can I get Philippines visa from UK?

    Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Philippines Visa for UK Citizens
  • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page.
  • Hold proof of sufficient funds.
  • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets.
  • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip.




  • HOW TO APPLY FOR A UK TOURIST VISA (PHILIPPINES PASSPORT)




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