goFLY Limited — an IATA-certified (#42337956) visa processing agency in Bangladesh since 2017 — provides complete support for Philippines Tourist (9a), Business, and Visit visa applications. Our team handles document preparation, Embassy submission, status tracking, and visa delivery for Bangladeshi passport holders.
🎯 Free Consultation Available — We honestly assess your case before you pay anything. If your documentation is weak, we'll tell you upfront instead of taking your money for a likely refusal. This is why we have a 90%+ success rate on cases we accept.
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Yes. No visa-free entry, no visa-on-arrival for Bangladeshi passport holders. You must obtain a 9(a) tourist visa before travel.
7–15 working days at the Embassy of the Philippines, Dhaka. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
৳6,500–10,000 total including embassy fee + goFLY service fee. Call 01713-289170 for today's exact rate.
30 days from date of entry on standard 9(a) tourist visa. Extensions available at Bureau of Immigration in Philippines if needed.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila/MNL) is most common. Mactan-Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) also accept tourist visas.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Visa Requirement | Required for all Bangladeshi passport holders |
| Most Common Category | 9(a) Tourist / Visit Visa |
| Validity | Usually 3 months from issue date |
| Stay Duration | 30 days from entry (extendable in Philippines) |
| Processing Time | 7–15 working days |
| Application Mode | Embassy of Philippines, Dhaka (Gulshan) |
| Photo Size | 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background |
| Embassy Fee | ৳3,500–5,000 (varies by category) |
| goFLY Service Fee | ৳3,000–5,000 |
| Total Typical Cost | ৳6,500–10,000 |
| Success Rate (goFLY) | 92% on accepted cases |
For leisure travel, tourism, visiting friends/family, and short personal visits. Standard validity 30 days from date of entry. Multiple-entry 9(a) visa may be issued to frequent travelers with strong documentation and prior Philippines travel history.
For attending conferences, business meetings, trade shows, signing contracts, or short-term business activities. Requires invitation letter from Philippines-based company with their SEC registration and BIR certificate. No paid employment allowed on this visa — only business meetings.
For passengers transiting through Manila/Cebu/Clark airports to a third destination. Generally not needed if remaining in airport transit area on a single ticket. Required if you must leave the airport or collect checked baggage.
goFLY provides advisory on Philippines student visa requirements. The actual 9(f) student visa requires admission from a CHED-accredited Philippines university and separate processing through the Bureau of Immigration. We help with document preparation checklist but final application requires in-country steps.
For patients traveling to Philippines medical facilities (St. Luke's Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital). Requires hospital appointment letter, medical history, and financial proof for treatment costs. goFLY has coordinated Philippines medical tourism cases for 8+ years.
For Medical Visas: Add hospital appointment letter, medical records, and proof of financial capacity for treatment.
For Business Visas: Add invitation letter from Philippines company (with SEC and BIR registration copies) and employer's business letter.
| Cost Component | Amount (BDT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy visa fee | ৳3,500 – ৳5,000 | Varies by category |
| goFLY service fee | ৳3,000 – ৳5,000 | Document prep + submission + tracking + delivery |
| Total typical | ৳6,500 – ৳10,000 | Per applicant |
| Processing time | — | 7–15 working days after submission |
| Urgent processing | — | Not officially available; apply 3–4 weeks early |
💡 Exact current fees — call 01713-289170 for today's rate. Embassy charges can change quarterly.
📊 Realistic Bangladesh Approval Rate
Philippines tourist visa approval for Bangladeshi applicants runs approximately 80–90% for complete, well-documented applications. Common refusal triggers: weak financial documentation, vague travel purpose, insufficient ties to Bangladesh, and previous visa refusals from other countries.
goFLY's difference: We decline 50+ weak applications every year during free consultations. Our 92% rate on accepted cases is what happens AFTER our pre-assessment filters out high-risk profiles.
Call goFLY at 01713-289170, 01713-289175, or WhatsApp +880 1713-289175. Senior consultant Md Bangir Hossian (Bablu) assesses your case honestly before you pay anything.
goFLY prepares your complete documentation package: application form, bank statement review, hotel bookings, itinerary, employer NOC, cover letter drafting, and return ticket hold.
We handle submission at the Embassy of the Philippines in Gulshan, Dhaka — appointment booking, fee payment coordination, document courier, and status tracking.
Once approved, goFLY retrieves your passport with visa and delivers to your office/home across Dhaka. For out-of-Dhaka applicants, we arrange secure courier.
💡 goFLY can arrange compliant photographs at our Dhanmondi office — saves a trip to a studio.
Based on our 10+ years of Philippines visa processing, here are the most common refusal triggers:
Embassy wants stable 6-month bank balance matching your claimed travel budget. Sudden large deposits pre-application = #1 refusal trigger. goFLY reviews statements 3–4 weeks before submission to identify and resolve issues.
Purpose, hotel bookings, flight itinerary, and daily plan must align. Mismatched dates or vague itineraries signal tourism-claim-masking-other-purposes.
Embassy needs evidence you'll return: stable employment with NOC, property ownership, business ownership, family dependents, or ongoing education. We compile your ties-to-Bangladesh evidence into a credible cover letter.
Undisclosed previous visa refusals or overstays on prior Philippines visits are serious red flags. Always disclose honestly — we help frame the context properly.
Employer letter without proper letterhead, missing TIN certificate, or self-employment without trade license. goFLY helps format all employment evidence to consular standards.
Once your application is submitted at the Embassy of the Philippines in Dhaka, goFLY monitors status on your behalf. You can also check directly:
Typical timeline: Submission → Review (5–10 days) → Decision → Passport ready for collection (1–3 days).
Location: House #6, Road #101, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Consular Section Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (application submission)
Collection Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, and Philippine + Bangladeshi public holidays
💡 goFLY handles Embassy submission on your behalf — you do NOT need to visit the embassy. We arrange courier pickup of your passport and documents from your location across Dhaka.
Always verify current requirements on official embassy sources — visa rules change.
Actual cases from goFLY's Philippines visa desk. Names and personal details changed for privacy, but profiles, documents, and outcomes are accurate.
Diver — Palawan Trip
Mr. Siddique, a PADI-certified diver, visited El Nido + Coron for 14 days. goFLY compiled diving certification + hotel reservations at diving resorts. Tourist visa approved in 10 days.
Family — Cebu Vacation
The Iqbal family visited Cebu + Bohol for 10 days. goFLY arranged invitation proof, itinerary, and sponsor documents from Manila relative. Approved in 12 days.
Medical Tourist — St. Luke's Hospital
Ms. Khan traveled to St. Luke's Medical Center for a specialist consultation. goFLY attached medical appointment + financial documents. Medical visa approved in 9 days.
Note: Scenarios above are illustrative composites drawn from goFLY's 10,000+ customer base since 2017. Names and personal details have been changed for privacy. Outcomes reflect typical cases but do not guarantee identical results for your application.
Your case may differ. Every application is judged on its own merit by the embassy. Past success does not guarantee approval — but experienced document preparation significantly increases your odds. Call 01713-289170 for a free assessment of your specific case.
goFLY is an IATA-accredited agency (#42337956) — we book flights at the same price as airline counters, with no middleman markup.
✈️ Popular Route from Dhaka (DAC)
| Route: | Dhaka (DAC) → Manila (MNL) via KUL/SIN |
| Flight Time: | 9–13h with transit |
| Price Range (One-Way): | ৳45,000 – ৳95,000 |
| Popular Airlines: | Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia |
Need flight quotes? After your visa is approved, goFLY's flight desk gets you the best prices across 50+ partner airlines. Call 01713-289171 or WhatsApp +880 1713-289175. EMI available across 29+ partner banks.
🎒 After Your Philippines Visa Is Approved — Complete Packages Available
Save money by bundling: goFLY has 7 island packages from ৳28,999 covering flights + hotels + sightseeing for Philippines. Visa-approved travelers get priority booking and bundle discounts.
Browse Philippines Tour Packages →Yes. Philippines does not offer visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for Bangladeshi passport holders. You must obtain a 9(a) visa before travel.
Typically 7–15 working days at the Embassy of the Philippines in Dhaka. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel to allow buffer for additional queries.
Embassy fee ৳3,500–5,000 plus goFLY service charge ৳3,000–5,000 = total ৳6,500–10,000 typically. Call 01713-289170 for the current exact schedule.
Passport (6+ months validity), application form, 2 photos (4.5×3.5 cm white background), 6-month bank statements, return ticket, hotel booking, itinerary, cover letter, employer NOC, and TIN certificate. Full checklist provided on free consultation.
Embassy of the Philippines is located at House #6, Road #101, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212. Consular hours Mon–Fri 9 AM–1 PM for submission; 3 PM–4 PM for collection. goFLY handles all visits on your behalf.
Standard 9(a) tourist visa permits 30-day stay. Extensions available at Bureau of Immigration in Philippines — each extension grants additional 29–59 days depending on type. Maximum cumulative stay typically 2–3 years with continuous extensions.
No. Philippines does not offer an e-Visa for Bangladeshi passport holders. All applications must be submitted physically at the Embassy in Dhaka.
Yes, multiple-entry 9(a) visas are available but typically issued to applicants with prior Philippines travel history and strong documentation. goFLY helps position your case for multiple-entry consideration.
Yes. goFLY offers 7 Philippines tour packages from ৳28,999 covering Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, and Boracay — flights + hotels + sightseeing bundled. Visit Philippines tour packages or call 01713-289173.
goFLY Limited — 92% success rate on accepted cases · 7-15 days processing · Service fee from ৳3,000-5,000
IATA 42337956 · ATAB 4298 · 4.8★ Google (463+ reviews) · 10,000+ customers served since 2017 · 70% repeat customers
☎️ Hotline: +880 9639-203090 · 📍 1 Shukrabad Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1207
Visa rules, fees, and processing times change frequently. Information on this page reflects goFLY Limited's understanding as of April 2026. Always verify current requirements with the official Embassy of the Philippines in Dhaka before applying.
goFLY Limited is a visa processing agency (IATA #42337956, ATAB #4298) providing documentation assistance. We are NOT a government authority and do not guarantee visa approval — final decisions rest with the Embassy. Fees shown are indicative — confirm current rates before payment. All service fees are for our documentation work and are non-refundable regardless of visa outcome.
