Purpose of the New Requirements:

To prevent Filipino HSWs from entering the country through Tourists or Visit Visas, thereby circumventing the government policy against exposing our citizens to human trafficking and other dangers

1. The applicant must be within the 4th degree of consanguinity or affinity – spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchildren, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, 1st cousin only. NO SECOND COUSINS. NO FRIENDS.

(If in the opinion of the processor, the visitor is a legitimate tourist and is just being required by the Immigration an Affidavit of Support, the processor should refer the matter to the Vice Consul for deliberation. Should the visitor be found to be a legitimate tourist, the Vice Consul may waive the relationship requirement)

2. Salary Certificate of the applicant, duly stamped by the company and in the company letterhead, must be presented. Minimum salary to sponsor is 3,500 dirhams.

3. Copy of the trade license of the travel agency or the company facilitating the tourist visa.

4. Copy of the Tourist Visa

5. Copy of Hotel Booking. If staying in the residence of the sponsor, copy of lease contract of the sponsor.