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[Christoph100]

Hi Chris,

Dp you know when they update the ecas? We sent my husbands passport nearly 2 weeks ago and no progress in the ecas still.

Thanks

The proper answer to that, is honestly when they get to it. My wife had her visa in hand before ECAS changed to DM

I have noticed that ECAS tends to show updates from CEM on the weekend at least that is what happen during our process.

Chris.

 

[Very Happywife]

Chris,yours was immediate cause of passport to end work of your wife on Thailand and to get the passport from embassy.right?to most applicant they got dm before visa

 

[Very Happywife]

Thank you..im hoping my vo is fast coz from sa to ppr is only 30+dys....hoping for dm very soom too..fingers crossed

You're welcome,keep the positive attitude ,and don't much away carried or jealous to everyone who will and got their visas.yours will be soon,stay positive,strong ,your waiting will be end soon.hopefully yup your vo is active and fast..have a good day!

 

[Very Happywife]

Oh sorry,sometimes cem will call or email the applicant when they are about to release the passport with visa.,at most of the call are those had near medical expiration.

 

[Christoph100]

Question(s) for those who know... leaving Manila What fees are there to pay at the airport?. I have heard Terminal Fee and some sort of departure tax,

Here is what I found on my own. ... CFO guidance and Counseling 400 PHP.
Travel tax 1,620 PHP
Terminal fee 550 PHP

Are these the correct fees that need payment and the correct amounts??

Thanks

Chris.

 

[Pochie]

Hello!

Do you think this is a positive result? How many weeks?

Dear Ma'am,

Please be informed that this application has been finalized. The result of the application will be sent via WWWExpress in the coming weeks. Kindly allow enough time for the package to be sent as we cannot guarantee a specific date of delivery. Also, please do not make any travel arrangements until the applicant has the valid travel documents on hand.

Note that the applicant's medical result is valid until 18 August 2015.

We trust this is of assistance.

 

[Very Happywife]

Question(s) for those who know... leaving Manila What fees are there to pay at the airport?. I have heard Terminal Fee and some sort of departure tax,

Here is what I found on my own. ... CFO guidance and Counseling 400 PHP.
Travel tax 1,620 PHP
Terminal fee 550 PHP

Are these the correct fees that need payment and the correct amounts??

Thanks

Chris.

wow I don't know about this thing.thanks Chris!where did you got that info?when will your wife leaves the phils?

 

[dt-tdot]

Hello!

Do you think this is a positive result?

Dear Ma'am,

Please be informed that this application has been finalized. The result of the application will be sent via WWWExpress in the coming weeks. Kindly allow enough time for the package to be sent as we cannot guarantee a specific date of delivery. Also, please do not make any travel arrangements until the applicant has the valid travel documents on hand.

Note that the applicant's medical result is valid until 18 August 2015.

We trust this is of assistance.

Do you have access to you ECAS what does it say? I think that this is very positive.

 

[Rk19]

The proper answer to that, is honestly when they get to it. My wife had her visa in hand before ECAS changed to DM

I have noticed that ECAS tends to show updates from CEM on the weekend at least that is what happen during our process.

Chris.

Thank you

 

[Rk19]

You're welcome,keep the positive attitude ,and don't much away carried or jealous to everyone who will and got their visas.yours will be soon,stay positive,strong ,your waiting will be end soon.hopefully yup your vo is active and fast..have a good day!

Thanks much for those words of encouragement))))

 

[Rk19]

Oh sorry,sometimes cem will call or email the applicant when they are about to release the passport with visa.,at most of the call are those had near medical expiration.

Will keep in mind))

 

[Christoph100]

wow I don't know about this thing.thanks Chris!where did you got that info?when will your wife leaves the phils?

My wife is back in Thailand now but she will be returning to the Phils next week, With her departure to Canada May 31, 2015

Travel tax. http://www.philippineairlines.com/about-pal/frequently-asked-questions/check/
How much is the Philippine Travel Tax?
For adult passengers, the travel tax is PHP1,620 (Business and Economy class) and PHP810 for children (2-11 years).

CFO. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2334:frequently-asked-questions-on-cfo-guidance-and-counseling-program&catid=110:frequently-asked-questions&Itemid=858

Terminal Fee. http://www.philippineairlines.com/about-pal/frequently-asked-questions/check/-- very bottom of page. Please note I heard it is now 750 PHP but my wife keeps saying its 550 PHP she should know she just paid it last week lol

Chris.

 

[Pochie]

Do you have access to you ECAS what does it say? I think that this is very positive.

Ecas just changed to medical results received. And wondering why it's not decision made yet because cem emailed me that the application is finalized already and they will send it in the coming weeks though they didn't tell me that they gonna send the visa package, they said that they'll send the result of the application. That is why I am worried if it is a positive or a negative result

 

[Very Happywife]

Thank you chris

 

[dt-tdot]

I shared this on the other message board. I was totally bored and wanted to compile statistics on times. These numbers are based on the last 3 years of the Manila VO spreadsheet. It should apply to the majority of cases however, even as recent as the last couple of weeks the trend of DM to VOH has jumped up to 20-30. Nonetheless, people might find it useful that's why I wanted to share.

(DAYS)
SA to IP
AVERAGE: 197
MEDIAN: 206
MODE: 273
MAXIMUM: 490
MINIMUM: 22

PPR to IP
AVERAGE: 39
MEDIAN: 30
MODE: 30
MAXIMUM: 235
MINIMUM: 1

SA TO DM
AVERAGE: 243
MEDIAN: 242
MODE: 212
MAXIMUM: 520
MINIMUM: 46

PPR TO DM
AVERAGE: 76
MEDIAN: 54
MODE: 21
MAXIMUM: 260
MINIMUM: 4

IP TO DM
AVERAGE: 49
MEDIAN: 28
MODE: 4
MAXIMUM: 180
MINIMUM: 1

SA TO VOH
AVERAGE: 254
MEDIAN: 253
MODE: 287
MAXIMUM: 548
MINIMUM: 51

PPR TO VOH
AVERAGE: 78
MEDIAN: 55
MODE: 28
MAXIMUM: 288
MINIMUM: 7

IP TO VOH
AVERAGE: 57
MEDIAN: 31
MODE: 22
MAXIMUM: 202
MINIMUM: 7

DM TO VISA
AVERAGE: 11
MEDIAN: 8
MODE: 4
MAXIMUM: 40
MINIMUM: 1