How to Apply for Venezuela Tourist Visa as Philippine Passport Holder

Quest to visit all Countries of South America in 2024 as Pinoy Solo Backpacker

Highlight: I applied as Filipino Solo Traveller with a Philippine passport only, with WORK FROM HOME JOB (ex-OFW, retired Engineer) and NO BUSINESS. I provided proof of enough savings, investments and insurance.

TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS:  will be given to those who wish to join the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for recreation, health, or activities that do not involve compensation or profit, such as cultural, artistic, scientific, sports, contact with companies public or private sector, or journalism for special events. 

1. Valid Passport (more than 6 months validity) - I provided a copy of the bio-page and the original passport (1 page)

2. Properly filled out application form (typewritten) - I printed out then signed (2 pages)

3. Two (2) 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm latest pictures, colored, white background, no computerized alterations (do not staple or scan picture) - I provided latest copy with a white background

4. Airline tickets with entry and exit dates - I provided unpaid booking via 3rd party booking website

5. Documents providing adequate funds to support the travel: Bank Certification, Employment Certificate, Real Estate, Commercial - I provided copies of my house title, condominium unit titles, and insurance investments, BDO online statement of account, and copy of Debit/Credit Card (6 pages) 

6. Bank Certificate reflecting three (3) months average maintaining balance must be addressed to the Consular Section of this Embassy - I provided a copy given by BDO where my savings account is deposited

7. If employed, Employment Certificate and other pertinent documents - I provided a copy of Certficate of Employment

8. If not employed or a student, an Affidavit of Support is required - N/A

9. Original and photocopy of Filipino Identification Cards, Residency, or Certificate issued by the authorities - I provided scanned copies of all government-issued IDs

10. Original Certificate of Domicile issued by the Police Station nearest to the place of residency or authority - I provided copy of the National Police Clearance

11. International Certificate against Yellow Fever, original and photocopy. Required only when traveling to another country before entering Venezuela or once within the national territory, you travel to another country that requests such vaccine and has plans of re-entry to Venezuela - I provided a copy of the yellow fever vaccine certificate

12. Personal Interview - to follow after approval of online submission

13. Visa Fee is US$50.00 (Payment is deposited in our bank account on the same day all complete documents are submitted to the Embassy)

Total No. of Document Page print submitted: 30 print-outs mostly in color pages

Note: 

• Processing of visa will take 3 to 4 working days UPON PAYMENT

• All documents must be original with photocopy

• In certain cases, additional documents may be requested

Venezuela Tourist Visa as Philippine Passport Holder (1 year multiple entry 2024-2025)

How to Renew PRC Licensure ID (PIC) as Electronics Engineer

Updated as of May 2024

How to know the latest requirement and process on PRC License ID Renewal:

In general regardless of your profession, the best and updated way how to renew a PRC License ID is to check directly the PRC online renewal website and cross-check with your professional organization (IECEP for Electronics Engineers) 

Major Requirements for PRC License ID Renewal:

1. CPD Units (waived until Dec. 31, 2024) 

2. Your professional organization issued Certificate of Good Standing (COGS)

3. Filled out PRC Application Form online

4. Payment of PhP450 (minimum)

CPD Waived for PRC ID Renewal extended until December 31, 2024.

- Extending the Acceptance of CPD Undertaking for the Renewal of Professional Identification Card until December 31, 2024. To address the concerns raised by professionals who have difficulty with the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that the acceptance of CPD undertaking for the renewal of Professional Identification Card is extended until December 31, 2024. Concerned professionals with previous renewal transactions but withheld Professional Identification Card (PIC) issuance are advised to proceed to their original place of appointment for the execution of the required CPD Undertaking Form and release of their respective PICs.

For queries and concerns, please email CPD Division at cpdd@prc.gov.ph.

Cost of PRC License ID Card Renewal Fee:

- For professions requiring baccalaureate degree: ₱150.00 per year or total of ₱450.00 for three (3) years. 

- For professions requiring non-baccalaureate degree: ₱140.00 per year or total of ₱420.00 for three (3) years

- A surcharge of ₱30.00 (baccalaureate degree) and ₱28.00 (non- baccalaureate degree) is added if PIC is renewed twenty (20) days after birth month.

 

Cost of IECEP Membership Fee for Certificate of Good Standing (COGS):

EcE Membership Fee - Php 1,300.00 for 3 years / Backdues (Php 350.00 per year)

What I did / Timeline of my Electronics Engineer PIC Renewal (2024):

1. I booked first my PRC appointment (appointment now available within 2 weeks) in PRC Online and paid PHP 450 for standard 3 years via credit card online.

2. My IECEP Membership COGS still valid, so I just printed out from the IECEP website (for Electronics Engineers only).

3. Printed the appointment form and receipt per item #1 above, and COGS per item #2 and went to PRC branch. In less than 30 minutes I have my updated PRC Licensure ID.

What I did / Timeline of my Electronics Engineer PIC Renewal (2022):

1. I booked first my PRC appointment (3 months before my intended schedule) in PRC Online because appointment schedule is always closed if just within a month. Paid PHP 1,530 (450 for standard 3 years, 1,050 for 7 years back due and 30 for surcharge).

2. For latest membership updates, visit IECEP fb page and IECEP website (for Electronics Engineers only). Follow the procedure posted there. I sent the filled-out membership form and paid PHP 3,750 (1,300 Membership and 2,450 for 7 years back due)

3. IECEP replied within minutes, I had my Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) and receipt attached in email. These files can be downloaded also in IECEP Website.

4. Printed the appointment form per item #1 above, COGS and receipt per item #3 and went to PRC branch. In less than 30 minutes I have my updated PRC Licensure ID.

How to Renew PRC Licensure ID (PIC) as Electronics Engineer (valid until 2027)

Completed My Personal Choice of Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

Filipino Solo Backpacker adventure on quest to complete Philippines' version of Seven Natural Wonders

July 2009 to November 2021

Completed the Seven Continents of the World

Completed the Seven New Wonders of the World

Sightseeing the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Boracay Island. Chocolate Hills. Aliwagwag Falls. Mount Apo. Mayon Volcano. Puerto Princesa Underground River. Taal Volcano. . I made this post in respect on how was the Seven Natural Wonders of the World was selected and in reference to CNN's Seven Natural Wonders. Seven Natural Wonders campaign was distinguished by avoiding the influence of marketing and social media, and being determined by experts from around the world who leveraged statistical and traditional significance, uniqueness, and pure splendor.

1. Boracay Island, Aklan (Visayas) - famous for its fine white sands and world-class sunset. In 2012, awarded as the Best Island in the World by Travel + Leisure. In 2014, at the top of the "Best Islands in the World" list by Condé Nast Traveler. In 2016, Boracay headed the magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch". I visited last Dec. 2011, Jun. 2013, Jul. 2016 and Feb. 2020.

2. Chocolate Hills, Bohol (Visayas) - featured in 200 Philippine peso bill, with at least 1,776 conical karst hills spread over an area of more than 50 sq km. I visited last Sep. 2011.

3. Aliwagwag Falls, Davao Oriental (Mindanao) - highest waterfalls in the Philippines at 335.28m (1,100 ft) located in Davao Oriental. I visited last Aug. 2012.

4. Mount Apo, Davao del Sur (Mindanao) - dormant stratovolcano and the highest mountain in the Philippines with 2,954 masl elevation, I visited last Nov. 2021.

5. Mayon Volcano, Albay (Luzon) - featured in 100 Philippine peso bill, active stratovolcano renowned for its "perfect cone" because of its symmetric conical shape. I visited last May 2011.

6. Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan (Luzon) - featured in 500 Philippine peso bill, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and voted as a New7Wonders of Nature in 2012. With more than 24 km long and contains largest cave rooms in the world. I visited last Jul. 2009.

7. Taal Volcano, Batangas (Luzon) - featured in 50 Philippine peso bill, very small but a dangerous volcano, the Main Crater Lake on Volcano Island is the largest lake on an island in a lake on an island in the world. I visited last Feb. 2013.

Completed My Personal Choice of Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

Completed the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Filipino Solo Backpacker adventure on quest to complete this Earth's Seven Natural Wonders

December 2015 to February 2024

Sightseeing the Seven New Wonders (Man-Made) of the World

My Personal Choice of Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

Aurora Borealis. Grand Canyon. Great Barrier Reef. Rio de Janeiro Harbor. Mount Everest. Victoria Falls. Paricutin Volcano.

What makes this site deserves to be one of the wonders ?

I made this post in honor of the breath-taking natural wonders of modern time seen on seven continents and in reference to CNN's Seven Natural Wonders. Seven Natural Wonders is an organization that was created with the mission of protecting and promoting the natural wonders of the world. The project was launched in 2008 in response to the New 7 Wonders efforts to change the natural wonders of the world. Seven Natural Wonders launched an effort to expand the 7 Natural Wonders of the World by creating campaigns to add the Seven natural Wonders for each continent. These campaigns differed from the efforts of New 7 Wonders because every wonder of nature was eligible with no requirements for entry fees, sponsorship fees of any kind and to protect the original vision and declaration of the seven natural wonders of the world. This campaign was distinguished by avoiding the influence of marketing and social media, and being determined by experts from around the world who leveraged statistical and traditional significance, uniqueness, and pure splendor.

1. Aurora Borealis (Europe) - after four attempts finally I made it to Sommaroy, Norway last February 2024

2. Grand Canyon, United States (North America) - I visited last July 2019.

3. Great Barrier Reef, Australia - I visited last January 2019.

4. Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (South America) - I visited last October 2018.

5. Mount Everest, Nepal (Asia) - I visited last December 2015.

6. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Africa) - I visited last December 2018.

7. Paricutin Volcano, Mexico (Central America) - I visited last December 2020.

Completed the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Completed the Seven New Wonders of the World

Filipino Solo Backpacker adventure on quest to complete this Earth's Seven New Wonders

May 2012 to March 2021

Sightseeing the Seven Nature Wonders of the World

My Personal Choice of Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

Taj Mahal. The Great Wall. The Colosseum. The Petra. Christ the Redeemer. Chichén Itzá. Machu Picchu.

What makes this site deserves to be one of the wonders ?

I made this post in honor of the breath-taking man-made wonders of modern time built on four continents and in reference to https://world.new7wonders.com/wonders/. New7Wonders of the World was a campaign started in 2000 to choose Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments. The popularity poll via free Web-based voting organized by the New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, with winners announced on July 2007 in Lisbon.

One of the best bucket list achievement I had in times of 2021 pandemic traveling in Latin America. I want to be the very best just like fewer ones ever were. To visit them is my real test, to experience them is my joy.

1. Taj Mahal, India (1643 AD) - I visited last May 2012.

2. Great Wall of China (700 BC) - I visited last January 2013 and February 2015.

3. Colosseum, Italy (80 AD) - I visited last October 2013.

4. Petra, Jordan (312 BC) - I visited last December 2014.

5. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil (1931 AD) - I visited last October 2018.

6. Chichen Itza, Mexico (600 AD) - I visited last December 2020.

7. Machu Picchu (1450AD) - I visited last March 2021.

Sightseeing the Seven New Wonders of the World

Completed the Seven Continents of the World

Pinoy Solo Backpacker journey to complete sightseeing the Earth's Seven Continents
2010 to 2019 #lakbaySevenContinents

Completed My Personal Choice of Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

Sightseeing the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Completed the Seven New Wonders (Man-Made) of the World
#lakbay100 Quest Completed (2010-June to 2019-July)

Geologically, the continents largely correspond to areas of continental crust that are found on the continental plates. A continent is defined as a large unbroken land mass completely surrounded by water. The seven continents are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. The island groups in the Pacific are often called Oceania, scientists consider them the remains of a continent.

Lakbay Seven Continents of the World beyond #lakbay100

Lakbay Seven Continents of the World beyond #lakbay100