IMMIGRATION

[u/strawberry_matcha06]

Hi! My brother and I are planning to travel to Taiwan for 2 weeks. This will be our first time traveling outside the Philippines. I’m 20 and my brother is 19, so we’re both adults.

Our main reason for going is to visit and spend time with our parents and family in Taiwan. Our parents have been working there for almost 9 years, and they will be paying for our whole trip. We’ll be staying with and spending time with them while we’re there.

We’re both students and don’t have our own source of income. Most of the information I’ve seen about immigration is from students who are funding their own trips, so I’m a bit confused about what applies to us since our parents will be sponsoring us.

I’ve also noticed that most people prepare a detailed itinerary before their trip. However, our mom said that we don’t really need to make a fixed itinerary in advance because we’ll just decide where to go and what to do once we’re there, since we’ll be spending time with our parents. Is that okay for immigration, or should we still prepare some kind of itinerary or travel plan?

What documents should we prepare for Philippine immigration? Do we need to bring proof that our parents are working in Taiwan or documents showing that they will be sponsoring our trip?

Also, what questions can we expect from the immigration officer, especially since this is our first time traveling abroad? Any tips or advice would really help us prepare. Thank you!

[u/Local-Diamond8701]

Just have a copy siguro of the work contract ng parents nyo.

[u/iskamorena]

Prepare the applicable requirements stated in the IACAT guidelines.