Sharing with you my Philippine Immigration experience as a solo female traveler bound for Japan and what happens if the Immigration Officer endorsed you for a 2nd interview or 2nd inspection.
I was really confused why the Immigration Officer (IO) put me on hold even though I’m a frequent traveler. Check the video why I was “flagged.”
I also shared what questions and information they requested when filling up the form.
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💃🏻Solo Travel: March 24-April 5, 2023
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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro and DJI Pocket 2
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Notes:
-IO was aware that my husband will follow after but didn’t ask for any documents.
-I had a lengthy interview with the TCEU officer but had to wait a long time to be interviewed.
-I was a UAE resident for a decade and always go on a vacation in the Philippines with my family. I also visited 6 other countries in Asia and Europe that’s why I considered myself as a frequent traveler.
10 Comments
Aww kitang kita yung pagka drain ng energy after the IO experience. 🙁 Grabe did not expect that at all.
irrelevant question na ang educational background and marriage. tpos 1 hour dapat isumbong mo yan 10mins lang daw max dapat sa 2nd interview. 😅
liar tlaga si DANa sabi nia 15 mins lang dapat mgtagal ung 2nd interview. Ang dami ask sayo na irrelevant sa traveller mo, fight for your natural rights
#Raffytulfo
#raffy tulfo
Insecure sila sa mga gurls na maenglish ang mga officers
#RTIA
Isa sa mga trend na napansin ko diyan sa mga PH IOs is that ayaw nila sa mga ex-OFW na magto-tour sa ibang bansa. Regardless kung frequent traveler ka o hindi, kapag nalaman nila na dati kang OFW, magiiba na yung tingin ng IO sa'yo.
can't believe the discrimination that people face with the IOs here. sorry you had to go through that 🙁
Thanks for sharing your experience Dianne. I need to be mentally and emotionally prepared for this since mag-first travel din ako to Japan by next week. Medyo anxious kasi ako when it comes to the interview since first time. Still looking for tips from other travelers. Looking forward na makarating na din ng Japan!!