I am a Canadian citizen living in the Philippines since 2012. I have not been back to Canada since 2012 living exclusively in the Philippines and having no residence or bank accounts in Canada. I work in the offshore oil & gas industry for major oil companies.I was told by the embassy that all I need is a Letter of Invitation as long as it was addressed to Manila and a work permit generated from the firm employing me. All other visa's for all other countries including Russia I have done out of ManilaBut I am not convinced after reading all these posts on the internet.I also have all these documents:National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance from the Philippines Government.Philippines issued Driver’s License.residential lease contracts since 2011 in the Philippines.statement letter from my bank in the Philippines stating my average balance since the last 6 months.new passport issued out of Manila.

Hello, Richard, you should trust the embassy because the final decision is made by the consular officers there. If they say you can apply, then of course you can apply.By the way, if you will work in the offshore oil & gas industry in PRC, you just need to provide an invitation letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in PRC issued by PRC National Offshore Oil Corporation.

Hi BrownI only spoke to someone on the phone and it was not 100% clear.That's why I'm asking the question..

Well, I think they told you the right information.

Can I apply for a Z visa in the Philippines where I have been living for 4 years?

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Question: Asked by Richard from Philippines | Dec. 19, 2015 03:28

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Can I apply for a Z visa in the Philippines where I have been living for 4 years?

I am a Canadian citizen living in the Philippines since 2012. I have not been back to Canada since 2012 living exclusively in the Philippines and having no residence or bank accounts in Canada. I work in the offshore oil & gas industry for major oil companies.

I was told by the embassy that all I need is a Letter of Invitation as long as it was addressed to Manila and a work permit generated from the firm employing me. All other visa's for all other countries including Russia I have done out of Manila

But I am not convinced after reading all these posts on the internet.

I also have all these documents:
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance from the Philippines Government.
Philippines issued Driver’s License.
residential lease contracts since 2011 in the Philippines.
statement letter from my bank in the Philippines stating my average balance since the last 6 months.
new passport issued out of Manila.

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Answers (3): Answered by Brown from China | Dec. 20, 2015 18:49

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Hello, Richard, you should trust the embassy because the final decision is made by the consular officers there. If they say you can apply, then of course you can apply.
By the way, if you will work in the offshore oil & gas industry in PRC, you just need to provide an invitation letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in PRC issued by PRC National Offshore Oil Corporation.

00Reply; Answered by Richard from Philippines | Dec. 21, 2015 02:37

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Hi Brown

I only spoke to someone on the phone and it was not 100% clear.

That's why I'm asking the question..

00Reply; Answered by Brown | Dec. 21, 2015 03:23

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Well, I think they told you the right information.

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Can I apply for a Z visa in the Philippines where I have been living for 4 years?

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