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REGISTRATION FOR FILIPINOS IN TÜRKIYE, AZERBAIJAN, AND GEORGIA

PH AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF GEORGIA

TBILISI 07 March 2024 – H.E. Henry S. Bensurto Jr., Philippine Ambassador to Georgia met with Ambassador H.E. Alexander Nalbandov, Director of the Department of Asia and Pacific at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 08 March 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

mfage Photo: Philippine Ambassador to Georgia, Henry S. Bensurto Jr., with H.E. Alexander Nalbandov, Director of the Department of Asia and Pacific at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Photo courtesy of Embassy)

Ambassador Nalbandov expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ constant support for upholding the integrity of Georgia’s internationally recognized borders and the safe and dignified return of roughly 300,000 Internally Displaced People (IDP). Ambassador Bensurto shared that the rule of law remains to be a core principle of the Philippines, as it is among the best protections that small countries have at their disposal.

Ambassador Bensurto wants to develop a framework that could improve PH-GE relations and strengthen people-to-people relations, generate greater cultural understanding, and increase the number of visits from each other’s country. These include several initiatives including reigniting inter-parliamentary cooperation, negotiating concluding air service agreements and visa-waiver agreements for diplomatic and official passport holders, participation in the Ambassadors’ Tour, basketball diplomacy, as well as greater engagement of Georgia with ASEAN during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

Ambassador Nalbandov welcomed the initiatives and looks forward to arranging and hosting high-level visits from the Philippines to Georgia, and vice versa. Both Ambassadors also discussed ongoing geopolitical developments at the regional level and as well as enhanced cooperation at the multilateral platforms.

In attendance were Mr. Aleksandre Kekelia, Counsellor of the Division of Central and East Asian Countries of the Asia-Pacific Department, and Third Secretary and Vice Consul, Mr. Emile Josef Garcia from the Embassy of the Philippines in Ankara,Türkiye.

Ambassador Henry S. Bensurto Jr. is the 11^th Ambassador of the Philippines to Georgia, with residence in Ankara, Türkiye. The Philippines and Georgia have 32 years of diplomatic relations with ties being officially established on 21 September 1992. END.

PH AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH GEORGIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

TBILISI 18 March 2024 – H.E. Henry S. Bensurto Jr., Philippine Ambassador to Georgia met with Mr. Givi Davitashvili Director of Georgian Civil Aviation Agency on 07 March 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

caa1 Photo: Philippine Ambassador to Georgia, Henry S. Bensurto Jr., with Mr. Givi Davitashvili Director of Georgian Civil Aviation Agency (Photo courtesy of Embassy)

Director Davitashvili warmly welcomed Ambassador Bensurto to Georgia and looks forward to having more active engagement and establishing closer ties, despite long distances between countries. Ambassador Bensurto thanked Director Davitashvili for the hospitality and shared that air travel is a crucial aspect in developing people-to-people relations between countries.

As an outcome of the recently concluded 4th PH-Georgia Political consultations, both sides wanted to deepen and broaden the relations between our countries with respect to people-to-people. A crucial first step towards this is the speedy negotiation and conclusion of the proposed Air Services Agreement between both countries. Missionary flights can be utilized to galvanize the creation of air traffic between countries. Director Davitashvili shared there is much room for cooperation as Georgia has been pursuing more connectivity with international airlines and committed to studying the legal frameworks for future cooperation.

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Photo: Philippine Ambassador to Georgia, Henry S. Bensurto Jr. (center), with Mr. Givi Davitashvili (second from left) Director of Georgian Civil Aviation Agency, Aleksandre Gachechiladze, Deputy Director (left), Ms. Gvantsa Kereselidze (second from right), Head of Department, and Mr. Aleksandre Kekelia, Counsellor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo courtesy of Embassy)

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT 16-2024 -REMINDER FOR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT HOLDERS ENTERING TÜRKİYE

The Embassy recognizes that ordinary Philippine passport holders may obtain a 30-day, single-entry e-visa, provided that they have a valid Schengen member or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit as a valid supporting document. Previously used or unused single-entry visas are accepted as long as their validity date covers your entry date to Türkiye. E-visas are not accepted as valid supporting documents.

Turkish passport control officers at ports of entry can verify the e-Visa on their system. However, it is advised to keep the e-Visa with you either as a soft copy (tablet PC, smart phone, etc.) or as a hard copy in case of any failure on their system.

As in the case of other visas, respective Turkish officials at the ports of entry reserve the right to deny entry into Türkiye to a holder of an e-Visa without any explanation. The e-Visa does not provide an absolute right to enter Türkiye.

In light of recent events, the Embassy strongly advises all Philippine passport holders entering Türkiye with Turkish e-visas to bring their original valid Schengen member or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit as a valid supporting document to ensure smooth entry into the country.

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