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How much is the extra Magkano ang dagdag na bayad para
fare for the high speed sa matuling tren?
train?

6.2 Immigration/customs
Arrival and Departure • All visitors require a valid passport. Except for citizens of

Hong Kong SAR and holders of Taiwan passports, who must have
special permits, most foreign citizens may enter the country
without a visa for a stay of less than 21 days, or can obtain a visa
for a stay of up to 59 days from Philippine consulates and
embassies abroad. Proof of an onward ticket to leave the country
is normally needed.
A Baggage and Currency Declaration Form must be signed and
presented to the customs examiner at the airport. The only
6 restriction on the import of currency is that foreign currencies in
excess of US$3,000 must be declared at the counter of the Cen-
tral Bank of the Philippines at the airport. Departing passengers
may not take out more than P1,000 in local currency or exceed
the amount of foreign currency brought into the country.
Articles allowed free of duty include two bottles of alcoholic bev-
erages of not more than 1 liter each, 400 cigarettes or two tins of
smoking tobacco, and other personal effects not exceeding a total
maximum value of US$500. Any item exceeding the maximum
value is subject to seizure, while certain articles such as wireless
and cordless telephones, animals, fish, plants, copying machines
and computers need permits or clearances from relevant govern-
ment offices. Firearms and related items, printed subversive,
obscene or pornographic materials, and drugs or substances for
abortion are prohibited articles. Underage travelers are not
allowed to import alcohol or tobacco.

Ang berdeng kard po Your green card, please
lamang ninyo

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