Pasay City:Manila The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a reminder to foreign delegates attending the 49th ASEAN Summit in the Philippines regarding the necessary travel requirements for the event. The summit is scheduled to take place from November 15 to November 18 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

According to Philippines News agency, BI spokesperson Anisha Hadji Hassan emphasized the importance of accessing the Bureau's electronic travel (e-travel) registration at least 72 hours before arrival. Delegates are also required to prepare travel documents such as passports and official endorsements or accreditations from their country of origin or associated government.

Hassan highlighted specific requirements for ASEAN delegates, their accompanying persons, and foreign media practitioners. These include documentation like passports and visas, e-travel registration, the use of designated ASEAN Summit lanes at airports and other entry ports, and adherence to biometric data collection protocols.

Special ASEAN Summit lanes have been set up at the airport to facilitate faster entry transactions for guests. The BI has a pre-compiled list of delegates to streamline processing at the Bureau of Immigration, ensuring efficient entry and departure procedures during the summit.

Exemptions from certain requirements apply to heads of state, diplomats, foreign dignitaries, and their dependents, as well as holders of 9E diplomatic visas and diplomatic service passports. Additional personnel have been deployed at airports to manage the expected increase in international travelers during the summit.