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Countries that Filipinos can visit with a Philippine passport and a Schengen visa Type C

My name is Natalia, and I possess only one citizenship. I hold a Philippines-issued regular (non-diplomatic) passport for international travel, and I previously held a multiple-entry Schengen visa Type C. Using this visa, I could visit the 29 Schengen member countries for tourism.

Which countries are inside the Schengen Area?

As of this writing, the 29 Schengen countries are the following (I placed a check mark next to every country I had been to.):

Austria √

Belgium √

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One-Year Multiple Entry Schengen Visa (Type C) for Filipinos with Philippines Passport

My name is Natalia, I am a citizen of the Philippines. I possess only one citizenship and a Philippines-issued regular (non-diplomatic) passport for international travel. However, I have a permanent residence in Ukraine. 

In this article, I will share with you how I obtained my first ever multiple-entry Schengen Visa via the Consulate of Hungary, located in Berehove, Ukraine. This was a Type C multiple entry visa which was valid for one year, and allowed me to visit the Schengen member countries for up to 90 days. This application was submitted directly to the consulate.

Let’s review what is a Schengen Visa. This visa allows Filipinos and other Nationals from third countries to enter the Schengen Area or a zone comprising 29 countries in Europe.

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Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba Itinerary

Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba DIY itinerary

This article is about my Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba five days and four nights Itinerary. The start point and endpoint of the trip were Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) in Malaysia. Philippines Passport holders do not need a visa to enter Indonesia and are eligible to remain in Indonesia without a visa for 30 days.

Day One.

I departed  KLIA2 via Air Asia flight number QZ 129 at 08:40, Malaysia time. The flight duration was more or less an hour. At 8:45, Indonesian time, I arrived at Kualanamu International Airport. Indonesia is an hour behind Malaysian time. The flight cost me RM 52.55 (Malaysia Ringgit) or roughly $13 based on today’s rate.

The immigration officer asked me if it was my first time in Indonesia and if I was alone. He also asked where I’d go.

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