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Flows of People
In the Philippines, the eased immigration of business persons, tourists, and other foreigners is a government priority in order to encourage and support foreign investment. Current laws, regulations, and institutions are adequate for this need—the current immigration requirements do not deter prospective foreign entrants. While administrative obstacles and delays do exist, they do not cause persons to re-think entering the country, and a solid cadre of knowledgeable professionals are available to assist travelers.
In addition to these relatively standard issues, the Philippines has a somewhat unique set of issues given the large level of OFWs that exit and enter the country. The Philippines has been—and continues to be—one of the largest and most organized migrant labor source countries in the world. Large numbers of Filipinos continue to settle abroad for work and then later return to visit or to resettle. In cooperation with several governments and international organizations, the government has established a legal and institutional structure to support these OFWs.
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