Visitors from countries with diplomatic ties to the Philippines automatically receive a 21-day visa upon arrival. However, nationals from countries such as People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and some other Middle Eastern nations, must obtain a visa from the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in their home countries beforehand. If in doubt, check it out. Visa extension from the Immigration Department is possible but obtaining them is time consuming and could take several days. So if planning to stay over 21 days, it would be a good idea to obtain an entry visa for 59-days from the Philippine Consulate abroad.
Longer visas are also possible.
Cebu is served by the Mactan International Airport. Both internationa airports have duty-free shopping, souvenir shops, tourist information centers, hotel and travel agency representatives and car rental. The NAIA has banks, postal service, medical clinic and a luggage deposit area. Foreign currency taken out upon departure must not exceed the amount brought in. So keep all exchange receipts for record purposes.