Cruise Visa Waiver Program launched to boost Philippine cruise tourism portfolio

The launch of the Cruise Visa Waiver Program on July 16, 2024 at the TIEZA Multi-Purpose Hall.

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MANILA, Philippines — To enhance its priority tourism portfolio, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Cruise Visa Waiver (CVW) Program on Tuesday in a bid to position the Philippines as a leading cruise destination in Asia.

The program, which seeks to streamline visa processes and attract more tourists and international cruise ships to the country, was launched in partnership with Department of Justice and the Bureau of Immigration at the T