After Immigration
After you finish immigration, check your passport for the immigration stamp.
- Students from the following countries will get a free 30-day visa on arrival: Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, Mongolia, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia.
- Make sure your passport has the stamp with the correct arrival date. For example, if your passport shows April 30, 2024, you can stay until May 30, 2024. If the stamp is missing or the date is wrong, tell an immigration officer right away.
- Get your luggage and personal belongings.
- Exchange at least 100 USD (about 5,700 pesos) so you have enough money for your trip to school and any extra expenses like food or phone bills.
- Buy a SIM card and a phone top-up card. Then, register your mobile data for communication with school staff.
- Have a meal at the airport and buy some snacks for your travel.
FROM MANILA AIRPORT (NAIA)
Moving to Bus Terminal
- Be careful of scams. Avoid white taxis or cars that approach you on the street.
- Buses are often very cold, so bring a coat or jacket.
- Your destination: Genesis Bus – NAIA Arrival Area (Bay 14)
At Genesis Bus – NAIA Arrival Area
- Tell the ticket seller you are going to SM Clark.
- Ticket Prices: Deluxe / Preimere: 400 pesos.
- Bus Schedules: Buses depart at every 1 hour starting from 1AM.
- Important: Your bus number will be shown on the ticket!
- The trip from Manila to Baguio takes about 2 to 3 hours. The bus will stop at 1 station, each for 15 minutes.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, consider taking anti-sickness medicine.
Arrival at SM Clark
- Once you arrive, pick up your luggage.
- Use a ride-hailing app to book your trip to school.
- Your next location: HELP English Language Program, Inc - Clark
- Double-check the pickup and drop-off addresses.
FROM CLARK AIRPORT (CRK)
Moving to School
- Get your luggage, make sure to take all personal belongings.
- It is recommended to use a ride-hailing app like Grab to book your ride.
- Be careful of scams. Avoid white taxis or cars that approach you on the street.
- When using a car app, double-check the pickup and drop-off addresses.
- Your next location: HELP English Language Program, Inc - Clark
- Double-check the pickup and drop-off addresses.
Moving to School
- Get your luggage, make sure to take all personal belongings.
- It is recommended to use a ride-hailing app like Grab to book your ride.
- Be careful of scams. Avoid white taxis or cars that approach you on the street.
- When using a car app, double-check the pickup and drop-off addresses.
- Your next location: HELP English Language Program, Inc - Clark
- Double-check the pickup and drop-off addresses.
