What is balikbayan box in English?

A balikbayan box (literally "repatriate box") is a corrugated box filled with items given by Filipinos overseas to their family back home.

What is balikbayan box?

A balikbayan box ( lit. 'repatriate box') is a corrugated box containing items sent by overseas Filipinos (known as "balikbayans", literally "returning to the country/nation").

What is the meaning of balikbayan?

The term “balikbayan” shall mean a Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year, a Filipino overseas worker, or a former Filipino citizen and his family, as this term is defined hereunder, who had been naturalized in a foreign country and comes or returns to ...

Can a Canadian send a balikbayan box to Philippines?

Make them feel your love from abroad with by sending a Balikbayan box from Canada to Philippines. We can safely and securely transport your packages, documents, and goods through sea and air, so they reach your loved ones in time for those big events.

How long will it take to send balikbayan box to Philippines from Canada?

A balikbayan box means “a box that returns to its home country.” This box contains various goods from overseas to be shipped to the Philippines. Shipping usually takes three months or more. Extra: If you want to send packages from the Philippines to USA then you can read my other article, here.

What's a balikbayan box?

What items are not allowed in balikbayan box?

How many days parcel from Canada to Philippines?

How much time does it need to deliver parcel from Canada to Philippines? Our cheap courier usually needs an average of 12 days to deliver goods between these countries.

Who is eligible for balikbayan box?

But only a Qualified Filipino While Abroad¹ can avail of the tax and duty-free privilege of balikbayan boxes under Section 800 (g) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). WHO ARE QUALIFIED FILIPINO CITIZENS WHILE ABROAD?? They are Resident Filipinos³, Non-Resident Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers5.

How much does it cost to send a balikbayan box to the Philippines?

Current rates per Large Box, picked up at your door and shipped to: Metro Manila – $110. Luzon – $110. Visayas – $110.

How long can a Canadian balikbayan stay in the Philippines?

Visitors who are admitted as balikbayan are given an initial stay of one (1) year. Their stay may be extended for an additional one (1), two (2) or six (6) months at the Visa Extension Section of a Bureau of immigration office.

Why do Filipinos send Balikbayan boxes?

It's typical for balikbayans to bring a box filled with goodies from the U.S. to give to their relatives when they visit. But if they can't accompany the box, they ship it. It's a way to express their love and affection to the people they haven't seen in a long time.

What size is balikbayan box?

BALIKBAYAN BOX WRAP (for box size: 20" X 20" X 20")

How many times you can send balikbayan box?

OFW's can send up to three balikbayan boxes worth $1,500 in duty-free goods every year, according to Philippine law.

Who is considered balikbayan in the Philippines?

The following are considered Balikbayan (returning Filipino) travelers to the Philippines: A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year; A Filipino overseas worker; A former Filipino citizen; or.

How long will it take to send balikbayan box to Philippines?

The shipping of the Balikbayan boxes usually takes around 8 to 12 weeks depending on the season.

How many kg is balikbayan box?

Size 54 x 41 x 37 cm = 82 liter gross volume. It is more than 1,5 time bigger as a Praxis moving box and much stronger. The bottom of the box is almost 3 cm thick. Advised maximum weight about 40 KG.

How long do balikbayan box arrive?

Metro Manila 2-3 days, Other Luzon 4-5 days, Visayas region 7-10 days, Mindanao and other islands 15-17 days.

Do customs check balikbayan box?

Laws for sending a balikbayan box

According to the Bureau of Customs (BOC), for your balikbayan box to be tax or duty-free, you must be a Qualified Filipino and the total value of the items you send throughout the year should be less than Php 150,000. Anything in excess is subject to duty, VAT and excise tax.

What is the cheapest way to ship to the Philippines?

How long can a Canadian stay in the Philippines?

If you need to extend your stay above the 30-day visa-free period, you must require the proper authorization from local authorities before this period ends.

How long can a Filipino Canadian citizen stay in the Philippines?

Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a Philippines Visa for Canadian Citizens. No visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days in the Philippines for tourism, business meetings or conferences.

Is cellphone allowed in balikbayan box?

It is strongly advisable not to send any cell phones (mobile phones), laptops, gadgets and other electronic devices in the Balikbayan box.

What is the cheapest way to ship from Canada to Philippines?

Canada Post offers the lowest cost- and is the preferred option we most recommend - for indviduals shipping personal items and for small parcels to the Philippines.

What do you put in a Balikbayan box?

How many days does LBC deliver from Canada to Philippines?

How long does it take to send package via LBC Express? For air freight, it usually takes 7-10 days while sea freight takes 40-60 days until the package reaches its destination, door-to-door.