Guidance

Arrested or detained in the Philippines

Information on legal and detention systems in the Philippines for British nationals.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 19 March 2013
• Last updated: 6 February 2024
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  1. 6 February 2024

     Annual review - no major changes made.

  2. 7 October 2021

     Prisoner pack updated

  3. 12 October 2017

     changes on Prisoners Abroad links

  4. 7 September 2016

     amended Prisoners Abroad links

  5. 12 September 2013

     Updated information

  6. 6 September 2013

     Amendment on the information about money.

  7. 12 April 2013

     Updated as of 12 April 2013

  8. 19 March 2013

     First published.

Documents

Information pack for British nationals detained or imprisoned in the Philippines

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.