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hi Hostmon.
about diving certification cost i recomend Rhoody for you to ask, you can send him pravate message or just ask him thougth this forum or in dumagueteinfo.
mike feeny my also can help you to know how much its cost for open water.. you can find more info about his shop in dumagueteinfo. and about how long its take to earn that diving certification is up to you.if for you is easy and you understand all roles about diving and you know what to do then is fast and very soon you can be certified scuba diver too. I think, there is no other special visa to visit my country is just depend how long is your plan to stay for vacation. you my ask also some travel guide links in dumagueteinfo.. if you visit that site. i wish it will help you hostmon.