Filipinos departing as excursionists who visits the receiving country for a day without spending the night in a collective or private accomodation within the country visited and their duration of stay must not exceed 12 months. This category includes cruise passengers who arrive in a country on a cruise ship and return to the ship each night to sleep on board as well as crew members who do not spend the night in the country. It also includes residents of border areas who visit the neighbouring country during the day to shop, visit friends or relatives, seek medical treatment or participate in leisure activities.