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Philippines visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 161 can travel to the Philippines without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 37 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit the Philippines: passports by requirement

How to enter the Philippines: official routes

Checked November 2026
Official route

Philippine e-Visa - 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa (tourism: 9(a-2))

Fee
Paid online during the application; amount not published on the policy page
Valid for
As stated on the e-Visa
Stay
As authorised; e-Visas cannot be extended or converted to another visa
Processing
Online; original documents may be requested; e-Visa sent by email and to your account
Apply
Apply before travel
Official site →
Official route

9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa at a Philippine Embassy/Consulate (where e-Visa is not available)

Fee
Set by the Foreign Service Post
Processing
Set by the Foreign Service Post
Official site →

At the border

  • Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the planned stay (and e-passports or machine-readable passports only for visa applications).
  • Nationals of about 150 listed countries (incl. US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, Korea) may enter visa-free for an initial 30 days; Brazil and Israel get 59 days.
  • Visa-free visitors need a return ticket or an onward ticket to the next destination.
  • Tourist visa applicants should show flight bookings, proof of funds (e.g. 6 months of bank statements), ties to home, itinerary and accommodation.
  • All arriving travellers register on the free eTravel system (etravel.gov.ph or the eGovPH app).

Recent changes

  • June 2025: from 8 June 2025, Indian nationals may enter visa-free for 14 days (non-extendable), or 30 days if they hold a valid US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit.
  • January 2026: from 16 January 2026, Chinese nationals may enter visa-free for 14 days (non-extendable) through NAIA Manila or Mactan-Cebu only, with hotel booking and onward ticket.

Official source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Office of Consular Affairs) / Bureau of Immigration - eVisaPH portal · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee and evisa.processing time, eTravel submission window (commonly cited as within 72 hours before arrival) not confirmed on the official site, scamWarning: none found on the pages read

Do I need a visa for the Philippines?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 30 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 30 d
India Visa-free 14 d
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 30 d
Australia Visa-free 30 d
China Visa-free 14 d
Germany Visa-free 30 d
France Visa-free 30 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 37/46
Asia 32/49
Africa 46/54
North America 22/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 12/14

Passports that can enter the Philippines visa-free

161 passports

Passports that need a visa for the Philippines

37 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit the Philippines?

It depends on your passport. 161 passports can enter the Philippines visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 37 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter the Philippines without a visa?

161 passports can enter the Philippines visa-free, including Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain and others.

Holding a Philippines passport? See where the Philippines passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the Philippines before you book.