Purchase your flight ticket (“ticketed reservation”) only when you get your visa approved.
A flight reservation can either be:
(1) Confirmed Reservation – a reservation has been created but the reservation is on hold as shown by a flight itinerary ; or
(2) Ticketed Reservation – reservation has been finalized (usually by payment to the airlines) as shown by a flight ticket which has, among others, the unique ticket number, and the bar code /QR code which airline staff scan before you are allowed to board the plane.
The Consulate will not :
(1) Expedite the visa processing to accommodate the visa applicant’s flight schedule;
Depending on the applicant’s nationality (i.e. if the applicant’s country has a visa agreement with the Philippines), visa processing will take 2 or 10 business days (in some cases, authorization from Manila).
(2) Refund the visa application fee if the visa is issued later than your flight departure date or if the visa application is denied;
NOTE:
In all types of visa application, the visa officer can request additional documents to determine whether or not the applicant can be issued a visa.
Whether or not you can enter the Philippines visa-free, note the following restrictions:
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- Beginning 01 October 2016, the Consulate will accept only electronic passports and machine readable passports for visa applications. Non-machine readable passports (hand-scripted passports) will not be accepted for visa applications.
- Beginning 01 January 2017, Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports of foreign nationals holding non-machine readable passports.
- Children aged below 15 years travelling to the Philippines unaccompanied by a parent must comply with a Philippine requirement called a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG). Click this link for the documentary requirements of a WEG.
- For passport holders who are allowed visa-free entry for a stay of up to 30 days: a visa is required for a stay exceeding 30 days
- Persons who were previously deported from the Philippines or included in the “blacklist order” of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.
1. The Philippines grants visa-free entry to passport holders of certain countries while requiring a visa to other countries. Check if your passport will require a visa for entry to the Philippines by searching the table below for the country that issued your passport:
| COUNTRY THAT ISSUED PASSPORT | PHILIPPINE VISA POLICY |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa only at the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Albania | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Algeria | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli, Libya. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Andorra | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Angola | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Argentina | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Armenia | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Australia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Austria | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Azerbaijan | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate. Allow 10 working days for the processing of the visa application. Allow for 3 to 4 weeks for the processing of a multiple-entry business visa valid for six months or one year. |
| Bahamas | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bahrain | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bangladesh | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka. For Permanent Residents of the USA, submit to the nearest Philippine Consulate in the US. Present valid US Permanent Resident Card. For both cases, allow 10 working days for the processing of the visa application. Allow for 3 to 4 weeks for the processing of a multiple-entry business visa valid for six months or one year. |
| Barbados | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Belarus | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Belgium | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Belize | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Benin | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bhutan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bolivia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Botswana | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Brazil | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 59 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Brunei Darussalam | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Bulgaria | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Burkina Faso | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Burundi | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Cambodia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Cameroon | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Canada | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Cape Verde | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Central African Republic | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Chad | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Chile | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| China , People's Republic of | Visa required. If the traveller is legally working, studying or residing in US, traveller may apply at the Philippine Consulate. If not residing in the US, the traveller must apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country of residence. If the traveller has a visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Schengen country or U.S.A, may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding 7 days for tourism purposes, provided that the traveller (1) has a national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond contemplated stay (2) holds a valid ticket for the return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and (3) no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration. |
| Colombia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Comoros | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Congo, Republic of | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Congo , Democratic Republic of the | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Costa Rica | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Cote d' Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Croatia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Cuba | Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Cyprus | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Czech Republic | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Denmark | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Djibouti | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Dominica | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Dominican Republic | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Ecuador | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Egypt | Visa required. If traveller is a US permanent resident then traveller can apply at the Philippine Consulate. A five (5) working days waiting period from application period for security clearance applies. |
| El Salvador | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Equatorial Guinea | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Eritrea | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Estonia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Ethiopia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Fiji | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Finland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| France | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Gabon | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Gambia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Georgia | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Germany | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Ghana | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Greece | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Grenada | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Guatemala | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Guinea | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Guinea Bissau | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Guyana | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Haiti | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Honduras | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Hong Kong British / British National Overseas | May enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days, provided that the traveller holds a valid ticket for the return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and passport is valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |
| Hong Kong SAR | May enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days , provided that the traveller holds a valid ticket for the return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and passport is valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |
| Hungary | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Iceland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| India | Visa required. Traveller must apply for a visa at the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate in the country of legal residence. Visa required for business , conference , training- , official and other non-leisure travel. Indian passport holders do not require a visa for tourism travel not exceeding fourteen (14) days provided that they hold a valid visa or permanent residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Schengen country, U.K. or U.S.A. Traveller must have a valid national passport for at least six (6) months, beyond the contemplated stay and a return or onward ticket to the next country of destination and (3) No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration. |
| Indonesia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Iran | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Iraq | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Ireland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Israel | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 59 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Italy | No visa required for a stay not exceeding sixty (60) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Jamaica | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Japan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Jordan | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Amman, Kingdom of Jordan. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Kazakhstan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Kenya | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Kiribati | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (North Korea) | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa only at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing, People's Republic of China. |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Kosovo, Republic of | Visa required. Prior authorization from Department is required before issuance of visa. May apply for a visa only at Budapest PE EXCEPT those who possess the following: (1) Permanent Residency in a country which the Philippines has diplomatic relations; (2) A Travel document which entitles re-entry to the country of residence, with such re-entry permit valid for at least six (6) months beyond contemplated period of stay in the Philippines; (3) Gainful employment and guarantee by employer that they would not become public charges or financial independence which would preclude them from becoming public charges. |
| Kuwait | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines |
| Kyrgyzstan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Lao PDR (Laos) | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Latvia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Lebanon | Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Lesotho | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Liberia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Libya | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli, Libya. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Liechtenstein | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Lithuania | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Luxembourg | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Macau SAR | May enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided that the traveller holds a valid ticket for the return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and passport is valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |
| Macau-Portuguese | May enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days, provided that the traveller holds a valid ticket for the return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and passport is valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. |
| Macedonia | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Madagascar | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Malawi | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Malaysia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Maldives | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mali | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Malta | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Marshall Islands | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mauritania | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mauritius | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mexico | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Micronesia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Moldova | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Monaco | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mongolia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Morocco | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Mozambique | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Myanmar | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Namibia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Nauru | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Nepal | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Netherlands | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| New Zealand | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Nicaragua | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Niger | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Nigeria | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Norway | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Oman | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Pakistan | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Palau | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Palestine | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Amman, Kingdom of Jordan. If a Permanent Resident of the US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Panama | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Papua New Guinea | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Paraguay | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Peru | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Poland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Portugal | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Qatar | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Romania | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Russia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Rwanda | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Saint Lucia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Samoa | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| San Marino | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Sao Tome and Principe | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Saudi Arabia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Senegal | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Serbia | Visa Required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Seychelles | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Sierra Leone | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Singapore | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Slovak Republic | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Slovenia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Solomon Islands | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Somalia | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| South Africa | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Spain | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Sri Lanka | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. If a Permanent Resident of US, may apply for a single-entry visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Sudan | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Suriname | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Swaziland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Sweden | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Switzerland | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Syria | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Damascus. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application |
| Taiwan | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Tajikistan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Tanzania | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Thailand | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Timor-Leste | Visa required. If the traveller is a permanent resident of the US, traveller may apply at the Philippine Consulate. |
| Togo | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Tonga | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| Trinidad and Tobago | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Tunisia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Turkey | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Turkmenistan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Tuvalu | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Uganda | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Ukraine | Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate |
| United Arab Emirates | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| United Kingdom | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| United States of America (US) | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Uruguay | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Uzbekistan | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Vanuatu | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Vatican (Holy See) | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Venezuela | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Viet Nam | No visa required for a stay not exceeding 21 days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Yemen | Visa required. Traveller must apply for visa at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If a Permanent Resident of US, traveller may apply for a visa at the Philippine Consulate but must allow for 10 working days for the visa application. |
| Zambia | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
| Zimbabwe | No visa required for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days. Traveller must hold valid ticket for return journey to country of origin or next country of destination and a passport valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the stay in the Philippines. |
2. Types of Philippines Visas
Applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant’s passport be valid for six months beyond the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines. The passport must have at least one blank visa page.
a. Tourist Visa (For pleasure or business) 9 (a) Visa [CLICK HERE]
b. Visa for Minors – Travelling Either Alone or Accompanied by a Guardian [CLICK HERE]
c. Non-Quota Immigrant Visas
1. Spouse of a Filipino citizen (13-a) [CLICK HERE]
2. Unmarried Children under 21 years old of a Filipino citizen (13-a) [CLICK HERE]
e. Student Visas – 9 (f) Visa [CLICK HERE]
f. 47 (A) (2) visa [CLICK HERE]
g. Special Investors Resident Visa (SIRV) [CLICK HERE]
h. Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) [CLICK HERE]
i. Seaman/Seafarer Visa [CLICK HERE]
For information on Philippine Visa you can also contact the Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration