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Philippines visa and entry requirements

Check the visa and entry requirements for Philippines based on your passport and trip, then continue to the correct official route.

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Check Philippines requirements

Select your passport country to see the visa and entry requirements that may apply for Philippines.

Know what you need

Check visa and entry requirements based on your passport and destination.

Official requirements, simplified

Clear guidance based on current government sources.

Official application routes

Go directly to the correct government application or information page.

Ready-to-apply checklist

Know what information and documents to prepare before you start.

Plan your trip with clear, practical guidance at every step.

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Visas, ETAs and arrival cards for destinations worldwide.

The Philippines allows visa-free short stays for eligible passport countries, while other travellers need the appropriate visa before travel. Passengers covered by the current rules must also complete the free eTravel registration for arrival or departure.

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Check your requirements

Many passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa before travel. eTravel registration may also be required before arrival or departure. Check your passport and trip details before you travel.

Who needs a visa or travel document?

Visa, travel-authorisation and declaration requirements for Philippines depend on passport, purpose, route and intended stay. Check the official source linked with the relevant option for the current rule that applies to you.

eTravel is required for covered arriving and departing passengers and is free on the official portal.

For work, study, residence or other travel purposes, check the relevant government requirements separately.

Other visa and entry options

For travel purposes not covered above, check the relevant government requirements before you book.

Philippines visa and entry options

Compare the documents that may apply to your trip, including who they are for, permitted stays and processing guidance.

Digital travel declaration

Philippines eTravel registration

Arriving and departing passengers covered by the Philippines eTravel rules; official exemptions apply.

Allows

Submission of travel, health and border information; it is not a visa and does not grant entry permission.

Validity

For the declared journey.

Entries

One journey declaration

Maximum stay

Not applicable; visa and immigration permission are determined separately.

Official processing guidance

Register within 72 hours before the intended arrival or departure where required.

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You can also apply directly through the official government website without paying our service fee. Government fees may still apply.

What to prepare

Have these details and documents ready before you apply. Additional documents may be requested depending on your passport, travel purpose or application.

The passport that will be used for travel

Current contact, itinerary and accommodation information

A compliant photograph where the application requests one

Purpose-specific evidence requested by the issuing authority

Processing times

Processing times vary by document and authority. Use the official guidance shown with the relevant option and apply early enough for government review.

Plan around official processing times

Government processing times can vary. Apply early and use the guidance shown for the document you need.

Continue to the official application

Visa, travel-authorisation and entry decisions are made by the relevant government and border authorities.

Your application checklist

Confirm the right route, prepare your details and documents, then continue to the official application when you are ready.

1

Check your requirements

Start with your passport country and destination to see the relevant travel document route.

2

Complete the online form

Use the official Philippines application or declaration service linked from the relevant route.

3

Upload required documents

Provide only the passport, photograph, travel and purpose-specific evidence requested by the authority.

4

Review your details

Check that your application details match your passport and travel itinerary exactly.

5

Submit your application

Submit through the official authority and retain its receipt or reference number.

6

Receive updates by email

Keep the authority's decision and any government emails accessible while travelling.

Prepare with confidence

Follow a clear route from checking requirements to preparing the details requested by the relevant authority.

Before you travel

Keep government decisions and confirmations accessible, and check the official rules again before departure.

Check that your passport validity meets the destination rules
Confirm your travel dates and accommodation details
Review the latest entry conditions before departure
Carry the approved document if required, digitally or printed
Keep government emails and status updates accessible while travelling
Requirements can change before departure

Philippines travel document questions

Answers to common questions about Philippines visas and entry requirements.

Carry the passport used for travel, any required visa, onward or return travel evidence where required, and the eTravel confirmation for a covered journey. Border officers can request supporting evidence.

Check what you need for your trip

Check your requirements for Philippines and continue to the relevant official application route.

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