Where can Philippines passport holders travel?
You can visit 101 countries without applying at an embassy: 37 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 39 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 37
Visa on arrival 21
eTA (online travel authorization) 4
eVisa (apply online) 39
Embassy visa required for 97 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Philippines passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
Airport transit visa needed in France, not at other Schengen airports
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit, a valid visa for Canada, Japan or the US, a US, Canadian, Japanese or UK residence permit, or as a family member of an EU citizen.
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Transit Without Visa: with a valid US visa, flying to or from the US through Toronto Pearson (Terminal 1), Vancouver, Calgary or Winnipeg on a participating airline, staying in the international transit area and leaving within 24 hours. Taiwan passports only without a personal ID number.
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Philippines passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel

Angola · 17 October 2025
Angola added the Philippines to its visa exemption list
Now Visa free · 30dOfficial source
Articles for Philippines passport holders
- Philippines · passport guideVisa-free countries for Filipinos in 2026: the full list
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- Nicaragua · Disposición No. 002-2026Nicaragua's new visa list: who is exempt and who needs approval before travel
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
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Philippines passport: common questions
How many countries can Philippines passport holders visit without a visa?
Philippines passport holders can visit 101 countries without applying at an embassy: 37 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 39 with an eVisa. The other 97 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Philippines passport holders?
Philippines passport holders can enter these 37 countries visa-free: Angola, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Fiji, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Peru, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Singapore, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vanuatu and Vietnam.
Which countries give Philippines passport holders a visa on arrival?
Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 21 countries: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Saint Lucia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago and Tuvalu. A fee may apply.
Where do Philippines passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Israel, Kenya, Seychelles and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Philippines passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Philippines passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 11 more with a US visa, 8 more with a UK visa and 43 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Philippines passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Philippines passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 10 more with a US green card, 4 more with a UK residence permit and 39 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Philippines passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: airport transit visa needed in France, not at other Schengen airports. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Philippines passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.
































































































