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Philippines visa requirements by passport

Holders of 161 passports can enter Philippines without applying at an embassy: 161 visa-free. The other 37 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

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

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Daily cost
~$50 per day
Best weather
Jan, Mar, Apr
Main airport
MNL
US travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Philippines, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Philippines accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Philippines with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

Entry rules for Philippines by passport

Visa free161 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 37 passports

Philippines entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Philippines without a visa?

Holders of 161 passports can enter Philippines visa-free: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Philippines?

Yes, for some passports. India passport holders who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 30 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Philippines entry rules?

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 Philippines's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.