Philippines Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
171 of 207 passports can enter the Philippines without arranging a visa in advance: 171 visa-free. 36 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 171
- Visa 36
No visa in advance
171 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
171
E-visa online
0
Visa required
36
How to enter the Philippines
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Most Western and Asian passports get 30 days visa-free, Indians 14 days, and since 16 Jan 2026 Chinese citizens 14 days for tourism or business via Manila or Cebu airports. Every traveler must register on the free eTravel system within 72 hours before arrival.
All arriving and departing travelers
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- Online within 72 hours before arrival
Passport validity
At least 6 months beyond the stay
Official entry rules
dfa.gov.ph
Recent and upcoming changes
14-day visa-free entry for Chinese
Chinese nationals can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business through NAIA and Mactan-Cebu, a one-year measure subject to review. Source
14-day visa-free entry for Indians
Indian nationals can visit for tourism visa-free for 14 days (30 days with a US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa). Source
Checked against 4 sources on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Philippines can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit the Philippines visa-free
171 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Andorra30 days
Angola30 days
Anguilla30 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina30 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Bahamas30 days
Bahrain30 days
Barbados30 days
Belgium30 days
Belize30 days
Benin30 days
Bermuda30 days
Bhutan30 days
Bolivia30 days
Botswana30 days
Brazil59 days
British National (Overseas)30 days
British Virgin Islands30 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Burkina Faso30 days
Burundi30 days
Cambodia30 days
Cameroon30 days
Canada30 days
Cape Verde30 days
Cayman Islands30 days
Central African Republic30 days
Chad30 days
Chile30 days
China14 days
Colombia30 days
Comoros30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Djibouti30 days
Dominica30 days
Dominican Republic30 days
DR Congo30 days
Ecuador30 days
El Salvador30 days
Equatorial Guinea30 days
Eritrea30 days
Estonia30 days
Eswatini30 days
Ethiopia30 days
Fiji30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Gabon30 days
Gambia30 days
Germany30 days
Ghana30 days
Greece30 days
Grenada30 days
Guatemala30 days
Guinea30 days
Guinea-Bissau30 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti30 days
Honduras30 days
Hong Kong14 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
India14 days
Indonesia30 days
Ireland30 days
Israel59 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)59 days
Italy30 days
Ivory Coast30 days
Jamaica30 days
Japan30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kenya30 days
Kiribati30 days
Kuwait30 days
Kyrgyzstan30 days
Laos30 days
Latvia30 days
Lesotho30 days
Liberia30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Lithuania30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Macau14 days
Madagascar30 days
Malawi30 days
Malaysia30 days
Maldives30 days
Mali30 days
Malta30 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Mauritania30 days
Mauritius30 days
Mexico30 days
Micronesia30 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montserrat30 days
Morocco30 days
Mozambique30 days
Myanmar30 days
Namibia30 days
Nepal30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Nicaragua30 days
Niger30 days
Norway30 days
Oman30 days
Palau30 days
Panama30 days
Papua New Guinea30 days
Paraguay30 days
Peru30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Qatar30 days
Republic of the Congo30 days
Romania30 days
Russia30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Helena30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis30 days
Saint Lucia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino30 days
Sao Tome and Principe30 days
Saudi Arabia30 days
Senegal30 days
Seychelles30 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
Solomon Islands30 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea30 days
Spain30 days
Suriname30 days
Sweden30 days
Switzerland30 days
Taiwan14 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tanzania30 days
Thailand30 days
Togo30 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Tunisia30 days
Turkey30 days
Turkmenistan30 days
Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
Tuvalu30 days
Uganda30 days
United Arab Emirates30 daysUnited Kingdom30 days
United States30 days
Uruguay30 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu30 days
Vatican City30 days
Venezuela30 days
Vietnam30 days
Zambia30 days
Zimbabwe30 daysPassports that need a visa for the Philippines
36 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Philippines visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
No. US passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
No. UK passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
No. Canada passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
No. Australia passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
No. India passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days.
How long can you stay in the Philippines without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 30 days, and some passports get up to 59 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
How many passports need a visa for the Philippines?
36 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with the Philippines's official site before you book and again before you fly.