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Philippines visa and entry requirements

Entry rules for tourists with an ordinary passport: how you enter Philippines, how long you may stay, what to register before arrival and where to apply.

Last checked: November 12, 2026

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Before you travel

Passport validity
At least 6 months beyond the planned stay. Visa applicants need six months beyond the departure date.[1][2]
Onward or return ticket
Required. Return ticket to the country of origin or outward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]
Proof of funds
Proof of financial capacity is required for the Indian 14-day visa exemption and for visa applications.[1][4]

Registration before arrival

eTravel Required
Who
arriving foreign passengers (diplomats and holders of diplomatic or official passports excepted)
When
within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival
Fee
Free

Show the QR code to the airline before boarding.[7][8]

Register on the official site (etravel.gov.ph)

Apply only on official sites

eTravel is free, and fake sites that ask for payment should be reported.

Agency sites that look official charge extra fees for the same forms. The official domains are: onlinetravel.meco.org.tw, etravel.gov.ph, evisa.gov.ph, immigration.gov.ph, e-services.immigration.gov.ph, dfa.gov.ph

All entry options

Visa-free

Visa exemption

Visa-free entry under Executive Order No. 408

Who can use this: 157 passports[1]

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Stay
30 days. Initial stay. Brazil and Israel get 59 days.[1]
  • 59 days: Brazil, Israel
Fee
Free[1]
Extension
Possible, by up to 29 days, ₱3,030. Initial extension of 29 days at a Bureau of Immigration office, up to a total of 59 days. Longer stays need further extensions.[9]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay.[1]
  • Return ticket or onward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]

Extension fee is the total of the listed items for the initial 29-day extension; the Bureau of Immigration states fees may change without notice.

Visa-free

Visa exemption for India

Visa-free entry for Indian nationals (from 8 June 2025)

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Indian nationals without a qualifying visa or residence permit.

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🇮🇳 India

Stay
14 days. Non-extendible and non-convertible. Tourism and business.[1]
Fee
Free[1]
Extension
Not possible. Non-extendible.[1]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay.[1]
  • Confirmed hotel accommodation or booking.[1]
  • Proof of financial capacity.[1]
  • Return ticket or onward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]
  • No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.[1]

Valid at any Philippine port of entry.

Visa-free

Visa exemption for Indian visa or residence permit holders

Visa-free entry for Indian nationals holding AJACSSUK visas or residence permits

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Indian nationals holding a valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom visa or residence permit.

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🇮🇳 India

Only Indian nationals holding a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit.

Stay
30 days. Non-extendible. Tourism.[1]
Fee
Free[1]
Extension
Not possible. Non-extendible.[1]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay.[1]
  • Return ticket or onward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]
  • No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.[1]
Visa-free

Visa exemption for China

Visa-free entry for Chinese nationals (effective 16 January 2026)

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Mainland Chinese nationals.

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🇨🇳 China

Stay
14 days. Non-extendible and non-convertible. Tourism and business.[1]
Fee
Free[1]
Extension
Not possible. Non-extendible.[1]
Entry points
Only at these entry points[1]

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay.[1]
  • Confirmed hotel accommodation or booking.[1]
  • Return ticket or onward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]
  • No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.[1]

Chinese nationals transiting to a third country need a Philippine transit visa.

Visa-free

Visa exemption for Chinese visa holders

Visa-free entry under FSC No. 112-11

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Mainland Chinese nationals travelling for tourism with a valid or unexpired Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa.

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🇨🇳 China

Only mainland Chinese nationals on a tourist trip with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa.

Stay
7 days. Initial stay.[1]
Fee
Free[1]
Extension
Possible, by up to 14 days. Extension of 14 days, up to a maximum of 21 days.[1]

Requirements

  • Return ticket or onward ticket to the next country of destination.[1]
Visa-free

Visa exemption for Hong Kong SAR

Visa-free entry for Hong Kong SAR passport holders

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Hong Kong SAR passport holders.

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🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China

Stay
14 days. Initial stay.[1]
Fee
Free[1]
Visa-free

Visa exemption for Macau SAR

Visa-free entry under FSC No. 122-11

Who can use this: 1 passports[1]

Macau SAR passport holders.

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🇲🇴 Macao SAR China

Stay
14 days. Initial stay.[1]
Fee
Free[1]

Requirements

  • Return or onward ticket.[1]
Visa-free

Visa-free entry with ETA (Taiwan)

MECO Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][11]

Taiwan passport holders aged 15 and above.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Stay
30 days. Maximum initial authorized stay from date of entry.[11]
Visa-free with online authorization

MECO Electronic Travel Authorization

MECO Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][11]

Taiwan passport holders aged 15 and above.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Stay
Stay set at entry. The ETA is valid for 30 days from approval.[11]

Requirements

  • Print or save the ETA and show it at airline check-in and at immigration.[11]

The ETA is a Philippine Temporary Visitor's Visa (Section 9(a)) issued online by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office. Single and multiple entry versions exist.

Apply on the official site (onlinetravel.meco.org.tw)
e-Visa

Philippine e-Visa

Philippine e-Visa (9(a) Temporary Visitor)

Who can use this: All passports[5]

Foreign nationals applying for a visa, including those who are visa-required.

Stay
Stay set at entry. Set on the visa.[4]
Extension
Not possible. e-Visas cannot be extended or converted.[5]
Processing
7 to 12 working days for single entry, 15 to 21 working days for multiple entries.[5]

Requirements

  • Tickets or flight reservation (entry and exit).[4]
  • Proof of financial capacity: six months of bank statements or tax payments, employment certificate with remuneration, proof of business income or a sponsor letter of guarantee with proof of financial capacity.[4]
  • Documents proving ties to the home country or country of residence, such as an employment certificate or property documents.[4]
  • Itinerary and hotel accommodation or proof of lodging.[4]
  • Passport valid for six months beyond the departure date; only electronic or machine readable passports are accepted.[2]

A visa officer may request original documents or an interview. e-Visa fees are non-refundable and must be paid within 48 hours. After approval, register in eTravel within 72 hours before arrival.

Apply on the official site (evisa.gov.ph)
Visa from an embassy

Tourist visa from a Philippine embassy or consulate

9(a-2) Temporary Visitor Visa (Tourism/Leisure)

Who can use this: All passports[3]

Required for visa-required nationals; any traveller may apply.

Stay
Stay set at entry. Set on the visa.[4]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for six months beyond the departure date; only electronic or machine readable passports are accepted.[2]

Nationals not on the Executive Order No. 408 list face a stricter set of documentary requirements under the Philippine Codified Visa Rules and Regulations.

Good to know

  • Visa-free entry is not available to travellers with a derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration where stated, and admission is decided at the port of entry.[1][2]
  • Indian and Chinese nationals transiting the Philippines need a visa.[1]

Research status

Last checked: November 12, 2026. Checked against the official sources within the last 30 days.

Change log

No changes since the first check on November 12, 2026.

How this works: each country's rules come only from its government (immigration authority, foreign ministry, official e-Visa portals). A daily check compares the official pages with our data, one country after another, so every country is checked at least every two weeks. Changes are reviewed before they appear here.

No legal advice. Airlines and border officers decide on boarding and entry. Always confirm the rules on the official site before you travel, especially for unusual passports or longer stays.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): Free to enter the Philippines without Visa. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
  2. [2] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): Philippine Visa Policy (types of visas, passport rules). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  3. [3] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): Visa-Required Nationals. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  4. [4] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): 9(a-2) Tourism/Leisure Visitors. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  5. [5] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Philippine e-Visa. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
  6. [6] Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (eVisaPH): Apply for your Philippine Visa (How to Apply). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  7. [7] Philippine Travel Information System (eTravel): eTravel Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
  8. [8] Philippine Travel Information System (eTravel): Philippine Travel Information System. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  9. [9] Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines: Temporary Visitor (9A) Visa Waiver. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
  10. [10] Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Philippine representative office in Taiwan): Checklist (Electronic Travel Authorization). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  11. [11] Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines: Operations Order No. SBM-2015-018-A (MECO ETA). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
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