Entry Requirements to the Philippines

Updated as of November 07, 2022

The Philippines is excited and ready to warmly welcome all foreign tourists from all countries starting April 1, 2022! Fully-vaccinated tourists no longer have to undergo quarantine.

WHO CAN VISIT THE PHILIPPINES

All foreign nationals including their children, can visit the Philippines. Fully-vaccinated individuals are exempted to present a pre-departure test.

You are considered fully-vaccinated when you have received the 2nd dose in a two-dose series or a single dose vaccine more than 14 days prior to the date of departure from the country of origin.

The vaccine used must be one that is authorized by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Children below 15 years old, regardless of vaccination status, can also travel to the country. They will follow the protocol for the accompanying fully-vaccinated foreign parent.

For the list of visa-free countries and allowed length of stay, please see below:

Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less:

Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
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
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary

Hongkong
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Lao PDR
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 Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines

Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

*Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days:

1. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
2. Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports.

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:
1. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports
2. Holders of Hong Kong British passports.

Important Note:
Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers:556-0000 and ask the operator to connect you to Visa Division), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.

REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU GO

For fully-vaccinated individuals, present any off the following proofs of vaccination:

WHO International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis
VaxCertPH for balikbayans who had their COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines
National/State manual/digital vaccination certificates of a foreign government
Other proof of vaccination

*except for children below 15 years old, who will follow the protocol for the accompanying parent or guardian

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated foreign nationals fifteen years old and above shall present a remotely supervised or a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test result, failure to present the said pre-departure test shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based rapid antigen test taken upon arrival.
Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival in the Philippines.
Fill out the eArrival card at least two (2) days prior to get a QR Code.

Upon Arrival at the Airport

Scan your eArrival card QR Code and present you vaccination card to the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) personnel for validation.
Have your Passport and travel documents validated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Claim your baggage.
Exit at the Arrivals gate for airport taxi service or previously arranged pickup service with your hotel or travel agency.
NO QUARANTINE NEEDED but self-monitor for any COVID-19 sign or symptom*** for seven (7) days.

***If you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, immediately report to your hotel or accommodation for proper coordination with the local government unit of your destination.

VISA INFORMATION

To know more details about visa, please contact the Visa Division of the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs at telephone number +63 2 556-0000 or any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.

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Wear a face mask when in public spaces and observe
physical distancing at all times.

Always bring your vaccination card with you.
Several establishments check this prior to entry.

Get the latest updates on entry requirements for every destination in the country.
Visit www.philippines.travel/safetrip or download the Travel Philippines App.

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