A Philippine visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Visitors from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for short-term official, business and pleasure trips, provided they hold valid tickets for their onward journey, and their passports are valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay.

Nationals of countries who require visas before entry are advised to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa at the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate from their place of residence.

Visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website for more information on visa requirements.