Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
At a glance
Philippines visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Philippines depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Philippines, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-23
Good to know
- Many nationalities may enter visa-free for tourism (commonly up to 30 days) under Executive Order 408.
- Travellers who require a visa can apply through the official eVisa portal at evisa.gov.ph.
- All arriving passengers must complete the online eTravel registration at etravel.gov.ph.
Been to Philippines already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Philippines in →Do you need a visa for Philippines?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Philippines — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Philippines
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 161 countries can currently enter Philippines visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Philippines they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Philippines’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
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Power & plugs
Philippines runs on 220V with plug types A, B, C. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Philippines uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
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Light & dark
Manila swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:54.
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