Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · 9 Temporary Visitor: from US$40 single
See official fee detailsPhilippines Visa-free entry at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (S$0)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Visa required?
- Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
- Arrival card
- eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) — free, within 72 h before arrival
Do you need a visa to Philippines?
Travellers from 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days. can generally enter Philippines without a visa. Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days. do not require a visa for Philippines for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Bureau of Immigration Philippines) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Philippines visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free (S$0)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- https://etravel.gov.ph
Who needs it: Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
Visa-free: 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond stay
- Confirmed hotel booking
- Proof of financial capacity
- Return/onward ticket
Arrival card: eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) — free, within 72 h before arrival
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free) required within 72 hours before arrival
Beware fake eTravel sites; the official one is free.
Source: Bureau of Immigration Philippines · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa
Official fee: Approx. US$40 single / US$60+ multiple (varies by embassy)- Validity
- 3 months from issue
- Max stay
- 59 days (extendable)
- Time to approval
- 7-12 working days (single entry); 15-21 working days (multiple entry)
- Processing time
- 7-12 working days (single entry); 15-21 working days (multiple entry)
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.gov.ph
Who needs it: Visa-required nationals and those wanting stays beyond the visa-free period; applied online
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- One 2x2 inch colour photo taken within last 6 months
- Confirmed return/onward ticket
- Proof of financial capacity
- Hotel accommodation
- No derogatory immigration record
Arrival card: eTravel
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free); eVisa fee paid online during application
e-Visa portal: evisa.gov.ph for eligible nationalities.
Source: Philippine Embassy (DFA) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa-Free Entry (30 days, AJACSSUK visa-holders)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- https://etravel.gov.ph
Who needs it: Indian (and other) nationals holding a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Valid AJACSSUK visa
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free)
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Philippines visa requirements by nationality
Top 29 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | 30 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | 14 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | e-Visa required | 30 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 60 days) | 60 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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