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Philippines Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Philippines passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

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#68
Visa-Free Destinations
47
35
Visa-Free
50
E-Visa
12
Visa on Arrival
96
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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required
Notes
Women of all nationalities must cover their body with clothing, except for their face, hands and feet.
2 Albania Visa Required
Notes
Filipinos may travel to Albania without a visa if they are: residing permanently in Schengen countries, the United Kingdom or the United States. holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, which has been used to enter one of the Schengen countries. holding a valid multiple-entry visa issued by the United Kingdom or the United States, which has been used to enter the respective countries.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Required
Notes
There are no visa requirements for entry into Andorra, but it can only be accessed by passing through France or Spain. A multiple entry visa is required to re-enter either France or Spain when leaving Andorra. All visitors can stay for 3 months.
5 Angola E-Visa -
6 Antigua and Barbuda E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival for Filipinos with valid visa or resident card from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, or a Schengen visa.
7 Argentina Visa Required
Notes
Those with valid B2 or B1 / B2 visa issued by the U.S. are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to arrival (eTA fee is US$50 and processing time is 20 working days).
8 Armenia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival for holders of valid sticker visa or resident card issued by Australia, Canada, GCC countries, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea, EU or Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or United States.
9 Australia Visa Required
Notes
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa is not required.
10 Austria Visa Required -
11 Azerbaijan Visa Required
Notes
Visa on arrival for Filipinos residing in the United Arab Emirates. Valid UAE residence visa along with the passport or travel document must be presented.
12 Bahamas E-Visa
Notes
Permanent Residents of Canada and the United States do not need a visa and may stay up to 30 days.
13 Bahrain E-Visa
Notes
Filipinos with existing Saudi Iqama (valid for at least 3 months) and Saudi Exit-ReEntry visa can enter Bahrain visa-free via King Fahad Causeway Bridge. Valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card.
14 Bangladesh Visa Required -
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Required -
17 Belgium Visa Required -
18 Belize Visa Required
Notes
As of 2018, individuals with valid U.S. or Schengen Treaty Visas in their passports, as well as individuals with valid U.S. and Canada residency, do not require a visa to travel to Belize.
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
20 Bhutan E-Visa -
21 Bolivia Visa Free -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Required
Notes
Visa free for up to 30 days for valid UK or Schengen or US visa holders used or unused.
23 Botswana E-Visa -
24 Brazil Visa Free -
25 Brunei Visa Free -
26 Bulgaria Visa Required -
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa -
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival -
29 Cabo Verde Visa Required -
30 Cambodia Visa Free -
31 Cameroon E-Visa -
32 Canada Visa Required
Notes
Holders of 'Green cards' issued by the U.S. do not need a visa to visit or transit Canada, unless deemed inadmissible. Holders of B or C visas issued in Switzerland do not require transit visas when flying with Air Canada via the U.S. Filipinos who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years1 or who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa can obtain an eTA instead of a visa when traveling to Canada by air2. 1 - It doesn't matter if it was expired and/or never used. 2 - Entry by land and sea still requires visa.
33 Central African Republic Visa Required -
34 Chad Visa Free -
35 Chile Visa Required -
36 China Visa Required
Notes
Filipino citizens may travel without a visa to Hainan. Visa on arrival for Shenzhen, provided that they have a previously issued Chinese visa, whether valid or expired. 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
37 Colombia Visa Free
Notes
90 days on arrival, can extend another 90 days for 180 days total.
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Free
Notes
30 days upon arrival, can extend for total of 90 days.
40 Cote d'Ivoire Visa Free -
41 Croatia Visa Required
Notes
Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen member states.
42 Cuba Visa Required
Notes
Eligible to travel to Cuba for up to 30 days, provided that the Philippine passport holder has a tourist card and also holds a valid visa or permanent residence permit issued by Canada, the United States or an EU member state.
43 Cyprus Visa Required -
44 Czechia Visa Required -
45 Denmark Visa Required -
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Required
Notes
Residents of the United States, Canada, and the European Union (including the United Kingdom) do not need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic for tourist purposes and can enter the Dominican Republic with a Tourist Card and a valid passport. They may stay up to 30 days.
49 DR Congo E-Visa -
50 East Timor Visa on Arrival -
51 Ecuador E-Visa -
52 Egypt Visa Required
Notes
Visa on arrival with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.
53 El Salvador Visa Required
Notes
Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, or the United States.
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
55 Eritrea Visa Required -
56 Estonia Visa Required -
57 Eswatini Visa Required -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
59 Fiji Visa Free -
60 Finland Visa Required -
61 France Visa Required
Notes
Transit through a French airport also requires a transit visa
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Required
Notes
Must obtain an entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.
64 Georgia E-Visa
Notes
According to the Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 256 dated June 5, 2015, the following countries whose visas and / or residence permits for foreigners can enter Georgia without a visa for the appropriate period and conditions: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Territories of the Kingdom of Denmark - the Faroe Islands and Greenland, Estonia, France, Territories of the French Republic - French Polynesia and New Caledonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands - Aruba and the Antilles of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Foreign Territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Bermuda, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Gibraltar, Dependent territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, United States of America. Foreigners who have a visa and / or residence permit of any of the countries mentioned may enter Georgia without a visa and stay for any 180-day period for a period of 90 calendar days. In order to enter and stay in Georgia without a visa, the visa and / or residence permit of the respective country must be valid for the day of entry into Georgia (crossing the border), which must be confirmed by a travel and / or other relevant document. No visa required for visit as a tourist if a valid original resident permit card from any GCC States if presented with Official English Translation (if the card has NO English Translation) and a Travel Insurance.
65 Germany Visa Required -
66 Ghana Visa Required -
67 Greece Visa Required -
68 Grenada Visa Required -
69 Guatemala Visa Required
Notes
Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, or the United States.
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
72 Guyana Visa Required -
73 Haiti Visa Free -
74 Honduras Visa Required
Notes
Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, or the United States.
75 Hungary Visa Required -
76 Iceland Visa Required -
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. Indian e-Tourist Visas are to be issued free of charge for Filipinos, as announced in August 2025.
78 Indonesia Visa Free -
79 Iran E-Visa -
80 Iraq E-Visa -
81 Ireland Visa Required
Notes
Filipinos who have an eligible/valid UK (short stay) visitor visa may be able to visit Ireland without applying for a separate Irish visa under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.
82 Israel E-Visa -
83 Italy Visa Required -
84 Jamaica Visa Required
Notes
Permanent Residents of Canada do not require a visa.
85 Japan Visa Required
Notes
Residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States of America are eligible to apply for a single entry eVisa for 90 days.
86 Jordan Visa Required -
87 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
88 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
89 Kiribati Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 12-month period.
90 Kuwait Visa Required -
91 Kyrgyzstan E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival available at Manas International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
92 Laos Visa Free -
93 Latvia Visa Required -
94 Lebanon Visa Required
Notes
In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Sûreté Générale).
95 Lesotho E-Visa -
96 Liberia Visa Required -
97 Libya E-Visa -
98 Liechtenstein Visa Required -
99 Lithuania Visa Required -
100 Luxembourg Visa Required -
101 Madagascar E-Visa -
102 Malawi Visa Free -
103 Malaysia Visa Free -
104 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
105 Mali Visa Required -
106 Malta Visa Required -
107 Marshall Islands Visa on Arrival -
108 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
109 Mauritius Visa on Arrival -
110 Mexico Visa Required
Notes
Filipinos holding a permanent resident permit or a valid multiple-entry visa issued by the Schengen member countries, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States can travel to Mexico without a visa.
111 Micronesia Visa Free -
112 Moldova E-Visa
Notes
* Filipinos who are permanent residents of Canada can stay up to 90 days.
113 Monaco Visa Required -
114 Mongolia Visa Free -
115 Montenegro Visa Required
Notes
According to the Article 7 para 1 of the Regulation on Visa Regime Published on: May 13, 2021 9:07 AM of Montenegro, “holders of valid foreign travel documents containing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa of Commonwealth of Australia, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Croatia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Romania, the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland may enter, pass through the territory and stay in Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of visa if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days.”
116 Morocco Visa Free -
117 Mozambique E-Visa -
118 Myanmar Visa Free
Notes
Also e-Visa available for 28 days. Holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports.
119 Namibia Visa Required -
120 Nauru Visa Required -
121 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
122 Netherlands Visa Required -
123 New Zealand Visa Required
Notes
May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
124 Nicaragua Visa Free -
125 Niger Visa Required -
126 Nigeria E-Visa -
127 North Korea Visa Required -
128 North Macedonia Visa Required
Notes
Those with a valid Canadian, UK or U.S. visa with a validity date at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay in the Republic of Macedonia can stay for up to 15 days at any given entry on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia while the total duration of consecutive stays in the Republic of Macedonia must not exceed 3 months in any six-month period calculated from the day of first entry. Travelers can enter the country with a valid Schengen visa.
129 Norway Visa Required -
130 Oman Visa Free -
131 Pakistan E-Visa
Notes
Issued free of charge as of August 2024.
132 Palau Visa on Arrival -
133 Panama Visa Required
Notes
Filipinos who hold a valid visa issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, the European Union, Singapore, or South Korea can travel to Panama visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.
134 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
135 Paraguay Visa Free -
136 Peru Visa Free -
137 Poland Visa Required -
138 Portugal Visa Required -
139 Qatar E-Visa -
140 Republic of the Congo Visa Required -
141 Romania Visa Required -
142 Russia E-Visa -
143 Rwanda Visa Free -
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis E-Visa -
145 Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival -
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
147 Samoa Visa Free -
148 San Marino Visa Required -
149 Sao Tome and Principe E-Visa -
150 Saudi Arabia Visa Required
Notes
Philippine passport holders with already used but still valid US, UK, Schengen visas can avail visa-on-arrival at any port of entry in Saudi Arabia.
151 Senegal Visa on Arrival -
152 Serbia Visa Required
Notes
Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states, Switzerland and the United States. Travelers can enter the country with a valid Schengen visa.
153 Seychelles Visa Required
Notes
Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
155 Singapore Visa Free -
156 Slovakia Visa Required -
157 Slovenia Visa Required -
158 Solomon Islands Visa Required -
159 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
Available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
160 South Africa E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
161 South Korea Visa Required
Notes
Visa free transit (up to 30 days) provided holding a valid U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand visa, and arriving from or departing to those countries. Visa-free access for 30 days to Jeju Island. Group tourists were previously allowed visa-free travel if coming in through Yangyang International Airport until May 31, 2025. Stay was limited to 15 days & movement only to around Gangwon-do region and Seoul metropolitan area. As of September 17, 2025, there was no announcement if this would be made available again any time soon.
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
163 Spain Visa Required -
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
165 Sudan Visa Required -
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Visa Required -
168 Switzerland Visa Required -
169 Syria E-Visa -
170 Tajikistan Visa Free -
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Free
Notes
Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.
173 Togo E-Visa -
174 Tonga Visa Required -
175 Trinidad and Tobago E-Visa -
176 Tunisia Visa Required -
177 Turkey Visa Required
Notes
e-Visa for a maximum stay of 30 days available for valid visa or valid residence permit holders from one of the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or Ireland.
178 Turkmenistan Visa Required -
179 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
180 Uganda E-Visa -
181 Ukraine E-Visa
Notes
Ukraine reintroduces e-Visa system for travelers from 17 February 2025. Visas are valid for tourism and business purposes for 30 days. From January 1, 2019, electronic visas will also be available for the following purposes: treatment, activities in the field of culture, science, education, sports, in order to perform official duties of a foreign correspondent or representative of a foreign media. Starting November 1, 2020, visa cost will be reduced to US$20 for visa with single entry and US$30 for double-entry visa with decision within 3 business days. Urgent visa processing will be available for double visa fee (40/60 USD) and decision within 1 business day.
182 United Arab Emirates Visa Required
Notes
May apply using 'Smart service'.
183 United Kingdom Visa Required -
184 United States Visa Required -
185 Uruguay Visa Required -
186 Uzbekistan E-Visa
Notes
5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
187 Vanuatu Visa Free -
188 Vatican City Visa Required -
189 Venezuela Visa Required -
190 Vietnam Visa Free
Notes
A single entry e-Visa valid for 30 days is also available.
191 Yemen Visa Required -
192 Zambia E-Visa -
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa -

Destinations by Region

Asia 45 countries
Europe 45 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Philippines passport holders visit visa-free?
Philippines passport holders can visit 47 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Philippines passport?
The Philippines passport is ranked #68 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Philippines citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Philippines citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.