Philippines visas

Who needs a visa to Philippines

157 nations are given visa-free admission for durations ranging from 14 to 59 days, depending on the country of origin. For the most part, foreign persons who intend to visit the Philippines must do so with a visa, unless they are citizens of one of the following countries: a citizen of a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Entry into Philippines

Irish nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days initially. However, citizens must satisfy the following requirements or they risk being denied immigration clearance and deported:

Citizens of Ireland with a valid visa may enter the Philippines, however they may be subject to quarantine based on the recognition of their vaccination status, as outlined above. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases reserves the right to modify admission restrictions at any time (IATF).

• Citizens travelling to the Philippines are strongly encouraged to register for an e Arrival Card with
• Philippine authorities within 72 hours prior to departure.
• Be fully immunised and in possession of a valid immunisation certificate. Proof of a booster dose, a negative RT-PCR test conducted forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure from the country of origin, or a negative Antigen Test taken within twenty-four (24) hours may be shown by adults over the age of 18 who are completely vaccinated.
• Children between the ages of 12 and 17 must have completed the basic vaccine series.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is properly vaccinated.
• In the Philippines, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers over the age of 12 whose vaccination status cannot be verified will be compelled to undergo a facility-based quarantine.
• Possess a return or onward ticket valid for travel within thirty (30) days of entering the Philippines.
• Possess a passport valid for at least six (6) months.

Criteria to apply for a Philippines Visa

You will need the following:

• British passport holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for a 30-day initial stay.
• Consult the Philippine Embassy prior to departure.
• You can apply to extend your stay at Bureau of Immigration offices.
• Duly-accomplished visa application from the Philippine Online Visa Application System.

Processing Time For Philippines Visas

Typically, it takes two to three weeks. The evaluation of some applicants will require additional time. You must allow sufficient time prior to departure for your visa to be processed.

Appointment Waiting Times

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines provides all routine visa services; however, interview appointments for certain visa classes remain limited in order to prioritise travellers with urgent needs and certain categories of critical visas.

Who Can Visit Philippines Without a Visa?

Indian nationals who possess a valid Schengen Visa or a tourist or business visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, or the United States may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to fourteen days. Before entering, countries from everywhere else in the world must obtain a visa.