07/02/2026
As of October 2024, Philippine passport holders can travel to a significant number of countries and territories without a visa, or with visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorization (eTA) facilities. Always double-check with the official embassy or consulate before booking travel, as rules can change.
Here is a breakdown:
Visa-Free (No visa required for tourism, for stays as indicated)
Asia:
· ASEAN Neighbors: Singapore (30 days), Malaysia (30 days), Thailand (30 days), Vietnam (21 days), Indonesia (30 days), Brunei (14 days), Laos (30 days), Cambodia (30 days), Myanmar (14 days - eVisa currently recommended).
· Others: Israel (90 days), Mongolia (21 days), Sri Lanka (30 days - ETA required), South Korea (30 days - K-ETA required, currently suspended but check status).
Americas:
· Brazil (90 days)
· Colombia (90 days)
· Peru (90 days)
· Costa Rica (90 days)
· Dominican Republic (30 days)
· Ecuador (90 days)
· El Salvador (90 days)
· Guatemala (90 days)
· Haiti (90 days)
· Honduras (90 days)
· Mexico (180 days - must hold valid US, UK, Canada, Japan, or Schengen visa)
· Nicaragua (90 days)
· Panama (180 days - must hold valid US, UK, Canada, or Australia visa)
Oceania/Pacific:
· Fiji (120 days)
· Micronesia (30 days)
· Palau (30 days)
· Vanuatu (30 days)
· Cook Islands (31 days)
· Niue (30 days)
Africa:
· Morocco (90 days)
· Tunisia (90 days)
· The Gambia (90 days)
Europe:
· All Schengen Area Countries (90 days within 180-day period) – This is a major exception and requires a visa. It is listed here because it's a common question. Philippine citizens need a Schengen visa.
Visa-On-Arrival (VoA) / Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
These are easy to obtain but are not technically "visa-free."
· Bahrain (VoA, 14 days)
· Bolivia (VoA, 90 days)
· Iran (VoA, 30 days)
· Jordan (VoA, 30 days)
· Kenya (eVisa, 90 days)
· Madagascar (VoA/eVisa, 60 days)
· Maldives (VoA, 30 days)
· Mauritius (VoA, 60 days)
· Nepal (VoA, 90 days)
· Oman (eVisa, 30 days)
· Rwanda (eVisa, 30 days)
· Seychelles (Visitor's Permit on arrival, 30 days)
· Taiwan (Visa-Exempt, 14 days - but online registration required)
· Timor-Leste (VoA, 30 days)
· Tanzania (eVisa/VoA)
· Uganda (eVisa/VoA)
· Zambia (eVisa/VoA)
Important Notes & Strong Recommendations:
1. Passport Validity: Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
2. Proof of Onward Travel: You will often need to show a return or onward ticket.
3. Sufficient Funds: You may need to show proof of enough money for your stay.
4. Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan: These major destinations REQUIRE a visa applied for in advance. The process can be lengthy.
5. Always Verify: The list above is a guide. ALWAYS check the latest entry requirements with the Embassy/Consulate of your destination country or a trusted travel visa website like Timatic (used by airlines) before finalizing plans.
6. COVID-19 Policies: Some countries may have residual health requirements.
Useful Resource: The Henley Passport Index provides a real-time ranking and list of visa-free access for Philippine passport holders.
In summary: Philippine citizens enjoy strongest visa-free access within Southeast Asia (ASEAN), several countries in South America, and a number of island nations. For travel to Europe, North America, East Asia (like Japan & China), and Australia/New Zealand, a visa is a necessary prerequisite.
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