Complete List of Visa-Free Countries For Philippines Passport Holder (and Visa on Arrivals)
As a Philippines passport holder, I’m sure you understand that while it is fun to circle around the globe, it can be a pain to get visas – or is it? I remember back in the days, I would hear people saying, ‘Na-deny US visa ko e’. And yes, that can be heartbreaking.
To tell you frankly, it’s not that hard to obtain tourist visas nowadays as long as you can prove that you will return to your home country (and no, the bank balance is not the major requirement, the information about your consistent source of income is!!). Another option is by proving that you’re a real traveler then it would be easier for you to get approved for visa applications in Western countries! The best way to do it is by visiting countries that are VISA FREE or VISA ON ARRIVAL!
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VARIOUS TOURIST VISAS EXPLAINED
Imagine a visa like a key. It opens the gates of other countries so you can see and explore the many wonders they hold. Essentially, a travel visa is entry permission containing details like:
- When you can visit a country
- When you must leave
- How long you can stay
- The number of permitted visits; and
- Work rights, among others
As a traveler, a tourist visa is what you should secure. These can be classified according to the method of the issue by your chosen destination:
1. VISA-FREE means you can enter a country without a visa and stay for a particular period of time. You only need a return flight ticket, hotel booking and pocket money for the immigration! The passport must have remaining validity of at least six months.
2. VISA-ON-ARRIVAL (VOA) means you receive a visa to enter the country at the airport where you land. No pre-application is required unless stated in their requirements. An immigration officer grants your visa when you show up and only after any associated visa fees have been paid.
3. VISA-REQUIRED means you have to seek and apply for a visa in the embassy, consulate or approved travel partner before flying into the country of interest. A certain set of requirements may be required to aid in the decision regarding your grant. This may include documents that support your financial ability, medical condition, and previous travel history. More on this later.
4. e-VISA means your visa application is done through the internet. There is no label, sticker, or stamp placed on your passport before travel. Your visa is on the immigration computer and is linked to your passport number.
Below is the list of countries for you to understand this better:
Complete List of Visa-Free Countries For Philippines Passport Holder (and Visa on Arrivals)
ASEAN COUNTRIES (Visa-Free for Filipinos)
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Brunei Darussalam | 14 Days | free | return/onward ticket |
| Cambodia | 30 Days | free | |
| Indonesia | 30 Days | free | |
| Laos | 30 Days | ||
| Malaysia | 30 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Myanmar | 14 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Singapore | 30 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Thailand | 30 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Vietnam | 21 Days | return/onward ticket |
Rest of ASIA (Visa-Free and Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Armenia | VOA at Yerevan Airport maximum of 120 days or better yet, get an e-Visa | Visa payable in local currency only | |
| Hong Kong | 14 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Iran | 30 Days but 14 Days at Kish and Qeshm Airport | return/onward ticket | |
| Israel | Up to 90 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Kyrgyzstan | 30 Days VOA (You must enter through Manas International Airport) | hotel vouchers, return/onward ticket | |
| Macau | 30 Days | return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds (at least MOP 5000.-) | |
| Maldives | 30 Days VOA | hotel vouchers or at least USD 100.-, and also USD 50.- per person per day, return/onward ticket | |
| Mongolia | 21 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Nepal | 90 Days VOA | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30 Days ETA on arrival | return/onward ticket | |
| Taiwan | 14 Days | return/onward ticket |
AFRICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
30 Days VOA Free
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Cape Verde Islands | VOA | ||
| Comoros | 45 Days VOA | return/onward ticket | |
| Djibouti | 31 Days VOA | ||
| The Gambia | 90 Days | return/onward ticket, entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel | |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 Days VOA | ||
| Kenya | 90 Days VOA | $50 for 30 days | return/onward ticket, at least USD 500 |
| Madagascar | 90 Days VOA | $27 for 30 days | return/onward ticket |
| Mauritius | 60 Days VOA | ||
| Morocco | 90 Days | free | return/onward ticket |
| Mozambique | 30 Days VOA at Beira, Nampula, Maputo, Pemba, Tete and Vilankulo Airports | $50 for 30 Days Single Entry | return/onward ticket, sufficient funds to support their stay, and proof of purpose of visit |
| Rwanda | 90 Days | $50 for 30 days | |
| Senegal | 90 Days VOA | official invitation letter, return/onward ticket | |
| Seychelles | 90 Days VOA | return/onward ticket, sufficient funds (minimum of USD 150.- or equivalent per day), proof of accommodation during the stay | |
| Tanzania | 30 Days VOA | $50 for 30 days | return/onward ticket |
| Togo | 7 Days VOA | return/onward ticket, 3 passport photos | |
| Uganda | VOA | $50 for 300 days | return/onward ticket, contact details of a person or organization in Uganda and an address and phone number of the place of stay in Uganda, proof of the purpose of stay and sufficient funds to cover the stay, documents required for the next destination |
| Zambia | E-Visa – Preapproved | $50 | return/onward ticket |
CENTRAL AMERICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
I will update this list especially for those with a valid tourist visa from Western countries – if you do have it, all countries in Central America are visa-free for you!
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Costa Rica | 90 Days | free | return/onward ticket |
| Nicaragua | 90 Days VOA | $50 | return/onward ticket, Tourist Card on arrival |
CARIBBEAN (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
I will update this list for Valid Visa Holders of the UK, USA, Canada, or Schengen visas! Most of the countries in the Caribbean will also allow you to stay for up to 48 hours visa-free if you will be going on a Cruise ship!
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Anguilla | 21 Days (Visa Required) | ||
| Dominica | 21 Days | ||
| Haiti | 90 Days | return/onward ticket, an address (place of stay) in Haiti | |
| Saint Vincent and The Grenadines | 30 Days |
EUROPE (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
I will update this list for OFWs working in the Middle East/ GCC countries where you get the perks of traveling to some countries visa-free because of your residency!
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Georgia | 30 Days E-Visa | return/onward ticket, proof of health insurance, sufficient funds to cover the stay | |
OCEANIA/PACIFIC ISLANDS (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Cook Islands | 31 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Fiji | 120 Days | return/onward ticket, visitors permit | |
| Marshall Islands | 90 Days VOA | ||
| Micronesia | 30 Days | ||
| Nauru | return/onward ticket, entry permit (visa letter) | ||
| Niue | 30 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Palau | 30 Days VOA | proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay (USD 200.- per week), documents required for their next destination | |
| Papua New Guinea | 60 Days VOA at Port Moresby and Rabaul Airports | return/onward ticket | |
| Samoa | 60 Days Visitor’s Permit on arrival | return/onward ticket | |
| Tuvalu | 30 Days VOA | return/onward ticket | |
| Vanuatu | 30 Days | return/onward ticket |
SOUTH AMERICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)
Country |
Visa Status |
Visa Cost |
Important Requirements |
| Bolivia | 90 Days | ||
| Brazil | 90 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Colombia | 90 Days | return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay, confirmed hotel reservation | |
| Ecuador | 90 Days | ||
| Peru | 183 Days | return/onward ticket | |
| Suriname | 90 Days | return/onward ticket |
Requirements Common to Visa Applications
Each country that processes a visa for travelers has a unique set of requirements for application. However, there are common documents that you must prepare wherever you are hoping to visit. Have these in advance to expedite your application:
- A passport valid for at least six months.
IMPORTANT: Check the expiry date of your passport and count six months backward.
- Previous visas
- Filled out visa application form
- Cash
QUICK TIP: Check if you can download the form on the website of your destination country or if you can fill it out online.
- Passport photos. See any particular specifications from the embassy website.
- Proof of sufficient financial means. Examples include bank statements, investments, assets, employment contracts, or income tax returns. Read More: Our guide on SHOW MONEY
- Roundtrip reservation or itinerary including exact dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from your destination country. Read More: Our Guide on Refundable Flight Reservation
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay. Read more: Our guide on Booking for Refundable Hotel Reservations
- A letter of invitation and support, if visiting friends or relatives, as well as the contact information of said friends or relatives.
- Medical or travel insurance
- Payment/ Fees
This is only a general guide and not an exact list. Each country has a unique set of visa requirements that you can view from its website.
CLICK THIS FOR THE DIRECTORY of VISA APPLICATIONS GUIDES & TIPS for FILIPINOS
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- Guide on How to get a Schengen Visa (for Europe travel!)
- Guide on How to get an Australia Tourist Visa
- Guide on how to re-apply for a Schengen visa if you get rejected – Remonstrance Process of Schengen Visa
- 30 Countries You Can Visit if you have Valid USA visa on your Philippines Passport
- Guide on How to get Japan Visa
- Guide on How you can travel to visa-free countries around the world based on my travel experiences to over 121 countries (as of December 1, 2018)!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, I ALSO ATTACHED HERE A SCREENSHOT FOR SOME MORE DETAILS. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THE UPDATED VERSION DIRECTLY ON WIKIPEDIA.
COUNTRIES organized per region.
Visa requirements for Philippine citizens are organized alphabetically per country (according to Wikipedia)
VISA FOR FILIPINOS FOR OTHER TERRITORIES:
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Hello is it true visa waiver for filipino. No USA visa . Can we travel to Guam without a visa?
No, you can’t go to Guam without a US Visa.
Hi! Im a Filipino Citizen residing in Canada and a holder of permanent resident in Canada, do i need to get VISA to enter ARUBA?
Hi! I love reading your travel blogs. Are you considering of visiting Romania as well?
i want to go to Korea , Australia and Canada.
i hope my dreams come true someday.
Hi. I’m going to Malaysia to visit my girlfriend for 3 days only. Is this Visa free article still valid?
Yes, Filipinos are still visa-free in Malaysia.
Good evening! My chatmate wants to stay here for good… what will we do?
Hes from accra, ghana
Good evening! My chatmate wants to stay here for good… what will we do?
How about Japan and Korea?
You need to apply for visa
Hello! How about sa Shanghai, China po?
it’s China so you need to get a visa.
I hold a Philippino passport and have a tourist visa for Australia which requires me to leave Australia every 3 months for a year. Do I need a visa to enter New Zealand if I will be returning to Australia on the next available flight once I get there. (i guess I will be in transit)
yes….definitely. the secret is to secure a NZ visa before traveling to AU. Usually NZ give Multiple entries that is valid for 3 years
Hello,
I am here in Lebanon and i want to travel/visit Kosovo DO i need a visa?.
By the way i am a Philippine passport holder
Hi how about if i were to visit Japan for just 3-4 days, do i need to have visa as well?
yes
Hi… nice information, can i ask kung ito na ba ung official and complete lists that all Filipino’s can use as travel guide?
Hello Daniel, you can use it as your reference but as always, check the embassy of each country first kasi the rules usually change! Also have my most recent update here –> https://mrandmrshowe.com/lifestyle-blog/visa-free-countries-philippines-passport-filipino
I am a holder of a Filipino passport (valid for more than 6 months) and a valid 10-year USA tourist visa. Do I need a tourist visa to Mexico for a stay of less than 10 days? how about short stay less than 6 days in Bermuda, Bahamas and Cayman Islands?
For Bahamas, you’d need a visa unless you’ll go on a cruise. You can enter Mexico, Bermuda and Cayman Islands visa-free!
Hi! How are you? By the way, I love your pictures. Im planning to go for a cruise by the end of January and I cant finalise my booking because I have to research for visa in Carribean. Calling embassy takes ages and did not give me definite answer, so I guess you can help me, Please. I live in London but with Philippine passport. Im planning to go to Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Barbados, St lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten, Virgin islands, Honduras, and Belize
Do i need to apply for those visas before travelling for a cruise? I have working visa in UK, schenghen and US visa
Hello. Do I need to apply visa for business trip at Sri Lanka? Thanks.
Hello, my name is John
I am a bit confused. When i want to travel from the phillipines to Kosovo, do i need a visa or not.
Some people say that i don’t need a visa to travel to the Kosovo.
Best regards,
John Slydini
I was just in Kosovo, no you dont need a visa! You need a visa if you will be entering from another European country.
Hellow
I hold Lesotho passport but work in South Africa. Wish to go to Philippines as a tourist. i was told i do not need a visa, instead a visa waiver. How do i get waiver? what are the requirements? How long can i stay in Philippines without passport.
thank you
Juliet
I would like to come in Vietnam this is free visa or I need to apply just 1 month just tell me
Philippine passport holder are free visa in ASEAN Country. You can go to Vietnam without visa. Have a safe flight!
Hi good day pop
Gusto ko sna mag travel sa Malaysia as tourist tour need ko pa ba kumuha ng visa just only for one month ?
Ano poh mga requirement ang dapat kng kunin ?
Salamat poh
Hi, Blessed day, Me and my husband who was a Nigerian and I’m a Philippine passport is it possible for me to travel with him from here Hong Kong to Nigeria and then we go to South Africa as well, is rhere anything that we need in getring our visa to travel to this two contries? Hope to hear from you soon thank you so much.
I have a plan going to Dubai for vacation what requirements I need to prepare? Please help me thank you
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Hi pano po pag pupunta sa Indonesia ano po kailangan i-present? thanks
Hi po ask ko lang po kung ano process ppntang cambodia. First time ko po kasi mag travel ng out of the philippines. Help nmn po.. Kelangan ko po ng guide. Slmat po
From NAIA Immigration you need to present your return ticket, hotel bookings, COE and Company ID upon reaching Cambodia, issuance of visa is upon arrival
Blessings!
Hi… I would like to travel to Israel to Volunteer in a humanitarian organization. I was hearing that we have maximum of 3 months free tourist visa to Israel, and every month needs to renew the tourist visa. May you assist me in this, and what is your suggestion for the plane ticket, shall I get 30 days only or 3 months?
Thanks so much!
Do I need a visa to visitthe Turks and Caicos islands? I am s Philippine passport holder bt I live here in Canada.
If you have permanent residency there then it’s free visa on arrival! =)
I am planing to visit Saint Vincent which its a part of the Caribbean Island, I am hoping to gather what do I need to gather to visit that beautiful Island, aside from tickets? do I need to have a documents like income tax basis? please I need your help in this matter…
Hi is it visa free in taiwan, or its just a just a trial until July 2018?
I’m a Transgender who is engaged to a British guy and planning to travel visa free country and this is my first time to travel as read your blog aside from iterinary ticket back and fort and hotel accommodation and my bank statement how much should be in my bank? And I think I still need to get his information and a letter of invitation? AND of course the immigration still gonna interview me what should I tell them that I travel because I’m gonna meet my fiancee there? Or I’m gonna travel because I want to explore other country? Or do you have idea what to do? What to bring in case? Hope someone will answer my question and thanks in advance
Hi,
Have you been in Cape Town?
hi good morning po.
I am planning to go in turkey, what requirements do i need to prepare po and kung ilang months po ako pwedi mag-stay dun. Thank you po, hoping to hear from you soon. God Bless.
HOE RUDE ARE YOU TO TALK LIKE THAT.. TSKKK.. CAN’T IMAGINE HOW BAD YOU ARE TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS LIKE THAT.. SHE’S ASKING YOU NICELY THEN YOU WILL RETURN LIKE THAT.. HOW IMPOSSIBLE YOU ARE..!!!!!!!
Just saw this! That’s not even ME!!!
Hi, how about Mauritius is it visa free of VOA for Filipinos? Thanks.
It’s free visa on arrival po.. I was there last August 2017.
Kach, I still don’t know if you read my question, about visiting of Saint Vincent aside from hotel itinerary, or tickets, what else documents or requirements to visit that place Saint Vincent its a part of Caribbean Island. Please naman po paki sagot ng tanong ko?
Hello po ma’am may tanong po ako gusto kot pong pumunta na sengapore. May free visa po ba. At mag kano po ang mabayaran ko nang plaine ticket. If ever maka punta ako pede ba ako mka trabaho doon?
Please reply me
God bless you po ma’am
Sorry no idea kapag ang intention ay to work.. pero ang Singapore ay visa-free for Pinoys for 30 days. For flight ticket, check google flights sa date na gusto mong pumunta.
This means I can also travel without oec?
Yes.
hello,
i am asking you for indonesia it is a visa free ? i am planning to travel just 7 days vacation what requirements do i need
plz help
yes visa-free.. nabasa mo po ba yung article above?
sungit mu naman and picky on who you reply to, not very traveller-like…
i think your article is great and helpful maybe i was just looking for reply to other questions here that was not answered, but anyway thanks! im proud to see a filipina took time to do and blog like this.
Hello Sungitmuch, seems like you don’t follow our journey! I really want to reply to all the comments but we’re traveling full time and don’t have proper internet! Thanks and hindi ako masungit. if you have questions, I always reply on our facebook page faster.
Question about e-visa for Turkey. It says valid US visa, is it a resident visa or is a valid tourist visa ok?
I have a valid tourist visa and wondering if I just need e-visa if planning to go to Turkey. Thanks.
just a valid Tourist visa and yes you can apply for e-visa with that one.
Hello Kach,
I’m in Thailand now. I’m working here. I plan to travel to Armenia.
I would like to request you to guide me, regarding traveling there…?
The following are the concerns:
1. Armenia is Visa-Free. Can I just book a plane ticket from Bangkok to Yerevan and travel there?
Or, do I have to go to the Armenian Embassy in Bangkok, and apply for an Armenian Visa stamped on my PH Passport?
2. Does the 120 days Visa Free for PH Passport Holder be really given? or Is there a possibility, that 120 days will be reduced
to 90 days or even less, by the Armenian Embassy Personnel..?
I will politely wait for your answer in my email. Thanks so much.
Hi Carolus,
Regarding your concerns:
1. Armenia is not Visa-free. It’s Visa on Arrival. I would suggest you apply an e-visa to make things easier. Though it is not difficult to get the visa upon arrival. They will just ask your personal details and the number of days you are staying in Armenia. This will determine the number of days they will give you. Been there last November and they gave me 21 days for a 4-day stay.
Hope this helps.
Hi – I love your adventures. I follow your blogs. You got me interested in travelling to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
My problem though is I still don’t have visa for Azerbaijan. I already booked my flight and hotel accomodations.
Will you be so kind to share with me the travel agency who helped process your visa? The closest embassy is in Jakarta and I am hesitant to send my passport because my flight is on Dec 30 and I can’t afford to lose it in transit.
Hope to hear from you. Regards.
Already replied to you! Ingat po! =)
I want work visa sir of canada or austrellia i am from pakistan
Hi,
Regarding Taiwan, we have not applied for a VISA for our trip in November yet but is it already confirmed that VISA Free will now be implemented?
Nope, it’s not yet confirmed.
No no no no.Right now you will pay a lot for visa to Taiwan.
Hi Kach and Jon, I’m quite confused as to whether Turks and Caicos is part of the visa free country a Philippine passport holder can visit. I have seen on other web pages that it is part of the list but not on here. Which is which? Please enlighten me on this one as we’re planning for a trip this December.
Maraming salamat!
Only if you have a valid USA visa.
Hi! Good day! I’d just like to ask if I’m going to go to Taiwan when the visa free policy starts, what things/documents should I bring to the airport (aside from my passport and return/onward ticket)? I’d be glad to hear from you
Thank you
Thanks for sharing this article.
You’re welcome Rashid ? Happy travels!