Did You Know? These 150+ Nationalities Can Visit the Philippines Without a Visa

For many travelers, planning a trip starts with one anxiety-inducing question: Do I need a visa? In the Philippines’ case, the answer is often no. Thanks to long-standing bilateral agreements and updated tourism policies, citizens of more than 100 countries can enter the Philippines visa-free—making island-hopping, food trips, and beach stays far easier to plan than most people expect.

Nationals of certain countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for pleasure or business purposes for a period of stay of 59 days, 30 days, 14 days, 7 days, or less, depending on their nationality and existing agreements. These privileges fall under Executive Order 408 s. 1960, with additional provisions for specific passport holders and returning Filipinos.

Here’s how it breaks down, and which countries fall under each region.

From North America to South America and the Caribbean, travelers from the Americas enjoy straightforward visa-free access, often for extended stays.

Eligible nationalities include:

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Argentina

• Bahamas

• Barbados

• Belize

• Bolivia

• Brazil*

• Canada

• Chile

• Colombia

• Costa Rica

• Dominica

• Dominican Republic

• Ecuador

• El Salvador

• Grenada

• Guatemala

• Guyana

• Haiti

• Honduras

• Jamaica

• Mexico

• Nicaragua

• Panama

• Paraguay

• Peru

• Saint Lucia

• St. Kitts and Nevis

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines

• Suriname

• Trinidad and Tobago

• United States of America

• Uruguay

• Venezuela

*Brazil remains eligible for a 59-day visa-free stay under current regulations.

African nationals are also well-represented on the visa-free list, reflecting the Philippines’ broad diplomatic reach. Entry periods vary depending on nationality.

Visa-free African countries include:

• Angola

• Benin

• Botswana

• Burkina Faso

• Burundi

• Cameroon

• Cape Verde

• Central African Republic

• Chad

• Comoros

• Congo

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Cote d’Ivoire

• Djibouti

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Ethiopia

• Gabon

• Gambia

• Ghana

• Guinea

• Guinea-Bissau

• Kenya

• Lesotho

• Liberia

• Madagascar

• Malawi

• Mali

• Mauritania

• Mauritius

• Morocco

• Mozambique

• Namibia

• Niger

• Rwanda

• Sao Tome and Principe

• Senegal

• Seychelles

• South Africa

• Swaziland

• Tanzania

• Togo

• Tunisia

• Uganda

• Zambia

• Zimbabwe

Island nations and Pacific neighbors round out the list, many of which enjoy easy travel access due to regional cooperation.

Visa-free Oceania countries include:

• Australia

• Fiji

• Kiribati

• Marshall Islands

• Micronesia

• Nauru

• New Zealand

• Palau

• Papua New Guinea

• Samoa

• Solomon Islands

• Tuvalu

• Vanuatu

Beyond nationality, some travelers qualify for visa-free entry through special provisions:

• Former Filipino citizens with balikbayan privilege under Republic Act No. 9174

• Spouses and children traveling with a balikbayan

Citizens of countries not included in the above lists must apply for a Philippine visa prior to travel.

While visa-free entry simplifies travel, standard requirements still apply. Travelers should be prepared to show a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. Visa-free stays are generally non-extendible unless otherwise specified.

If you’re planning a trip, it’s always best to double-check the maximum length of stay for your nationality before booking—especially as policies continue to evolve.