The Philippine passport has improved in a latest global travel ranking, giving Filipino passport holders access to more destinations through easier entry options.
According to the latest Passport Index dashboard, the Philippine passport now has a Mobility Score of 79. This includes 38 visa-free destinations, 37 visa-on-arrival destinations, and 4 electronic travel authorisation, or eTA, destinations.
Passport Index also lists the Philippine passport at 61st in its Passport Power Rank.
Check out the list of Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Filipino Passport-Holders.
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What the Mobility Score Means
The Mobility Score measures how many destinations a passport holder can access with less paperwork before travel.
Passport Index says the score includes visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA, and some eVisas that can be issued within three working days.
This means the score does not only count fully visa-free countries.
It also includes destinations where Filipino travelers can get permission at arrival or through a simpler online process.
For travelers, this can mean fewer embassy appointments, shorter planning time, and easier short trips.
Why Rankings Can Look Different
Filipino readers may notice that passport rankings are not always the same across different reports.
This is because each index uses its own method.
Passport Index uses a real-time mobility score that includes visa-free, visa-on-arrival, eTA, and selected fast eVisa access.
Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of destinations that can be accessed visa-free, with visa on arrival, visitor’s permit, or electronic travel authority counted when no pre-departure government approval is needed.
Because of this, one index may place the Philippine passport higher or lower than another.
What This Means for Filipino Travelers
For Filipino travelers, the ranking is a helpful guide, but it should not be treated as final travel approval.
Visa rules can change quickly.
Airlines and immigration officers may also check other requirements, such as passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, funds, travel insurance, or entry permits.
Some destinations may also have different rules based on the purpose of travel.
Tourism, work, study, and family visits may require different documents.
Check Rules Before Booking
The latest score shows that the Philippine passport is gaining more travel access, but travelers should still verify rules before buying tickets.
The safest step is to check the destination’s official immigration or embassy website before booking.
Travelers should also confirm airline requirements before departure, especially for visa-on-arrival and eTA destinations.
