Filipino passport holders can now access more destinations with easier entry rules, based on the latest global passport mobility data.
The latest Passport Index dashboard lists the Philippine passport with a Mobility Score of 79.
This includes destinations that offer visa-free entry, visa on arrival, electronic travel authorization, or fast eVisa access.
Also Read: Easy-Visa and Visa Free Countries for Filipinos with UAE Residence Visa (Under 5 Hours Travel Time)
This is good news for Pinoys who want to travel for tourism, family visits, short breaks, or business trips.
Note: While we have listed them below, it is still good to be updated and to check the embassies/consulates and government tourism websites of each country for any travel advisory or updates.
Contents
- List of Countries That Do Not Require Visa for Filipinos (Philippine Passport Holders)
- List of Countries that Offer Visa on Arrival for Filipinos (Philippine Passport Holders)
- OTHER SPECIAL CASES
- What Visa-Free Travel Means
- Visa on Arrival and eTA Are Different
- Important Reminders Before Booking
- References
List of Countries That Do Not Require Visa for Filipinos (Philippine Passport Holders)
The countries listed below will automatically give Filipinos a tourist pass with an allotted maximum number of days to stay within that territory.
| Country | Duration |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Benin | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Côte d’Ivoire | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days; arrival card required |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Mongolia | 21 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Myanmar | 14 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Palestinian Territories | Visa-free |
| Paraguay | 30 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Rwanda | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days; arrival card required |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Suriname | 30 days |
| Taiwan | 14 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days; arrival card required |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vietnam | 21 days |
List of Countries that Offer Visa on Arrival for Filipinos (Philippine Passport Holders)
Below are the countries that will require minimum documents and let you travel for a certain time period as a tourist.
| Country | Duration |
| Burundi | 30 days |
| Comoros | 45 days |
| Djibouti | 90 days |
| Ethiopia | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Iran | 30 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Kyrgyzstan | 30 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Madagascar | 90 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Marshall Islands | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 60 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Nepal | 150 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Oman | 30 days; eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Samoa | 90 days |
| Senegal | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days; eTA or visa on arrival |
| Tanzania | eVisa or visa on arrival |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa on arrival |
| Tuvalu | 30 days |
OTHER SPECIAL CASES
| Country | Details |
| Afghanistan | eVisa is processed online |
| Albania | eVisa is processed online |
| Antigua and Barbuda | eVisa is processed online |
| Armenia | eVisa available for up to 120 days |
| Australia | eVisa is processed online |
| Bahamas | eVisa is processed online |
| Bahrain | eVisa is processed online |
| Bhutan | eVisa is processed online |
| Botswana | eVisa is processed online |
| Burkina Faso | eVisa is processed online |
| Cameroon | eVisa is processed online |
| Chad | eVisa is processed online |
| Congo, Democratic Republic | eVisa available for up to 7 days |
| Ecuador | eVisa is processed online |
| El Salvador | eVisa is processed online |
| Equatorial Guinea | eVisa is processed online |
| Gabon | eVisa available for up to 90 days |
| Georgia | eVisa is processed online |
| Ghana | eVisa is processed online |
| Guinea | eVisa available for up to 90 days |
| Guyana | eVisa is processed online |
| India | eVisa available for up to 30 days |
| Iraq | eVisa is processed online |
| Israel | Electronic travel authorization available for up to 90 days |
| Kenya | Electronic travel authorization available for up to 90 days |
| Liberia | eVisa is processed online |
| Libya | eVisa is processed online |
| Mauritania | eVisa available for up to 90 days |
| Moldova | eVisa is processed online |
| Namibia | eVisa is processed online |
| Nigeria | eVisa available for up to 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisitor permit available for up to 60 days |
| Qatar | eVisa is processed online |
| Russia | eVisa available for up to 30 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | eVisa is processed online |
| Sao Tome and Principe | eVisa is processed online |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa is processed online |
| Serbia | eVisa is processed online |
| Seychelles | Tourist registration required for up to 90 days |
| Sierra Leone | eVisa is processed online |
| Somalia | eVisa is processed online |
| South Africa | eVisa is processed online |
| South Korea | eVisa is processed online |
| South Sudan | eVisa available for up to 90 days |
| Syria | eVisa is processed online |
| Togo | eVisa available for up to 15 days |
| Uganda | eVisa is processed online |
| Ukraine | eVisa is processed online |
| United Arab Emirates | eVisa is processed online |
| Uzbekistan | eVisa available for up to 30 days |
| Venezuela | eVisa is processed online |
| Zambia | eVisa is processed online |
| Zimbabwe | eVisa is processed online |
Note: Visa rules may change without prior notice. Before booking a flight, Filipino travelers should check the official immigration website or embassy page of their destination country. Passport validity, return ticket, hotel booking, travel funds, arrival cards, and online registration may still be required.
To our fellow Filipinos, be advised that “visa-free” does not mean automatic entry.
Immigration officers can still ask for a valid passport, return ticket, hotel booking, proof of funds, travel insurance, or other documents.
What Visa-Free Travel Means
Visa-free travel means a Filipino passport holder does not need to apply for a tourist visa before the trip.
The traveler can usually enter for a limited number of days.
The allowed stay depends on the destination.
For example, Hong Kong’s Immigration Department lists Philippine passport holders under visa-free access for 14 days.
Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs also lists Philippine nationals as eligible for 14-day visa-exempt entry, effective until July 31, 2026.
Visa on Arrival and eTA Are Different
Some destinations do not require a visa before travel but may require a visa on arrival, arrival card, eTA, or online registration.
These are easier than a regular visa, but they are not the same as full visa-free entry.
Canada, for example, says citizens from select visa-required countries may apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa when traveling by air, if they meet the conditions.
Vietnam’s official eVisa portal says applications are processed online, with a single-entry eVisa fee of USD 25 and a usual processing time of three working days.
Important Reminders Before Booking
- Rules may change without much notice.
- Some countries require at least six months of passport validity from date of travel with 1-2 blank pages.
- Some also require a return ticket, confirmed accommodation, vaccination records, travel insurance, or online arrival forms.
- Some countries allow entry without visa if a person is in possession of a valid visa for US, Canada or Schengen region;
- Many African countries will require passengers to have current International Certificate of Vaccination upon arrival. Other countries may request specific vaccination if passenger is coming from certain infected area;
- The safest step is to check the destination’s official immigration website or embassy page before buying tickets.
- Filipinos should also confirm airline requirements because airlines may deny boarding if documents are incomplete.
- Acquiring passport stamp from Israel will prohibit entering certain countries due to Arab League boycott of Israel.
References
- Passport Index – Philippines Passport Dashboard
https://www.passportindex.org/passport/philippines/ - Hong Kong Immigration Department – Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html - Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs – Visa-Exempt Entry
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html - Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Travelling to Brunei
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/philippines_manila/SitePages/Travelling%20to%20Brunei%20Darussalam.aspx - Singapore ICA – Visa Requirements
https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements - Immigration Department of Malaysia – Visa Requirement by Country
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/ - Fiji Ministry of Immigration – Visa Exempted Countries
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries/ - Maldives Immigration – Tourist Visa
https://www.immigration.gov.mv/tourist-visa/ - Cambodia eVisa – Official Portal
https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ - Vietnam Immigration Department – eVisa Portal
https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ - Visa Requirements for Filipino citizens http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Filipino_citizens
