Philippines
Philippines visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens can enter the Philippines visa‑free for up to 30 days; extendable by 29 days. If you plan to stay longer, apply for a visa before travel.
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Key facts
- Passport validitycheck
- at least 6 months on arrival
Entry requirements
Passport valid for at least six months.
Return or onward ticket (often checked).
No visa needed for stays up to 30 days.
Extensions must be applied for before the current stay expires.
If planning work, study or long-term residence, apply for the appropriate visa beforehand.
Stay duration
The standard visa-free period is 30 calendar days counted from the day of entry. Extensions of up to 29 days can be requested at any Bureau of Immigration office in the Philippines.
Questions people ask
Do I need proof of onward travel or funds?
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. Have both ready to avoid delays.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialU.S. Department of State – Philippines Travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Philippines
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories
- officialSmart Traveller – Philippines
- officialSafe Travel – New Zealand
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Philippines
- officialPhilippine Bureau of Immigration
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialU.S. Department of State – Philippines Travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Philippines
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories
- officialSmart Traveller – Philippines
- officialSafe Travel – New Zealand
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Philippines
- officialPhilippine Bureau of Immigration
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