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Travel Requirements
Welcome to the Philippines. We are a developing southeast Asian nation with a democratic system of government. Our archipelago consists of more than 7,000 islands, of which over 800 are inhabited. Our major island groupings are Luzon in the north, the Visayas in the center, and Mindanao in the south. Tourist facilities are available in virtually all our cities, English is widely spoken, and most signs are in English. We are probably the most welcoming people on the face of the earth.
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS:
United States citizens
United States citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
United Kingdom nationals
British citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days, unless passport is endorsed British National (Overseas), in which case no visa is required for a maximum stay of seven days.
Canadian nationals
Canadians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
Australian nationals:
Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
South African nationals:
South Africans must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
New Zealanders nationals:
New Zealand nationals must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
Irish nationals:
Irish citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to 21 days.
Most visitors of virtually all nationalities are entitled to an automatic 21-day visa when they arrive in the Philippines.
Passport Requirements
Everyone entering the Philippines must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay. All visitors must have return or onward tickets, documents necessary for further travel, as well as sufficient funds.
If you get a visa beforehand you will be entitled to 59 days, or you can simply get an extension of up to 59 days at immigration offices in Manila and many provincial towns for a few hundred pesos. Don't forget to take your passport and return airline ticket. Extensions for visas are possible and should be made with the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation's main office at Magallanes Drive; Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, or at any of its provincial offices (http://www.immigration.gov.ph).
Many resorts in the more popular areas will arrange extensions for you for a fee. Extensions beyond 59 days take more time and can usually only be arranged through Manila, although some cities, like Cebu, can process the forms on site.
Note:
Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
Overstaying Fines
All persons who overstay their visas may be fined and detained by Philippine immigration authorities. Consequently, you must stay aware of your visa status while in the Philippines and strictly follow immigration laws and regulations. Travelers departing the country from international airports must pay a Passenger Service Charge in Philippine Pesos.
For further information on entry/exit requirements, please contact the Embassy of the Philippines or consulates in your country, or via the Internet.
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