2022 Visa-Free Destinations for Philippine Passport Holders
Filipino nationals can travel visa-free to more than thirty countries, and they can apply for a Visa on Arrival or an eVisa to another fifty-plus countries. This brings the total number of over 80 countries where Filipinos can go without having to deal with lengthy bureaucratic procedures at different embassies.
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Visa Free Countries for Filipinos
When you travel visa-free, you simply need to show your passport and travel ticket to immigration officers when you arrive in a foreign country. You won’t need to apply for a visa unless you want to stay longer than allowed.
Filipinos don’t need a visa to travel to the following countries:
| COUNTRY | TYPE OF VISA | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Bolivia | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Brazil | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Cambodia | Visa-Free | – |
| Colombia | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Costa Rica | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Dominica | Visa-Free | 21 Days |
| Fiji | Visa-Free | 120 Days |
| Gambia | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Haiti | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Israel | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| Mongolia | Visa-Free | 21 Days |
| Morocco | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Palestinian Territories | Visa-Free | – |
| Peru | Visa-Free | 180 Days |
| Rwanda | Visa-Free | 90 Days |
| Singapore | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| Suriname | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| Tajikistan | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| Thailand | Visa-Free | 30 Days |
| Vietnam | Visa-Free | 21 Days |
NOTE: In some countries, such as when traveling to Morocco, Thailand, or Ecuador, you must also provide a travel insurance.
Countries Where Filipinos Can Get Visa on Arrival
When you get at your destination, you will be issued a Visa on Arrival. Unlike a regular visa, you do not need to visit an Embassy in your home country, however you may need to apply online first.
The requirements for a Visa on Arrival for Filipino nationals vary based on the country you are travelling to. Before you travel, you must learn what documents you will need to provide to Immigration officers. Typically, you will be required to submit documents as proof of the following:
- You have enough financial resources to support last through your trip
- You will leave the country before your visa expires (such as a return/onward flight ticket)
- You have accommodation, such as a hotel/Airbnb booking
- You have adequate travel health insurance
| COUNTRY | TYPE OF VISA | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Visa On Arival | 120 Days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa On Arrival | *** Only if you have residence permit for the UAE |
| Benin | Visa On Arrival | 8 Days |
| Comoros | Visa On Arrival | 45 Days |
| Iran | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| Kenya | Visa On Arrival | 3 Months |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa On Arrival | 1 Month |
| Madagascar | Visa On Arrival | 90 Days |
| Malawi | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days *** You can extend your stay to 90 days once you arrive. |
| Marshall Islands | Visa On Arrival | 90 Days |
| Mauritania | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| Mauritius | Visa On Arrival | 60 Days |
| Mozambique | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| Nepal | Visa On Arrival | 90 Days |
| Nicaragua | Visa On Arrival | 90 Days |
| Pakistan | Visa On Arrival | *** As long as you have an Electronic Travel Authorization for business purposes |
| Papua New Guinea | Visa On Arrival | 60 Days |
| Saint Lucia | Visa On Arrival | 6 Weeks |
| Senegal | Visa On Arrival | 90 Days |
| Sri Lanka | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| Tanzania | Visa On Arrival | 3 Months |
| The Maldives | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| The Shenzhen province of China | Visa On Arrival | *** You must have had a visa for China sometime in the past to be eligible. |
| Vietnam | Visa On Arrival | 21 Days |
| Timor-Leste | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
| Togo | Visa On Arrival | 7 Days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa On Arrival | 90 days |
| Uganda | Visa On Arrival | 30 Days |
Countries Where Filipinos Can Get eVisa
Before you travel to your destination, you must secure an eVisa online. Government websites typically have their own dedicated servers for processing eVisa applications.
Check the website of the Embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Tourism of the country where you plan to go for information on where to apply for an eVisa.
| COUNTRY | TYPE OF VISA | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | eVisa | 90 Days |
| Armenia | eVisa | 120 Days |
| Benin | eVisa | 30 Days |
| Djibouti | eVisa | 31 Days |
| Ethiopia | eVisa | 90 Days *** You must enter the country through the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. |
| Gabon | eVisa | *** You have to enter through the Libreville International Airport. |
| Georgia | eVisa | 30 days within a 120-day period |
| Guinea | eVisa | 90 Days |
| Guinea-Bissau | eVisa | 90 Days |
| India | eVisa | 60 Days |
| Kenya | eVisa | 3 Months |
| Kyrgyzstan | eVisa | 1 Month |
| Lesotho | eVisa | 90 Days |
| Madagascar | eVisa | 90 Days |
| Malawi | eVisa | 90 Days |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa | 60 Days |
| Qatar | eVisa | 30 Days |
| Russia | eVisa | 8 Days. ***You can only visit the following regions: Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Region and Kaliningrad Region |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | eVisa | 30 Days |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | eVisa | 30 Days |
| Sri Lanka | eVisa | 30 Days |
| Tanzania | eVisa | 3 Months |
| Uzbekistan | eVisa | 30 Days |
Source: Henley Passport Index
