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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Philippines

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Philippines

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

161 passports visa-free
88 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa for tourism/leisure (9(a-2)), including the Philippine e-Visa
Many nationalities can enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial 30 days (59 days for Brazil and Israel). Others need a 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa, issued by Philippine embassies and consulates and increasingly through the official eVisaPH portal. The tourism/leisure sub-type, 9(a-2), covers holidays, religious visits, recreation and visits to family or friends. Indian and Chinese nationals have special 14-day visa-free arrangements with conditions.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Pre-arranged Employment Visa 9(g) (Commercial) with DOLE Alien Employment Permit
Foreign nationals working for a Philippine-based employer generally need an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa from the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The AEP is governed by Department Order 248 (2025) and its amendments 248-A and 248-B (2026); 248-B centralised AEP processing. The employer petitions for the 9(g) visa, which is issued for 1, 2 or 3 years with an ACR I-Card.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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