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.
1 entry rule for Philippines based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: children below 1 year are subject to isolation or surveillance when indicated (DOH 1981); otherwise not stated.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) DOH Memorandum Circular (1981): Vaccination certificate requirements for travelers in the Philippines Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Philippines
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Life in Philippines
Money
3
Currency
Philippine Peso
PHP
Philippine Peso
Cost of living
36
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 12%
Income up to PHP 250,000 is exempt; 35% applies above PHP 8 million (TRAIN schedule from 2023).
Living
1
Happiness
#54 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for tourism or family visits who are not on the visa-free list, or who want to stay longer than the visa-free period.
Eligibility
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your planned stay, and be electronic or machine-readable.
- Embassies only accept electronic or machine-readable passports
Official wording
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Embassies only accept electronic or machine-readable passports.
Bona fide tourist
You must show you are a genuine tourist.
Return or onward ticket
You need a confirmed ticket out of the Philippines.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementProof of funds
- Document checklistPassport valid 6 months beyond the intended stay (electronic or machine-readable)
- Fees9(a) visa, single entry (59 days), applied for in Australia
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- 6 more requirements
- 9 documents
- 4 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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