Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of the Philippines need a visa for the United States?
PhilippinesUnited StatesVisa requiredNationals of the Philippines need a visa for short stays in the United States.
Diaspora: about 2,263,697 people born in the Philippines live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
B-1/B-2 visitor visaThe B visa is a nonimmigrant visa for temporary visits to the United States for business (B-1), tourism or visiting family (B-2), or both. Most applicants fill in the online DS-160, pay the application fee and attend an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can usually visit for up to 90 days with an ESTA instead of a visa, if they are eligible. A visa allows you to seek entry; a CBP officer decides admission and length of stay at the border.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
- DHS Visa Waiver Program (42 countries; last updated 05/02/2025)
- DHS: Rescission of Romania's VWP designation (2 May 2025)
- DHS: Restrictions removed on Hungary's VWP designation (16 Sep 2025)
- Official ESTA website - FAQ (fee banner)
- CBP VWP Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act FAQ
- 8 CFR 212.1 (eCFR, current as of 10/14/2026)
General information from official sources, not legal advice.