Complete List of Visa-Free Countries For Philippines Passport Holder (and Visa on Arrivals)

As a Philippines passport holder, I’m sure you understand that while it is fun to circle around the globe, it can be a pain to get visas – or is it? I remember back in the days, I would hear people saying, ‘Na-deny US visa ko e’. And yes, that can be heartbreaking.

To tell you frankly, it’s not that hard to obtain tourist visas nowadays as long as you can prove that you will return to your home country (and no, the bank balance is not the major requirement, the information about your consistent source of income is!!). Another option is by proving that you’re a real traveler then it would be easier for you to get approved for visa applications in Western countries! The best way to do it is by visiting countries that are VISA FREE or VISA ON ARRIVAL!

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VARIOUS TOURIST VISAS EXPLAINED

Imagine a visa like a key. It opens the gates of other countries so you can see and explore the many wonders they hold. Essentially, a travel visa is entry permission containing details like:

  • When you can visit a country
  • When you must leave
  • How long you can stay
  • The number of permitted visits; and
  • Work rights, among others

As a traveler, a tourist visa is what you should secure. These can be classified according to the method of the issue by your chosen destination:

1. VISA-FREE means you can enter a country without a visa and stay for a particular period of time. You only need a return flight ticket, hotel booking and pocket money for the immigration! The passport must have remaining validity of at least six months.

2. VISA-ON-ARRIVAL (VOA) means you receive a visa to enter the country at the airport where you land. No pre-application is required unless stated in their requirements. An immigration officer grants your visa when you show up and only after any associated visa fees have been paid.

3. VISA-REQUIRED means you have to seek and apply for a visa in the embassy, consulate or approved travel partner before flying into the country of interest. A certain set of requirements may be required to aid in the decision regarding your grant. This may include documents that support your financial ability, medical condition, and previous travel history. More on this later.

4. e-VISA means your visa application is done through the internet. There is no label, sticker, or stamp placed on your passport before travel. Your visa is on the immigration computer and is linked to your passport number.

Below is the list of countries for you to understand this better:

Complete List of Visa-Free Countries For Philippines Passport Holder (and Visa on Arrivals)

ASEAN COUNTRIES (Visa-Free for Filipinos)

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Brunei Darussalam14 Daysfreereturn/onward ticket
Cambodia30 Daysfree 
Indonesia30 Daysfree 
Laos30 Days  
Malaysia30 Days return/onward ticket
Myanmar14 Days return/onward ticket
Singapore30 Days return/onward ticket
Thailand30 Days return/onward ticket
Vietnam21 Days return/onward ticket

Rest of ASIA (Visa-Free and Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

ArmeniaVOA at Yerevan Airport maximum of 120 days or better yet, get an e-Visa Visa payable in local currency only
Hong Kong14 Days  return/onward ticket
Iran30 Days but 14 Days at Kish and Qeshm Airport  return/onward ticket
IsraelUp to 90 Days  return/onward ticket
Kyrgyzstan30 Days VOA (You must enter through Manas International Airport) hotel vouchers, return/onward ticket
Macau30 Days  return/onward ticket,  proof of sufficient funds (at least MOP 5000.-)
Maldives30 Days VOA hotel vouchers or at least USD 100.-, and also USD 50.- per person per day, return/onward ticket
Mongolia21 Days  return/onward ticket
Nepal90 Days VOA  
Sri Lanka30 Days ETA on arrival return/onward ticket
Taiwan14 Days return/onward ticket

AFRICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

30 Days VOA Free

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Cape Verde IslandsVOA  
Comoros45 Days VOA return/onward ticket
Djibouti31 Days VOA  
The Gambia90 Days return/onward ticket, entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel
Guinea-Bissau90 Days VOA  
Kenya90 Days VOA $50 for 30 daysreturn/onward ticket, at least USD 500
Madagascar 90 Days VOA $27 for 30 daysreturn/onward ticket
Mauritius60 Days VOA  
Morocco90 Days freereturn/onward ticket
Mozambique30 Days VOA at Beira, Nampula, Maputo, Pemba, Tete and Vilankulo Airports $50 for 30 Days Single Entryreturn/onward ticket, sufficient funds to support their stay, and proof of purpose of visit
Rwanda90 Days $50 for 30 days 
Senegal90 Days VOA official invitation letter, return/onward ticket
Seychelles90 Days VOA return/onward ticket, sufficient funds (minimum of USD 150.- or equivalent per day), proof of accommodation during the stay
Tanzania30 Days VOA $50 for 30 daysreturn/onward ticket
Togo7 Days VOA return/onward ticket, 3 passport photos
UgandaVOA$50 for 300 daysreturn/onward ticket, contact details of a person or organization in Uganda and an address and phone number of the place of stay in Uganda, proof of the purpose of stay and sufficient funds to cover the stay, documents required for the next destination
ZambiaE-Visa – Preapproved $50return/onward ticket

CENTRAL AMERICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

I will update this list especially for those with a valid tourist visa from Western countries – if you do have it, all countries in Central America are visa-free for you!

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Costa Rica90 Days freereturn/onward ticket
Nicaragua 90 Days VOA $50return/onward ticket, Tourist Card on arrival
    

CARIBBEAN  (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

I will update this list for Valid Visa Holders of the UK, USA, Canada, or Schengen visas! Most of the countries in the Caribbean will also allow you to stay for up to 48 hours visa-free if you will be going on a Cruise ship!

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Anguilla 21 Days (Visa Required)  
Dominica 21 Days  
Haiti90 Days return/onward ticket, an address (place of stay) in Haiti
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines30 Days  

EUROPE (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

I will update this list for OFWs working in the Middle East/ GCC countries where you get the perks of traveling to some countries visa-free because of your residency!

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Georgia30 Days E-Visa return/onward ticket, proof of health insurance, sufficient funds to cover the stay
    
    

OCEANIA/PACIFIC ISLANDS (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Cook Islands31 Days return/onward ticket
Fiji120 Days return/onward ticket, visitors permit
Marshall Islands90 Days VOA  
Micronesia30 Days  
Nauru  return/onward ticket, entry permit (visa letter)
Niue30 Days return/onward ticket
Palau30 Days VOA  proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay (USD 200.- per week), documents required for their next destination
Papua New Guinea60 Days VOA at Port Moresby and Rabaul Airports return/onward ticket
Samoa60 Days Visitor’s Permit on arrival return/onward ticket
Tuvalu30 Days VOA return/onward ticket
Vanuatu30 Days return/onward ticket

SOUTH AMERICA (Visa Free & Visa on Arrival for Filipinos)

Country

Visa Status

Visa Cost

Important Requirements

Bolivia90 Days  
Brazil90 Days return/onward ticket
Colombia90 Days return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay, confirmed hotel reservation
Ecuador90 Days  
Peru183 Days return/onward ticket
Suriname90 Days return/onward ticket

Requirements Common to Visa Applications

Each country that processes a visa for travelers has a unique set of requirements for application. However, there are common documents that you must prepare wherever you are hoping to visit. Have these in advance to expedite your application:

  • A passport valid for at least six months.

IMPORTANT: Check the expiry date of your passport and count six months backward.

  • Previous visas
  • Filled out visa application form
  • Cash

QUICK TIP: Check if you can download the form on the website of your destination country or if you can fill it out online.

  • Passport photos. See any particular specifications from the embassy website.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means. Examples include bank statements, investments, assets, employment contracts, or income tax returns. Read More: Our guide on SHOW MONEY
  • Roundtrip reservation or itinerary including exact dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from your destination country. Read More: Our Guide on Refundable Flight Reservation
  • Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay. Read more: Our guide on Booking for Refundable Hotel Reservations
  • A letter of invitation and support, if visiting friends or relatives, as well as the contact information of said friends or relatives.
  • Medical or travel insurance
  • Payment/ Fees

This is only a general guide and not an exact list. Each country has a unique set of visa requirements that you can view from its website.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, I ALSO ATTACHED HERE A SCREENSHOT FOR SOME MORE DETAILS. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THE UPDATED VERSION DIRECTLY ON WIKIPEDIA.

COUNTRIES organized per region.

Visa requirements for Philippine citizens are organized alphabetically per country (according to Wikipedia)

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