US passport holders need the eTravel Arrival Card — not a visa — to enter Philippines. To enter Philippines you need: a valid passport, eTravel, Passport validity requirement, Return/onward ticket requirement, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Transit Visa, Machine-readable passport requirement. We complete and submit your eTravel Arrival Card for you.
Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Fees & Cost
Philippines visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Philippines and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
eTravel Arrival Card
$0.00
30 days
$69.00
Tourist e-Visa (9a Temporary Visitor Visa) — for stays over 30 days
$65.00
30 days
$79.00
Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Processing Time
Philippines asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Philippines government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.
2
Specialist reviews first
We check every detail against your passport before anything is submitted.
3
We submit your eTravel Arrival Card
Filed with the Philippines authorities on your behalf.
4
eTravel Arrival Card by email
Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Requirements
Select a category below. All Philippines visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Philippines requires 4 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
eTravel registration (free, within 72 hours before arrival)
Required▼
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Proof of accommodation address in Philippines
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 1 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Philippines immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
✅
Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Philippines▼
⚖️
Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
✈️
Philippines e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
🖐️
Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
📱
Social media screening
Not reported▼
⏱️
Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Philippines's medication import rules.
💉
Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
💊
Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
🌐
VPN UsageIllegal
🍺
AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
📷
PhotographyMilitary areas banned
🏳️🌈
LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
💰
Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Philippines, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Philippines requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
✅
Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
💸
Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
🚫
Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
🛂
Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
⚠️
Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
🔄
Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Philippines's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
👨👩👧
Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
🛡️
30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Philippines
🇺🇸
US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
🇬🇧
UK FCDO
No special precautions
🇨🇦
Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
🇦🇺
Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Do I need a visa to visit the Philippines for tourism?
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Most nationalities (around 140+ passports) do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days; a short list of nationalities must obtain a visa from a Philippine embassy or consulate, or in some cases an e-Visa, before travel.
How long can I stay in the Philippines without a visa?
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Most visa-exempt nationals get an initial 30-day stay; Brazil and Israel get 59 days; India, China and Taiwan get 14 days.
Do Indian nationals need a visa for the Philippines?
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No, since 8 June 2025 Indian nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business, provided they meet passport, accommodation, funds and onward ticket conditions; 30 days is available if they hold a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit.
Do Chinese nationals need a visa for the Philippines?
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No, effective 16 January 2026 Chinese nationals may enter visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism or business, but only through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport, with a passport valid 6+ months, hotel booking and onward ticket.
How much is the ACR I-Card for tourists staying longer than 59 days?
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Foreign nationals who extend their stay beyond 59 days must obtain an Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) I-Card, which costs USD 50 plus a local peso processing charge.
Can I extend my stay in the Philippines beyond the visa-free period?
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Yes, visa-exempt tourists can apply in person at any Bureau of Immigration office for a 29-day visa waiver extension (bringing the total to 59 days), followed by further monthly extensions.
Can I apply for a Philippine visa online?
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Travellers who are not visa-exempt, or who want a 59-day Temporary Visitor Visa instead of the shorter visa-free stay, may apply online through the official evisa.gov.ph portal if their country of application is supported.
What passport validity is required to enter the Philippines?
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All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival (or contemplated stay).
Do I need to complete an arrival form before landing in the Philippines?
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Yes, every traveller including visa-free tourists must complete the free eTravel digital declaration within 72 hours before arrival and present the QR code at check-in and immigration.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Philippines Visa & eTravel Arrival Card Service
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Common themes from Philippines visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Philippines Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Philippines Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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