🇮🇳 India passport 🇵🇭 Philippines
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — India passport holders need a visa to enter Philippines. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
You may not need this visa
Philippines waives its visa requirement for travellers who already hold a second document. If you hold a valid US visa, or a valid Japanese visa, or a valid Australian visa, or a valid Canadian visa, or a valid Schengen visa, or a valid Singapore visa, or a valid UK visa, this rule may apply to you.
What it grants: Visa-free entry for 30 days, non-extendible
Covers: Tourism
You must also satisfy:
- A valid visa or permanent residence permit from one of those countries (the AJACSSUK list)
- Passport valid at least six months beyond your intended stay
- A return or onward ticket to your next destination
- No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration
Verified against Philippine official e-Visa portal on 2026-09-09. Rules change without notice and border officers decide admission — confirm on that official page before you book. See also our guide to travelling on a residence permit or second visa.
Getting a visa for Philippines
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for India passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Philippines's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
Official sources
Always confirm with Philippines's own government before you travel:
- Philippines official visa information ↗ evisa.gov.ph
- Philippines embassies & consulates ↗ dfa.gov.ph
Keep going
About Philippines
7,641 islands of pristine beaches, Chocolate Hills, and warm Filipino hospitality
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Language
- Filipino, English
- Time zone
- PST (UTC+8)
- Best time to visit
- November – May
Common questions
Do India citizens need a visa to visit Philippines?
Yes — India passport holders need a visa to enter Philippines. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can India passport holders stay in Philippines?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Philippines's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Philippines visa cost for India citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Philippines's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Philippines?
We don't hold Philippines's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Philippines give visas to India citizens?
Yes — Philippines issues visas to India citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can India citizens find official Philippines visa information?
On Philippines's official site: https://evisa.gov.ph