For information on the entry protocols at Philippine airports, please refer to the information on the Implementation of the e-Travel Customs System, effective 10 May 2024.

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The categories of foreign nationals in the following table shall be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they have:

• Passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival;
• Return or outbound tickest to their country of origin or next country of destination (those availing of Balikbayan Privilege are exempted from this requirement);
• Registered on the eTravel portal at least 72 hours prior to arrival in the Philippines (registration is free of charge);
• Valid visas OR other documentary requirements per table below

	Category	Visa or other documentary requirements
1.	Diplomats and members of International Organizations, and their dependents accredited to the Philippines	Valid 9(e) or 47(a)(2) visa issued to those performing diplomatic functions
2.	Filipino dual citizens	Any of the following of dual citizenship: Valid Philippine Passport, Identification Certificate (IC) or Certification of Retention / Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship
3.	Foreign seafarers	Valid 9(c) visa (Seafarers or Crew List)
4.	Nationals of countries under Executive Order No. 408 who are entitled to stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days	Visa-free for stay up to 30 days
5.	Holders of Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR Passport	Visa-free for stay up to 14 days
6.	Foreign nationals with valid and existing long-term visas at the time of entry	Valid 9(c) visa, or Valid 13(a) visa, or Valid long-term visa (and ACR card)
7.	Foreign nationals of countries not listed under E.O. 408 or visa-required nationals	Valid 9(a) visa for tourism or business
8.	Foreign nationals allowed entry under Balikbayan Program (RA6768), provided that they are nationals from non-visa required countries under EO 408 and are traveling with their Filipino principal: (a) Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age; and (b) Filipino citizen’s spouses and children, regardless of age.	Visa-free for 1 year under the Balikbayan Program
9.	Chinese nationals travelling for tourism and has a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Schengen permanent residence or visa (NOTE: NOT applicable for business travelers)	Visa-free for 7 days
10.	Indian nationals travelling for tourism and has a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent residence (NOTE: not applicable for business travelers)	Visa-free for 14 days
11.	Foreign nationals eligible for 9(g)	Valid 9(g) visa
12.	Foreign nationals applying for immigrant status	13(A), spouses of Filipino nationals 13(G), natural-born Filipino who has been naturalized in a foreign country SRRV, Special Resident Retirees Visa

IMPORTANT: Foreign nationals from visa-free countries who wish to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days can either (a) request an extended stay at the Bureau of Immigration upon arrival in the Philippines, or (b) apply for a visa at the Philippine Embassy in their country of residence.