India passport → Philippines

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Visa-free entry14 days

Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Official entry rules: evisa.gov.ph

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:

US visa
US Green Card
UK visa
UK residence permit
Schengen visa
EU / Schengen residence
Australia visa or PR
Canada visa or PR
Japan visa or PR
Singapore visa or PR

Tourism only, not extendable. Passport valid 6+ months; proof of onward travel.

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Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Languages: English, Filipino
Calling code: +63
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Philippines for other passports

IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa
CanadaVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Indian passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
MyanmarVisa on arrival28 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days

Common questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.

How long can Indian citizens stay in the Philippines?

Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Philippines?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

Is the Philippines easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indian citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. Tourism only, not extendable. Passport valid 6+ months; proof of onward travel.

How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?

56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #70 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.