Somalia passport → Philippines

Do Somali citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for the Philippines, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.ph

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

SomaliaVisa required
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 Somali passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeeVisa
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Somali passport holders need a visa for the Philippines, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Somali citizens stay in the Philippines?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

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

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 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.