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Philippines entry requirements for Indian passport holders

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Read the visa rules first, including any exemptions. Open each topic for the full conditions that may apply to you.

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Travelling to Philippines PH

Visa Requirements

Passengers must have a valid visa issued by the Philippines.

Exemptions for 3rd Country Visa

Nationals of India who travel as tourists or business for a maximum of 30 days can enter with a visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State. They must have a passport valid for at least 6 months longer than the duration of stay.

Exemptions for Residents

Passengers with an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) issued by the Philippines do not need a visa.

Exemptions for 3rd Country Residents

Nationals of India who are residents of Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, USA, United Kingdom, or a Schengen Member State do not need a visa for a maximum of 30 days if they travel as tourists or business. They must have a permanent residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, USA, United Kingdom, or a Schengen Member State and a passport valid for at least 6 months longer than the duration of stay.

E-visa

Passengers can obtain an e-visa before departure at https://evisa.gov.ph. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation which can be verified at https://evisa.gov.ph/verifier by scanning its QR code or entering the e-visa control number.

Exemptions for Normal Passport

Nationals of India traveling as a tourist or business with a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the period of intended stay, do not need a visa for a maximum of 14 days. They must have:
- a confirmed hotel accommodation; and
- proof of sufficient funds.

Travel Document Requirements

Carrier Specific Travel Document Requirements

Passengers must have a passport or another travel document accepted for entry.

Travel Document Validity

Travel documents must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.

Forms

Passengers and airline crew must present an "eTravel" QR code obtained at https://etravel.gov.ph/ upon arrival. They can obtain it on the website at most 3 days before departure.

Return/Onward Ticket Requirements

Visitors must have a return/onward ticket if they travel as tourists or on business. This does not apply to:
- spouses and children of nationals of the Philippines;
- former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans) and their accompanying spouses and children.

Minors Information

Minors Traveling Alone

Foreign minors younger than 15 years who do not reside in the Philippines and travel without parents must have a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) obtained before departure or upon arrival. They must also have a parental consent affidavit, a copy of their own passport and a copy of the parent/guardian's passport.
This does not apply when:
- they travel to meet their parents in the Philippines, who must be at the airport; dual nationals of the Philippines must travel with their Filipino passport and be admitted as a national of the Philippines; or
- they have a Filipino Identification Certificate and are a former national of the Philippines; or
- they are unmarried minors with Filipino ancestry, accompanied by a grandparent, guardian or relative who must be able to provide proof of the minor's ancestry.

Minors Information General

Foreign minors younger than 15 years accompanied by parents with a different last name must have proof of their relationship.

Additional Information

The duration of stay is calculated starting the day after arrival.

Rules supplied by the Emirates travel requirements service. Retrieved . May be cached for up to 2 hours. Confirm with the official authorities and your airline.

Requirements can change at short notice. Always verify your travel documents with your airline and the official immigration authorities before departure.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you take off

Which rules apply to Indian passport holders visiting Philippines?

Read the visa requirements and their exemptions together. These results use your passport nationality; residence permits, other visas, transit and the purpose of your visit can change the applicable conditions. Add residence and transit in the checker when relevant.

Does a flight reservation replace a visa or a paid flight ticket?

No. Safeonward provides temporary flight reservations. A reservation does not give permission to travel on the flight and does not replace a visa. Check whether your airline or consulate accepts a reservation or requires a fully paid ticket before ordering.

Where should I confirm the requirements before departure?

Use the official source linked in this guide and check with your operating airline. The detailed rules are retrieved from the Emirates travel requirements service and may be cached for up to two hours. The retrieval time is shown when available; it is not a guarantee that a government reviewed your personal situation.

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