Not just 14, Indians can now enjoy 30 days of visa-free travel to the Philippines

Similar to the 14-day policy, this stay is non-extendible and intended solely for tourism purposes. Travellers must carry:

• A passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay
• A confirmed return or onward flight ticket

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Criteria to qualify for 14 Day Visa Free Entry

Requirements
– Passport with minimum 6 months validity beyond your intended period of stay
– Proof of accommodation during your time in country
– Financial… pic.twitter.com/mX7K73zFiV

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14-day visa-free entry

Indian travellers can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism purposes. This short-term, non-extendible, and non-convertible stay is ideal for leisure travellers and those seeking a quick getaway. To be eligible, travellers must present the following at the port of entry:

• A passport valid for at least six months beyond the planned stay
• Confirmed hotel accommodation or booking
• Proof of financial capacity, such as recent bank statements
• A return or onward ticket to another destination

How the policy works

These updated visa-free privileges can be availed of at any Philippine port of entry. However, travellers must not have any derogatory record with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to be allowed entry.

It’s essential to note that these visa-free stays cannot be converted into other types of visas or extended into longer-term residence permits.

For longer stays and other purposes

Indian nationals planning to visit the Philippines for long-term stays, work, study, or non-tourism purposes must continue to apply for the appropriate visa through a Philippine Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.

For transit passengers

Indian travellers transiting through the Philippines en route to another country are required to hold a Philippine transit visa, even if they possess a visa for their destination country.

A gateway to island adventures

With this new policy, the Philippines opens its doors wider to Indian tourists eager to experience destinations like Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, and Manila. The simplified entry process is expected to make travel planning smoother.

In another recent development based on the revised Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).  

Even though India’s passport ranking has slipped to 85th on the Henley Passport Index, Indians can still travel visa-free to more than 50 countries. Earlier, Indians could travel visa-free to 59 countries. The index ranks passports by the number of international destinations holders can reach without prior visas.