Philippines entry requirements
Key information on visas and the documents you need to enter the Philippines
Visa
Citizens of many countries can visit the Philippines without a visa for a short stay, usually up to 30 days. Others need a visa from a Philippine embassy or consulate, so check the rules for your passport before you book.
Entry requirements for tourists
1) A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the day you leave the Philippines;
2) A special QR code. To get it, fill in the online "eArrival Card" form (https://etravel.gov.ph) within 72 hours before you land in the Philippines. Airline staff almost always check the QR code at check-in, and without it you won't be allowed to board (children need one too).
Step-by-step guide to filling in the forms and getting the QR code.
3) A paid return ticket or onward ticket to a third country (the airline may check it at boarding, and it may also be checked on arrival in the Philippines). The ticket must be within 30 days of your arrival date.
A hotel booking isn't on the official list of required documents, but it's worth having one: the eTravel form asks where you'll be staying.
As of 4 August 2023, the Philippine government has lifted all COVID-19 entry restrictions for tourists. PCR tests and vaccination certificates are no longer required to cross the border.
Official visa-free entry requirements (Embassy of the Philippines in Berlin): https://philippine-embassy.de/visa-free-entry
