Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare Philippines eTravel and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Philippines eTravel
Arriving foreign passengers must register within 72 hours before arrival. Registration is free. For flights, have your eTravel QR code ready before boarding.
Open Philippines eTravelDetails that can change your plans
A child traveling without a parent may need extra permission
Foreign children under 15 who are unaccompanied by, or not coming to, a parent may need a Waiver of Exclusion Ground. Check the Bureau of Immigration’s procedure before arranging the trip.
Official guidanceConfirm the rule if your passport expires soon
The Bureau of Immigration's published 2015 orders describe a limited exception for listed visa-free nationalities whose local embassy or consulate can renew or extend the passport, provided no other ground bars entry; a later order adds UK nationals. The DFA's current guidance still states six months beyond the planned stay. Because the exception orders are old, confirm directly with Philippine immigration, your consulate and your airline before relying on it.
Official guidancePractical tips for Philippines
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Keep your eTravel QR code accessible
Download or screenshot your completed eTravel QR code before closing the service. A printed copy is also accepted; keep one chosen code ready for inspection.
Philippines at a glance
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- PHP
- Calling code
- +63
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Philippines?
Travelers visiting Philippines for tourism with an ordinary passport from Canada do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Philippines?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
Do I need to complete Philippines eTravel?
Required for this route. Arriving foreign passengers must register within 72 hours before arrival. Registration is free. For flights, have your eTravel QR code ready before boarding. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Philippines eTravel
Check Philippine visa guidance
Review the Department of Foreign Affairs’ visa-free eligibility list, stay limit and entry conditions for your passport.
Canada travel advice for the Philippines
Review your government's current entry, safety and consular advice before departure.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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