A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
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 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 Cuba need a visa for Philippines?
For tourism in Philippines, travelers using an ordinary passport from Cuba should obtain a visa before travel.
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.
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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