Non-visa Required Countries to Enter Philippines

Good news to foreign nationals! The IATF Resolution No. 160B as revised by Resolution No. 164A and associated IATF recommendations enabled non-visa needed nations under EO 408 to allow visa free access to the Philippines starting last February 10, 2022 for tourist and commercial reasons for fully vaccinated individuals.

Inter Agency Task Force Resolution No. 160B

This particular resolution made by IATF states that" Effective 10 February 2022, foreign nationals traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes may enter the country visa-free and stay in the Philippines for not more than 30 days."

To know which countries are included here, you may refer to the list below.

Countries that have visa free entry in PH

Here is the list of 157 countries whose nationals can enter the Philippines without a visa under Executive Order No. 408, s. 1960:

1.Andorra

2. Angola

3. Antigua and Barbuda

4. Argentina

5. Australia

6. Austria

7. Bahamas

8. Bahrain

9. Barbados

10. Belgium

11. Belize

12. Benin

13. Bhutan

14. Bolivia

15. Botswana

16. Brazil

17. Brunei

18. Bulgaria

19. Burkina Faso

20. Burundi

21. Cambodia

22. Cameroon

23. Canada

24. Cape Verde

25. Central African Republic

26. Chad

27. Chile

28. Colombia

29. Comoros

30. Congo

31. Congo, Democratic Republic

32. Costa Rica

33. Cote d' Ivoire

34. Croatia

35. Cyprus

36. Czech Republic

37. Denmark

38. Djibouti

39. Domini

40. Dominican Republic

41. Ecuador

42. El Salvador

43. Equatorial Guinea

44. Eritrea

45. Estonia

46. Ethiopia

47. Fiji

48. Finland

49. France

50. Gabon

51. Gambia

52. Germany

53. Ghana

54. Greece

55. Grenada

56. Guatemala

57. Guinea

58. Guinea-Bissau

59. Guyana

60. Haiti

61. Honduras

62. Hungary

63. Iceland

64. Indonesia

65. Ireland

66. Israel

67. Italy

68. Jamaica

69. Japan

70. Kazakhstan

71. Kenya

72. Kiribati

73. Korea (ROK)

74. Kuwait

75. Kyrgyzstan

76. Laos

77. Latvia

78. Lesotho

79. Liberia

80. Liechtenstein

81. Lithuania

82. Luxembourg

83. Madagascar

84. Malawi

85. Malaysia

86. Maldives

87. Mali

88. Malta

89. Marshall Islands

90. Mauritania

91. Mauritius

92. Mexico

93. Micronesia

94. Monaco

95. Mongolia

96. Morocco

97. Mozambique

98. Myanmar

99. Namibia

1. Nepal

2. Netherlands

3. New Zealand

4. Nicaragua

5. Niger

6. Norway

7. Oman

8. Palau

9. Panama

10. Papua New Guinea

11. Paraguay

12. Peru

13. Poland

14. Portugal

15. Qatar

16. Romania

17. Russia

18. Rwanda

19. St. Kitts and Nevis

20. Saint Lucia

21. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

22. Samoa

23. San Marino

24. Sao Tome and Principe

25. Saudi Arabia

26. Senegal

27. Seychelles

28. Singapore

29. Slovak Republic

30. Slovenia

31. Solomon Islands

32. South Africa

33. Spain

34. Suriname

35. Swaziland

36. Sweden

37. Switzerland

38. Tajikistan

39. Tanzania

40. Thailand

41. Togo

42. Trinidad and Tobago

43. Tunisia

44. Turkey

45. Turkmenistan

46. Tuvalu

47. Uganda

48. United Arab Emirates

49. United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

50. United States of America

51. Uruguay

52. Uzbekistan

53. Vanuatu

54. Vatican

55. Venezuela

56. Vietnam

57. Zambia

58. Zimbabwe

Who will be covered by the visa free entry policy?

The following group of people will be covered by this policy:

• As long as their spouse or children are not restricted nationals, former Filipino citizens having Balikbayan privilege under Republic Act 9174 may bring their family members who are not themselves balikbayans to the Philippines with them.

• In accordance with EO 408, fully vaccinated foreign nationals not requiring a visa, including Japan. Please refer above for the full list of visa free countries.

• If you're a resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or Macau SAR, you're allowed to remain for up to 14 days only.

Requirements for qualified foreign nationals to enter the country visa free

Below are the requirements that foreign nationals must met when visiting the Philippines:

1. Be fully-vaccinated as described in Section A(2) of IATF Resolution No. 160-B, except for minor children below twelve (12) years of age who are traveling with their fully-vaccinated foreign parent/s.

2. Under current IATF requirements, a vaccination certificate or other acceptable evidence of immunization is required:

• WHO International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;

• VaxCertPH; or

• National or state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement unless otherwise permitted by the IATF. (Note: Vaccination certificates issued by the Japanese government are recognized/accepted.)

3. RT-PCR or Antigen Test results within 48 hours prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding layovers; provided, that, the traveler is in the country of origin/first port of embarkation at the time of the test.

4. Have return tickets to the port of origin or the next port of destination that are valid for travel within thirty (30) days after the date of arrival in the Philippines. Please take note that this does not apply to people making use of the Balikbayan privilege.

5. In order to enter the Philippines, visitors must have passports that are valid for at least six (6) months after their arrival.

6. Get a COVID-19 treatment cost travel insurance policy from a reputable insurer with a least USD 35,000.00 coverage for the period of your stay in the Philippines before you arrive.

Important Reminder: In the event that visa-free foreign nationals fail to meet all of the requirements and criteria above, they will be refused entry into the country and subject to exclusion procedures.

When you book your flight, you will directly submit the requirements to the airline and border officials during the time of your travel. Visa-free entrance inquiries may also be made to the Bureau of Immigration directly.

What do I need to do if I stay beyond the visa-free period of 30 days?

You will be given two options in case you would like or need to stay in the Philippines more than the 30 days visa free period:

Option #1

If you meet all of the above conditions, you may enter the Philippines without a visa and request for an extension of your stay directly with the Bureau of Immigration while you're still there. You should contact the Bureau of Immigration directly for information on extension processes and requirements. You can reach the Bureau of Immigration through:

Telephone Numbers – (02) 8465-2400 / (02) 8524-3769
Website – immigration.gov.ph
Facebook – immigration.helpline.ph / officialbureauofimmigration
Twitter – immigrationPh
Instagram – immigPh
Email – [email protected]
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Option #2: Entry Exemption Document (EED)

Obtain an entrance exemption document (EED) from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) before applying for a visa if you are visiting the country for business or other non-leisure activities. In order to get a Filipino visa, a spouse or minor child of a Filipino citizen does not need to submit an EED.

Here are the General Requirements for 9(A) visa issuance:

1. Passport data page photocopy with the original passports valid for 6 months. This is important especially if you want to remain in the Philippines for more than six (6) months.

2. OVAS visa application form signed by visa applicant and properly completed.

3. OVAS must receive a recent color image of the visa application (white or off-white backdrop, neutral facial expression, no eyeglasses or other accessories are required).

4. Verification of marriage or filiation, as well as proof of the immediate Filipino relative's Philippine citizenship, are required such as birth certificate, marriage contract, PH passport, etc. The document must be translated into English, notarized, and apostilled if it is issued by a foreign authority or in Japanese.

5. If you are from Japan applying for a visa, you will need a guarantee letter from your Filipino spouse or parent.

6. Proof of a valid round-trip ticket with an arrival date within 30 days;

7. To apply for a visa, you must provide a Letter of Undertaking

8. The flight itinerary, immigration stamp on Philippine passport, barangay certificate, school records, or other proof indicating your Filipino spouse, minor child, or parent is already in the Philippines;

9. As proof of travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment expenses from reputable insurers, with a minimum coverage of USD 35,000, during their stay in the Philippines.

10. Packets of 520 self-addressed letters. These are available at JP Post or any convenience store.

Can I enter the Philippines even if I'm not fully vaccinated?

There will be a ban on the admission of foreign nationals who have not been vaccinated as of February 10. There are just a few exceptions to the rule that all passengers traveling to the Philippines must be fully vaccinated and provide confirmation of vaccination status before boarding an aircraft or vessel. The following groups are exempted from this rule:

• Children below twelve (12) years of age;

• Foreign diplomats and their qualified dependents or 9(e) visa holders.

Meanwhile, for any inquiries related to PCR testing and vaccination certificates, you may directly contact the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ):

Department of Health (DOH) Call Center
Department of Health Central Office
Bldg. 9 San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Telephone Number: (02) 8651-7800 local 5003-5005 or (02) 5318-7500
DOH Call Center text: 0918-8888364
Email Address: [email protected] OR [email protected]

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