Indian passport · Philippines
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
In brief
No. Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines visa-free (14 days, not extendable).
Philippines visa-free stay for Indians: 14 days, not extendable. Official rule. Source: Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs, checked .
Philippines visa fee for Indians: none for visa-free entry.
Conditions: hotel booking, proof of funds and onward ticket required.
Exception: visa-free with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit; tourism only; stay: 30 days, not extendable.
Indian nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business purposes
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH)Visas only at evisa.gov.phReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 14 days, not extendablehotel booking, proof of funds and onward ticket requiredException: visa-free with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit; tourism only; stay: 30 days, not extendable |
|---|---|
| Stay | 14 days, not extendable |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | An e-Visa takes 7-12 working days for single entry and 15-21 working days for multiple entry.2 |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.gov.ph |
| Before arrival | Register on the free eTravel system no earlier than 72 hours before arrival and show the eTravel QR code at boarding.3 |
Do Indians need a visa for the Philippines?
The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH) lists India among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 14 days, not extendable. Conditions: hotel booking, proof of funds and onward ticket required.
“Indian nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business purposes”
Conditions and exceptions
With conditions · 30 days, not extendable visa-free with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit; tourism only; stay: 30 days, not extendable.
Indian nationals holding valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom (AJACSSUK) visas or residence permits may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
Indian citizens can stay up to 14 days without a visa, for tourism or business; the stay cannot be extended or converted to another status.
Indian nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism and business purposes
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
How to apply from India
To visit visa-free (14 days, not extendable) there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
Philippine visas are applied for online through the eVisaPH portal; the issuing Embassy or Consulate calls you for an interview only if the visa officer asks.
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE and need a visa for a longer stay or another purpose:
For transit, longer visits or non-tourist purposes you need a Philippine visa from a Philippine Embassy or Consulate in India or in the country where you legally live, such as the UAE.
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
An e-Visa takes 7-12 working days for single entry and 15-21 working days for multiple entry.
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for the Philippines.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- These visa-free rules for Indian citizens have applied since 8 June 2025. Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is the Philippines visa-free for Indians now?
Yes: visa-free (14 days, not extendable). Conditions: hotel booking, proof of funds and onward ticket required. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH).
How much does a Philippines visa cost in India?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Philippines visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (14 days, not extendable). An e-Visa takes 7-12 working days for single entry and 15-21 working days for multiple entry.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH): entry rule, entry conditions, documents, applying from the UAE and changes
- Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Office of Consular Affairs (eVisaPH): how to apply and processing time
- Government of the Philippines, eTravel (Philippine Travel Information System): documents