 "Philippines now visa-free under these new categories for Indians")
If you are planning a journey of the Philippines, the recent development in Visa Access has been known for Indian citizens. And now, with more smooth visa procedures, it is very easy to get there. In recent months, travel access for Indian citizens have two important updates: A new visa-free entry option for the beginning and eligible passengers.
In another recent developments, the Philippines has updated their visa-free entry rules for Indian passengers by May 2025. According to a recent update by the Philippines of Philippines in New Delhi, Indian tourists can now benefit two types of short-term visa-free entry.
New visa-free entry options
Two different visa-free entrances categories have been presented for different groups of Indian travelers in updated rules. If you are planning a trip, it is advisable to identify which option is appropriate for you.
14 days visa-free entries 14 days visa-free entry for tourism for a period of only period of 14 days
Provides general visa-free entry for. This allows short trips without applying for visa already visa.
Who is eligible?
Any Indian citizen that travels the Philippines for the tourism.
The main requirements are:
– Passport to be a validity for at least six months.
– Proof of confidential accommodation (such as hotel booking)
– Proof of substantial funds to complete costs during stay (eg, bank statement or employment certificate
– a confirmed return or ahead ticket
– Philippine Bureau of immigration does not have any administrative records.
Things to pay attention:
The stay of the 14-day can be extended and this entry is not only for the tourism and it is allowed to enter another type of visas.
Advanced 30-day Visa-free entry
It offers 30 days visa-free accommodation for Indian citizens who have valid visa or permanent residence permits from some major countries.
Who is eligible?
Indian citizens with valid visas or permanent residence who are collectively called “AJacSSSUK”:
Australia (a)
Japan (if)
America (a)
Canada (C)
Schengen Country (s)
Singapore (c)
United Kingdom (UK)
The main requirements include:
Proof of Valid Ajacssusk Visa or Resident Permit
Valid Passports for at least six months after migration,
Confirmed returns or a forward ticket,
Philippine immigration officials do not have any abuser records.
Things to pay attention:
Like 14 days visa-free entry, 30 days of stay is for the purposes of the tourism and cannot be extended or replaced. Entry through major international airports, secondary hubs and seaport.
Crossing Visa-free term
In the Philippines in the Philippines in India, the Philippines Embassy or Consulate in India in India where they are legally resident, should apply for the appropriate visa.
Earlier, an update of the Philippine e-Visa system had allowed Indian citizens to apply for a single-entry 9 (a) temporary visitor visa, valid for 30 days.
Under the E-Visa System, applicants need to register on Evisa.gov.ph, and provide the following documents:
– Valid Passport (with a validity of at least six months)
– IDs issued by the government
– Passport size photos
– Proof of residence
– Return or forward travel ticket
– Financial evidence to support migration
The e-visa fee is about 3,500, which can be paid directly through bank transfer. This process takes 7 working days, although it is advisable to apply for at least 10-15 days. Note that the visa allows only an entry only once and if the traveler you want to come back, they will have to reapply.