Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for the Philippines?
Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for 14 days, for tourism or business. The stay rises to 30 days if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, a Schengen country, Singapore or the UK.
Philippines visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free entry, 14 days | Indian tourists and business visitors | 14 days, not extendable | No visa fee |
| Visa-free entry, 30 days | Indians with a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or the UK | 30 days | No visa fee |
| Visa from the Embassy | Longer stays and other purposes | Set by the visa granted | Set by the Philippine Embassy |
Philippines visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Visa-free entry, 14 days | No visa fee |
| Visa-free entry, 30 days | No visa fee |
| Visa from the Embassy | Set by the Philippine Embassy |
Visa-free entry costs nothing. For stays beyond these limits apply to the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi before you travel.
Documents required
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Hotel booking
- Proof of financial capacity
- Return or onward ticket
- For the 30-day stay: the valid visa or residence permit that qualifies you
How to apply
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Confirmed hotel booking.
Proof of funds.
Return or onward ticket.
Processing time
No application is needed for visa-free entry.
Visa application centres in India
Indian passport holders do not apply for a visa in India before travelling to the Philippines, so there is no visa application centre to visit. See the entry rules above.
Checked against official sources on 26 October 2026.
Popular places to visit in the Philippines
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Manila by Mike Gonzalez (TheCoffee), CC BY-SA 3.0; Cebu City by Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0; El Nido by Philippine Fly Boy, CC BY 2.0; Boracay by Jhun Sacapano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for 14 days, for tourism or business. The stay rises to 30 days if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, a Schengen country, Singapore or the UK.
Visa-free entry, 14 days: No visa fee. Visa-free entry, 30 days: No visa fee. Visa from the Embassy: Set by the Philippine Embassy. Visa-free entry costs nothing. For stays beyond these limits apply to the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi before you travel.
No application is needed for visa-free entry.
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay. Confirmed hotel booking. Proof of funds. Return or onward ticket.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 7 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.