QUEZON City, Philippines (February 8) – Let’s face it! Applying for a travel visa can really be a hassle. This is one of the great factors that discourage people, especially first-time travelers, from exploring the world. But hey, don’t give up! If you already have a passport, it is time to rejoice! Just with your passport, you can experience different cultures and meet new people around the globe. Do you know why? Because there are countries that don’t require a visa!
By just being a holder of a Philippine passport, you can go to the following countries! This visa-free privilege should be enjoyed while it lasts!
Filipino travelers do not need a visa to visit at least 25 countries, according to information provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
According to data compiled by the DFA’s Office of Consular Affairs, the following countries fall in the visa-free category, followed by the length of allowable stay for Filipinos:
- Bolivia – 60 days
- Brazil – 90 days (for holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports, visa-free for (a) duration of tour of duty or (b) 180 days for official business or tourism)
- Brunei – 14 days
- Cambodia – 21 days
- Colombia
- Costa Rica – 30 days
- Ecuador – 90 days
- Hong Kong SAR – 14 days
- India – Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days (limited only to New Delhi and Mumbai airports)
- Indonesia – 30 days
- Israel – visa-free for tourists (no. of days of stay will depend on Immigration); visa-free for holders of diplomatic and official passports; visa required for business)
- Laos – 30 days
- Malaysia – 30 days
- Morocco
- Mozambique – Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days
- Palau – 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)
- Peru – 60 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Singapore – 30 days
- Sri Lanka – 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return/onward plane ticket)
- Suriname
- Thailand – 30 days
- Tuvalu – 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return /onward plane ticket)
- Vanuatu – 30 days, visa upon arrival (provided that the Filipino national has a return / onward plane ticket)
- Vietnam – 21 days
- Zambia – visa upon arrival; 3 months for tourism, 1 month for business
So, what are you waiting for? There’s a whole world waiting out there!
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(written by Christine Langurayan, edited by Jay Paul Carlos, additional research by Lovely Ann Cruz)
