Visa-Free Countries for Philippines Passport Holders
Reviewed May 2026 · Henley Passport Index rank ~68 · around 65–78 easy-access destinations
The Philippine passport offers solid mobility, reaching roughly 65–78 destinations without a prior embassy visa. As an ASEAN member, Filipino citizens travel visa-free across Southeast Asia, and access extends well into Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Latin America is unusually open to Filipino travellers, with long visa-free stays in countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The lists below group the most popular options by entry type.
Always verify before you book. Visa rules change frequently and can differ by purpose of travel, length of stay, and entry point. Treat this as a starting point, then confirm the current requirement with the official source — for Philippines, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) — or the destination country’s embassy, before you travel.
Visa-Free Countries
Enter with just your passport — no application, no fee, no arrival paperwork beyond the usual landing card.
Asia & Pacific
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Hong Kong
- Macau
- Taiwan
- Mongolia
- Kazakhstan
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Vanuatu
Americas & Caribbean
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Costa Rica
- Paraguay
- Suriname
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Haiti
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Africa
- Morocco
- Rwanda
- Malawi
Visa-on-Arrival Countries
No advance application — you obtain (and usually pay for) the visa at the airport or border on arrival. Carry a return ticket, accommodation proof, and funds.
Asia & Pacific
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
- Timor-Leste
- Palau
- Samoa
- Tuvalu
Middle East
- Oman
Africa
- Mauritius
- Cape Verde
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
eVisa / eTA Countries
Apply online before you travel and receive an electronic approval by email — usually within hours to a few days.
Asia & Pacific
- Azerbaijan
- India
Middle East
- Qatar
- UAE
Africa
- Kenya (eTA)
- Egypt
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Transit Requirements
Within ASEAN, transit and short visits are visa-free, making multi-country Southeast Asia trips straightforward.
Several long-haul connections through the Middle East are possible airside without a transit visa — confirm with your airline if you need to change terminals.
Planning a trip? Check the flight time and nearest airport for your route, and compare distances between cities while you map out connections.
Travel Tips for Filipino Passport Holders
- ASEAN membership means hassle-free travel across Southeast Asia — ideal for island-hopping itineraries.
- Latin America offers some of the longest visa-free stays available to Filipinos (up to 90–180 days in several countries).
- Always verify with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) before booking, as policies evolve.
Popular destinations
Philippines Passport — Frequently Asked Questions
Filipino passport holders can reach roughly 65–78 destinations without a prior embassy visa when combining visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa options. The exact figure varies by source. Always confirm the current rule for your destination with the DFA.
Last reviewed May 2026 against the Henley Passport Index, national immigration portals, and published visa-requirement tables. Lists highlight popular, well-established destinations and are not exhaustive. Entry decisions always rest with the destination country’s border authorities.