Guide · Updated June 2026
Visa-free countries for Filipinos
The Philippine passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 36+ destinations covered in this guide. Here's where you can fly from Manila with just a passport, a return ticket, and proof of funds — no embassy queues.
Reality check: visa-free doesn't mean fee-free. Many countries charge a tourist tax (Indonesia: USD 10, Thailand: THB 300 from 2026), and immigration can still refuse entry without a return ticket, hotel booking, or ~USD 100/day in proof of funds. Always check the embassy site within a week of flying.
Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
All ASEAN neighbors are visa-free for Philippine passport holders. The easiest, cheapest trips from MNL — most are under ₱25,000 all-in for a 4–5 day getaway.
Rest of Asia & Middle East
Beyond ASEAN, a handful of Asian countries waive the visa or use a quick online ETA. Taiwan and Hong Kong are the most beginner-friendly first international trips.
| Country | Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong SAR | 14 days | — |
| 🇲🇴Macao SAR | 14 days | — |
| 🇲🇳Mongolia | 21 days | — |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | 30 days (ETA) | Free ETA required online. |
| 🇰🇿Kazakhstan | 30 days | — |
| 🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan | 60 days | — |
| 🇮🇱Israel | 90 days | — |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | 14 days | Visa-free pilot extended through 2026 — verify before flying. |
Americas
South America has the most visa-free options for Filipinos — but airfare from MNL is the biggest line item. Combine 2–3 countries on one trip to make the flight worth it.
| Country | Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇴Bolivia | 90 days | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 90 days | — |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | 90 days | — |
| 🇨🇷Costa Rica | 30 days | — |
| 🇩🇲Dominica | 21 days | — |
| 🇪🇨Ecuador | 90 days | — |
| 🇭🇹Haiti | 90 days | — |
| 🇵🇪Peru | 183 days | — |
| 🇸🇷Suriname | 90 days | — |
| 🇻🇨St. Vincent & Grenadines | 30 days | — |
Africa
Most African destinations require a visa, but Morocco, Rwanda, and Kenya's online ETA make safari and Sahara trips reachable with minimal paperwork.
| Country | Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦Morocco | 90 days | — |
| 🇷🇼Rwanda | 30 days | — |
| 🇰🇪Kenya | ETA (free) | Online ETA required. |
| 🇲🇬Madagascar | 30 days (eVisa) | — |
Pacific Islands
Island-hopping in the Pacific is wide open for Filipinos. Fiji's 120-day stay is the longest visa-free allowance available to a Philippine passport.
| Country | Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇰Cook Islands | 31 days | — |
| 🇫🇯Fiji | 120 days | — |
| 🇫🇲Micronesia | 30 days | — |
| 🇵🇼Palau | 30 days | — |
| 🇻🇺Vanuatu | 30 days | — |
Need a visa? We can still help.
Schengen, US, UK, Japan, Korea, and China all require visas for Philippine passport holders. We refer you to vetted agents who handle appointment booking, documents, and interview prep.
Sources: DFA Philippines official advisories, Henley Passport Index 2026, IATA Travel Centre. Last reviewed June 2026. Visa rules change frequently — verify with the destination's embassy before booking.