69 Visa-Free Destinations for PH Passport Holders
LIST – Philippine passport holders can travel visa-free to 69 destinations globally, with 39 countries requiring no visa, 27 offering Visa on Arrival (VOA), and three requiring an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
The list encompasses a wide range of countries from Barbados to Bolivia, Brazil to Brunei, and Cambodia to Colombia, offering Filipinos opportunities to explore diverse cultures and landscapes without the prior hassle of obtaining a visa. However, the practicality of these opportunities is somewhat tempered by the limited number of direct flights from the Philippines to many of these destinations. Travelers often need to transit through regional hubs, adding logistical complexity to their journeys.
For Filipino travelers, the convenience of visa-free and VOA arrangements facilitates spontaneous travel decisions and enhances mobility. Countries like Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are popular choices due to their proximity and ease of access. Meanwhile, destinations like Nepal and Iran provide VOA options, allowing travelers to obtain visas upon arrival at airports or border crossings.
ETAs are required for travel to Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, providing pre-screening measures for security and administrative purposes. These electronic authorizations streamline the entry process while ensuring that travelers meet basic requirements before departure.
While the availability of visa-free and VOA options simplifies travel planning for Philippine passport holders, it’s essential for travelers to stay updated on entry requirements, as policies can change. Prospective travelers are encouraged to verify current information through official sources such as government websites, embassies, or airlines before making travel arrangements.
Here are the 39 destinations offering visa-free access to Philippine passport holders as per GMA News:
- Barbados
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Macao (SAR China)
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Niue
- Palestinian Territory
- Peru
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Singapore
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- The Gambia
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
Here are the 27 destinations that offer Visa on Arrival (VOA):
- Armenia
- Burundi
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Kyrgyztan
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Palau Islands
- Somalia
- Saint Lucia
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
Here are the three countries that offer electronic travel authorization (ETA):
- Kenya
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan