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Philippines Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists

The measure simplifies entry requirements to encourage more Indian visitor arrivals.

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Indian visitors travelling to the Philippines can now benefit from two types of short-term visa-free entry.
Philippines is now visa-free for Indians under these new categories; Check requirements

Overview

  • Indian citizens can now visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days for tourism, with eligibility to extend stays by up to seven days.
  • Travellers holding valid visas or permanent residency from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore or any Schengen country qualify for a 30-day visa-free stay.
  • Eligible visitors must present a passport valid for at least six months beyond their planned stay and a confirmed return or onward ticket.
  • Visa-free entry is strictly limited to tourism purposes and cannot be converted into any other visa category.
  • Indian nationals who do not meet visa-free criteria can apply online for a 9(a) e-Visa to secure a single-entry stay of up to 30 days.