Skip to content

Filipino visa resources

How to Apply for a Philippine Visa

Where and how to apply for a Philippine visa, depending on whether you apply from abroad, online, or inside the Philippines.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

How you apply for a Philippine visa depends on the route. Entry visas for visitors, students, workers and treaty traders are generally applied for at a Philippine embassy or consulate abroad, or online through the government e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.ph. Many short-stay tourists from eligible countries need no visa at all and simply complete the online eTravel arrival declaration.

In-country matters such as extending a stay, converting to an immigrant visa (for example the 13(a) spouse visa), and most quota and special resident visas are handled by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Retirement (SRRV) applications go through the Philippine Retirement Authority, and investor (SIRV) applications are endorsed by the Board of Investments before the BI issues the visa.

Always start from the official channel for your route, prepare the required clearances and documents in advance, and confirm the latest steps and fees before you pay.

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.