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Visitor & short-stay

Visitor & short-stay routes for Philippines.

4 Filipino resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • 9(a) Temporary Visitor VisaVisa route

    The standard tourist and short business visa for nationals who are not eligible for visa-free entry, covering leisure and brief commercial trips to the Philippines.

  • Visa-Free Entry (Executive Order No. 408)Visa route

    Short, visa-free tourist entry for nationals of many countries under Executive Order No. 408, allowing arrival without applying for a visa in advance.

  • Philippine e-VisaVisa route

    The government's online application system for eligible foreign travellers, issued electronically rather than stamped in the passport for a smoother pre-arrival process.

  • 9(b) Transit VisaVisa route

    A short visa for visa-required nationals passing through the Philippines en route to another country, covering only the brief stopover rather than a full visit.