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The following categories of foreign nationals shall be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they:
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| Category | Visa or other documentary requirements | |
| 1. | Diplomats and members of International Organizations, and their dependents accredited to the Philippines | Valid 9(e) or Valid 47(a)(2) visa issued to those performing diplomatic functions |
| 2. | Filipino dual citizens | Any of the following of dual citizenship: Valid Philippine Passport, Identification Certificate (IC) or Certification of Retention / Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship |
| 3. | Foreign seafarers | Valid 9(c) visa |
| 4. | Nationals of countries under Executive Order No. 408 who are entitled to stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days | Visa-free for stay up to 30 days |
| 5. | Holders of Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR Passport | Visa-free for stay up to 14 days |
| 6. | Foreign nationals with valid and existing long-term visas at the time of entry | Valid 9(c) visa or Valid 13(a) visa or Valid long-term visa (and ACR card) |
| 7. | Foreign nationals of countries not listed under E.O. 408 or visa-required nationals | Valid 9(a) visa for tourism or business (click HERE for requirements and application details) |
| 8. | Foreign nationals allowed entry under Balikbayan Program (RA6768), provided that they are nationals from non-visa required countries under EO 408 and are traveling with their Filipino principal: (a) Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age; and (b) Filipino citizen’s spouses and children, regardless of age. | Visa-free for 1 year |
| 9. | Chinese nationals travelling for tourism and has a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Schengen (AJACS) permanent residence or visa (NOTE: not applicable for business travellers) | Visa-free for 7 days |
| 10. | Indian nationals travelling for tourism and has a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent residence (NOTE: not applicable for business travellers) | Visa-free for 14 days |
| 11. | Foreign nationals eligible for 9(g) and 47(a)(2) visas | Valid 9(g) visa Valid 47(a)(2) visa |
IMPORTANT:
- Click HERE for visa requirements.
- Foreign nationals from visa-free countries who wish to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days can either (a) request an extended stay at the Bureau of Immigration upon arrival in the Philippines.
- For protocols for arrival in the Philippines, please check this travel guide.
For further inquiries or clarifications, concerned foreign nationals may send an email to consular.sgpe@gmail.com.
