Philippines · Entry rules for Indian passport

Philippines Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (2026)

Yes — but the whole process is online: Indian passport holders apply for a Philippines e-Visa. Maximum stay: 14 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.

Required documents

Passport/Travel Document valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines (electronic or machine-readable only)
Duly Accomplished Visa application form
Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman
Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination
Category-specific extras (e.g. business owners: invitation letter, proof of business operations/income, business permit, 6-month bank statement, hotel; employees: certificate of employment, endorsement letter, hotel)
The Visa Officer may request additional documents

Fees & processing

Processing	~59 working days

Conditions & fine print

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Visa-free for holders of a valid Australia, Canada, Japan, Schengen, Singapore, UK or US visa or resident visa for 30 days (only for tourism).

Recent changes

2026-01-16 · confirmed
China (effective until January 15, 2027)
2025-07-01 · confirmed
Taiwan (effective until June 30, 2027)
2025-06-08 · confirmed
India
2014-04-15 · confirmed
Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
2014-04-15 · confirmed
Somalia
2007-09-19 · confirmed
Russia
2005-07-12 · confirmed
Laos
1994-06-22 · confirmed
Macau
1994-05-13 · confirmed
Mongolia
1978-01-01 · confirmed
Austria
1975-01-01 · confirmed
Iceland
1972-08-22 · confirmed
Brazil (replaced by another agreement from October 25, 1973)

Policy updates affecting this route

2026-01-16 · confirmed
Chinese citizens needed a prior visa for the Philippines → From 16 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/business, up to 14 days (pilot, ~1 year), via NAIA/MCIA; no extension or status change — Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists

Frequently asked

How long can Indian citizens stay in Philippines?

Up to 14 days.

What documents are required?

Passport/Travel Document valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines (electronic or machine-readable only); Duly Accomplished Visa application form; Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman; Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; Category-specific extras (e.g. business owners: invitation letter, proof of business operations/income, business permit, 6-month bank statement, hotel; employees: certificate of employment, endorsement letter, hotel).

Where do I apply?

Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.ph

Sources & last verified

Primary source: official government portal — evisa.gov.ph (cross-checked 2026-09-04).

Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Indian citizens” and “Visa policy of the Philippines”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.

Government check flagged: — a human review is queued.

Last verified: 2026-09-04. Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.

This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.