India Visa Requirements for Philippine Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Philippine passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Valid passport with a regular visa or eVisa (or OCI/eOCI card if applicable) is required for entry into India, except for bilateral exemptions. [1]
- Completed eArrival Card, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- Self-Declaration Form, filled at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for an eVisa online through the official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in; do not use unauthorized agents or intermediaries. [1] [2]
- Obtain the eVisa approval letter (ETA) before travel. [1]
- Complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or the official mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, eVisa/ETA, and completed forms at immigration. [1] [5]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •A valid passport with a regular visa or eVisa is required for entry, except for bilateral exemptions. [1]
- •The eArrival Card is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not use unauthorized agents or intermediaries for emergency, express visas, eVisas, or eArrival cards; the government does not authorize them to charge fees. [1] [2]
Visa on arrival is available only to Japan, South Korea, and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so Philippine passport holders should get an eVisa before travel. [2]
The eArrival Card is not a visa and does not replace an eVisa. [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Philippine citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Valid passport with a regular visa or eVisa (or OCI/eOCI card if applicable) is required for entry into India, except for bilateral exemptions.; Completed eArrival Card, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival.; Self-Declaration Form, filled at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching arrival immigration counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Philippine passport holders need a visa for India?
Yes. An eVisa is required; apply on the official Indian visa portal. Maximum stay is 30 days.
Is visa on arrival available for Philippine passport holders?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to Japan, South Korea, and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. Philippine passport holders should obtain an eVisa before travel.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Philippine citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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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.