THE Philippines is offering visa-free travel privileges to Indian nationals to enhance tourism arrivals in the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend.
According to the DFA, the following visa policies are applicable to Indian nationals starting June 8, 2025:
* Indian nationals may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days for tourism purposes, upon presenting a passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay, confirmed hotel accommodation / booking, proof of financial capacity, and return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
* Indian nationals holding valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or United Kingdom (AJACSSUK) visas or residence permits may enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible period of 30 days for tourism, upon presenting a passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated stay, and return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
The DFA said the said visa-free privileges for Indian nationals may be availed of at any Philippine port of entry, but are not convertible to a visa-based stay or other admission status categories.
It also said that the visiting Indian nationals must also not have any derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in order to be admitted into the country without a visa.
Meanwhile, Indian nationals transiting in the Philippines or entering the country for long-term visits and non-tourism activities are required to apply for an appropriate Philippine visa at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate in their country or origin, place of legal residence, or any country that requires entry visas for Indian nationals. (ABS-CBN News)
