Philippines

Every Philippines visa route, explained

The Philippines has a route for every purpose — short visits (visa-free or a 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa), plus transit, study (9(f)), work (9(g)), treaty trader/investor (9(d)) and the SRRV retirement visa. Routes with verified step-by-step guides link straight to them; the rest link to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration.

The routes

Visit & tourism

9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa / visa-free

Short visits for tourism, business or medical treatment. Many nationalities are visa-free for 30 days; others apply for a 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa at a Philippine embassy or consulate.

Tourists, business visitors and medical travellers

Around 30 days (extendable)

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Transit

Transit visa

For travellers passing through the Philippines en route to a third country who are not transit-exempt.

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Study

9(f) Student Visa

For foreign students pursuing a course of study at an educational institution recognised by the Philippine government.

Students at an accredited Philippine institution

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Work & business

9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa

The main work visa, for foreign nationals taking up employment in an executive, technical, managerial or confidential role for at least one year.

Foreign employees with a Philippine employer

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Family & residence

9(d) Treaty Trader / Investor Visa

For nationals of treaty countries (USA, Japan, Germany) entering to carry on substantial trade or to develop and direct an enterprise; dependants may accompany the principal.

Treaty-country traders and investors and their families

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Other routes

Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)

A special non-immigrant visa under the Philippine Retirement Authority granting indefinite, multiple-entry residence to qualifying retirees.

Indefinite, multiple entry

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Verified step-by-step guides

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Bangladeshi citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇨🇳 China → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Chinese citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇩🇿 Algeria → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Algerian citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇪🇬 Egypt → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Egyptian citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇬🇭 Ghana → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Ghanaian citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇮🇳 India → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Indian citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Sri Lankan citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇳🇬 Nigeria → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Nigerian citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇳🇵 Nepal → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Nepali citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.

🇵🇰 Pakistan → PhilippinesTemporary Visitor's Visa 9(a)

Pakistani citizens need a 9(a) temporary visitor's visa for the Philippines — apply at a Philippine embassy/consulate with a passport valid 6+ months and proof of return travel.