Philippines tourist visa
Fourteen days, no visa, no application — that is what an Indian passport now buys you in the Philippines. The rule changed on 8 June 2025, and Indian nationals can enter visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism or business. You will need a passport valid at least six months beyond your stay, confirmed accommodation, proof that you can fund the trip, and a return or onward ticket. Already carrying a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore (AJACSSUK) visa or residence permit? That widens the window to 30 days. Neither facility can be extended or converted, and the officer at the Bureau of Immigration counter has the final say on the day.
Want to stay longer, or hold a visa in hand before you fly? Then it is the 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa. Applicants in India can file it online as an e-Visa through the official Philippine portal, evisa.gov.ph, or collect a sticker visa from the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi or a Consulate. The 9(a) comes as single or multiple entry, valid for six months or one year at consular discretion; on arrival, immigration then grants up to 59 days of stay per entry.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian nationals travelling for tourism, leisure, or to visit family and friends who want a visa confirmed before departure
- ✓Travellers planning to stay longer than the 14-day (or 30-day AJACSSUK) visa-free window
- ✓Applicants who prefer certainty of an approved visa before booking, rather than an assessment at the port of entry
- ✓Applicants with no derogatory record with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration
Visa options for Philippines
Visa-free entry — 14 days
Tourism or business stay of up to 14 days for Indian nationals; non-extendible and non-convertible; requires proof of funds, confirmed accommodation and a return/onward ticket.
Visa-free entry — 30 days (AJACSSUK)
Up to 30 days for Indians holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit; requires a passport valid at least six months and an onward ticket.
9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa — e-Visa
Online tourist/business visa for applicants in India via evisa.gov.ph; single or multiple entry, six-month or one-year validity; approved e-Visa is emailed.
9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa — consular sticker
Applied at the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi or a Consulate; for those needing a stamped visa, e.g. to later convert to a long-term visa in the Philippines.
Documents typically required
- ✓Passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, with blank pages
- ✓Completed e-Visa application (evisa.gov.ph) or consular application form
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph to specification
- ✓Flight tickets and travel itinerary
- ✓Confirmed hotel booking or proof of lodging in the Philippines
- ✓Proof of financial capacity — bank statements for the last six months, or income-tax records
- ✓Proof of ties to India — employment certificate, business proof, or property documents
- ✓For minors not travelling with a parent/guardian: a letter of permission from the parent/guardian
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Applying from within India, you use the official Philippine e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.ph, and the approved e-Visa arrives by email. If you need a stamped visa — say, to later convert to another long-term visa in the Philippines — apply instead for the sticker 9(a) at the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi. Neither the e-Visa nor visa-free entry can be extended or converted once you are in the Philippines.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian tourists need a visa for the Philippines?
Not for a short holiday. Since 8 June 2025, Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 14 days — or up to 30 days if they hold a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese, Australian, Canadian or Singapore visa or residence permit. You only need the 9(a) tourist visa, whether through the e-Visa portal or a consulate, for a longer stay or to have a visa in hand before you travel.
What is the difference between the e-Visa and visa-free entry?
It comes down to timing and certainty. Visa-free entry is a call the immigration officer makes at the airport when you land, capped at 14 or 30 days. The 9(a) e-Visa is approved before you fly, holds valid for six months or one year, comes as single or multiple entry, and allows up to 59 days of stay per entry.
How long does the Philippine e-Visa take for Indians?
The official portal quotes 7-12 working days for a single-entry e-Visa and 15-21 working days for a multiple-entry one. Timelines shift, so file well ahead of your travel date.
Do you guarantee the visa?
No one honestly can. The decision rests entirely with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the issuing consular authority. What we can do is assess your case candidly and make the application as complete and convincing as it gets. Over the last two to three years, our applications have seen a 97% success rate.