Travel Advisory
Visa Information
U.S. citizens traveling to the Philippines for tourism or short business visits do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days. To enter visa-free, you must hold a U.S. passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay and present a return or onward flight ticket.
Entry Requirements
- Passport: Ensure your U.S. passport has at least six months of validity from your date of arrival and has sufficient blank space for stamps.
- Return Tickets: You must have a return ticket or an onward ticket out of the Philippines.
- Length of Stay: If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you must either apply for a visa extension at a local Bureau of Immigration office once in the country or apply for a longer tourist visa prior to your departure.
- Vaccination: Travelers must present recognized proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, though pre-departure testing is generally not required for fully vaccinated and boosted passengers.
If you plan to stay longer than 30 days or need to apply for a specific non-tourist visa, you can review the official guidelines and application forms on the Philippine Embassy Washington D.C. Visa Page.
Health & Safety
As per IATF Resolution No. 2 (s. 2022) on the ENTRY, QUARANTINE and TESTING Requirements of inbound travelers to the Philippines
A. FULLY VACCINATED (Filipino and Foreign Travelers)
– No pre-departure COVID-19 Test requirement – Must have received the 2nd dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose COVID-19 vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation.
B. UNVACCINATED or PARTIALLY VACCINATED (Filipino and Foreign Travelers)
1. Travelers 15 years and older shall present a remotely supervised/laboratory-based Rapid Antigen Test administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, or other similar establishment taken 24 hours prior to the date and time of departure from country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs; provided that, he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over. 2. Travelers 15 years and older who fail to present a negative pre-departure testing shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based Antigen Test UPON ARRIVAL at the airport. 3. ACCOMPANIED minors below 15 years of age who are NOT VACCINATED for any reason whatsoever shall follow the quarantine protocols of their parent/s or an accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them. 4. UNACCOMPANIED minors below 15 years of age who are NOT VACCINATED for any reason whatsoever shall follow the protocols set forth in Section B (1) and (2) above. NOTE:- Any inbound traveler, whether Filipino or Foreign national, who shall test positive for COVID-19 through rapid antigen test shall be subjected to the latest prevailing quarantine and isolation protocols of the DOH.
