Updated: 31 Countries Without Visa Requirements For Pinoys
4 min readAs of November of 2017, there are now 31 visa-free countries for holders of Filipino passports, according to the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). One of the latest countries to allow Filipinos to travel visa-free is Taiwan.
Non-visa entry for Filipinos only requires you to show your Filipino passport and travel documents to immigration officers upon arrival for identification. No more visits to embassies and the nail-biting wait to find out if you were approved or denied. Take note, though, that some countries may require proof of sufficient funds for your trip.

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Visa-free countries for Filipinos
Asia and the Middle East
Many of our neighboring countries in South-East Asia allow non-Visa entry for Filipinos for a certain number of days. Visa-free travel is part of the agreement between the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Israel in the Middle East also allows no visa entry to Filipino tourists.
Country | Length of Stay/Conditions |
Brunei | 14 days |
Cambodia | 21 days |
Indonesia | 30 days |
Myanmar | 14 days |
Laos | 30 days |
Vietnam | 21 days |
Thailand | 30 days |
Singapore | 30 days |
Mongolia | 21 days |
Malaysia | 30 days |
Israel | 90 days |
Taiwan | 30 days |
* Though a visa is required for Filipinos traveling to China, Filipino’s can travel visa-free to China’s two special adminstrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
As of this November, Taiwan is the newest Visa-Free destination for Filipinos.
From November 1, 2017 until July 31, 2018 the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) has granted Filipinos a visa-free travel to Taiwan.
In place of visa, you’ll need to show complete travel documents, and make sure you have sufficient funds for the trip. Exchange your Philippine Pesos to new Taiwan Dollar prior to your trip.
- Valid passport with at least six months validity
- Roundtrip ticket
- Proof of accommodation. This is if you’re staying at a hotel, Airbnb, hostel, etc.
- Sponsor or host’s contact information, if you’re staying at a friend’s or relative’s place.
Source: The Philippine Star
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Oceania
These islands south of the Pacific Ocean allow Visa-free travel for Pinoys. You only need to show proof of sufficient funds upon arrival, and travel documents like your return tickets.
Country | Length of stay/Conditions |
Fiji | 120 days |
Vanuatu | 30 days |
Micronesia | 30 days |
South America
Latin America is overflowing with historical and cultural wonders. Head out to Machu Picchu of Peru, experience the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and marvel at Ecuador’s famed Galapagos Islands, all without the restrictions of applying for a Visa.
Country | Length of Stay/Conditions |
Peru | 183 days |
Ecuador | 90 days |
Costa Rica | 30 days on arrival, can be extended for a total of 90 days |
Colombia | 90 days on arrival, can be extended another 90 days for 180 days total |
Brazil | 90 days |
Bolivia | 90 days |
Suriname | 90 days |
Caribbean Islands
The islands of the Caribbean are very popular because they provide the perfect escape and a break from the usual travel destinations.
Country | Length of stay/Conditions |
Anguilla | 21 days |
Dominica | 21 days |
Haiti | 90 days |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 month |
The Turks and Caicos Islands | 21 days |
Africa
The biggest continent has the following non-Visa countries for Filipinos, including the famous Morocco.
Country | Length of stay/Conditions |
Morocco | 90 days |
Gambia | 90 days |
Senegal | 90 days |
Rwanda | 90 days |
Entry Permit and Visa on Arrival Countries
The following countries are not visa free, but they do have more relaxed visa application procedures. Some require an eVisa, which can be done online and does not require an interview. Others allow you to apply for a visa on arrival. As soon as you arrive at your destination, you will need to pay a visa fee and show your documents to the immigration officials and you will get your visa right then and there.
Country | Type of Visa | Conditions |
 Antigua and Barbuda | Electronic Entry Visa | |
 Armenia | Visa on arrival | 120 days |
 Burundi | Visa on arrival | 3 months |
 Cape Verde | Visa on arrival | |
 Comoros | Visa on arrival | |
 Djibouti | Visa on arrival | |
 Gabon | eVisa | Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
 Georgia | eVisa | up to 90 days |
 Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
 India | e-Tourist Visa | 30 days |
 Iran | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
 Kenya | eVisa | 3 months |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa on arrival | 1 month. Available at Manas International Airport. |
 Madagascar | Visa on arrival | 30 days free of charge |
 Malawi | Visa on arrival | |
 Maldives | Visa on Arrival | 30 days |
 Marshall Islands | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
 Mauritania | Visa on arrival | |
 Mozambique | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
 Nepal | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
 Nicaragua | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
 Palau | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
 Papua New Guinea | Visa on arrival | 60 days |
 Saint Lucia | Visa on arrival | 6 weeks |
 Samoa | Entry Permit on arrival | 60 days |
 São Tomé and PrÃncipe | eVisa | |
 Seychelles | Visitor’s Permit on arrival | 3 month |
 Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorization | 30 days |
 Tajikistan | Visa on arrival | 45 days at Dushanbe International Airport. Visa also available online for those arriving via Dushanbe or Khujand airports. |
 Tanzania | Visa on arrival | |
 Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
 Togo | Visa on arrival | 7 days |
 Trinidad and Tobago | Visa on arrival | |
 Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | 1 month |
 Uganda | Visa on arrival | |
 Zambia | Visa on arrival | 90 days |