India passport → Philippines
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- Australia visa or PR
- Canada visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- Singapore visa or PR
Tourism only, not extendable. Passport valid 6+ months; proof of onward travel.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens (Wikipedia); Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa (Travel Dham, Aug 2026); official portal: dfa.gov.ph.
Philippines at a glance
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP)
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
PH13.0°N · 122.0°EPhoto: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhilippines for other passports
- IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Indian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the Philippines?
Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Philippines?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
Is the Philippines easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Indian citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. Tourism only, not extendable. Passport valid 6+ months; proof of onward travel.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Philippines before you travel.