Switzerland passport → Philippines
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Visa-free entry30 days
Swiss passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
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.
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
- SwitzerlandVisa-free30 days
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 Swiss passport holders
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Swiss passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in the Philippines?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Swiss citizens get a visa on arrival in the Philippines?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swiss citizens (edited 19 Apr 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.