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- Tourist visaover 21 days
- required
- Business visaup to 21 days
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- Business visaover 21 days
- required
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Philippines tourist visa is not required
for citizens of United States for a stay up to 21 days.
Good to go if the term of your stay in Philippines is less than 21 days. If for any reason you are planning to stay longer than 21 days, please apply for tourist visa with extended duration of stay (one tab down on the left).
Almost packed, anything else?
Check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Almost packed, anything else?
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Philippines tourist visa is not required
for citizens of United States for a stay up to 21 days.
Good to go if the term of your stay in Philippines is less than 21 days. If for any reason you are planning to stay longer than 21 days, please apply for tourist visa with extended duration of stay (one tab down on the left).
Almost packed, anything else?
Check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Almost packed, anything else?
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
At this time, VisaHQ.com can only assist applicants in the Washington DC jurisdiction. Please contact the nearest Consulate of Philippines to apply.
Philippines tourist visa is required
for citizens of United States.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for tourist visas to Philippines.
Steps that you can take:
Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Philippines. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Philippines
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Steps that you can take:
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Philippines. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Please note that application forms MUST be SIGNED and NOTARIZED.
Please sign across the bottom of the FRONT of your photograph.
Please sign across the bottom of the FRONT of your photograph.
1 Select the type of Philippines tourist visa application:
Offline Philippines tourist visa Application
Download and print Download, fill out and mail in Philippines visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
d
Bank statement. Copy of the applicant's most recent monthly bank statement. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement.
e
Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
f
Invitation Letter. Copy of an invitation letter from family or friends in Philippines.
Philippines tourist visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity ? | Processing time ? | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3-4 business days | $30.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $74.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3-4 business days | $60.00 | + | $49.95 | = | $109.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 10 business days | $90.00 | + | $59.95 | = | $149.95 |
Maximum stay ? in Philippines: 59 days
Group discounts ?
Philippines business visa is not required
for citizens of United States for a stay up to 21 days.
Good to go if the term of your stay in Philippines is less than 21 days. If for any reason you are planning to stay longer than 21 days, please apply for business visa with extended duration of stay (one tab down on the left).
Almost packed, anything else?
Check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Almost packed, anything else?
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Philippines business visa is not required
for citizens of United States for a stay up to 21 days.
Good to go if the term of your stay in Philippines is less than 21 days. If for any reason you are planning to stay longer than 21 days, please apply for business visa with extended duration of stay (one tab down on the left).
Almost packed, anything else?
Check the current validity of your passport.
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
Almost packed, anything else?
All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Philippines. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal.
Most destinations, including Philippines, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Philippines. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country.
At this time, VisaHQ.com can only assist applicants in the Washington DC jurisdiction. Please contact the nearest Consulate of Philippines to apply.
Philippines business visa is required
for citizens of United States.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for business visas to Philippines.
Steps that you can take:
Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Philippines. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Philippines
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Steps that you can take:
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Philippines. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Please note that application forms MUST be SIGNED and NOTARIZED.
Please sign across the bottom of the FRONT of your photograph.
Please sign across the bottom of the FRONT of your photograph.
1 Select the type of Philippines business visa application:
Offline Philippines business visa Application
Download and print Download, fill out and mail in Philippines visa application form
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
d
Business Letter. A business letter from either the sending company in the US or sponsoring company in Philippines. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Philippines, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). Business letters from US companies should adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Philippines.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Philippines.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
Philippines business visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity ? | Processing time ? | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3-4 business days | $30.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $74.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3-4 business days | $60.00 | + | $49.95 | = | $109.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 365 days | 10 business days | $90.00 | + | $59.95 | = | $149.95 |
Maximum stay ? in Philippines: 59 days
Group discounts ?
Most popular questions
What is a visa?
A visa is a document which allows someone to travel into a specific country and stay there for a set period of time. Generally, a visa may only be issued at the Consulate of the country or, in some cases, at the border. Visas may be stamped or glued directly into a passport or they may be issued electronically (e.g. Australia Visa). Some countries require everyone who enters to obtain a visa, while others have what are known as reciprocal agreements with certain countries that waive visa requirements. A visa may allow one, two or multiple entries before the expiration date of the visa. It is important to research visa requirements before traveling internationally to avoid any issues with border control officials and airlines. If a destination country requires a visa and the traveler does not have it in his/her passport, the airline may refuse to board this person on the plane.
What are the countries that require a visa?
Please refer to the following page on our website to check whether a visa is required or not: visa requirements worldwide. Select your citizenship from the drop down menu at the top of the page, and you will be provided with a complete list of countries that require or do not require visas for you to travel. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a visa select the country of destination from the table.
Can I apply for my work, student or residence visas through VisaHQ.com?
At this time, VisaHQ.com only processes tourist, business, private, crew and official visas. Applicants looking for student visas, work visas or residence visas must apply directly through the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
I'm not a US or Canadian citizen. Can you still process my visa application?
If you are a resident of the United States or Canada, we may be able to process your application, depending on the country you would like to visit, the type of visa you need, and your visa status in the United States or Canada. Please consult our individual country pages or other questions in this FAQ for further information.
What is the difference between visa validity and maximum stay?
The validity of a given visa represents the dates that the visa is effective. For instance, if a visa for China is valid for 90 days, you must enter China before that period of 90 days expires. Maximum stay is the time allotted for stay in the country. Using China as an example, the default maximum stay is 30 days, which means you are only allowed to stay in China for 30 days, even if your visa validity is 90 days. Please note that different countries have different requirements and interpretations regarding visa validity and maximum stay.
Does consular jurisdiction affect the processing of my visa?
In most cases, visas can be processed in Washington DC, without regard to consular jurisdiction. However, there are several countries that require all visa applications to be submitted in the assigned consular jurisdiction. Consular jurisdiction is the geographic area for which a consulate has responsibility for issuing visas. When a consulate is jurisdictional, it can only process visas for those who reside in a state within their jurisdiction. VisaHQ directs applications to appropriate cities for faster or less complicated processing. Please be advised that required documents and processing times may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. VisaHQ continuously updates processing times for all countries including those that are jurisdictional.
Philippines visa for citizens of United States is required. For more information please contact the nearest Philippines embassy.
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Philippines travel information:
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