Data verified
India passport holders: Multiple entry for Philippines. Fee: USD 30 (~USD 30). Processing: On arrival (visa-free). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-FREE entry for Indians for 14 days as Tourist IF holding valid 1-year multi-entry US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Japan/AU visa! Otherwise visa required. Long-stay/work requires separate visa via PH Embassy New Delhi.
Visa types: Visa-free entry (Tourist 14 days, with valid US/UK/Schengen/CA/JP/AU multi-entry visa); 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa (without qualifying visa); 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employee Visa; 9(d) Treaty Trader; 9(f) Student Visa; Quota Visa; Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV — popular among wealthy Indian retirees); Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: N/A. Max Stay: 14 days visa-free (extendable in 1/2/6-month chunks up to 36 months total).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: PHP 500/month overstay fee + extension fees; possible blacklisting
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); For visa-free: valid US/UK/Schengen/CA/JP/AU multi-entry visa with at least 6 months validity + return ticket + hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance recommended; Aadhaar + PAN; For Long-stay: full document set via PH Embassy New Delhi; For Work: Alien Employment Permit (AEP) + 9(g) visa; For Retirement (SRRV): USD 50,000 deposit.
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Visa-FREE entry for Indians for 14 days as Tourist IF holding valid 1-year multi-entry US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Japan/AU visa! Otherwise visa required. Long-stay/work requires separate visa via PH Embassy New Delhi.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections (VERY LOW at visa-free entry): (1) Qualifying visa not valid/not used at least once flagged; (2) Insufficient return ticket; (3) No hotel booking at airport; (4) Past Philippines overstays — Bureau of Immigration blacklist; (5) Single male applicants — Boracay/Cebu screening; (6) Trafficking screening for young female travelers; (7) Document inconsistencies at NAIA airport; (8) Misuse of Tourist visa for work flagged.
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