Summer means travelling, and this is not limited to local destinations. Now that there are various seat sales by airline companies, your international travel goals are just a few clicks away.
With Philippine passport ranking 69th in the world, there are 63 countries that you can still visit without the need for visa application. All of which offers either Visa Free, Visa On Arrival (VOA), or Electronic Visa (e-Visa).
Visa Free Countries
Visa free means that entry on a country without a visa is allowed. There is a specified number of days that you can stay. Most of the time, two countries allow this to further their mutual agreements and relations. The visa free countries you may visit are the following:
AFRICA
Côte d’Ivoire (90 days)
Gambia (90 days)
Rwanda (90 days)
ASIA
Brunei (14 days)
Cambodia (90 days)
Hong Kong (14 days)
Israel (30 days)
Indonesia (30 days)
Laos (30 days)
Macau (30 days)
Malaysia (30 days)
Mongolia (21 days)
Myanmar (14 days)
Palestinian Territories (90 days)
Singapore (30 days)
Taiwan (30 days)
Thailand (30 days)
Vietnam (21 days)
NORTH AMERICA
Costa Rica (90 days)
Haiti (90 days)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (30 days)
OCEANIA
Fiji (120 days)
Micronesia (30 days)
Vanuatu (30 days)
SOUTH AMERICA
Bolivia (90 days)
Brazil (90 days)
Colombia (90 days)
Ecuador (90 days)
Peru (183 days)
*Data may subject to change without prior notice.
Visa On Arrival
Also known as VOA, it requires application and payment of visa upon arrival to the country itself. Keep in mind that this is limited to certain entry points of the country. The countries that offer visa on arrival are the following:
AFRICA
Cape Verde (21 days)
Comoros (21 days)
Djibouti (30 days)
Guinea Bissau (90 days)
Kenya (90 days)
Madagascar (30 days)
Malawi (90 days)
Mauritania (90 days)
Mauritius (60 days)
Mozambique (30 days)
Tanzania (30 days)
Togo (7 days)
Uganda (90 days)
ASIA
Armenia (120 days)
Iran (30 days)
Kyrgzystan (30 days)
Maldives (30 days)
Nepal (90 days)
Tajikistan (45 days)
Timor Leste (30 days)
NORTH AMERICA
Dominica (30 days)
Nicaragua (30 days)
Saint Lucia (42 days or longer)
OCEANIA
Marshall Island (90 days)
Palau (30 days)
Papua New Guinea (60 days)
Samoa (60 days)
Somalia (30 days)
Tuvalu (30 days)
SOUTH AMERICA
Trinidad and Tobago (no data)
*Data may subject to change without prior notice.
e-Visa and Others
Only a few countries offer e-Visa, Electronic Travel Authority (eTA), or a visitor’s permit. To further elaborate, an e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into a country. It is an alternative to VOA. Applicants may obtain visas electronically after entering required information. Payment can be made with a credit or debit card. Countries that offer e-Visas are India, Kenya, and Tajikistane.
Worry-free Travels
As you prepare your passport and airline ticket, it’s crucial to also prepare your travel insurance in the Philippines in case of accidents and emergencies. Owning a travel health insurance keeps your mind at peace because you don’t have to worry about medical emergencies, lost passport, luggage, and other unforeseen events that might occur during your trip abroad.
Malayan Insurance, the leading non-life insurance company in the country, offers Travel Master, the most comprehensive travel health insurance in the Philippines so you can travel at peace, whether on visa required or visa free countries. You can easily avail it online by entering your travel details. Get yours today!