| Destination | Hub | Visa type | Fee | Max stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | LAX | B1/B2 visitor visa required | $185 USD non-refundable | Decided at port of entry, typically 6 months | official ↗ |
| United Kingdom | LHR | Standard Visitor visa required | £127 for 6-month single visit; £480 for 2-year multi-entry | 6 months per visit | official ↗ |
| Schengen Area (Spain / France / Italy) | MAD | Schengen short-stay (Type C) required | €90 short-stay (Type C) | 90 days within any 180-day rolling window | official ↗ |
| Japan | HND | Tourist visa required (waiver in negotiation but not active as of May 2026) | Free (consular fee waived) | 15 days (tourist), 30 days (visiting relatives) | official ↗ |
| Saudi Arabia (OFW employment) | RUH | Employment visa via DMW-approved recruitment agency | Paid by employer per DMW rules | Per employment contract (typically 2 years) | official ↗ |
| Saudi Arabia (Umrah) | JED | Umrah e-visa via Nusuk platform | SAR 535 (~₱8,000) | 90 days in KSA for Umrah | official ↗ |
| United Arab Emirates | DXB | Visa-on-arrival for OFW returning to family or e-visa for tourist | AED 100 (~₱1,500) for 30-day on-arrival; AED 250 (~₱3,800) for 60-day e-visa | 30–60 days depending on visa class | official ↗ |
| Hong Kong | HKG | Visa-free for Philippine passport, 14 days per visit | Free (exempt) | 14 days per visit | official ↗ |
| Singapore | SIN | Visa-free for Philippine passport, 30 days per visit | Free (exempt) | 30 days per visit | official ↗ |
| Taiwan | TPE | Visa-exempt for Philippine passport, 14 days (currently extended to Jul 2025+ under reciprocity) | Free during visa-exempt window | 14 days per visit | official ↗ |
| Australia | SYD | Visitor visa (subclass 600) required | AUD 195 (~₱7,200) | 3, 6, or 12 months depending on grant | official ↗ |
| Canada | YYZ | Visitor visa (TRV) required | CAD 100 (~₱4,200) | Decided at port of entry, typically 6 months | official ↗ |
Notes per destination
- United States — In-person interview required at US Embassy Manila. Appointment wait times currently 60–180 days. ESTA does NOT apply to Philippine passports.
- United Kingdom — Biometrics at VFS Global Manila/Cebu. Allow 3+ weeks processing.
- Schengen Area (Spain / France / Italy) — Apply at the consulate of your primary destination country. Use our Schengen 90/180 calculator on /tools/.
- Japan — Apply via accredited travel agency in PH (NOT directly at consulate). Allow 7 working days processing.
- Saudi Arabia (OFW employment) — OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate) required at NAIA departure. Visa stamped in passport before deployment.
- Saudi Arabia (Umrah) — For Hajj: separate visa via MUMA (Muslim Mindanao) and Office of Muslim Affairs. NOT Nusuk.
- United Arab Emirates — Free 96-hour Dubai transit visa available via Emirates / flydubai connecting flight.
- Hong Kong — Visa-required for OFW employment (foreign domestic helper, etc.) — separate process via local agency.
- Singapore — SG Arrival Card (SGAC) required online within 3 days before arrival.
- Taiwan — Confirm eligibility before booking — visa-exempt status is on a rolling extension.
- Australia — Biometrics at VFS Global Manila. Allow 3–6 weeks processing.
- Canada — Biometrics at VFS Global Manila. Multi-entry valid up to 10 years.
How we maintain this list
We re-verify every entry quarterly by visiting the destination's official immigration portal (linked in the "Source" column). Material changes get a dated correction note; if a destination's visa policy is mid-revision we mark the entry as "under review" and pause the recommendation.
This page does NOT cover diplomatic, official, service, or refugee passports — only standard tourist passports. For OFW employment visas, follow the DMW deployment process separately.
For our full data-collection methodology and editorial standards, see methodology and about.