QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for the Philippines with a South African passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 30 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: the Philippines visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 30 days.
- Official information: DFA Philippines visa requirements
Apply at the Philippine embassy/consulate covering your jurisdiction
Official sources
- Under Executive Order 408, nationals of listed countries (including the U.S.) may enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding 30 days, with a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay and return or onward tickets. (Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines (Philippine Embassy in Bangkok), verified October 5, 2026)
- The official travel declaration portal states that eTravel is the free mandatory digital arrival/departure registration for travelers entering the Philippines. (Philippine Travel Information System (eTravel, Republic of the Philippines), verified October 5, 2026)
- DFA Executive Order No. 408 list: the complete numbered list of nationalities entitled to 30-day no-visa entry to the Philippines (official Philippine Consulate General Vancouver copy of the DFA document). Loaded live, HTTP 200 on 2026-10-06. Note: the DFA Manila visa page is Cloudflare-protected. (Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines), via Philippine Consulate General Vancouver, verified October 6, 2026)
the Philippines at a glance
| Region | Asia |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 35 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type A/B/C sockets, 230/400 V, 60 Hz |
On cost, the Philippines is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 35 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how the Philippines compares to 179 countries.
On power, you are in luck: both South African outlets and the Philippines's use Type C, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Full plug and voltage guide for the Philippines.
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No. South African passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in the Philippines of up to 30 days.
How long can a South African passport holder stay in the Philippines?
South African passport holders can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days without a visa. Stays longer than 30 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with the Philippines's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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