QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for the Philippines with a US passport?
- Passport
- US
- Destination
- the Philippines
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
No visa needed. You can stay up to 30 days.
Verified October 5, 2026
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines (Philippine Embassy in Bangkok).
What you need
- No visa required
US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in the Philippines of up to 30 days.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines (Philippine Embassy in Bangkok)
QTT checked the Philippines's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
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)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: the Philippines visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Official information: DFA Philippines visa requirements
Apply at the Philippine embassy/consulate covering your jurisdiction
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 US outlets and the Philippines's use Type A, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Voltage differs too (230/400 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for the Philippines.
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No. US passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in the Philippines of up to 30 days.
How long can a US passport holder stay in the Philippines?
US 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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