By TravoUpdate
Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists
Indian travelers must have a valid visa or perman1ent residence permit from the US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the UK, or any Schengen Area country.
Eligibility Criteria for Visa-Free Entry
Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines.
Travelers must present a return or onward ticket to their next destination.
Return or Forward Ticket Requirement
Travelers must not have any negative records with Interpol, the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, or the Philippine Bureau of Immigration.
Clean Record Requirement
Indian visitors can extend their initial 14-day visa-free stay by an additional 7 days, allowing for a maximum stay of 21 days.
Extension of Stay
The visa-free entry is strictly for tourism and cannot be converted to another type of visa.
Non-Convertible Visa-Free Entry
The Philippines has expedited the e-visa application process to facilitate quicker travel arrangements for Indian citizens.
Accelerated E-Visa Processing
Indian tourists can apply for an e-visa at the nearest Philippine consulate, or embassy, or through the official website.
E-Visa Application Process
Indian citizens needing visas for longer stays or non-tourism purposes must apply at designated Philippine consulates or the embassy, with processing times typically around eight working days
Regional Visa Application Procedures in India