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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Visa Exempt Countries for Filipinos bearing Philippine Passports:


Visa Exempt Countries for Filipinos bearing Philippine Passports:


Below is a list of countries where Filipino nationals or Pinoys with Philippine passports are not 
required to secure a visa. Some countries may not require a visa prior to departure but will require 
one upon arrival at their immigration border. Extensions of stay are usually granted upon payment 
of visa extension fee. Countries however may change their visa policy without notice. Please check with
 their respective embassies prior to travel.
Philippine Electronic Passport
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Asian Countries, member of ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

In a reciprocity visa free agreement among member nations within the ASEAN:

 Brunei Darussalam - 14 days
 Cambodia - 21 days
 Indonesia - 30 days
 Laos - 30 days
 Malaysia - 30 days
 Singapore - 30 days
 Thailand - 30 days
 Vietnam - 21 days
Asian Countries, Non-ASEAN member
 Azerbaijan - 30 days, visa issued on arrival
 China, Shenzhen - 7 days if arriving from Hong Kong, and is valid in Shenzhen area only.
 Hong Kong - 14 days validity
 India - 30 days visa issued on arrival
 Iran - 15 days, must obtain an e-visa pre-approval code from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 Israel - 90 days
 Laos - 21 days, visa on arrival
 Macau - 30 days
 Maldives - 30 days visa issued upon arrival
 Myanmar - 21 days
 Mongolia - 21 days
 Nepal - 21 days visa issued on arrival
 Republic of Georgia – 90 days visa issued upon arrival, 360 days visa free to those who
have temporary residence of Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait
 South Korea - 30 days, if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea 4 times with visa
 Sri Lanka - 30 days, but must get an Electronic Visa Authorization prior to departure.
 Taiwan - 30 days, if holding a permanent residence certificate or an unexpired visa from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. And must register online at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ prior to arrival.
 Timor-Leste (a.k.a. East Timor)- 30 day visa issued at the Dili airport and seaport

African Continent
 Burundi – 21 days
 Cape Verde Islands – 21 days
 Comoros – 21 days
 Djibouti – 30 day visa issued on arrival
 Gambia – visa issued upon arrival
 Kenya - 90 days visa issued on arrival
 Madagascar - 90 days visa issued on arrival
 Morocco - 90 days
 Mozambique - 30 days visa issued on arrival
 Saint Helena - visa issued upon arrival
 Seychelles – 30 days, must show sufficient funds & proof of accommodation
 Tanzania - visa issued on arrival
 Togo (Togolese Republic) - 7 days, visa issued on arrival. Requires yellow fever vaccination
 Uganda - 90 day visa issued on arrival at Entebbe Airport
 Zambia - 90 days visa issued on arrival

Central America
 Costa Rica - 30 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
 Guatemala
 Nicaragua - 90 days visa issued on arrival

Caribbean
 Anguilla - 21 days
 Dominica - 21 days
 Haiti - 21 days
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days visa issued on arrival
 Turks and Caicos Islands - 21 days

Europe:
 Kosovo - 90 days

Oceania/Pacific Island Nations
 Cook Islands - 31 days
 Fiji - 120 days, Visitor's Permit issued on arrival
 Marshall Islands - 30 days visa issued on arrival
 Micronesia - 30 days, entry permit required for stays over 30 days
 Nauru - 30 days
 Niue - 30 days
 Northern Marianas  - visa issued on arrival
 Palau - 30 days visa issued on arrival
 Papua New Guinea - 60 days, visa given on arrival
 Pitcairn Islands - 14 days, entry permit given on arrival
 Samoa - 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
 Tuvalu - 30 day visitor permit for tourist is issued upon arrival
 Vanuatu - 30 days

South America
 Bolivia - 90 days
 Brazil - 90 days
 Colombia - 90 days
 Ecuador - 90 days
 Peru - 183 days
 Suriname - 90 days

Note that while the countries above does not require Philippine passport holders to apply for a visa

 in the Philippines, some will require a visa (and issue one upon arrival) after filling anapplication form 
and paying the fees. You may be required to produce your return or onward ticket and demonstrate
 sufficient funds to cover your stay. Most states require that passportshave at least 6 months 
validity to gain entry.
 SOURCE: http://www.philsite.net/visa-free-countries.htm
My note: whatever/wherever we are going please observe and respect the
country's laws,customs,religion and people. Let us hope that on June 2014 will
also implement visa-free for Filipinos with the conditions /regulations that
comes to it by the Japanese government.