Philippines
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 15 July 2026:
You can visit the Philippines without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.
You must have a QR code to show that you have registered on the e-travel system within the 72 hours before your arrival in the Philippines. Some airlines will not allow you to board your flight to the Philippines if you cannot show the QR code.
The e-travel registration is free of charge.
Most UK visitors are also expected to have proof of return or onward travel. Immigration officials and airlines may ask for this.
To stay more than 30 days, you can apply for an extension when you are in the Philippines. If you overstay any visa without authority, it is a serious matter. You could face fees and fines, and detention if you cannot pay them, or you could be deported at your own expense.
Passport validity
To enter the Philippines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time
- UTC+8
- Tue 20:35 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +63
- Languages
- English, Filipino, Cebuano
- Capital
- Manila
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.