How to get a Philippines visa from India

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Indian passport holders travelling to Philippines.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Philippines.

Processing time10 working days

Validity6 months

Fee (approx.)$160

Processing time10 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$160

Documents Indian applicants need to provide.

An Indian passport with at least six months left before expiry and two blank pages for stamping.
Two passport-sized photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) taken against a blue background.
Minors are to have a copy of their birth certificate.
Bank statements showing enough funds for the trip.
Letter of invitation.
Reserved accommodation confirmation.
Bank statements.
Invitation letter.
Round trip ticket.
Trip itinerary.

The Philippines tourist visa is issued to Indians traveling to Philippines for tourism and visitation purposes.
This visa is valid for 30 days but can be extended at the nearest Bureau of Immigration office in the Philippines.
Visitors who overstay their visa will face fines and detention by Philippine immigration authorities.
The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Philippines is 50,000 Philippines pesos.
Children aged below 15 years travelling to the Philippines unaccompanied by a parent must comply with a Philippine requirement called a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG).
The following documents are required:

Clear photocopy of the data page of the child's passport.
Clear photocopy of the data page of the passport of the accompanying adult or guardian.
Payment of visa fees.

Visitors traveling to Philippines for visitation purposes are required to provide an invitation letter.
Taxis or ride-sharing applications are the recommended form of public transportation.
Applicants who have been previously deported from the Philippines or included in the "blacklist order" of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.
Visitors are advised to carry their passport with them at all times as means of identification.

Indians traveling to Philippines for business purposes should apply for a Philippine business visa.
This visa is originally valid for 30 days but is extended up to 6 months.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for Indians.
Visitors traveling with children should be aware that they may be required to produce documentary evidence of parental responsibility before entering the country.
You may need to provide an invitation letter from the Philippine company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
A letter of financial support or your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the Philippine company.

Philippines embassy & visa application centers in India.

AddressPhilippine Embassy in New Delhi, India --- 50-N Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India

Phone(+91) 11 2688-9091

Websitenewdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph

Foreign currencies up to USD 10,000 or its equivalent. Also amounts exceeding USD 10,000 must be declared.

Food (whether fresh or unprocessed) are not allowed in Philippines without the prior clearance from the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines.

A foreigner may carry cash up to the amount of USD 10,000 into Philippines.

Although there are some conflicts, it's perfectly safe.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Philippines visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.