Philippines visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Malaysians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Malaysia citizens travelling to the Philippines are not required to visa for a stay up to 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain entry stamps.
  • Visitors are only allowed currencies with the equivalent of 50,000 pesos/$10,000 on entry and exit.
  • It is necessary for Malaysia citizens to provide the International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
  • Visitors must provide a return ticket to their home country or an onward ticket to another country.
  • Visitors are required to supply proof of Travel Arrangements by presenting a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency 
  • The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Manila, Philippines is 3 hours, 34 minutes.
  • Philippines is currently on the Philippine Standard Time zone in the Philippines (GMT+8) which means there is no time difference between Malaysia and the Philippines.
  • Trafficking in the Philippines is non-bailable and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
  • If you intend to enter the Philippines with a prescribed controlled substance (for example, medical marijuana), obtain clearance from the Philippine government first. 
  • Vehicles used within the Philippines include bus, lorries, trucks and ferries. taxis are the recommended form of public transportation for visitors.
  • Drugs or substances used for contraception are banned from entry into the Philippines.
  • Visitors are allowed to possess printed materials that may be indecent, pornographic or subversive.
  • Explosives, firearms and firearm parts, replicas and ammunition are prohibited in the country.
  • Gambling machines and articles such as lottery sweepstakes tickets, coin-operated video machines, jackpot or pinball machines are not allowed entry.
  •  An import permit is required for importing all fruits, vegetables, plants and planting materials regardless of quantity if they are not accompanied by valid quarantine papers.
  • The Philippines is the world's 5th largest island country with an area of 300,000 km2
  • Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands.
  • The country is known to be a significant location for human anthropology as the remains of the earliest men are found on the Island.
  • Most of the mountainous islands are covered in tropical rainforest and volcanic in origin
  • The country is estimated to have the second-largest gold deposits after South Africa giving credence to the talk that the Philippines was the Biblical Ophir.
  • The Philippines' rainforests and its extensive coastlines make it home to a diverse range of birds, plants, animals, and sea creatures such as palm civet cat, the dugong, the cloud rat and the Philippine Tarsier.
  • The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate that is usually hot and humid. There are three seasons: tag-init or tag-araw, the hot dry season or summer from March to May; tag-ulan, the rainy season from June to November; and tag-lamig, the cool dry season from December to February.
  • Buses, jeepneys, taxis, and motorized tricycles are commonly available in major cities and towns.
  • The country's rich biodiversity is one of the main tourist attractions with its beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots among the most popular tourist destinations.
  • Filipino and English are the official languages of the country.
  • The Philippines is an officially secular state, although Christianity is the dominant faith with  Islam being the second-largest religion.
  • Unlike many Asians, most Filipinos do not eat with chopsticks; they use Western cutlery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Philippines famous for?

The country is known for having its rich biodiversity as its main tourist attraction. Its beaches, heritage towns and monuments, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots are among the country's most popular tourist destinations.

Is Philippines safe for tourists?

Like many other countries, the Philippines has pockets where more violence tends to occurs and areas that are generally considered safe.

Can I work while on a tourist visa in the Philipines?

Yes, you work under a Tourist Visa provided that the validity of the contract is only for up to three months. The visa is extendable for a maximum period of three months.

What is the average salary in the Philippines?

The highest average salary in the Philippines is $11,959.56 per year. The median salary in the Philippines is about $7,660.8 per year.