Philippines visa requirements for Tanzanians
Travel and visa requirements
Filipino Visa is not required for Tanzanians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Tanzania citizens can visit the Philippines for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Tanzania passport holders who wish to stay longer than the 30-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in the Philippines.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Visitors from Tanzania must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the Philippines. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
- A return ticket to Tanzania or onward destination is needed as well.
- On entry and exit into the Philippines, local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
- Tanzania bringing in pets must be accompanied by veterinarian good health certificate, issued at Tanzania stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from Bureau of Animal Industry.
- Prospective visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Tanzania. There are international airports in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
- Kenya Airways, Singapore Airlines, PrecisionAir, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Tanzania to the Philippines.
- The estimated flight time from Dar es Salaam to Manila, Philippines is 17 hours, 30 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 23 hours, 5 minutes.
- The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
- Christianity is the dominating religion in the Philippines, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
- The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
- There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
- Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
- The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts the Philippines 5 hours ahead of Tanzania.
- The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Visitors travelling to the Philippines are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you bring into the Philippines?
Visitors are allowed to bring in their personal belongings into the Philippines without paying a duty, as well as two cartons of cigarettes or two tins of pipe tobacco, up to one litre of alcohol, and an unlimited amount of foreign currency.
What is the best currency to take to Philippines?
The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso. In some tourist areas, you might be able to pay for goods and services using U.S. dollars and euros.
When is the best time to travel to Philippines?
The Philippines are most popular during the dry season, between November and April. At this time, the country is fully accessible, including its many beautiful islands and more remote areas. Temperatures are high during March and April, so it's best to travel during the cooler months of December to February.
Is the Philippines safe for tourists visit?
Yes, although there are some conflicts, the Philippines is a very big country and most of it is perfectly safe. Tourists are however advised to take necessary precautions when travelling to the country.