Philippines visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam passport holders can stay in the Philippines for a period of 30 days without applying for a visa.
  • Intending visitors are 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.
  • The importation of the local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
  • Also, the importation of firearms and firearm parts, regardless of purpose are prohibited in the Philippines.
  • Visitors with pets must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate, issued in Vietnam stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
  • Vietnam citizens must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
  • Visitors would be required to present a copy of their latest bank statement as evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country. 
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required by the Vietnamese. It is recommended that they get vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • Intending visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Vietnam. There are international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
  • Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers that fly from Vietnam to the Philippines.
  • The estimated flight duration from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila, Philippines is 2 hours, 45 minutes, and from Hanoi, it is 3 hours, 25 minutes.
  • There are five types of climates in the Philippines, 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.
  • 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.
  • Some special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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). The Philippines is an hour ahead of Vietnam.
  • 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 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.

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.

What can you bring into the Philippines?

 Visitors are allowed to bring in their personal belongings into the Philippines without paying 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.

How much is the cost of living in the Philippines?

 The cost of living depends on your lifestyle. If you’re alone, it will be much more inexpensive compared to those who plan to stay in the country with their family. But necessities visitors would need to pay for in the Philippines includes rent/housing, food, transportation, and utilities.