France
Philippines
Philippines visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at parispe.dfa.gov.ph
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Filipino citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for the Philippines
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from France to the Philippines, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in the Philippines
French citizens may stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to France
France requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
French citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can French citizens stay in the Philippines?
French citizens can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.