Philippines
Canada
Canada visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at philippines.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in the Philippines
- Embassy of Canada in Manila
Ayala Avenue 6819, Makati
- Consulate of Canada in Cebu City
M. Cuenco Avenue 96, 6000 Cebu City
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Cebu City
RD Corporate Center, 96 Gov. M.C. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City 6000
All missions of Canada in the Philippines
Canada has 3 missions in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila. Consulates: Cebu City. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Cebu City.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Philippines
CanadaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Philippines to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in Canada
How long Filipino citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
In the Philippines, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Manila and the consulate in Cebu City, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
The United States requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Philippines
Canadian citizens can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Canada?
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in the Philippines?
The Canadian embassy in the Philippines is in Manila; there is also a consulate in Cebu City.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Canadian citizens can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Filipino citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.