Philippines
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in the Philippines
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila.
British citizens travelling to the Philippines
United KingdomPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from the Philippines to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Filipino citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Manila, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Ireland requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to the Philippines
No visa is needed by British citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in the Philippines?
The British embassy in the Philippines is in Manila.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No visa is needed by British citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Filipino citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.