Syria
Philippines
Philippines visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Philippines visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Philippines visa?
Visa-free entry (EO 408) and 9(a) temporary visitor visa for pleasure
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals
- Processing time
- e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post
Apply on Bureau of Immigration e-Services (tourist visa extension)
All visa types for the Philippines
The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.
Filipino missions in Syria
The Philippines has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Filipino citizens travelling to Syria
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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.
Syrian citizens planning a trip to the Philippines can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in the Philippines
How long Syrian citizens may stay in the Philippines is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Filipino embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for the Philippines; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to Syria
Filipino citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines.
Where is the Filipino embassy in Syria?
The Filipino embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Syria?
Filipino citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for the Philippines 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.