United States
Philippines
Philippines visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by US citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at philippineembassy-dc.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Filipino citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in the Philippines
US 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 the United States
The United States requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No visa is needed by US citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can US citizens stay in the Philippines?
US citizens can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
Yes, US 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 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.