According to a recent updated survey from Henley & Partners, a London-based consulting firm that specializes in citizenship services, Philippines ranked a low 69th among the countries with visa-free privileges - way below with that of our neighboring countries Singapore's 6th and Malaysia's 9th ranking.
A Philippine passport can only take you to about 58 countries as compared to Singapore's 167 and Malaysia's 163.
Holders of Finnish, Swedish and UK passports are the luckiest blokes who can enjoy sight-seeing adventures in 173 countries. Afghans, however, are the least favored as their passports - ranked last at 93rd - can only take them to 28 countries. You can see the complete ranking list HERE.
Only 25 countries, or maybe even lesser
When you go and Google-search which countries offer visa-free travel for Filipinos, you'd notice that results vary from one website to another. Some have a list of more than 60 countries while others show less than 60.
A report from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through GMA News, says there are only 25 countries offering free Visas for Filipinos.
A few websites even show a list of only 20 countries.
We advise you check out with your destination's respective embassies prior to travel.
List of Visa-free countries for Filipinos (according to Wiki)
Asian Countries, member of ASEAN
(Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
In a reciprocity visa free agreement among member nations within the ASEAN:
Brunei Darussalam - 14 days
Cambodia - 21 days
Indonesia - 30 days
Laos - 30 days
Malaysia - 30 days
Singapore - 30 days
Thailand - 30 days
Vietnam - 21 days
Asian Countries, Non-ASEAN member
Armenia - 120 days, visa issued on arrival
China, Shenzhen - 7 days, if crossing from Hong Kong, and is valid in Shenzhen area only.
Hong Kong - 14 days validity
India - 30 days, eTourist visa online.
Iran - 15 days, must obtain an e-visa pre-approval code from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel - 90 days
Kyrgyzstan - 30 days, visa on arrival
Laos - 21 days, visa on arrival
Macau - 30 days
Maldives - 30 days visa issued upon arrival
Myanmar - 21 days
Mongolia - 21 days
Nepal - 21 days visa issued on arrival
South Korea - 30 days, if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea 4 times with visa.
Sri Lanka - 30 days, but must get an Electronic Visa Authorization prior to departure.
Taiwan - 30 days, if holding a permanent residence certificate or an unexpired visa from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. And must register online at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ prior to arrival.
Tajikistan - 45 days, visa on arrival
Timor-Leste (a.k.a. East Timor)- 30 day visa issued at the Dili airport and seaport
African Continent
Cape Verde Islands – 21 days
Comoros – 21 days
Djibouti – 30 day visa issued on arrival
Gambia – visa issued upon arrival, but must get prior clearance from immigration.
Guinea-Bissau - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Kenya - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Madagascar - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Mauritania - visa issued on arrival
Morocco - 90 days
Mozambique - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Rwanda - 90 days
Saint Helena - visa issued upon arrival
Senegal - 30 days issued on arrival, invitation letter required. Visa available online.
Seychelles – 30 days permit, must show sufficient funds & proof of accommodation.
Somalia - 30 days on arrival, invitation letter by sponsor submitted 2 days before arrival.
Tanzania - visa issued on arrival
Togo (Togolese Republic) - 7 days, visa issued on arrival. Requires yellow fever vaccination
Uganda - 90 day visa issued on arrival at Entebbe Airport
Zambia - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Central America
Costa Rica - 30 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
Guatemala
Nicaragua - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Caribbean
Anguilla - 21 days
Dominica - 21 days
Haiti - 21 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Turks and Caicos Islands - 21 days
Europe
Georgia - Visa issued on arrival. Preferably with invitation.
Kosovo - 90 days
Oceania/Pacific Island Nations
Cook Islands - 31 days
Fiji - 120 days, Visitor's Permit issued on arrival
Marshall Islands - 90 days visa issued on arrival
Micronesia - 30 days, entry permit required for stays over 30 days
Nauru - 30 days
Niue - 30 days
Northern Marianas - visa issued on arrival
Palau - 30 days visa issued on arrival
Papua New Guinea - 60 days, visa given on arrival
Pitcairn Islands - 14 days, entry permit given on arrival
Samoa - 60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival
Tuvalu - 30 day visitor permit for tourist is issued upon arrival
Vanuatu - 30 days
South America
Bolivia - 90 days
Brazil - 90 days
Colombia - 90 days
Ecuador - 90 days
Peru - 183 days
Suriname - 90 days
You can see from the list that though the countries mentioned above does not require Philippine passport holders to apply for a visa in the Philippines, some will require one upon arrival at their immigration border. You may be asked to produce a return or onward tickets.
Extensions of stay are usually granted upon payment of visa extension fees. Most states/countries require that passports have at least 6 months validity to gain entry.
Please note that countries may change their visa policy without notice.
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