China has broadened its 15-day visa-free policy for citizens of certain countries to include an additional 6 European nations. As of March 14, 2024, nationals of Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland will be able to enter mainland China without a visa for short trips. This change in China’s visa policy is designed to
Visa Requirements for Filipino Citizens
The visa requirements for citizens of the Philippines are the administrative regulations surrounding whether or not Filipino travelers need to obtain a visa to enter a particular country and, if so, which type of visa. They also determine what a Filipino national must do to obtain the visa or authorization to travel to their destination.
The Henley Passport Index ranks the Philippines passport as the 74th strongest passport in the world, permitting access to over 65 countries without obtaining a visa in advance.
Visa requirements for Filipinos vary depending on the destination. The type of visa required may also depend on the traveler’s purpose of entering the country or territory and the length of time they intend to stay.
Destinations for which nationals of the Philippines do not require a visa usually only allow this exemption for short visits for the purpose of tourism and, in some cases, business and/or transit as well.
When traveling to some states that do not require that Filipino visitors obtain a visa, travelers with a Philippines passport must instead register with an electronic travel authorization system to gain permission to enter.
Some countries require Filipino travelers to apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate.
Others have a digital platform that allows them the convenience of obtaining an electronic visa (eVisa) by applying online.
Some destinations also have facilities that allow citizens of the Philippines to apply for a visa on arrival at the border.
Nationals of the Philippines are advised to check the specific visa requirements for their destination while planning their trip to ensure that they have the correct documentation to enter.