Philippines Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Philippines at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines

Entry requirements:

• Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
• Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
• You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements:

• UK passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Philippines for 30 days.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Philippines. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into the Philippines

You cannot bring in more than 50,000 Philippine pesos. If you are bringing in foreign currency (cash or cheques) worth more than 10,000 US dollars, you must complete a foreign currency declaration form on arrival.

Airport tax

If you’re leaving the country from Cebu Mactan airport you must pay a departure tax of 850 Philippine pesos in local currency or the equivalent in US dollars. There’s no longer a departure tax at Manila airport. This information can change and you should check with local authorities before you travel.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Philippines guide.

Depending on your circumstances this may include:

• a yellow fever vaccination certificate
• a polio vaccination certificate

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice