Destination Guides
Philippines

 
assport/Visa
 
Passport/Visa

Yes No/1 Yes
Yes No/1 Yes
Yes No/1 Yes
Yes No/1 Yes
Yes 1/2 Yes

 
Passport Note

Immigration Officers at ports of entry may admit those with passports only valid for at least 60 days after intended length of stay, at their discretion. If there is an embassy in the Phillippines of passenger’s nationality, entry is allowed if the passport is valid for less than six months.

 
Passports

Passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond intended length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

 
Visas

Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above providing they are:
(a) 1. bona fide foreign tourists (including business travellers) for stays of less than 21 days and holding passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond period of stay, and return or onward tickets (except nationals of 2. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia who do require a visa even if staying less than seven days);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 72 hours provided holding onward or return documentation (some nationals are required to leave by the same or first connecting aircraft; enquire at embassy for details).

 
Visa Note

(a) All tourists wishing to stay longer than 21 days need a visa. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

 
Types of Visa and Cost

Nationals of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia: £30.

 
Validity

For nationals of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia, maximum stay of 30 days.

 
Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

 
Working Days Required

Seven working days.

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the UK

9A Palace Green, London W8 4QE, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 1600 or 7361 4636/40/42 (consular section).
Website: www.philemb.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (visa applications); Mon-Fri 1600-1700 (visa collection).

 
Philippine Cultural and Tourism Office in the UK

146 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4EF, UK
Tel: (020) 7835 1100.
Website: www.wowphilippines.co.uk

 
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the USA

1600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 467 9300.
Website: www.philippineembassy-usa.org

 
 
 
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Health

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Sometimes
Sometimes
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No*

 
Health Care

Health insurance is essential. Approximately three-quarters of the hospitals are private.

 
Note

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
9 Apr Bataan Day.
5 Apr Maundy Thursday.
6 Apr Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day.
12 Jun Independence Day.
31 Aug National Heroes’ Day.
13 Oct Eid Ul Fitr (exact date varies).
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
30 Nov Bonifacio Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
30 Dec Rizal Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.

2008
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
9 Apr
Bataan Day. 
20 Mar Maundy Thursday.
21 Mar Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day.
12 Jun
Independence Day.
31 Aug National Heroes’ Day.
13 Oct Eid Ul Fitr (exact date varies).
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
30 Nov Bonifacio Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
30 Dec Rizal Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.

 
Note

Easter is a major holiday in The Philippines and travel may be disrupted.