Free Philippines arrival registration at etravel.gov.ph. Save the QR code and have it ready before boarding.

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Canada to Philippines visa requirements

Q: Are there scam eTravel sites?

Yes - the official eTravel is free at etravel.gov.ph. Avoid third-party sites charging fees.

Q: Can I extend my stay?

Yes. The first BI visa waiver adds 29 days; later extensions are possible, and non-visa-required nationals may extend up to 36 months total with BI authorization. ACR I-Card rules apply after 59 days.

Q: Can I work on visa-free entry?

No. Temporary visitor entry does not permit employment in the Philippines. Work requires the appropriate employment visa or status.

Canadians can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days with a 6-month-valid passport, onward/return ticket, and eTravel filed within 72 hours before arrival. Canadian ordinary passport holders are eligible for 30 days visa-free entry to the Philippines for temporary visits if the passport is valid at least 6 months beyond the planned stay and they hold a return or onward ticket. eTravel registration is free, must be completed at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before arrival, and the QR code should be available before boarding. Visa-free visitors can request a first 29-day visa waiver at the Bureau of Immigration before the initial stay expires; non-visa-required nationals may extend up to 36 months in total with proper BI authorization. Work, study, journalism, and residence require the appropriate visa or status.

VISA-FREETOURISMEACH ARRIVAL ASSESSED SEPARATELYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visa-free entry

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Each arrival assessed separately

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (eTravel also free)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival; eTravel takes minutes

standard track

Validity

Passport valid 6+ months beyond planned stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

Canadian passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Philippines.

· 6 months validity

/02

Submit eTravel

Free registration at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before arrival. Save QR code.

· eTravel required· free

/03

Book onward/return ticket

Carry a confirmed ticket out of the Philippines within the planned 30-day stay.

· onward ticket

/04

Arrive in the Philippines

Visa-free admission is granted at immigration. Have passport, ticket, and eTravel QR ready.

· 30-day admission

/05

Track your stay

Note the 30-day expiry date stamped in your passport.

· check stamp date

/06

Extend or exit

Apply at Bureau of Immigration before the stamp expires; the first visa waiver adds 29 days.

· extension possible

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

Canada -> Philippines · Visa-free entry

0 / 8 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredCanadian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid 6+ months beyond expected departure from the Philippines

RequiredeTravel submission

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Submitted within 72 hours pre-arrival, save QR code

RequiredReturn/onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Confirmed travel out within the authorized stay

RequiredAccommodation details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking or host address for eTravel and border questions

ConditionalStay deadline

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Calendar the 30-day admission date and extend before expiry if needed

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesPhilippines eVisaPH visa policy Philippines eTravel FAQ Bureau of Immigration temporary visitor visa waiver

Application link included: Philippines eVisaPH visa policy

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa-free entryFree30 days on arrival

eTravel registrationFreeRequired at etravel.gov.ph; beware scam sites charging fees

Visa waiver extension (first 29 days)PHP 3,030At Bureau of Immigration; fees may change without prior notice

ACR I-CardUSD 50 + PHP 500Required for temporary visitors staying more than 59 days

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eTravel registration

Minutes

Submit free at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours pre-arrival.

Visa-free arrival

On arrival

Stamp issued at immigration counter. Show eTravel QR.

Extension request

Before expiry

BI advises filing at least one week before expiry; first request is a 29-day visa waiver.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

eTravel not submitted

Required for all visitors. Airlines may deny boarding without QR code.

Medium

/02

No onward ticket

Visa-free entry requires a return ticket or outward-bound ticket to the next destination.

Low

/03

Overstay

BI lists PHP 500 per month plus motion and legal research fees for overstays.

Low

/04

Used scam eTravel site

The official eTravel is free. Avoid sites charging registration fees.

High

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Canada to Philippines route rechecked

Reverified 30-day visa-free entry, 6-month passport validity, return/onward ticket, free eTravel timing, and BI extension fees against official sources.

2026-05-27

Canada to Philippines route verified

Confirmed 30-day visa-free + eTravel for Canadian citizens.

2023-05-01 · major

eTravel replaced eArrival card

All foreign visitors must register at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before arrival.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for the Philippines?—

No - up to 30 days visa-free on arrival with a 6-month-valid passport and onward/return ticket. eTravel registration is mandatory online (free) within 72 hours before arrival.

What is eTravel?+

Are there scam eTravel sites?+

Can I extend my stay?+

Can I work on visa-free entry?+

/11 — Passport tools