🇹🇷TÜRKIYE

🇵🇭PHILIPPINESTR-PH

Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit Philippines?

Q: Is the eTravel registration required?

Yes. All arriving travelers must complete the free eTravel form at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before arrival and present the QR code. It is not a visa and carries no fee.

Q: Can I extend my 30-day stay?

Yes. You can apply for a 9(a) visa waiver at a Bureau of Immigration office to extend, typically first to 59 days, for a fee of about PHP 3,030.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure from the Philippines.

Q: Do I need a return ticket?

Yes. Immigration may require proof of a confirmed return or onward ticket to admit you visa-free.

Q: Can I work on a visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits only; paid work and employment are not permitted.

No visa needed. Türkiye ordinary passport holders may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. Holders of an ordinary Türkiye (TR) passport do not need a visa for short tourist visits to the Philippines. Turkey is on the Philippines' visa-free list, granting an initial stay of up to 30 days under the Temporary Visitor (9A) entry. You must carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, hold a confirmed onward or return ticket, and complete the mandatory, free eTravel (Philippine Travel Information System) registration within 72 hours before arrival to obtain a QR code. The 30-day stay can be extended at a Bureau of Immigration office, first to 59 days via a 9(a) visa waiver and further thereafter. Entry is for tourism/short visits only — paid work or business activity is not permitted on this status.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (30 days)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry per visa-free admission (re-entry permitted on a new arrival)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (PHP 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None — granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Admission valid for the 30-day stamped period from date of entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport and ticket eligibility

Ensure your ordinary Türkiye passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure from the Philippines and that you hold a confirmed return or onward ticket.

· Passport 6+ months· Onward/return ticket

/02

Prepare supporting documents

Have proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address) and evidence of sufficient funds ready, as immigration officers may ask to see them.

· Accommodation proof· Proof of funds

/03

Complete the free online eTravel form at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before your flight and save the generated QR code. This is mandatory for all arriving travelers.

· etravel.gov.ph· QR code· Free

/04

Board with your QR code

Present the eTravel QR code at airline check-in and again at the Philippine immigration counter on arrival.

· Airline check-in

/05

Receive your 30-day admission stamp

At the immigration counter, you are admitted visa-free for up to 30 days. Keep the entry stamp and note your authorized stay date.

· 30 days· On arrival

/06

Extend at the Bureau of Immigration if needed

To stay longer, apply for a 9(a) visa waiver at any Bureau of Immigration office before your 30 days expire to extend the stay (first to 59 days).

· 9(a) waiver· BI office

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Ordinary Türkiye passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket

required

Completed eTravel registration with QR code

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel/host address)

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

At least one blank passport page for entry stamp

recommended

Travel/medical insurance for the trip

optional

Printed or screenshot copy of eTravel QR code

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa (entry)PHP 0No visa required for stays up to 30 days

eTravel registrationPHP 0Mandatory online form; free on the official etravel.gov.ph site

Visa waiver extension (optional, to 59 days)approx. PHP 3,0309(a) extension at a Bureau of Immigration office if staying beyond 30 days

Total estimatePHP 0 — PHP 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at immigration

No application or fee; admission for up to 30 days granted at the border after eTravel verification.

Visa waiver extension

Same day to a few days at a BI office

Optional in-country extension via 9(a) waiver if you wish to stay beyond 30 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visiting beaches and islands

Tourism to destinations like Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu is the most common reason for short visa-free visits.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Short social visits fall within the visa-free tourist category.

Medium

/03

Business meetings (non-paid)

Attending meetings or conferences without local employment is generally allowed on tourist entry.

Medium

/04

Stopover or onward travel

Short stays while transiting to another regional destination.

Low

/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

2026-05-30

Türkiye to Philippines route verified

Confirmed via the Philippines visa policy and Bureau of Immigration that ordinary Türkiye passport holders remain eligible for 30-day visa-free entry; verified that the free eTravel registration is mandatory before arrival. No change to visa-free status.

/09 — The questions