🇻🇳VIETNAM

🇵🇭PHILIPPINESVN-PH

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit Philippines?

Q: How long can I stay visa-free?

Up to 30 days from the date of arrival. You can apply for a 29-day extension at the Bureau of Immigration, bringing the total to 59 days, with further extensions possible.

Q: What documents do I need at the airport?

A Vietnamese passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and your eTravel QR code. Proof of funds and accommodation may also be requested.

Q: Is the eTravel registration the same as a visa?

No. eTravel is a free online arrival and health declaration that must be completed within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa and does not replace the visa-free entry privilege.

Q: Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?

Yes. Visit any Bureau of Immigration office and apply for a visa waiver extension of 29 days (approx. PHP 3,030). Continuous extensions are allowed up to the long-stay limit.

Q: Does the visa-free rule apply to all Vietnamese passports?

This guide covers ordinary passports. Diplomatic and official passport holders have separate arrangements and may have different conditions.

No visa needed. As an ASEAN national, a Vietnamese ordinary passport holder can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism under Executive Order 408. Vietnam is an ASEAN member state, so Vietnamese ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for tourism or short visits of up to 30 days under Executive Order No. 408. No application, fee, or pre-approval is required before travel. At the airport you must present a passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay and proof of return or onward travel. If you need to stay longer than 30 days, you can apply at the Bureau of Immigration for a 29-day extension (taking the total to 59 days), and further extensions are possible. This visa-free policy is well established and remains in effect as of May 2026.

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 (E.O. 408)

Maximum stay

30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry per arrival

from issue date

Visa fee

PHP 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None (no pre-arrival application)

standard track

Validity

Stay begins on arrival; extendable at Bureau of Immigration

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Vietnamese ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure from the Philippines.

· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Book return or onward ticket

Have a confirmed return ticket to Vietnam or an onward ticket to another country. Airlines and immigration officers routinely check this before allowing entry.

· Return/onward ticket required

/03

Prepare proof of accommodation and funds

Carry hotel bookings or a host's address and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. These may be requested at immigration.

· Hotel booking· Sufficient funds

/04

Complete the eTravel registration

Register on the Philippines eTravel system (etravel.gov.ph) and obtain the QR code within 72 hours before arrival. This is a health/arrival declaration, not a visa.

· etravel.gov.ph· Within 72h of arrival

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport, onward ticket, and eTravel QR code at the immigration counter. You will be admitted visa-free for 30 days.

· 30-day stamp

/06

Extend if needed

To stay beyond 30 days, apply at any Bureau of Immigration office for a 29-day extension (total 59 days). Further extensions are possible up to long-stay limits.

· Bureau of Immigration· +29 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Vietnamese ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

At least one blank passport page

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket

required

eTravel QR code (registered within 72h of arrival)

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Printed itinerary or proof of tourism purpose

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa fee (visa-free entry)PHP 0No visa required for stays up to 30 days under E.O. 408

eTravel registrationPHP 0Free mandatory online arrival/health declaration

Visa waiver extension (optional, +29 days)approx. PHP 3,030Only if extending beyond 30 days; paid at Bureau of Immigration

Travel tax / terminal fee (on departure)variesUsually included in airfare; not a visa cost

Total estimatePHP 0 — PHP 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate

No application needed. Admission granted at the immigration counter on arrival for up to 30 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Visiting beaches, cities, and attractions such as Boracay, Cebu, and Palawan for leisure.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Short social visits to friends or relatives living in the Philippines.

Medium

/03

Business meetings or conferences

Attending short business meetings, conferences, or exploratory visits (non-employment).

Medium

/04

Transit / short stopover

Stopping over en route to another destination within the visa-free window.

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

Vietnam to Philippines route verified

Confirmed via the Philippine Consulate E.O. 408 list, DFA, and Bureau of Immigration that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders (ASEAN nationals) remain visa-free for 30 days, with a 6-month passport validity and onward-ticket requirement and an optional 29-day BI extension.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa to visit the Philippines?—

No. As an ASEAN member state, Vietnamese ordinary passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism under Executive Order 408.

How long can I stay visa-free?+

What documents do I need at the airport?+

Is the eTravel registration the same as a visa?+

Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?+

Does the visa-free rule apply to all Vietnamese passports?+

/11 — Passport tools