Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Filipino Passport Holders

Philippine passport holders can enter dozens of countries in 2026 without applying for a visa in advance, though the mix of true visa-free deals, visa-on-arrival stamps, and cheap electronic travel authorizations varies a lot by destination. Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau let Filipinos in without a visa for one to four weeks, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru grant up to 90 visa-free days, and the Maldives hands out a free 30-day stamp at the airport. A few popular spots, like Sri Lanka and Israel, aren't visa-free but let Filipinos apply for a cheap electronic authorization online in minutes instead of a full visa.

• Taiwan – visa-free, 14 days, through July 31, 2027
• Hong Kong – visa-free, up to 14 days
• Macau – visa-free, up to 30 days
• Brazil – visa-free, up to 90 days (extendable to 180)
• Colombia – visa-free, up to 90 days
• Peru – visa-free, up to 90 days, not extendable
• Maldives – free visa on arrival, up to 30 days
• Sri Lanka – ETA required, up to 30 days, around $20
• Israel – ETA-IL required, valid up to 2 years

1. Taiwan

Filipinos get 14 visa-free days in Taiwan under a trial the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just extended through July 31, 2027, as long as your passport has six months' validity and you can show a return ticket.

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong lets Philippine passport holders stay visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism or business, according to the Immigration Department.

3. Macau

Macau grants Filipinos 30 visa-free days, more than double Hong Kong's window, confirmed by the Philippine Consulate General in Macau.

4. Brazil

Brazil waives the visa for up to 90 days, extendable once to a maximum of 180 days within any 12-month period, for tourism or business, per the Brazilian Embassy in Manila.

5. Colombia

Colombia's Cancillería confirms Filipinos can stay 90 days visa-free, provided you carry proof of onward travel and six months' passport validity.

6. Peru

Peru allows a 90-day visa-free stay that cannot be extended, according to the country's official tourism board.

7. Maldives

The Maldives issues a free 30-day visa on arrival to every nationality, with no advance application beyond the IMUGA traveler declaration filed within 96 hours of arrival.

8. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka isn't visa-free, but its 30-day Electronic Travel Authorization costs about $20 for tourism and typically clears in under three days — apply only through eta.gov.lk to avoid third-party markups.

9. Israel

Israel dropped visa-free entry for Filipinos in 2025; travelers now need the ETA-IL, a roughly $7 authorization valid up to two years, through the official Population and Immigration Authority portal.

People also ask

Do Filipino passport holders need a visa for Japan or South Korea?

Yes. Neither is visa-free for Philippine passport holders in 2026 — Japan requires a visa (though the processing fee is waived) and South Korea requires a C-3-9 tourist visa, also fee-free for stays under 59 days, since Filipinos fall outside the K-ETA exemption list.

What's the easiest visa-on-arrival country for Filipinos?

The Maldives is the simplest: it's a free 30-day stamp issued to every nationality, with no application fee or embassy visit required, just an IMUGA travel declaration filed online before landing.

How long can Filipinos stay in Brazil, Colombia, or Peru without a visa?

Filipinos get up to 90 visa-free days in each of the three countries. Brazil's 90 days can be extended once to a maximum of 180 days within any 12-month period; Colombia's and Peru's cannot be extended.

Is Israel still visa-free for Filipino travelers?

No. Israel ended visa-free entry for Filipinos in January 2025 and now requires the ETA-IL, an online authorization applied for at least 72 hours before departure through israel-entry.piba.gov.il.

Facts checked against official government and embassy sources as of September 10, 2026 — entry rules change often, so confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before booking.