Beginning 1 August 2013, nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less:
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil*
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel*
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:
1. Holders of Brazil passports; and
2. Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:
3. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports
4. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
5. Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao
6. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

Important Note:

1. Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries on this matter may be addressed to the Visa Division in the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (Telephone numbers: Dial +632-556-0000 and ask the operator to connect you to Visa Division).

2. Foreigners from countries who are not allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa, and also those from countries who may enter the Philippines without a visa but whose intended length of stay will exceed 30 days, have to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa before traveling to the Philippines. A visitor with a temporary visitor’s visa may be given up to a maximum of 59 days for their stay in the Philippines. Should a visitor wish to remain longer than his authorized initial stay of 59 days, he or she may request an extension of stay from the Bureau of Immigration Office and pay the necessary fees.

Following are the minimum requirements for application of a tourist visa:

• Properly filled-up application form with picture taken not more than six months from the date of application;

• Copy of Round-trip e-ticket (open-ended tickets are not acceptable);

• Passport & copy of passport data page;

• If going to the Philippines for business purposes:
- Letter of Guarantee from the employer confirming the applicant’s employment, purpose of visit to the Philippines (i.e. short business-related trip and shall not be employed nor derive income in the Philippines) and, financial support while in the Philippines. - Letter of Invitation from the company in the Philippines confirming the purpose of visit of the visa applicant and the duration of stay of the visit, with a guarantee that the applicant will not be employed by nor derive income from the Philippine-based company

• If going to the Philippines for leisure purposes:
- copy of hotel booking/voucher or invitation letter from the Philippine-based individual plus copy of his/her valid Philippine government-issued ID;
- proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay in the Philippines;
- if employed, copy of certificate of employment; if self-employed, copy of business registration;
- if unaccompanied minor (14 years old and below), Affidavit of Parental Consent and Guarantee of Financial Support with parent's proof of employment/ business plus copy of household register;
- if student, copy of the school ID or school registration of the student

• If going to the Philippine to attend a short-term English language course in the Philippines:
- Letter of Acceptance issued by English language school. For purposes of validating the purpose of travel to the Philippines, the English language school should also send to the Philippine Embassy by email (visa@philembassy-seoul.com) an official letter signed by an authorized official of the school the letter or acceptance or a list of accepted students indicating the name of the visa applicant, passport number, inclusive dates of the course duration plus a copy of the school’s valid license to operate.
- Affidavit of Parental Consent and Guarantee of Financial Support plus copy of household register and parent's proof of employment/ business

• For non-Korean nationals, proof of legal residence in Korea may be required (copy of Alien Registration Card, front and back, and show the original to the processor at the window).

The documents submitted should support the application for a Temporary Visitor’s Visa validating the purpose of the visit, sufficiency of funds to support one’s stay in the Philippines and proof that the applicant will only stay in the Philippines within a reasonable amount of time as a temporary visitor.