Philippines visa from Bangalore
The Philippines visa, explained
As of 2026 Indian passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free. Standard: up to 14 days for tourism (passport valid 6+ months, a confirmed hotel booking, proof of funds and a return ticket). Enhanced: up to 30 days if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Schengen, Australia, Canada, Japan or Singapore — then you need only the passport and a return ticket. Separately, every traveller MUST complete the free eTravel registration online within 72 hours before departure at etravel.gov.ph — it generates a QR code scanned at immigration. It is free; ignore any third-party site that charges for it.
Documents required
The papers a Philippines application typically needs. We send you the exact, up-to-date checklist for your trip and travel dates.
- Passport — Valid 6+ months, with blank pages
- Return/onward ticket — Required for all routes
- Confirmed hotel booking — Required for the 14-day standard visa-free route
- Proof of funds — Required for the 14-day standard route
- US/UK/Schengen/AU/CA/JP/SG visa or residence — Only for the 30-day enhanced visa-free route
- eTravel QR code — Free, within 72h before departure — mandatory for everyone
Official links
Always check the latest rules on the official government and visa-centre pages below before you apply.
- Philippines eTravel registration (free, official) official
- Philippines e-Visa portal & visa policy official
Visa rules change frequently. A tourist visa is granted at the discretion of the consulate — we prepare the strongest possible application, but no agent can guarantee an outcome.
Philippines visa, answered
Do Indians need a visa for the Philippines in 2026?
For most trips, no — visa-free up to 14 days, or up to 30 days if you also hold a valid US/UK/Schengen/Australia/Canada/Japan/Singapore visa or residence. A longer-stay e-Visa (up to 59 days) is only for staying beyond those limits. Everyone must do the free eTravel registration before flying.
What is eTravel?
A free online declaration every traveller completes at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before departure; it generates a QR code scanned at the airport. It is separate from the visa-free entry and it is always free — never pay a third-party site.
When is the best time to go?
November to April, in the dry season (December to February is most reliable). Avoid June to October, the typhoon-prone period. If your dates fall then, Palawan is the safest choice as it is rarely affected.
How do I get there from Bangalore?
There are no direct flights, so you fly one-stop — usually via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Hong Kong — into Manila or Cebu, taking roughly 8.5 to 11 hours including the connection.
Which islands should first-timers pick?
For a honeymoon or a lagoon-and-beach trip, Palawan (El Nido and Coron) is the classic choice. For variety, combine Cebu, Bohol and Boracay. We usually suggest no more than two island bases in a week so you are not always in transit.
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