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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for the Philippines 🇵🇭?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in India

If you live in India, visas for the Philippines are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of the Philippines in India · 50-N Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri · newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila · Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱) · Official languages: English, Filipino · Calling code: +63

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Philippines: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 8 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for the Philippines's sockets (A, B, C). Mains voltage differs (the Philippines: 220 V; India: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Philippines →

Your embassy in the Philippines

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Philippines, contact the embassy of India:

• Embassy of India, Manila · 2190, Paraiso Street, Dasmarinas Village · eoimanila.gov.in

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near the Philippines for Indian passport holders

• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free
• 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free 60 days
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇩 Indonesia — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇦 Laos — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇲 Myanmar — Visa on arrival
• 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival
• 🇻🇳 Vietnam — e-Visa

The other way round

🇵🇭 Filipino passport holders visiting India: Filipino passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Indian passport at a glance

All destinations for India passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Philippines →

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