Philippine visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Philippines for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Philippines.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Philippines.
If you are looking for Philippines visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Ontario: The Embassy of Philippines in Ontario, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 52 minutes)
- Calgary: The Consulate General of Philippines in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Philippines in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 52 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Philippines in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 241,238 | N/A |
| 2009 | 243,627 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 248,404 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 117,423 | -52.73% |
| 2012 | 123,699 | 5.34% |
| 2013 | 131,381 | 6.21% |
| 2014 | 143,899 | 9.53% |
| 2015 | 200,640 | 39.43% |
| 2016 | 175,631 | -12.46% |
| 2017 | 200,640 | 14.24% |
| 2018 | 226,429 | 12.85% |
| 2019 | 238,850 | 5.49% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & Canada comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 30.50 times bigger than Philippines.
As of November 2025, Philippines's population is ~117.0 million people - 77,556,121 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Philippines & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 116,977,800 | 39,421,679 | 77.6 million more people live in Philippines than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 144 | Philippines has 57 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 129 | Philippines passport holders visit 99 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 469 | Philippine hosts 338 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Philippines in 2019 was approximately 238,850.
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- Travel time: 48 hours 22 minutes
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