Philippine visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Philippines for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Philippines in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30,478 | N/A |
| 2009 | 30,478 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 28,111 | -7.77% |
| 2011 | 29,591 | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 33,709 | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 39,042 | 15.82% |
| 2014 | 38,946 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 45,505 | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 55,384 | 21.71% |
| 2017 | 64,777 | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 74,389 | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 88,577 | 19.07% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & France comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 83.64% larger than Philippines.
As of October 2025, Philippines's population is ~117.0 million people - 50,986,281 more people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Philippines & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 116,977,800 | 65,991,519 | 51.0 million more people live in Philippines than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 267 | Philippines has 180 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 143 | Philippines passport holders visit 113 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 479 | Philippine hosts 348 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Philippines in 2019 was approximately 88,577.
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| Wind | 2.06 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 13:34 PM | |
Useful Information
- Manila to Paris: 12412.39 km (7712.70 mi)
- Travel time: 25 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025