Philippine visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Philippines for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Illinois: The Embassy of Philippines in Illinois, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Hawaii: The Embassy of Philippines in Hawaii, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Honolulu: The Embassy of Philippines in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Washington: The Embassy of Philippines in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 28 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Philippines in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 28 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Philippines in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Philippines in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Philippines in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 28 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Philippines in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,096,373 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,032,506 | -5.83% |
| 2010 | 1,085,728 | 5.15% |
| 2011 | 624,527 | -42.48% |
| 2012 | 652,626 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 674,564 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 722,750 | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 779,217 | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 869,463 | 11.58% |
| 2017 | 957,813 | 10.16% |
| 2018 | 1,034,396 | 8.00% |
| 2019 | 1,064,440 | 2.90% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & United States comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 30.68 times bigger than Philippines.
As of October 2025, Philippines's population is ~117.0 million people - 223,789,429 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Philippines & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 116,977,800 | 340,767,229 | 223.8 million fewer people live in Philippines than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 273 | Philippines has 186 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 134 | Philippines passport holders visit 104 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 1147 | Philippine hosts 1016 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Philippines in 2019 was approximately 1,064,440.
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- Travel time: 41 hours 46 minutes
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