Legal basis and policy intent
- The Circular is issued pursuant to Section 3 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940), as amended, and in relation to Section 9(a) of the same Act.
- The Circular is issued upon consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
- The Circular implements national government programs that promote and encourage tourism development.
Who may enter visa-free
- The Circular covers Indian nationals who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes.
- Indian nationals may be granted visa-free entry if they meet all listed conditions at arrival.
- Visa-free entry is available to qualified travelers entering through covered ports of entry.
Where visa-free entry applies
- Visa-free entry may be granted in any port of entry that includes major international airports and secondary international hubs (SIHs).
- Visa-free entry may also be granted in seaports to passengers on board cruise ships/vessels.
Conditions to qualify (tourism)
- A qualified Indian national must possess a valid and current AJACSSUK visa or permanent residence permit, specifically:
- American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, or United Kingdom (UK).
- A qualified Indian national must hold a national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay.
- A qualified Indian national must present a return or onward ticket to the next country of destination.
- A qualified Indian national must have no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration.
Length of stay and extension limits
- Visa-free entry grants an initial authorized stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days.
- The fourteen (14)-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days.
- The maximum total authorized stay after extension is twenty-one (21) days.
- The visa-free stay is non-convertible to other visa category.
Revocation and effect on inconsistent issuances
- All circulars, orders, and other issuances inconsistent with this Circular are revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly.