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Government advisories for Philippines
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural and remote regions of Leyte , Mindoro , Negros …
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Sep 1, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · regionalAdvises against all travel to parts
Latest change: Information about typhoon season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Jul 15, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Terrorist kidnapping: There is a threat of kidnapping by terrorist groups operating in the Philippines, including the targeting of foreign nationals in rural, urban and coastal areas throughout Mindanao especially in the Sulu Archipelago and the Zamboanga Peninsula. A number of Westerners have been kidnapped in recent years, including…
- Crime: There are high levels of street crime and robbery, sometimes involving weapons and firearms. Be alert when travelling on public transport and avoid displaying cash or jewellery. Armed hold-ups on ‘jeepneys’ and buses can happen, particularly in Manila and other large cities. In some cases these have resulted in…
- Criminal kidnapping: There is a risk of being kidnapped by criminals who will demand a ransom.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: The Philippines is generally a tolerant and progressive place for LGBT+ travellers, although overt public displays of affection may be considered a ‘grave scandal’ under the Revised Penal Code. If convicted, you could get a fine or a 6-month prison sentence. Current legislation does not recognise same-sex marriage. Same-sex relationships are not illegal in the Philippines, but some stigma exists outside urban centres.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.
- Children travelling without their parents (UK FCDO): If your non-Filipino children aged 14 or under are travelling without either parent, you must apply for a waiver of exclusion ground for entry into the Philippines.
Canada: full advisory · UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Philippines
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Philippines. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of the Philippines take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Cholera (children): Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.
CDC health page for Philippines · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution (some regions differ)
Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 15, 2026
US State Department: advisories for specific areas
- Do Not Travel to: The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.
- Reconsider Travel to: Certain other areas of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.
Read the official advisory for the exact areas
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Sep 1, 2026
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Western Mindanao - Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to the following provinces of Mindanao island, due to the serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security forces and rebel groups:
- Basilan
- Cotabato
- Lanao del Sur
- Lanao del Norte
- Maguindanao
- Misamis Occidental
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
- Sulu
- Tawi-Tawi
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
- Zamboanga Sibugay
Central and Eastern Mindanao - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to the following provinces of Mindanao island due to the risk of kidnapping and high levels of crime:
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Bukidnon
- Davao de Oro
- Davao del Norte
- Davao del Sur, excluding Davao City
- Davao Occidental
- Davao Oriental
- Misamis Oriental
- Surigao del Norte, excluding Siargao Island
- Surigao del Sur
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Oct 15, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · partial travel warningPartial travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks (regions differ, up to red)
De kleurcode van het reisadvies is rood voor het westelijke deel van het eiland Mindanao en de Sulu-eilanden. Wat uw situatie ook is: reis niet hierheen. Het is er te gevaarlijk. Lees meer onder Regionale risico’s. Voor de rest van de Filipijnen geldt kleurcode geel. U kunt hierheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzond
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Oct 15, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 15 December 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L3 · Avoid all travelHighest level: Avoid all travel
Level 3 in 1 area, level 2 in 1 area, level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
フィリピンの危険情報【一部地域の危険レベル引き下げ】
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Dec 18, 2024
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Where in Philippines the UK advises against travel
Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago
FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, except for:
- Camiguin Island
- Dinagat Island
- Siargao Island
This advice is due to terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice, areas where it advises against travel (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
Entry requirements for Philippines
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can visit the Philippines without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.
- Passport: To enter the Philippines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Philippines’ rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Philippines set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Philippine Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Philippines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can visit the Philippines without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.
You must have a QR code to show that you have registered on the e-travel system within the 72 hours before your arrival in the Philippines. Some airlines will not allow you to board your flight to the Philippines if you cannot show the QR code.
The e-travel registration is free of charge.
Most UK visitors are also expected to have proof of return or onward travel. Immigration officials and airlines may ask for this.
To stay more than 30 days, you can apply for an extension when you are in the Philippines. If you overstay any visa without authority, it is a serious matter. You could face fees and fines, and detention if you cannot pay them, or you could be deported at your own expense.
If you want a visa to live, work, or study in the Philippines, you’ll need to meet the requirements of the Philippine immigration regulations. This includes having certain UK documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, UK police certificates and school documents) legalised by the Legalisation Office (not by the Philippine Embassy in London).
Children travelling without their parents
If your non-Filipino children aged 14 or under are travelling without either parent, you must apply for a waiver of exclusion ground for entry into the Philippines.
Vaccine requirements
To enter the Philippines, you must have certificates to prove you’ve had:
- a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk
- a polio vaccine if you are coming from certain countries with a transmission risk
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Philippines guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Philippines. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into the Philippines
You cannot take in more than 50,000 Philippine pesos.
If you are bringing in foreign currency (cash or cheques) worth more than 10,000 US dollars, you must declare it on your foreign currency declaration form on arrival.
Exit requirements
If you have stayed in the Philippines for 6 months or more on a tourist visa, you must get an emigration clearance certificate (ECC) during the 72 hours before you leave the country.
If you were in the Philippines on a visa issued by the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Board of Investments (BoI), or the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), you will need a travel pass from the department that issued your visa to leave the Philippines. If you have an ECC, you do not need a travel pass.
Airport tax
If you’re leaving the country from Cebu Mactan airport, you must pay a departure tax of 850 Philippine pesos in local currency or the equivalent in US dollars. There’s no longer a departure tax at Manila airport. This information can change and you should check with your airline before you travel.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Jul 15, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Philippines.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Business visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Student visa: required
If you need to extend your stay above the 30-day visa-free period, you must get the proper authorization from local authorities before this period ends.
The visa that immigration officials issue upon your arrival in the Philippines takes precedence over any visa you may have obtained from a Philippine embassy or consulate abroad.
If you're leaving the Philippines using a temporary passport issued inside the country, consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to obtain the required exit stamps.
Bureau of Immigration – Republic of the Philippines
Registration
All travelers must register their entry and exit from the country in the Philippine's eTravel System within 72 hours before travel.
Foreign nationals staying in the Philippines for longer than 59 days must register with the local authorities.
You must present yourself to a Bureau of Immigration office to register your biometrics, such as fingerprinting, and obtain a special security registration number.
- Philippine E-Travel System – Republic of the Philippines
- Bureau of Immigration offices – Republic of the Philippines
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket.
Boracay Island
Local authorities are restricting visitors to Boracay Island.
You may need proof of accommodation in an accredited hotel to be allowed entry.
Exit requirements
Travel pass
Foreign nationals travelling on a visa issued by one of the following authorities must present a travel pass to leave the country:
- the Department of Justice
- the Board of Investments
- the Philippine Retirement Authority
- the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
- the economic zones
Travel pass – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
Emigration clearance certificate
If you've been in the country for 6 months or more, you must obtain an emigration clearance certificate (ECC), also known as an exit clearance, and pay applicable fees at least 72 hours before your expected departure.
This also applies to children born in the Philippines who are leaving the country for the first time on a foreign passport.
Emigration clearance certificate – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
Children and travel
Children under 15 years travelling alone need a Waiver for Exclusion Ground to enter the Philippines.
- Waiver for Exclusion Ground – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
- Travelling with children
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 15, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Philippines).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
Manila
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct | Partly cloudy | 28° / 34° | 0.3 mm | 18 km/h |
| Mon 19 Oct | Rain | 27° / 34° | 1.2 mm | 17 km/h |
| Tue 20 Oct | Showers | 27° / 34° | 1.2 mm | 21 km/h |
| Wed 21 Oct | Mostly clear | 28° / 33° | dry | 11 km/h |
| Thu 22 Oct | Cloudy | 28° / 32° | dry | 13 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 911
- Plugs: type A, B, C
- Power: 220 V, 60 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +63
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Pilipinas Filipino
Essential phrases in Filipino
| Hello | Kumusta | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Salamat | |
| Help! | Tulong! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Nasaan ang ospital? | |
| I need the police | Kailangan ko ang pulis | |
| I need a doctor | Kailangan ko ng doktor | |
| How much is it? | Magkano ito? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Nasaan ang banyo? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Modernizing U.S. Passport Applications: Online Form Filler Required Beginning November 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Remote Services in Bacolod and Iloilo - October 8-9, 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Remote Services in Bacolod and Iloilo - October 8-9, 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Demonstration Alert: Anniversary of 1972 Martial Law Demonstrations on September 21 Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- Earthquake
【安全対策情報】地震発生による注意喚起（１０月８日） Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Weather, sea and nature
- Sea temperature today: Manila about 30°C (86°F). Source: NOAA OISST satellite analysis (NOAA CoastWatch), reading of 2026-10-12; checked .
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 12 articles about natural disasters
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Events, holidays and sport
- Globe at Night campaign running 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-10: look for Cygnus, Grus, Pegasus. Join in: globeatnight.org.
Other live notices
- GFA #6 (Final) - BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- GFA #6 (Final) - Region 13 (Caraga) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- GFA #4 (Final) - Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- GFA #8 (Final) - Region 11 (Davao Region) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- GFA #6 (Final) - Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- GFA #6 (Final) - Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Air and fires near popular destinations
Air quality
- Manila Good PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ ·
Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from Clarity, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila RPLL | 32°C / 90°F | 6 kt from 60° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 63.00 PHP · 1 euro ≈ 70.74 PHP
Central-bank reference rate for Oct 18, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Voyaggora guides in Philippines
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Philippines?
- Is it safe to travel to Philippines right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Oct 18, 08:26 UTC. The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Philippines do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Philippines rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Philippines right now?
- As of Oct 18, 08:26 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Philippines: U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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