Philippines Visa-Free Access for the Americas 2026
All 34 countries in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for up to 30 days, extendable to 36 months.
Special note for US citizens: The Philippines has a strong historical relationship with the United States. American passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for 30 days and can extend stays easily. The large Filipino-American community means excellent infrastructure for American visitors.
North America
| Country | Stay | Direct Flights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 30 days | Yes (LAX, SFO, HNL, JFK) | Largest source of Western tourists; PAL, Cebu Pacific, United, Delta |
| Canada | 30 days | Yes (YVR, YYZ) | PAL, Cebu Pacific direct flights; large Filipino-Canadian community |
| Mexico | 30 days | No direct flights | Route via LAX or Tokyo |
Central America
| Country | Stay |
|---|---|
| Belize | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| El Salvador | 30 days |
| Guatemala | 30 days |
| Honduras | 30 days |
| Nicaragua | 30 days |
| Panama | 30 days |
South America
| Country | Stay |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 30 days |
| Brazil | 30 days |
| Chile | 30 days |
| Colombia | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 30 days |
| Guyana | 30 days |
| Paraguay | 30 days |
| Peru | 30 days |
| Suriname | 30 days |
| Uruguay | 30 days |
| Venezuela | 30 days |
Caribbean
See our dedicated Caribbean visa-free guide for all Caribbean island nations.
| Country | Stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 30 days |
| Barbados | 30 days |
| Dominica | 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Grenada | 30 days |
| Haiti | 30 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30 days |
Getting to the Philippines from the Americas
From the United States
Multiple direct flights operate daily from US cities to Manila (NAIA):
- Philippine Airlines (PAL): Non-stop from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, New York (JFK), Guam
- Cebu Pacific: Non-stop from Los Angeles, San Francisco
- United Airlines: Non-stop from San Francisco, Guam
- Flight time: 13-16 hours from West Coast, 16-18 hours from East Coast
From Canada
- Philippine Airlines: Non-stop from Vancouver, Toronto
- Cebu Pacific: Non-stop from Vancouver
- Flight time: 13-15 hours from Vancouver, 16-17 hours from Toronto
From South/Central America
No direct flights exist from South or Central America. Common routing options:
- Via Los Angeles or San Francisco on PAL or Cebu Pacific
- Via Tokyo Narita on Japan Airlines or ANA
- Via Seoul Incheon on Korean Air or Asiana
Other Regional Guides
Americas Quick Facts
- Countries: 34 (all visa-free)
- Stay: 30 days
- Extension: Up to 36 months
- Direct flights: USA, Canada