Philippines Visa-Free Access for Oceania Countries 2026
All 12 sovereign nations in Oceania enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for up to 30 days, including Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island countries.
All Oceania countries are visa-free. No Oceania national needs a visa for short visits. Australia is one of the largest source markets for tourists to the Philippines.
Complete List of Visa-Free Oceania Countries
| # | Country | Stay | Direct Flights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 30 days | Yes (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Qantas) | Major tourist source; flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin |
| 2 | New Zealand | 30 days | Yes (PAL, Air NZ codeshare) | Auckland to Manila direct |
| 3 | Fiji | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Sydney or Auckland |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Guam |
| 5 | Micronesia | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Guam |
| 6 | Palau | 30 days | Yes (PAL seasonal) | Close proximity; popular dive destination |
| 7 | Papua New Guinea | 30 days | Yes (PAL, Air Niugini) | Closest Oceania neighbour |
| 8 | Samoa | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Auckland or Sydney |
| 9 | Solomon Islands | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Brisbane or Port Moresby |
| 10 | Tonga | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Auckland |
| 11 | Tuvalu | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Fiji or Brisbane |
| 12 | Vanuatu | 30 days | No direct flights | Via Brisbane or Sydney |
Getting There from Oceania
From Australia
Multiple daily flights connect Australian cities with Manila and Cebu:
- Philippine Airlines (PAL): Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin to Manila
- Cebu Pacific: Sydney, Melbourne to Manila
- Qantas: Sydney to Manila (codeshare with PAL)
- Flight time: 7-9 hours depending on city
- Average cost: AUD 500-900 return in economy
From New Zealand
- Philippine Airlines: Auckland to Manila direct
- Flight time: 10-11 hours
- Alternatives: Via Sydney, Singapore, or Hong Kong
Tips for Australian & NZ Visitors
- Climate: Philippines is tropical year-round. Best time: November-May (dry season)
- Currency: AUD 1 = approximately PHP 36-38; NZD 1 = approximately PHP 33-35
- Health: No mandatory vaccinations; consider Hepatitis A/B and Typhoid
- Travel advisory: Check DFAT (Australia) or SafeTravel (NZ) for current advisories
- Extending stay: Visit Bureau of Immigration before 30 days expire
- Popular destinations: Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Siargao for Aussie/Kiwi visitors
Other Regional Guides
Oceania Quick Facts
- Countries: 12 (all visa-free)
- Stay: 30 days
- Extension: Up to 36 months
- Flight time (Aus): 7-9 hours