We love to travel. We have confirmed domestic flight bookings for this month and another one in September. This year we have plans of traveling with Gab, may be spending Christmas out of the country before he turns two.
As much as possible, we want to visit places without the hassle of getting visas. Next requirement – it should be a baby-friendly country.
It is estimated that 62 countries and territories granted visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to holders of Philippine passport, while 41 countries and territories are visa free accessible or free visa on arrival. Here’s a list of places that no visa is required for traveling Filipinos:
ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Countries
Brunei: 14 days
Cambodia: 21 days
Indonesia: 30 days
Laos: 30 days
Malaysia: 30 days
Singapore: 30 days
Thailand: 30 days
Vietnam: 21 days
Republic of China (Taiwan): 30 days if holding a vaild visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States
Georgia: 90 days visa issued on arrival for US$10 ~ US$200
Hong Kong: 14 days
India: 30 days visa issued upon arrival
Iran: 15 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Israel: 90 days
South Korea (Jeju Island only): 30 days
Macau: 30 days
Maldives: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Mongolia: 21 days
Nepal: 15 or 30 or 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25/40/100
Sri Lanka: 30 days
Timor-Leste: 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$30
Europe
Kosovo: 90 days
Oceania
Cook Islands: 31 days
Fiji: 120 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Marshall Islands: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Federated States of Micronesia: 30 days
Niue: 30 days
Palau: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Samoa: 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Tuvalu: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Vanuatu: 30 days
North America
Costa Rica: 120 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Dominica: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Haiti: 30 days
Nicaragua: 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Lucia: 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Turks and Caicos Islands – 30 days
South America
Bolivia: 59 days
Brazil: 90 days
Colombia: 90 days
Ecuador: 90 days
Peru: 90 days
Suriname: 120 days
Africa
Burundi: visa issued upon arrival
Cape Verde: visa issued upon arrival
Comoros: A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (with a payable fee)
Djibouti: 10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
Gambia: At port of entry passport 24-72 hour transit pass is issued. This must be converted into a full visa valid up to 1 month at the immigration department in Banjul (with a payable fee)
Kenya: 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Madagascar: 90 days visa issued upon arrival for MGA140,000
Morocco: 90 days
Mozambique: 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
Saint Helena: visa issued upon arrival
Seychelles: 30 days
Tanzania: visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Togo: 7 days visa issued upon arrival
Uganda: 180 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Zambia: 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Remember to check on the laws and immigration rules of the country you’re planning to visit. Safe travels!