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You need a visa for Philippines if you have a Somali passport

These visas exist for Philippines, but they cannot be applied for online with Somali nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Philippines Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Somali citizens need a visa for Philippines. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Philippines may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or accommodation proof
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Passport photo 2x2 inches with white background
  • Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Somali travellers

These rules apply specifically to Somali passport holders entering Philippines as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory immigration and health eTravel form

    All travelers must complete the immigration and health arrival card (eTravel form) before departure to Philippines. Once completed, this form will generate a QR code that the traveler must present at check-in and on arrival in Philippines. Travelers must register within 72 hours prior to their arrival in the Philippines

    Republic of the Philippines Last checked 2026-07-28
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Philippines

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from the Philippines.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of the Philippines; -Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines; -Arriving Balikbayans, including Filipino citizens abroad and former Filipino citizens, and their accompanying spouses and children.
    The Philippine Embassy in Singapore Last checked 2026-08-12
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Philippines

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Philippines. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Philippines.

    PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK Last checked 2026-05-28
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Philippines

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Philippines Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Philippines

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Philippines.

    Last checked 2026-07-28
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Philippines.

    Last checked 2026-07-28
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Philippines to stay for a period of 72 hours. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-06-25

A look at Philippines

  • Aerial view of Chocolate Hills in Bohol with perfectly cone-shaped green hills stretching to the horizon
    Chocolate Hills — One of the Philippines' most iconic natural wonders
  • Traditional Filipino jeepney decorated with colorful artwork parked on a street in Manila
    The iconic Filipino jeepney — a symbol of Philippine culture
  • White sand beach of Boracay with crystal clear turquoise water and palm trees swaying in the breeze
    Boracay — World-famous white sand beaches await
  • Underground River in Puerto Princesa Palawan with limestone formations illuminated inside the cave
    Puerto Princesa Underground River — A UNESCO World Heritage Site

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