Update at 28 July, 2020: Due to COVID-19, persons who are not Filipino citizens, permanent residents, or dependents of Filipino citizens are unable to travel to the Philippines. For the latest updates and information, visit the SmartTraveller website.
Please note that we are unable to help with Australian Visas and residency. Information about Australian Visas, immigration and residency is available from the Department of Home Affairs Website, and all related enquiries should be made through there.
Do I need a Visa to travel to the Philippines?
In ordinary circumstances, Australian citizens will not need a visa to visit the Philippines if they are visiting for business or pleasure for a duration of less than 30 days. In this circumstance, visitors are required to have return or onward travel to another country, and must hold an Australian passport valid for at least 6 months after their return travel date. For the latest information about Visa requirements, which are subject to change, please visit the SmartTraveller website.
For those that intend to stay longer than 30 days, or work or study in the Philippines, a Visa may be required. Please book an appointment to discuss the required Visa in more detail. For more information about the types of visas required to visit the Philippines, along with the necessary forms, please visit the Consulate General Melbourne website below.