For Philippine passport holders, visiting far-off lands usually requires the oft-dreaded but much-needed visa. The visa application process, however, comes with the combo of tedious tasks, thanks to the copious amounts of paperwork needed to secure one.
But, little do most travelers know, some powerful visas don't just grant access to one country—some can even unlock more new territories to see. Look no further, as ahead, we narrowed down the list of visas Filipino citizens can use to visit several other countries.
1. Australia
Georgia
Holders of a valid visa for Australia are exempted from visa requirements. They can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Montenegro
Passengers with a visa valid for the period of stay issued by Australia can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Panama
Passport holders with a multiple-entry visa with six (6) months of remaining validity for Australia can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Read the full list for Australia here.
2. Canada
Anguilla
Passengers with a valid visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of three months.
Antigua and Barbuda
Passengers with a visa issued by Canada can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Armenia
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 120 days.
Belize
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Bermuda
Travelers with a multiple re-entry visa for Canada must be valid for 45 days after the expiration of a visitor stay.
British Virgin Islands
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada that was previously used can stay for a maximum of 180 days.
Costa Rica
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Cuba
Travelers with a visa issued by Canada must also apply for Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) issued to visitors of Cuba traveling as tourists.
Dominican Republic
Passengers with a visa issued by Canada traveling as tourists can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
El Salvador
Passengers with a valid visa issued by Canada must also apply for a Tourist Card upon arrival (US $10).
Egypt
Passengers with a used multiple-entry visa issued by Canada are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at airports in Egypt for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Georgia
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Guatemala
Passengers with a valid visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Honduras
Passengers with a valid visa issued by Canada can apply for visa on arrival.
Mexico
Passengers with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 180 days, as long as the visa is valid during their entire stay in Mexico.
Montenegro
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
North Macedonia
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 15 days.
Panama
Passengers with a multiple entry visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 90 days. They must also have proof of sufficient funds of at least US $ 500 per person to cover their stay.
Qatar
Passengers with a valid Canada visa can apply for the electronic travel authorization (with a fee of 100 QAR), which is valid for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of issue.
South Korea
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada are eligible to stay for a maximum of 30 days, provided that they are traveling to Canada, US, Australia or New Zealand through South Korea, or they are departing from Canada, US, Australia, or New Zealand to go to a third country through South Korea.
Turks and Caicos
Passengers with a visa issued by Canada can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
United Kingdom
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London's Heathrow Airport for a maximum of 24 hours, transit only. They must be traveling to or from Canada only by air, with a boarding pass for their onward flight.
Read the full list for Canada here.
3. Japan
Georgia
Passport holders with a valid visa for Japan and other states in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are exempted from visa requirements. Travelers can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Mexico
Passport holders with a multiple-entry visa for Japan can enter as long as the visa is valid during their entire stay in Mexico for less than 180 days.
Montenegro
Passengers with a visa valid for the period of stay issued by Japan can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Panama
Passport holders with a multiple-entry visa with six (6) months of remaining validity for Japan can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Read the full list for Japan here.
4. New Zealand
Armenia
Passengers with a visa issued by New Zealand can obtain a visa on arrival (15,000 AMD) for a maximum stay of 120 days.
Egypt
Passengers with a valid and used visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Georgia
Passengers with a valid New Zealand visa can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Montenegro
Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay issued by Australia can visit for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Read the full list for New Zealand here.
5. Schengen States
Albania
Passengers with a multiple entry C or D visa issued by a Schengen member state, if used at least once in the Schengen area, can stay for a maximum stay of 90 days (type C) or for more than 90 days within 180 days (type D).
Antigua and Barbuda
Passengers with a visa issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen member state can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Belize
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by a Schengen member state can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by a Schengen member state can have a maximum stay of 30 days. A total of 90 days can be granted within six months.
Bulgaria
Passengers with a multiple entry C or D visa issued by a Schengen member state valid for the period of intended stay can visit without a visa, if they first entered Cyprus, Romania or at a Schengen member state. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days. The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Cuba
Travelers with a visa issued by an EU member state. However, they must also apply for a Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) issued to visitors traveling as tourists.
Cyprus
Passengers with a double or multiple entry C or D visa issued by a Schengen member state are valid for the period of intended stay. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days. The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Dominican Republic
Passengers with a visa issued by a Schengen member state traveling as tourists for a maximum stay of 90 days.
El Salvador
Passengers with a valid visa issued by a Schengen member state. They must also apply for a Tourist Card upon arrival (US $10) in addition to the visa requirement.
Georgia
Schengen visa holders can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Guatemala
Passengers with a valid visa issued by a Schengen member state can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Honduras
Passengers with a valid visa issued by a Schengen member state can apply for a visa on arrival.
Kosovo
Passengers with a multiple-entry Schengen visa can have a maximum stay of 15 days.
Mexico
Passengers with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by any member of the Schengen area for a maximum of 180 days, as long as the visa is valid during their entire stay in Mexico.
Montenegro
Passengers with a visa valid for the period of stay issued by a Schengen state can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
North Macedonia
Passengers with a multiple-entry Schengen C visa can visit with a maximum stay of 15 days. The visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the period of intended stay in North Macedonia. A total of 90 days is granted within 6 months with a maximum of 15 days allowed per stay.
Panama
Passport holders with a multiple-entry visa with six (6) months of remaining validity for EU states can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Romania
Passengers with a double or multiple entry C visa, valid for all Schengen member states, can visit for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must be valid for the period of the intended stay. The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Sao Tome and Principe
Passengers with a Schengen area member state visa do not require a visa for stays up to 15 days.
Serbia
Passengers with a visa issued by Switzerland or an EEA Member State can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Türkiye/Turkey
Schengen visa holders can apply for an e-Visa, provided that they will stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Read the full list for the Schengen visa here.
6. South Korea
Georgia
Passport holders with a valid visa for South Korea and other states in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are exempted from visa requirements. Travelers can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Panama
Passport holders with a multiple-entry visa with six (6) months of remaining validity for South Korea can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Read the full list for South Korea here.
7. United Kingdom
Albania
Passengers who have a valid multiple-entry United Kingdom visa, which has been previously used.
Anguilla
Passengers with a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of three months.
Antigua and Barbuda
Passengers with a visa issued by the United Kingdom can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Bahrain
Passengers with a valid United Kingdom visa can apply for a visa on arrival eVisa (with a minimum fee of 5 BD), which is valid for a stay of up to 30 days.
Bermuda
Travelers with a multiple re-entry visa for the United Kingdom must be valid for 45 days after the expiration of a visitor stay.
Bonaire
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by the United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days.
British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by the United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 180 days. The UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival.
Dominican Republic
Passengers with a visa issued by the United Kingdom traveling as tourists can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Egypt
Passengers with a valid and used visa issued by the United Kingdom can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Georgia
Passengers with a valid United Kingdom visa can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gibraltar (British Territory)
Passengers with a valid United Kingdom visa can enter for a maximum of 180 days. The UK visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival.
Ireland
Passengers with a valid and used multiple-entry short-stay standard visitor United Kingdom visa can stay for a maximum of 90 days, or until the exit day of the UK entry stamp. Travelers must enter the UK first before entering Ireland, and they must enter and exit Ireland within the date of their UK entry stamp.
Mexico
Passengers with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of 180 days, as long as the visa is valid during their entire stay in Mexico.
Montenegro
Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay, issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
North Macedonia
Passengers with a valid multiple-entry United Kingdom visa for a maximum stay of 15 days.
Panama
Passengers with a multiple entry visa issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of 90 days. They must also have proof of sufficient funds of at least US $ 500 per person to cover their stay.
Qatar
Passengers with a valid UK visa can apply for the electronic travel authorization (with a fee of 100 QAR), which is valid for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of issue.
Saudi Arabia
Passengers with a valid and used multiple-entry United Kingdom visa can apply for a visa on arrival (with a fee of 440 SAR), which is valid for a stay of up to 90 days.
Serbia
Passengers with a visa issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
South Korea
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by the United Kingdom are eligible to stay for a maximum of 30 days, provided that they are traveling to or departing from the Schengen states, the UK, Cyprus, Ireland, or Romania through South Korea to go to a third country through South Korea.
Turkey/Türkiye
United Kingdom visa holders can apply for an e-Visa, provided that they will stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Turks and Caicos
Passengers with a visa issued by the United Kingdom can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Read the full list for the United Kingdom here.
8. United States
Albania
Passengers who have a valid multiple-entry United States visa, which has been previously used.
American Samoa
American Samoa is a United States territory, making the US visa valid.
Anguilla
Passengers with a valid visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of three months.
Antigua and Barbuda
Passengers with a visa issued by the USA can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Belize
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Bermuda
Travelers with a multiple re-entry visa for the USA must be valid for 45 days after the expiration of a visitor stay.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum stay of 30 days. A total of 90 days can be granted within six months.
Canada
Travelers who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, or are currently holding a valid United States non-immigrant visa can apply for the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Cuba
Travelers with a visa issued by the USA. However, they must also apply for a Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista) issued to visitors traveling as tourists.
Dominican Republic
Passengers with a visa issued by the USA traveling as tourists can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
El Salvador
Passengers with a valid visa issued by the USA. They must also apply for a Tourist Card upon arrival (US $10) in addition to the visa requirement.
Georgia
United States visa holders can enter Georgia without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period.
Guam
Guam is a United States territory, making the US visa valid.
Guatemala
Passengers with a valid visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Honduras
Passengers with a valid visa issued by the United States can apply for a visa on arrival.
Mexico
Passengers with a valid multiple-entry visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 180 days, as long as the visa is valid during their entire stay in Mexico.
Montenegro
Passengers with a US visa may enter, pass through the territory of and stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days without a visa.
Nicaragua
Philippine passport holders can apply for a visa on arrival for a fee of US $50. However, with a valid US visa, they'll only have to pay a tourist card for US $10.
Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands is a United States commonwealth, making the US visa valid.
Panama
Passengers with a multiple entry visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 90 days. They must also have proof of sufficient funds of at least US $ 500 per person to cover their stay.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a United States territory, making the US visa valid.
Qatar
Passengers with a valid US visa can apply for electronic travel authorization (with a fee of 100 QAR), which is valid for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of issue.
Serbia
Passengers with a visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Turkey/Türkiye
USA visa holders can apply for an e-Visa, provided that they will stay for a maximum of 30 days.
Turks and Caicos
Passengers with a visa issued by the USA can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands is a United States territory, making the US visa valid.
Read the full list for the United States here.
