Holders of a Temporary Visitor Visa who have stayed in the Philippines for six months or more or holders of Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas with valid ACR I-Cards who are leaving the country temporarily must secure an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) at least 72 hours before leaving the country to avoid being denied departure. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to the Philippines. ![]() You must also register with the ‘e-travel’ system within 72 hours prior to your arrival. This requirement is waived if you are the spouse or child a of Filipino citizen travelling with your Filipino spouse or parent, or if you are a former Filipino citizen with Balikbayan privileges. To enter the Philippines you must have valid tickets for onward travel. Latest entry requirement: Proof of onward travel and the e-travel system If you wish to stay long-term in the Philippines, make sure you do so in full accordance with Philippine immigration regulations. The British Embassy is aware of cases where visitors trying to extend their stay in the Philippines by regular renewals of tourist visas have been challenged on arrival by Philippine immigration officials. Overstaying without the proper authority is a serious matter and can lead to detention pending payment of outstanding fees and fines and voluntary deportation at your own expense. You can apply to extend your stay at the offices of the Bureau of Immigration. Consult the Philippine Embassy before you travel. ![]() UK passport holders are permitted to enter the Philippines visa free for an initial period of 30 days. ![]() Check your passport and travel documents before you travel Passport validity This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. This page has information on travelling to the Philippines.
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