Do Australians need a visa for Philippines?
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Australian passport holders enter visa-free for 30 days. You must complete the free eTravel registration within 72 hours before arrival.
Passport validity
At least 6 months from your date of arrival
Length of stay
30 days, extendable in-country
Onward ticket
Proof of onward travel within 30 days is a hard requirement and is checked by airlines in Australia.
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Free registration covering health and customs. Save the QR code — you'll be asked for it at check-in and on arrival.
Apply on the official siteWhat it costs
| Fee | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-free entry | Free | Australian passport holders, 30 days |
| Visa extension | From ₱3,000 (about AUD $80) | Optional, at a Bureau of Immigration office |
| Travel tax on departure | ₱1,620 (about AUD $43) | Usually included in international airfares — check your ticket |
How to get sorted, step by step
- Check your passport has 6 months validity from arrival.
- Book proof of onward travel within 30 days — airlines enforce this at Australian check-in.
- Register on etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of departure and save the QR code.
- Check Smartraveller for the specific regions you're visiting — advice varies substantially by island.
What catches Australians out
Smartraveller advises against travel to parts of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. Travel insurance is generally void in 'do not travel' zones.
Domestic flights are frequently delayed or cancelled in typhoon season — leave buffer before international connections.
The departure travel tax is included in most but not all airfares.
eTravel is free; several paid lookalike sites exist.
Health cover for Australians in Philippines
No reciprocal agreement. Facilities outside Manila and Cebu are limited; serious cases are often evacuated to Singapore or Australia.
Vaccinations: Hepatitis A and typhoid commonly recommended. Rabies and Japanese encephalitis for longer or rural stays.
Medications: Bring a full supply with prescriptions.
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Philippines entry requirements FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for the Philippines?
No. Australian passport holders get 30 days visa-free, extendable at a Bureau of Immigration office. You must complete the free eTravel registration within 72 hours before you arrive.
Do I need proof of onward travel for the Philippines?
Yes, and it's genuinely enforced. Airlines routinely refuse boarding in Australia without a confirmed onward ticket departing within your 30-day visa-free period.
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