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Visa & entry guide

Philippines

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Plan your visit to Philippines with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Philippines

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Visa application
Passport photograph
Return/onward itinerary
Accommodation details
Proof of financial capacity
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should obtain the appropriate Philippine visa before travelling unless an exemption applies under current Philippine immigration rules. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Visa application
Passport photograph
Business invitation
Employer/company letter
Host/company documents
Supporting business documents

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders should obtain the appropriate Philippine visa before travelling unless an exemption applies under current Philippine immigration rules. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Through the official Philippine visa system where eligible or through the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Processing depends on visa type, nationality and whether additional documentation or approval is required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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