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Updated August 2023

The Philippines has a lot to offer intrepid adventurers, from bustling cities to breathtaking beaches and mountains. Its stunning natural beauty and undoubtedly pleasant people make the Philippines a country that’s easy to fall in love with. Indian travellers should definitely consider visiting the beautiful archipelago, particularly for its relative geographical proximity and affordable currency conversion.

Keep reading to learn more about travelling from India to the Philippines in 2023.

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Can I travel to the Philippines from India?

Yes. All foreign nationals may enter the Philippines provided they comply with the applicable visa requirements and immigration entry and departure formalities; provided further that they are:

are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, except only for minors/children below 15 years of age travelling with their fully vaccinated foreign parents.
have passports valid for a period of 6 months at the time of their arrival in the Philippines.
are carrying acceptable proof of COVID‑19 vaccination, to present at check‑in and upon arrival in the Philippines.
Register and complete the eTravel Portal (replacing former One Health Pass). This can be done within 72h before arrival or upon arrival at the latest.

Philippines entry requirements

The following categories of foreign nationals shall be allowed entry into the Philippines provided they:

Are holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival;
Have a return or outbound ticket to their country of origin or next country of destination (Balikbayans are exempted from this requirement);
Have any of the following proofs of full/complete vaccination against COVID-19 recognized under existing IATF regulations:
(i) World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis
(ii) VaxCertPH
(iii) National/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement (unless otherwise permitted by the IATF);Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers need to present a laboratory-administered negative ART test result taken within 24 hours from departure from the country of origin. They also have the option to undergo a laboratory-based antigen test upon arrival at the airport. (Note: Those who test positive for COVID-19 after testing at the airport will have to follow the quarantine procedures that will be advised by the Philippines’ Department of Health.)

Unvaccinated children aged 15 and below are not required to be vaccinated, but they need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who complies with their own entry requirements. If they are unvaccinated and traveling on their own, they need to follow the testing requirements for adults.
Have filled out the eTravel Travel Declaration Form. (The eTravel platform is free of charge)

Earlier, the Philippine government had announced that One Health Pass no longer applies in lieu of the eArrival card. However, as of now, the authorities have replaced it with a new system called eTravel. Travelers are required to register on this platform at least 72 hours before their arrival in the Philippines, as they will be required to present the eTravel Card upon arrival. For more details about the Philippines’ eTravel Card, please refer to our dedicated article on the topic.

Vaccination criteria

Filipino nationals may travel to the Philippines without any restrictions on their vaccination status.

Travelers are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under the following conditions:

received the complete dose of a vaccine at least 14 days before travel
possess one of the following approved proofs of vaccination:1. World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis
2. VaxCertPH certification if you were vaccinated in the Philippines
3. The national or state digital certificate of a country that has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement if you were vaccinated elsewhere overseas.

If you are unvaccinated:

Foreign nationals aged 15 years or older who are not fully vaccinated are required to present a remotely supervised or a laboratory-based rapid antigen test which is negative of COVID-19 and which was taken no more than 24 hours prior to departing for the Philippines. .

Anyone aged 15 years or older who fails to present a negative pre-departure test shall be required to take a test upon arrival at the airport.

Any inbound traveller regardless of nationality who tests positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test may be subject to the latest quarantine and isolation protocols set by the Philippines Department of Health.

Quarantine requirements

Fully vaccinated passengers will no longer be required to undergo facility‑based quarantine.

Unvaccinated passengers who test positive for COVID19 upon arrival to the Philippines may be subject to quarantine, according to the prevailing quarantine guidelines.

Unvaccinated children below 14 years old who are travelling with their Filipino parents must follow the entry, testing, and quarantine protocols that apply to their parents.

Flights from India to the Philippines

Air India, Philippine Airlines, and IndiGo are among the most popular airlines travelling from India to the Philippines. However, no direct flights are available between India and Philippines as of now, with most having layovers in Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand.

The India-Philippines flight prices for the month of August 2023 are as below.

Please note: All prices are accurate at the time of writing.

Air India

Mumbai – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 23,814.
Delhi – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 23,060.
Bangalore – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 26,275.

Philippine Airlines

Mumbai – Manila: Two flights available four days of the week, starting INR 40,037.
Delhi – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 55,408.
Bangalore – Manila: Multiple flights available two days of the week, starting INR 28,619.

IndiGo

Mumbai – Manila: One flight available all days of the week, starting INR 28,081.
Delhi – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 27,350.
Bangalore – Manila: Multiple flights available all days of the week, starting INR 29,685.