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Travel to the Philippines : The Guide

7,641 paradise islands await you. Plan your dream trip to Southeast Asia's most welcoming archipelago.

🛂 Choose your visa

Select the visa adapted to the duration and type of your trip

Recommended

9A Tourist Visa

30 days (extendable)
Free on arrival

Perfect for a first discovery trip

Free issuance at the airport
Extension possible up to 3 years
Ideal for tourism
No work rights
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Visa Upon Arrival

30 days
Variable by nationality

For specific nationalities

Issuance at the airport
Fast procedure
Special conditions
Check eligibility
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🗺️ Must-visit Destinations

Each region offers unique experiences and breathtaking landscapes

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Manila & Luzon

Dynamic capital and Banaue rice terraces

Must see:

Historic Intramuros
Banaue Rice Terraces
Taal Volcano
Colonial Vigan
HistoryCultureGastronomyBusiness
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Palawan

The paradise island with crystal clear waters

Must see:

El Nido
Coron
Puerto Princesa
Underground River
DivingNatureRelaxationAdventure
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Visayas (Cebu, Bohol)

The cultural heart and dream beaches

Must see:

Chocolate Hills
Oslob (Whale Sharks)
Mystical Siquijor
Boracay
BeachesDivingFestivalsNightlife
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Mindanao

Authentic adventure and cultural diversity

Must see:

Mount Apo
Davao
Siargao (surfing)
Camiguin
SurfingTrekkingLocal CultureAdventure

💰 Plan your budget

The Philippines offers options for every budget

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Budget Friendly

30-50€/day

Hostels, local transport, street food

Accommodation: 10-20€/night
Meals: 3-8€/meal
Transport: 5-15€/day
Activities: 10-20€/day
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Mid-Range

50-100€/day

3* Hotels, local restaurants, organized tours

Accommodation: 25-50€/night
Meals: 8-20€/meal
Transport: 15-30€/day
Activities: 20-40€/day

Comfort

100€+/day

Resorts, international restaurants, domestic flights

Accommodation: 50€+/night
Meals: 20€+/meal
Transport: 30€+/day
Activities: 40€+/day

💡 Practical Tips

Everything you need to know for a successful trip

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Best Time

December to May (Dry Season). Avoid June-November (Typhoons).

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Health

No mandatory vaccines. Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis.

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Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP). 1€ ≈ 60 PHP. Cards accepted in cities, cash needed elsewhere.

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Communication

English widely spoken. Local SIM recommended (Globe, Smart). WiFi available everywhere.

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Transport

Jeepneys, tricycles, Grab (Local Uber). Domestic flights for islands.

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Culture

Very welcoming people. Respect traditions. Tipping appreciated (10%).

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