Philippines Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a visa to visit the Philippines, costing approximately $40 for a 59-day stay. The Philippine Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021, so Afghans apply at the Philippine Embassy in regional cities such as Islamabad or Dubai. The Philippines is a majority Muslim and Christian nation with a welcoming attitude toward Afghan visitors.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Philippines.
Apply at the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad or the Philippine Consulate in Dubai. Check the Philippine Bureau of Immigration e-Visa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ph) to see if online applications are available for Afghan passport holders. Required documents: completed application form, valid Afghan passport (at least 6 months validity), two passport photos, confirmed return or onward flight bookings, proof of accommodation or invitation letter, 3 months of bank statements, and employment details. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. The $40 fee is paid at the embassy or consulate.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Philippines: What You Need to Know
The Philippines requires an advance visa for Afghan passport holders. The Philippine Embassy in Kabul suspended full operations after 2021. Afghan nationals apply at the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, or the Philippine Consulate in Dubai, UAE. The Philippines has a significant Muslim population in Mindanao in the southern islands, and halal food is widely available throughout the country. The visa costs approximately $40 (2,000 PHP) for a 59-day single-entry visitor visa. Extensions are available at Philippine Bureau of Immigration offices once in-country.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to the Philippines. Route via Dubai (DXB) with flydubai then Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, or AirAsia to Manila (MNL). Via Singapore (SIN) or Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with connecting flights is another option. Total journey time from Kabul to Manila is typically 12 to 18 hours.
Money & Banking
The Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP). ATMs are widely available in Manila and major tourist areas, accepting international Visa and Mastercard. The Philippines is generally affordable: budget accommodation from $15 to $25 per night, local meals from $2 to $5 USD. Palawan and tourist islands are more expensive than Manila. USD is widely accepted at tourist businesses. Notify your bank before travel.
Practical Tips
Palawan is regularly rated one of the world's best islands: El Nido has dramatic limestone lagoons and beaches, while Coron offers outstanding wreck diving. Boracay has famous white-sand beach and water sports. Cebu is gateway to swimming with whale sharks in Oslob. Manila has Intramuros, the Spanish colonial walled city, and a vibrant food scene. The Philippines has around 110 million people and English is widely spoken. The country has a large Muslim community (around 5 to 6 million) primarily in Mindanao, where halal food is widely available.