Philippines Visa RequirementsFor Bangladesh passport holders
Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders need a visa before a tourist visit to the Philippines. Apply through the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka and confirm its current fee and processing time. Visa validity and the permitted stay are different.
Bangladesh passport holders require a visa to enter Philippines.
Obtain the current tourist visa checklist and submission instructions from the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka. Prepare the application, passport, photographs, travel and accommodation plans, financial evidence and employment or other supporting documents required for your case. Ask about current passport validity, appointment and interview requirements.
Confirm the current fee in the embassy's accepted currency and allow time for additional checks. A fixed PHP 2,200 fee and a guaranteed three-to-five-day turnaround should not be used to plan an application.
Before arrival, complete the free eTravel registration within 72 hours and save its QR code for the airline and border checks. eTravel does not replace the required visa.
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
Entry Conditions
Approved visa, passport meeting the embassy validity requirements, onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds and free eTravel registration within 72 hours before arrival.
Required Documents
Approved visitor visa and passport
Obtain the required visa before travel. Check the details against your passport and follow the embassy passport-validity requirements.
eTravel confirmation
Register free at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before arrival and save the QR code. Registration does not replace the visa.
Current Travel Situation
Bangladesh to Philippines: What You Need to Know
The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka handles local visa applications. A temporary visitor visa does not guarantee admission: immigration decides the stay on entry. A 9(a) visa can allow up to 59 days, but you must follow any shorter period granted and the conditions shown on your documents.
Practical Tips
Cebu, Palawan, Siargao, and Boracay are the most popular island destinations. Book domestic flights through Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines for inter-island travel. The Philippine peso is the local currency. Typhoon season runs from June to November; plan travel accordingly. Palawan's Puerto Princesa Underground River requires advance booking. Tipping is customary at restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Yes, Bangladeshi passport holders require a visa to visit the Philippines. Apply at the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka for a single-entry tourist visa.
How long can Bangladeshi citizens stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa?
A temporary visitor visa can allow up to 59 days, but the visa conditions and permission granted on arrival control your actual stay. The last date on which you may use a visa to enter is not the same as the date by which you must leave.
How much does a Philippines tourist visa cost for Bangladeshi applicants?
Confirm the current fee, accepted currency and payment procedure with the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka. The previously quoted PHP 2,200 amount and three-to-five-day processing estimate have not been verified as current. Allow time for additional checks.
What is the best time to visit the Philippines for Bangladeshi tourists?
The best time to visit is the dry season from December to April. Avoid June to November due to typhoon season, which can disrupt travel plans and close island destinations.