Australia & South Pacific – The Philippines

Visiting the Philippines

For US citizens visiting the Philippines, short term visitors/tourists would need a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity, proof of return or onward travel, and to register for an eTravel card within 72 hours of departure. A tourist visa is not required for stays under 30 days. If staying 30 days or more, then reference the Philippines embassy visa page for guidelines.  

Travel insurance is strongly recommended, not required

The Philippines does not currently require visitors to have travel insurance for entry, but a travel insurance policy is highly recommended for unexpected circumstances and to protect your travels. 

Comprehensive Travel Insurance Plans include both travel medical and trip cancellation coverage, along with many other essential coverages for travel. 

Travel medical plans are available for US Citizens/US Residents, while traveling to other countries and for foreign nationals who are visiting other countries but NOT traveling to the USA. Travel medical plans provide coverage for an accident and sickness while traveling. These plans do not include coverage for trip cancellation.

Trawick International has travel insurance plans to safeguard your Philippines travels. Learn more.

The Philippines: Islands Galore

The Philippines consists of more than 7,000 islands. It has beautiful beaches, terraced rice fields, bustling cities, colorful jeepney vehicles, volcanoes, wildlife, and historic sites to check out. Manila, on the island of Luzon, is the capital and is the center of the country's economic, political, social, and cultural activity.  The capital city features Rizal Park’s ponds and gardens, the cultural section of Makati, historic St. Augustin Church (which is over 400 years old), Corregidor Island World War memorial, and Manila Ocean Park. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and several active volcanoes including Mt. Pinatubo, Taal, and Mayon are other scenic points of interest. If seeking an adventure or looking for a beach getaway in the South Pacific, put the Philippines on your travel wanderlust list.

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