COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PHILIPPINES TOURIST AND BUSINESS VISA FOR FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM 2025

Area

List of countries

Validity of free-visa staying

Asia

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Maximum of 30 days

Europe

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Africa

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Americas

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela

Oceania

Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Special countries

Brazil and Israel

Maximum of 59 days

• Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
• Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

Maximum of 14 days

• Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports
• Holders of Hong Kong British passports

Maximum of 7 days

DETAILED INFORMATION

General documents

1. Original passport valid for more than 6 months;
2. 2 pictures 3.5cmx4.5cm (white background);
3. Completed Visa application form;
4. Proof of legal residence;
5. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
6. Bank Statement or Bank balance confirmation;
7. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination.

Handling authority

1. Consulate General Of The Philippines In Ho Chi Minh City
2. Philippines Embassy In Hanoi

Processing time

• Normally takes about 2 – 4 weeks (excluding application submission date)

Step

Description

1. Prepare the Required Documents

Gather all necessary documents according to the type of application. Ensure they meet consular requirements (e.g., notarized, translated, or authenticated if applicable).

2. Complete the Application Form

Download the appropriate form from the consular office’s website. Fill it out accurately and legibly.

3. Schedule an Appointment

Contact the consular office to schedule an appointment:

• No need to book an appoinment in advance if you apply at the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City
• Appointment with the Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy in Hanoi, to be scheduled through hanoipe.visa@dfa.gov.ph.

4. Visit the Consular Office

Arrive at the office on the scheduled date and time. Bring all required documents, a valid ID, and additional materials specified.

5. Submit the Application

Submit the completed application form and documents at the designated counter. If authorizing someone to submit, ensure they bring an authorization letter and a copy of their ID.

6. Pay the Fees

Pay the required processing fees at the payment counter. Payment is typically in cash and in the local currency. Keep the receipt as proof of payment.

7. Receive Acknowledgment

Receive an acknowledgment receipt or claim stub indicating the estimated processing time. This will serve as proof of submission.

8. Follow Up the application

If additional documents are requested, provide them promptly as per instructions from the consular office.

9. Claim the Processed Document

On the specified date, return to the consular office to collect your processed document or visa. Bring your acknowledgment receipt and a valid ID for verification.

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINES IN HO CHI MINH CITY

PHILIPPINES EMBASSY IN HANOI

Address

No. 998 Dong Van Cong Street, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam

27 B Tran Hung Dao, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Contact

• Telephone: (028) 3518 0045 (ext 112 or 104)
• Fax: (028) 3518 0047

Telephone: (84-24) 394 37873

Website

N/A

hanoipe.org

Email

philippineconsulate-hcm@fmc.com.vn

hanoi.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Working time

From Monday to Friday (except holidays):

• For receiving of documents: 8h30 to 11h30 
• For releasing of documents: 1h00 to 17h00

• From 8h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday (except holidays)
• For Consular services: 8h30 to 16h30