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Philippines Visa for French Citizens

Visa-free30 days max stay

Yes — French passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days as of 2026.

Visa-free under Executive Order No. 408. Initial 30-day stay; extendable.

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Entering Philippines on a French passport

  • → Travel with just your valid French passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • See the exact document checklist for French applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for French applicants

The exact documents French citizens must submit for Philippines, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherAdults

- Applicant to come in person to the ePassport Renewal Centre on the date of appointment - Printed application form completed duly online (https://onlineappform.passport.gov.ph/) or manual form (file:///D:/VFS_GLOBAL_GIT/www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/philippines/france/english/passport-services/pdf/parc-manual-form-nov-2021.pdf) duly completed. - Most recent original ePassport - Photocopy of data page of most recent ePassport.

otherMinor

- Applicant to come in person to the ePassport Renewal Centre on the date of appointment (minors must be accompanied by a parent – see instruction below) - Printed application form completed duly online or manual form duly completed. - Most recent original ePassport - Photocopy of data page of most recent ePassport. - Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by Philippines Statistics Authority or Original Report of Birth issued by Philippine Embassy in France (if born in France). - Original and (1) photocopy of passport of accompanying parent - Original PSA marriage contract of parents or Original Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy in France (if married in France) of parents, if available. Important Instruction for applicant: - Personal appearance of the child and either parent. - If parents are not married, mother must accompany the minor for renewal. Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Report of Marriage issued by the Philippine Embassy in France (if married in France) is required when only the father files the application. (Original and photocopy) Certificate of Live Birth/Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). (Original and photocopy) Passport of either parent with one (1) photocopy of data page Additional requirements may be requested by the Embassy in compliance with relevant/prevailing rules and regulations as prescribed by the competent authority.

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Philippines visa for France citizens — FAQ

Do French citizens need a visa for Philippines?

Yes — French passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days as of 2026.

How long can French citizens stay in Philippines?

French passport holders can stay in Philippines for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do French citizens need for Philippines?

A valid passport plus the Philippines document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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