The non-immigrant visa is valid for up to 90 days and can be used to visit any country in the world. As a general rule, the validity of both types of visas is extended by 30 days. If you plan to stay in the Philippines for more than six months, you will need to apply for a Philippines visa first.
Can I enter the Philippines without a visa?
Nationals of the countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business or tourism are permitted to enter the country without a visa for a stay of up to thirty (30) days as long as they have valid tickets for their return journey to the port of origin or the next port of destination and their passports are valid for at least six (6) months beyond their intended stay in the country.
What are the requirements for a temporary visitor visa in the Philippines?
For travel to and from the Philippines for business and tourism purposes, nationals of the countries listed below are permitted to enter the country without a visa for a stay of up to thirty (30) days, provided they have valid tickets for their return journey to their port of origin or next port of destination and their passports are valid for at least six (6) months beyond their intended stay in the Philippines.
Should I extend my US visa in the Philippines?
My personal recommendation is to obtain a 59-day visa in advance in the United States in order to avoid any complications with regard to return dates on flights and the need to extend in the Philippines. Aside from that, it is less expensive to organize a 59-day visa in advance in the United States than it is to extend a visa in the Philippines.
