Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Philippines?
The official link goes to evisa.gov.ph. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Philippines entry rules for Hong Kong citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (eTravel registration only) |
| Stay | 14 days initial admission (HKSAR passport); first extension 7 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Hong Kong passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Philippines entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Philippines eTravel on etravel.gov.ph for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Hong Kong passport.
HKSAR (and Macao SAR) passports: 14 days visa-free (DFA policy; BI visa-waiver table lists first extension of 7 days). BN(O)/Hong Kong-British passports: 7 days initial admission, extendable by 14 days (21 days total). Needs return/onward ticket and free eTravel registration within 72 hours before arrival.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months' validity. US State Dept: 6 months beyond the end of the planned stay; FCDO: 6 months after arrival; Smartraveller: at least 6 months. Indian visa-free visitors: 6 months beyond the stay (DFA policy). Safest: 6 months beyond departure.
Recent changes in Philippines.
- 2025-06-08 — Visa-free entry for Indian nationals: 14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible), or 30 days with a valid US/Japan/Australia/Canada/Schengen/Singapore/UK visa or residence permit.
- 2025-07-01 — 14-day visa-free entry for Taiwan passport holders introduced (initially to 30 Jun 2026).
- 2025-11-03 — Philippine eVisa for residents of mainland China resumed via VFS Global: CNY 380 visa fee plus CNY 98 service fee (secondary source).
The short answers.
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Philippines?
No. Hong Kong citizens don’t need a visa for the Philippines for stays of 14 days initial admission (HKSAR passport); first extension 7 days.
How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Philippines?
14 days initial admission (HKSAR passport); first extension 7 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Hong Kong citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.gov.ph. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Philippines visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.