United Kingdom, United States or a Schengen Area state may enter and stay without a visa for up to 14 days. They may enter from any port of entry. Electronic Travel Authorization Citizens of may apply for an entry permit through the Electronic Travel Authorization system on the website of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office. Visa required Holders of passports issued by any country except the following may obtain a visa (for a fee) valid for 59 days on arrival: Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of the following countries enjoy an extended length of stay when compared to ordinary passports: Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of the following countries may enter without a visa while ordinary passport holders require one: D — diplomatic passports O — official passports S — service passports APEC Business Travel Card Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) containing the "PHL" code on the reverse that it is valid for travel to Philippines can enter visa-free for business trips for up to 59 days. ABTCs are issued to nationals of: Types of visas The Philippine Immigration Act prescribes fourteen different visas grouped into two broad categories: Section 9 visas (non-immigrant visas), for temporary visits such as those for tourism, business, transit, study or employment Section 13 visas (immigrant visas), for foreign nationals who wish to become permanent residents in the Philippines Some visas have been introduced by subsequent legislation or proclamation of the President which are not classified by the Philippine Immigration Act as either being a Section 9 or Section 13 visa. These visas are called special visas and are issued to groups such as retirees, investors and entrepreneurs. List of visas Foreign travel statistics See also Visa requirements for Philippine citizens Philippine passport Immigration to the Philippines References and Notes External links The Bureau of Immigration Visa information from the Bureau of Immigration Foreign relations of the Philippines Philippines Philippine immigration law