Embassy
Embassy of Brazil in the Philippines
104 H.V. Dela Costa, Bel-Air
Philippines visa requirements for Brazilian citizens
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 59 days.
Passport
BRA
Brazil
Going to
PHL
Philippines
No visa needed
People with Brazilian or Israeli passports can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 59 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Brazilian citizens in Philippines
Brazilians can visit the Philippines visa-free for 59 days
- With a Brazilian ordinary passport, stay visa-free for up to 59 days.
- Including extensions, stay no longer than 36 months from your latest arrival.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in the Philippines.
Ways into Philippines
Your passport and trip decide whether you need a visa.
Visa not required For your passport59-day visa-free stayPeople with Brazilian or Israeli passports can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 59 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Prepare your passport and ticket.
- Ask for the 59-day stay at the border.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Return or onward ticket
eVisaOnline visitor visaApply online for a 9(a) visa through an embassy that offers this service.
- Processing
- 7–21 days
How to apply
- Register at evisa.gov.ph and choose the correct embassy.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Pay as that embassy instructs.
- Provide originals or attend an interview if asked.
- Download the approved visa.
Documents required
- Machine-readable or electronic passport
- Passport valid 6 months
- Application and photograph
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel, money and visit-purpose documents
- You cannot extend this visa or change it to another visa type.
- Apply again if you lose the passport linked to your visa.
Visa on arrivalApproved visa on arrivalThis route covers supported business visitors, event guests and other specially approved people.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get the required support from an approved organisation.
- Ask immigration for the checklist and fee amount.
- Pay and submit your application with receipts.
- Collect your approval and visa.
Documents required
- Programme checklist documents
- Required support letter
- Payment receipts
- The 30-day single-entry terms apply to the investment route.
- Ordinary tourists cannot simply arrive and ask for this visa.
Visa requiredTourist visitor visaThe 9(a-2) visa covers holidays, religious trips and visits to friends or family.
How to apply
- Check your embassy's checklist and how to apply.
- Fill in the form and gather your documents.
- Submit your application and pay the local fee.
- Give more documents or attend an interview if asked.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Application form
- Entry and exit flight details
- Proof of money for stay
- Proof of home or work ties
- Trip plan and accommodation
- Child's parent permission, where needed
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Check the stay you are given; visa dates and stay length are different.
- An online visa route is also available through some embassies.
Sources (39)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Philippine e-Visa portal
- Department of Foreign Affairs: Philippine visa policy
- Department of Foreign Affairs: visa-free nationalities and special exemptions
- Department of Foreign Affairs: tourism visitor requirements
- Department of Foreign Affairs: business visitor requirements
- Department of Foreign Affairs: medical visitor requirements
- Bureau of Immigration: official questions and answers
- Bureau of Immigration: Indian visa-free entry circular
- Bureau of Immigration: airside and landside transit circular
- Bureau of Immigration: initial visitor extension
- Bureau of Immigration: employment visas
- Bureau of Immigration: endorsed visa upon arrival
- Bureau of Immigration: Taiwan electronic travel authorisation rules
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: visa services
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: fees
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: visa validity explanation
- Philippine Embassy in London: published non-immigrant application form
- Philippine Embassy in New Delhi: visa application requirements
- Philippine Embassy in New Delhi: fees and electronic visa processing
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa-free entry
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa classes
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa and investment residence overview
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan programme
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan covered countries
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan evidence and arrival procedure
- Philippine Embassy in Seoul: visa and exemption rules
- Philippine Embassy in Manama: new Indian visa policy
- Philippine Embassy in Singapore: 2026 Chinese visa-free announcement
- Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles: student visa
- Philippine Consulate in New York: employment application routes
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: transit visa
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: service charter and transit checklist
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: electronic visa questions
- Philippine representative office in Taiwan: extended visa-free arrangement
- Philippine representative office in Taiwan: electronic travel authorisation
- Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Philippines entry information
- Philippine Retirement Authority: current retirement visa programme
- Philippine Department of Justice: special non-immigrant applications
- Official eTravel system: registration, timing and exemptions
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Trips to Philippines
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Coming from Brazil
- Plugs A B CAdapter for some
- MoneyPHP ₱
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Philippines trip
Best time to go: November to February generally brings cooler, drier weather. Christmas and New Year can be expensive and busy; weather patterns differ in some eastern areas.
- Beaches and coral reefsThe country has a long coastline, sandy beaches and many coral reefs.
- Old Spanish churchesThese churches offer a way to explore local history, art and architecture.
- Mountains and rainforestsMany larger islands have mountainous interiors, with forests and varied wildlife.
- National parksThe country has around 60–70 national parks, including mountain and coral reef areas.
Scams to watch for in Philippines
- Taxi drivers refusing the meterThe driver bypasses the meter and demands a higher fare. The demand can be double the metered fare.
- Taxi driver claims to have no changeThe driver claims to have no change so that you leave a larger tip. Morning requests for coins can also be a normal practice, so the request alone does not prove a scam.
- PickpocketingA thief takes money, a phone or other valuables from your pockets or bag without you noticing.
About Philippines
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago republic made up of more than 7,000 islands.
- Capital
- Manila
- Money
- Philippine peso (₱)
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +63
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Questions
Are there special rules for Brazilian citizens visiting Philippines?
Brazilian ordinary passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 59 days.
Do brazilian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 59 days.
How long can brazilian citizens stay in the Philippines?
Up to 59 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do filipino citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Filipino citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to the Philippines?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Philippines are easier for brazilian citizens?
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand Cambodia, and 3 more let brazilian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Philippines?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in the Philippines?
Philippine peso (₱). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Philippines?
English and Filipino.
How strong is the Brazil passport?
It ranks #17 and reaches 144 destinations without applying ahead.
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