Philippines visa requirements for German citizens

Your passport and trip decide whether you need a visa.

• Visa not required For your passport30-day visa-free stayPeople from the listed countries can visit for tourism or business without a visa.

  Stay

  30 days

  Fee

  Free

  How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport country is on the list.
  2. Show your passport and ticket at the border.

  Documents required

  • Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
  • Return or onward ticket

  • Passport rules can differ by passport; check whether an exception applies.
  • Border staff decide whether you can enter.

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• eVisaOnline visitor visaApply online for a 9(a) visa through an embassy that offers this service.

  Processing

  7–21 days

  How to apply

  1. Register at evisa.gov.ph and choose the correct embassy.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your documents.
  3. Pay as that embassy instructs.
  4. Provide originals or attend an interview if asked.
  5. 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.

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• 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

  1. Get the required support from an approved organisation.
  2. Ask immigration for the checklist and fee amount.
  3. Pay and submit your application with receipts.
  4. 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.

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• Visa requiredTourist visitor visaThe 9(a-2) visa covers holidays, religious trips and visits to friends or family.

  How to apply

  1. Check your embassy's checklist and how to apply.
  2. Fill in the form and gather your documents.
  3. Submit your application and pay the local fee.
  4. 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.

  Official page

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  Embassy

  Embassy of Germany, Manila

  Manila

  manila.diplo.de +63-2-702-3000

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