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I understand that if I have a Singapore visa (with an Indian passport) I do not need to apply for a Philippines visa. But upon arrival in Manila, will I need to apply for a Visa on Arrival at the airport? Or will I just be able to go directly to Immigration and pass through without a visa? If it is a visa on arrival, what documents are required and what is the cost?

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  • @CGCampbell I can remember of a question of one that states that
    – Nicolas Formichella
    Commented May 31, 2023 at 10:11
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    Does this answer your question? Philippines visa on arrival with Singapore eVisa
    – Nicolas Formichella
    Commented May 31, 2023 at 10:12
  • travel.stackexchange.com/questions/120523/… ... yes, there are multiple posts and websites confirming this. Plus my travel agent has assured me that many of his clients have visited Philippines on an Indian passport with only a Singapore visa.
    – Vipul Swarup
    Commented May 31, 2023 at 10:13
  • travel.stackexchange.com/questions/120523/… ... this doesn't answer my question. I know that I can go on a Singapore visa. My question is about the process upon arrival. How long will it take? Is there a separate counter that I need to visit? Is there a separate fee?
    – Vipul Swarup
    Commented May 31, 2023 at 10:16
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    @VipulSwarup OK, but now I question why you are asking us, when you state you use a travel agent. They are professionals, we are Random Internet Strangers.
    – CGCampbell
    Commented May 31, 2023 at 10:18

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so I am in the Philippines now. Below is my experience from Immigration at Manila airport.

I went straight to Immigration - there was no separate visa-on-arrival counter. The waiting time at immigration was longer than 1 hour though — very poorly managed queues, and slow moving officers.

The officer looked at the following:

  • Philippines e-travel pass (its a QR code covid check thing). You can get one here: https://etravel.gov.ph/. My travel agent did not know about this, and luckily the airline made me register before checking me in.
  • Passports - obviously
  • Singapore Visa
  • Return ticket
  • And, rather weirdly, proof that our daughter is indeed our daughter. Our Indian passports have parents’ names endorsed in passports - so this was not an issue. But I have never been asked this before.

They did not ask for hotel bookings, photographs, or any kind of payment.

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    Glad to hear it all went well, and thanks for taking the time to come back and post an answer!
    – lambshaanxy
    Commented Jun 19, 2023 at 11:56
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And, rather weirdly, proof that our daughter is indeed our daughter. Our Indian passports have parents’ names endorsed in passports - so this was not an issue. But I have never been asked this before.

LOT of child trafficking incidents hence they need to ensure this. Ideally they ask for birth certificate.

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