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Philippines 9A visitor visa fees

Last checked 19 October 2026

At the Philippine Embassy in Washington, a 9A visitor visa costs US$30 for single entry, US$60 for six-month multiple entry or US$90 for one-year multiple entry for nationals of visa-free countries Source 1. Applicants from non-visa-free countries pay US$40, US$80 or US$120. Chinese nationals pay US$25, US$50 or US$100 Source 1. An online e-Visa application adds a US$25 convenience fee Source 1. Local-currency schedules differ by mission.

Single entry, visa-free nationality
US$30 Source 1
Single entry, other visa-required nationality
US$40 Source 1
Single entry, Chinese national
US$25 Source 1
e-Visa convenience fee
US$25 extra Source 1
Refund after denial
No Source 2
Checked
19 October 2026

Washington fee schedule

The schedule applies at the Washington embassy and its stated jurisdiction. Other Philippine missions publish the local-currency equivalent Source 1,Source 3.

Applicant groupSingle entrySix-month multipleOne-year multiple
Nationality with visa-free privilegeUS$30 Source 1US$60 Source 1US$90 Source 1
Other visa-required nationalityUS$40 Source 1US$80 Source 1US$120 Source 1
Chinese nationalUS$25 Source 1US$50 Source 1US$100 Source 1

e-Visa charge

The Washington embassy started its e-Visa system on 10 August 2026. The regular 9A fee still applies, and an additional US$25 convenience fee is charged for the online application Source 1,Source 4.

Visa-free travel

Many passport holders can visit visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order 408 if they meet passport and onward-ticket rules. Use the embassy's official nationality checker before filing a paid application Source 4.

Refund and validity

The New Delhi embassy states that a visa application fee is not refunded after denial or when approval comes after the planned departure. A visa's validity period is not the same as the stay granted at entry Source 2,Source 5.

Common questions

How much is a Philippines single-entry visa?

It depends on nationality. The Washington schedule lists US$25, US$30 or US$40 Source 1.

Does an e-Visa cost extra?

Yes. The cited embassy adds a US$25 convenience fee Source 1.

Is the fee refundable?

No after denial under the official cited guidance Source 2.

Do all tourists need a visa?

No. Many nationalities have a 30-day visa-free privilege if conditions are met Source 4.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. Philippine Embassy Washington: Schedule of fees (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. Philippine Embassy New Delhi: Visa application requirements (updated 12 August 2026)
  3. Philippine Embassy New Delhi: Schedule of fees effective 1 November 2025
  4. Philippine Embassy Washington: Philippine Visa and e-Visa (accessed 19 October 2026)
  5. Philippine Embassy Ottawa: Temporary Visitor Visa (accessed 19 October 2026)

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