→ Philippines visa for Malaysian citizens
As a Malaysian passport holder, you're fortunate to enjoy visa-free entry into the Philippines for up to 30 days, making a spontaneous adventure incredibly accessible. With three distinct tourist visa types available, though not needed for your initial stay, you can plan extended visits if desired, and the cost of typical tourist activities is quite manageable, often less than MYR 100 per day. Navigating between Kuala Lumpur and Manila is straightforward, with numerous daily flights connecting the two, but remember that the Philippines observes Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is one hour behind Malaysian time.
Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristSection 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa – Single Entry, 59-day Stay, 3-Month Validity
59dvalid 3mo
Apply TouristSection 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa – Multiple Entry, 6-Month Validity
59dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply TouristSection 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa – Multiple Entry, 1-Year Validity
59dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply WorkSection 9(c) Seaman / Crew List Visa
Apply WorkSection 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (Non-Commercial / Missionary)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply FamilySection 13(b) Child Born to a Philippine Mother and Foreign Father before January 17, 1973
0dmultiple-entry
Apply FamilySection 13(g) Immigrant Visa for Former Philippine Citizens Naturalized Abroad
0dmultiple-entry
Apply FamilyBalikbayan Privilege (Visa-Free One-Year Stay for Former Filipinos and Certain Family)
365d$0
Apply OtherSpecial Non-Immigrant Visa for Foreign Government Officials on Official Mission
$0multiple-entry
Apply InvestorSpecial Non-Immigrant Visa for Investors in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Areas
0dmultiple-entry
Apply WorkSpecial Non-Immigrant Visa for Regional or Area Headquarters and Regional Operating Headquarters
0dmultiple-entry
Apply WorkSpecial Missionary / Religious Worker Visa (Non-Commercial Missionary)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply FamilyTemporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Foreign Spouse of a Filipino under Special Laws
0dmultiple-entry
Apply RetirementSpecial Visa under the Philippine Retirement Authority Courtesy Program
0dmultiple-entry
Apply FamilyVisa for Spouse/Dependent of Foreign Nationals with Work or Special Visas (Dependent Visa)
0dmultiple-entry
Apply HumanitarianRefugee and Stateless Person Status
0d$0multiple-entry
OtherExit Clearance / Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Certain Foreign Nationals
0dvalid 1mo
Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa
Working HolidayWorking Holiday Visa
OtherCountry-Specific Talent or Gold Card Programs