→ Philippines visa for New Zealand citizens
New Zealand citizens can enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 30 days in the Philippines, a welcoming policy for many planning a trip, with options for three distinct tourist visa types should your plans extend beyond this initial allowance. When planning your journey, remember that Manila operates on a Philippine Time (PHT) zone, which is 18 hours ahead of New Zealand Standard Time, and that while English is widely spoken in tourist areas, learning a few basic Tagalog phrases like "Salamat" (thank you) will enhance your experience. Flights from Auckland to Manila typically range from 11 to 14 hours, making early booking during peak seasons like the Christmas holidays advisable to secure better fares and accommodations for your adventure.
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