Visa requirement
Philippines visa for Ukrainian citizens
Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Checked answer — confirm before travel
Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter the Philippines.
Last verified:
Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.
This answer is for ordinary Ukrainian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.
Visa types at a glance
| Visa type | Availability | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa-free? | No | This page stores a visa or authorization route instead. |
| eVisa? | No | No eVisa route is stored for this corridor. |
| Visa on arrival? | No | No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor. |
- The official eVisaPH / DFA policy page says nationals not included in the listed visa-free policies are visa-required and must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa before entry.
- Varies — see notes
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Before you travel
- 1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
- 2 Stay limit The official eVisaPH / DFA policy page says nationals not included in the listed visa-free policies are visa-required and must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa before entry.
- 3 Official fee Varies — see notes
- 4 Passport validity 6-month validity after arrival; 1 blank page. Full note below. See full note
- 5 Transit recommendation airside: conditional; landside: required. Full note below. See full note
- 6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium
Shareable verdict: Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter the Philippines. Checked 23 Jul 2026.
Open SVG cardCost note
Philippine visa fees and accepted channels depend on nationality, post and visa type. Confirm the current fee through eVisaPH or the responsible Philippine mission.
Passport and transit notes
- Passport validity
- passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Philippines's source set or application flow uses a six-month passport-validity planning rule for ordinary visitor travel. Carriers can apply stricter checks.
- Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
- Transit recommendation
- airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses border control. Entering the country uses the normal rule for this passport.
- Related source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide
What you need
- Ukrainian ordinary passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay
- Philippine 9(a) visitor visa or eVisa before travel
- Completed application and supporting documents for the trip purpose
- Return or onward ticket and proof of financial capacity
Why this verdict
Ukrainian citizens' entry guidance is based on Philippines's official destination source set (Philippines visa-required national route). This guidance is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, tourism / short visitor travel only. Work, study, residence, long-term stay, diplomatic/service passports, special travel documents, route-specific waivers, airline handling and immigration discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.
Conditional rules
- Work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay Visa required
The short-visitor rule listed here does not cover work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter the Philippines. (Visa required.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.
How long can Ukrainian passport holders stay in the Philippines?
The official eVisaPH / DFA policy page says nationals not included in the listed visa-free policies are visa-required and must apply for the appropriate Philippine visa before entry.
How much does entry to the Philippines cost for Ukrainian citizens?
The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.