
United States visa for citizens of the Philippines
Citizens of the Philippines need a visa for the United States that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.
For citizens of the Philippines: the passport opens 34 countries visa-free; Manila — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 13,780 km, about 17.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to the United States without a visa on a Philippines passport?
No: citizens of the Philippines need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaUnited States visa rules at a glance
- With a Philippines passport you can visit 34 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 50 with an e-visa; 88 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Philippines passport ranks 134th of 199.
- Philippines passport: visa-free access to 34 countries; United States passport: 112.
- Citizens of the Philippines and the United States can travel together visa-free to 25 countries, for example: Macau, Taiwan, Brunei, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Micronesia, Tajikistan, Kiribati, Kazakhstan, Vanuatu, Fiji, Seychelles, and Palestine.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines. Philippines visa for citizens of the United States
Travelling to the United States: good to know
- Manila — Washington, D.C.: about 13,780 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 17.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −17 hours.
- Local time: Manila 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 19:00.
- Local currency: US Dollar.
- Languages: English.
- United States is the 155th closest of 196 destinations open to citizens of the Philippines.
- Philippines has an embassy in the United States — contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during the trip.

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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Philippines:
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Visa rules for the United States for citizens of countries bordering the Philippines:
How to get a United States visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Manila — Washington, D.C.?
About 17.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,780 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United States?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −17 hours.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for the Philippines?
Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines.
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