Boracay Visa Requirements

The Philippines grants visa-free entry to citizens of over 150 countries for an initial stay of 30 days. This includes the US, UK, EU member states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and most other major nationalities. No advance application is required — simply arrive with a valid passport and onward or return ticket.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from the Philippines. Immigration officers at Caticlan Airport (the gateway to Boracay) or at the Caticlan Jetty Port may ask to see your return flight or onward ticket — having it available on your phone is advisable.

Chinese nationals currently require a visa for the Philippines, though visa-free arrangements have been discussed. Check the latest rules from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs before travelling.

Upon arriving at the Caticlan Jetty Port (the pier you take a bangka boat from to Boracay), you'll pay a PHP 100 environmental fee per person. This has been standard since the island's rehabilitation closure in 2018 and helps fund the upkeep of Boracay's beaches and infrastructure.

Additionally, Caticlan Airport charges a terminal fee of PHP 200 for domestic departures. These fees are typically collected in cash — have small Philippine Peso bills available on arrival.

To extend your visa-free stay in the Philippines, visit a Bureau of Immigration (BI) office. The nearest main offices to Boracay are in Kalibo or Iloilo. For longer trips, you can extend your stay to 59 days at the first extension (fee: approximately PHP 3,030), and continue extending monthly after that.

Extensions can also be done through an accredited travel agency on the island, which saves the trip to immigration but charges a service fee on top of the official rate. The process is straightforward for most nationalities.