Entry & Visas
Entry requirements for Boracay and the Philippines — who can visit visa-free, how to extend your stay, and what fees to expect on arrival.
Verified 2026 · Island Seeker Editorial
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Most travellers — including citizens of the US, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Canada — can enter the Philippines (and Boracay) without a visa for 30 days. This can be extended to 59 days, and further in monthly increments, through the Bureau of Immigration. Upon arriving at Boracay, visitors pay a PHP 100 environmental fee at the terminal.
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Visa-free stay
30 days for most nationalities
Extension
Up to 59 days at immigration
Environmental fee
PHP 100 per person
Passport validity
6 months beyond departure
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.
questions & answers
Do I need a visa to visit Boracay from the US?
No. US citizens can enter the Philippines (including Boracay) visa-free for 30 days. Show your passport and a return or onward ticket at immigration — no advance application is required.
Can I extend my stay in Boracay beyond 30 days?
Yes. Visit the Bureau of Immigration in Kalibo or use an accredited travel agency on Boracay to extend to 59 days for approximately PHP 3,030. Further monthly extensions are available.
Do I need to pay any fees when arriving at Boracay?
Yes — a PHP 100 environmental fee is collected at the Caticlan Jetty Port. A PHP 200 terminal fee applies when departing from Caticlan Airport. Have small bills ready.
What airport do I fly into for Boracay?
Caticlan (MPH) is the closest airport — a 10-minute tricycle ride to the pier and then a 15-minute bangka boat to Boracay. Kalibo (KLO) is larger with more international flights but requires a 2-hour bus ride to Caticlan pier.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Boracay without a visa?
Japanese citizens receive 30 days visa-free entry in the Philippines. This can be extended at the Bureau of Immigration for longer stays.
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