Philippines

Limestone lagoons, island-hopping boats and white-sand coves, visa-free for Indians for up to 14 days.

Visa-free entry for Indian passport holders14 days, non-extendable; 30 days with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permitManila

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntryVisa-free entry for Indian passport holders (tourism), plus the free online eTravel registration
Stay14 days, non-extendable; 30 days with a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or residence permit
Government feeNo visa fee; eTravel is free
ProcessingNo application; register on eTravel at least 72 hours before arrival
Official sitetokyo.philembassy.net

When to go

The best months are December, January, February, March, April. Flights from India: About 6 h 45 m to 7 h 15 m non-stop from Delhi on Air India; one-stop routes from other cities. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP), roughly ₹1.5; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST + 2:30.

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