The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs has published the official list of African countries whose nationals can enter the country without a visa in 2026. Eligible travelers from 46 African nations can stay for an initial period of 30 days, provided they meet specific passport and travel document conditions.
Requirements for Visa-Free Entry
To qualify, travelers must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond their intended stay and carry a return ticket to their home country or an onward ticket to their next destination. The visa-free privilege is granted under Executive Order No. 408 and its subsequent amendments.
However, the visa-free arrangement does not guarantee admission. Immigration officers at Philippine ports of entry still assess each traveler individually. Those who do not qualify can apply for a visa through Philippine diplomatic and consular posts abroad.
Full List of African Countries Eligible in 2026
The following 46 African nations appear on the official list:
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland (Eswatini)
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Policy Details and Updates
The full and updated policy, which also covers nationalities outside Africa, is available on the Philippines eVisa official website. In a related development, Legit.ng reported that former U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on the Philippines.
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