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January 19, 2026
64 visa-free destinations for Philippine passport holders
An infographic detailing the 64 visa-free destinations available to Philippine passport holders in 2026, based on the Henley Passport Index.
"2026 Global Mobility Report: Visa-Free Travel for Filipinos"
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GMA Integrated News
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The latest 2026 data from the Henley Passport Index, as reported by GMA Integrated News, reveals that Philippine passport holders currently enjoy visa-free access to a total of 64 destinations worldwide. Published on January 15, 2026, this report underscores the evolving strength of the Philippine passport, allowing travelers to explore a vast array of cultures across nearly every continent without the need for a pre-arranged visa.
Within Asia, Filipinos can visit key regional hubs and hidden gems including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The list also extends deep into Southeast Asia with destinations like Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. For those looking toward Central and Western Asia, countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and the Palestinian Territory are also accessible. Furthermore, the list includes unique spots like Israel, Macao, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, and Timor-Leste.
The reach of the Philippine passport extends significantly into Africa, where 17 nations offer visa-free entry, including Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda, and the Seychelles. Other African destinations include Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, and The Gambia. In the Americas and the Caribbean, travelers can fly to vibrant nations like Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Costa Rica. This region also features Barbados, Bolivia, Dominica, Haiti, Nicaragua, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Beyond these major landmasses, the Oceania region remains highly accessible, with 10 island nations welcoming Filipinos, such as Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Cook Islands. Additional Pacific spots include Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Palau Islands, Samoa, and Tuvalu. Rounding out the global list is Iran in the Middle East. This comprehensive 2026 update serves as an essential resource for Filipino explorers seeking to navigate the globe with greater ease and flexibility.