Visa & Entry Requirements

Required sticker. Apply via VFS Global center

Best Time to Visit & Weather

Dry Season (Amihan) offers 25°C to 32°C conditions.

Budget & Daily Expenses

Estimated daily budget: 3,500 - 6,000 PHP per person. Book domestic flights between islands at least 2 months in advance.

Curated travel report

If i were booking a flight to philippines today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 6-day itinerary look like covering manila, cebu, and palawan?

June 19, 2026

Verified Analysis

Selected experts specialize in end-to-end visa documentation and complex international itinerary management for multi-city travel.

Budget Tier

INR 75,000 - 1,20,000

Best Time

Nov-Apr

Visa Status

e-Visa or Sticker Visa

Strategic Insights

Best Time

PeakDry Season (Amihan)

Temp25°C to 32°C

Packing Essentials

Apply for 9A Visitor Visa via the online portal or nearest consulate.Day 1-2 Manila: Intramuros and Binondo food tour.Day 3-4 Cebu: Whale shark watching in Oslob and Kawasan Falls.Day 5-6 Palawan: Island hopping in El Nido or Puerto Princesa Underground River.

Top Match

Verified Travel Experts

Geeta Sirpaul

"Transforming Travel Experiences with Decades of Industry Leadership"

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40y Exp.

Budget

CurrencyPHP (Philippine Peso)

Daily Est.3,500 - 6,000 PHP per person

Book domestic flights between islands at least 2 months in advance.
Use Grab or local motorcycle taxis instead of unmetered airport white taxis.
Eat at 'Carinderias' for authentic food at a fraction of restaurant prices.

Indian Insights

Advantages

E-visa facility available for Indian nationals streamlining the application process from home
Widespread use of English makes navigation and communication easy for Indian tourists
Significant cultural overlap and availability of vegetarian food options in major cities

Caution

No visa-on-arrival for standard Indian passport holders without specific valid visas like US or UK
Internal flights between Manila, Cebu, and Palawan can be expensive if not booked in advance
Commuting within cities like Manila involves heavy traffic congestion similar to Indian metros

Transport

Best Route

Fly into Manila (MNL), take domestic flights to Cebu (CEB) and then Puerto Princesa (PPS) or El Nido (ENI) for Palawan.

Use Grab in Manila/Cebu, ferries for island hopping, and tricycles or private vans for short-distance provincial travel.

Safety

Overpriced Airport Transportation

Flight Delays and Cancellations

Laglag-Bala (Bullet Planting Scam)

Planit Holidays

"Seamless Travel, Thoughtfully Planned."

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15y Exp.

Delhi, India

Specializes in international packages and visa assistance services.

Manoj Kumar Varshney

"Expert travel guidance backed by 30+ years of experience"

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34y Exp.

Delhi, India

Decades of experience in visa consultancy and ticketing.

If i were booking a flight to philippines today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 6-day itinerary look like covering manila, cebu, and palawan?

Strategic Insights

Best Time

Top Match

Geeta Sirpaul

Budget

Indian Insights

Visa & Entry

Transport

Safety

Planit Holidays

Manoj Kumar Varshney

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