Philippines Visa Free For Indians: If you want to visit a quiet and beautiful beach away from the crowd, then Philippines can be a great option for you. Now Indian tourists will not need a visa to visit Philippines. Recently, Philippines has started a 14-day visa-free entry service for Indians. Its purpose is to promote tourism and strengthen the relations between the two countries.
Air India will start direct flights
After this good news, another big announcement has been made by Air India. Air India is going to start non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila from October 1, 2025. This will be the first time that direct flight service will be available between India and the Philippines.
Direct flights to Manila will be available 5 days a week
The new flight will be operated five days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. This service will be provided by Air India’s Airbus A321neo aircraft, which will have the option of booking tickets in business class, premium economy and economy class.
Why visit the Philippines?
The Philippines has long been a favourite destination for Indian tourists. Whether it is the white sand beaches of Boracay, the island hopping of Palawan, or the historical charm of Cebu – there are plenty of options to explore here. Earlier, Indians had to go through the process of obtaining a visa, but now this journey has become easier than before. Now this journey has become even easier with visa-free entry and direct flights.
Palau is also giving visa-free entry
After the Philippines, Palau has also started giving 30 days visa-free entry to Indian citizens. Palau is a small country located about three hours by air from the Philippines. The Jellyfish Lake and UNESCO World Heritage Rock Islands here are worth seeing. Now you can also combine Palau with your Philippines trip.
Now plan without any hassle
Now that there are no visa issues and direct flights are available, this is the perfect time to add places like Philippines and Palau to your travel bucket list.
