Government advisories for Philippines
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural and remote regions of Leyte , Mindoro , Negros …
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Sep 1, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · regionalAdvises against all travel to parts
Latest change: Information about typhoon season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Jul 15, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution (some regions differ)
Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 15, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Terrorist kidnapping: There is a threat of kidnapping by terrorist groups operating in the Philippines, including the targeting of foreign nationals in rural, urban and coastal areas throughout Mindanao especially in the Sulu Archipelago and the Zamboanga Peninsula. A number of Westerners have been kidnapped in recent years, including…
- Crime: There are high levels of street crime and robbery, sometimes involving weapons and firearms. Be alert when travelling on public transport and avoid displaying cash or jewellery. Armed hold-ups on ‘jeepneys’ and buses can happen, particularly in Manila and other large cities. In some cases these have resulted in…
- Criminal kidnapping: There is a risk of being kidnapped by criminals who will demand a ransom.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: The Philippines is generally a tolerant and progressive place for LGBT+ travellers, although overt public displays of affection may be considered a ‘grave scandal’ under the Revised Penal Code. If convicted, you could get a fine or a 6-month prison sentence. Current legislation does not recognise same-sex marriage. Same-sex relationships are not illegal in the Philippines, but some stigma exists outside urban centres.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.
- Children travelling without their parents (UK FCDO): If your non-Filipino children aged 14 or under are travelling without either parent, you must apply for a waiver of exclusion ground for entry into the Philippines.
Canada: full advisory · UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Philippines
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Philippines. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of the Philippines take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Cholera (children): Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.
CDC health page for Philippines · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
US State Department: advisories for specific areas
- Do Not Travel to: The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.
- Reconsider Travel to: Certain other areas of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.
Read the official advisory for the exact areas
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Sep 1, 2026
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Western Mindanao - Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to the following provinces of Mindanao island, due to the serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security forces and rebel groups:
- Basilan
- Cotabato
- Lanao del Sur
- Lanao del Norte
- Maguindanao
- Misamis Occidental
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
- Sulu
- Tawi-Tawi
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
- Zamboanga Sibugay
Central and Eastern Mindanao - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to the following provinces of Mindanao island due to the risk of kidnapping and high levels of crime:
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Bukidnon
- Davao de Oro
- Davao del Norte
- Davao del Sur, excluding Davao City
- Davao Occidental
- Davao Oriental
- Misamis Oriental
- Surigao del Norte, excluding Siargao Island
- Surigao del Sur
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Oct 15, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · partial travel warningPartial travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks (regions differ, up to red)
De kleurcode van het reisadvies is rood voor het westelijke deel van het eiland Mindanao en de Sulu-eilanden. Wat uw situatie ook is: reis niet hierheen. Het is er te gevaarlijk. Lees meer onder Regionale risico’s. Voor de rest van de Filipijnen geldt kleurcode geel. U kunt hierheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzond
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Oct 15, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 15 December 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L3 · Avoid all travelHighest level: Avoid all travel
Level 3 in 1 area, level 2 in 1 area, level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
フィリピンの危険情報【一部地域の危険レベル引き下げ】
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Dec 18, 2024
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Where in Philippines the UK advises against travel
Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago
FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, except for:
- Camiguin Island
- Dinagat Island
- Siargao Island
This advice is due to terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice, areas where it advises against travel (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 15, 2026
Entry requirements for Philippines
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can visit the Philippines without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.
- Passport: To enter the Philippines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Philippines’ rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Philippines set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Philippine Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Philippines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can visit the Philippines without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.
You must have a QR code to show that you have registered on the e-travel system within the 72 hours before your arrival in the Philippines. Some airlines will not allow you to board your flight to the Philippines if you cannot show the QR code.
The e-travel registration is free of charge.
Most UK visitors are also expected to have proof of return or onward travel. Immigration officials and airlines may ask for this.
To stay more than 30 days, you can apply for an extension when you are in the Philippines. If you overstay any visa without authority, it is a serious matter. You could face fees and fines, and detention if you cannot pay them, or you could be deported at your own expense.
If you want a visa to live, work, or study in the Philippines, you’ll need to meet the requirements of the Philippine immigration regulations. This includes having certain UK documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, UK police certificates and school documents) legalised by the Legalisation Office (not by the Philippine Embassy in London).
Children travelling without their parents
If your non-Filipino children aged 14 or under are travelling without either parent, you must apply for a waiver of exclusion ground for entry into the Philippines.
Vaccine requirements
To enter the Philippines, you must have certificates to prove you’ve had:
- a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk
- a polio vaccine if you are coming from certain countries with a transmission risk
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Philippines guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Philippines. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into the Philippines
You cannot take in more than 50,000 Philippine pesos.
If you are bringing in foreign currency (cash or cheques) worth more than 10,000 US dollars, you must declare it on your foreign currency declaration form on arrival.
Exit requirements
If you have stayed in the Philippines for 6 months or more on a tourist visa, you must get an emigration clearance certificate (ECC) during the 72 hours before you leave the country.
If you were in the Philippines on a visa issued by the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Board of Investments (BoI), or the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), you will need a travel pass from the department that issued your visa to leave the Philippines. If you have an ECC, you do not need a travel pass.
Airport tax
If you’re leaving the country from Cebu Mactan airport, you must pay a departure tax of 850 Philippine pesos in local currency or the equivalent in US dollars. There’s no longer a departure tax at Manila airport. This information can change and you should check with your airline before you travel.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Jul 15, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Philippines.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Business visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Student visa: required
If you need to extend your stay above the 30-day visa-free period, you must get the proper authorization from local authorities before this period ends.
The visa that immigration officials issue upon your arrival in the Philippines takes precedence over any visa you may have obtained from a Philippine embassy or consulate abroad.
If you're leaving the Philippines using a temporary passport issued inside the country, consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to obtain the required exit stamps.
Bureau of Immigration – Republic of the Philippines
Registration
All travelers must register their entry and exit from the country in the Philippine's eTravel System within 72 hours before travel.
Foreign nationals staying in the Philippines for longer than 59 days must register with the local authorities.
You must present yourself to a Bureau of Immigration office to register your biometrics, such as fingerprinting, and obtain a special security registration number.
- Philippine E-Travel System – Republic of the Philippines
- Bureau of Immigration offices – Republic of the Philippines
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket.
Boracay Island
Local authorities are restricting visitors to Boracay Island.
You may need proof of accommodation in an accredited hotel to be allowed entry.
Exit requirements
Travel pass
Foreign nationals travelling on a visa issued by one of the following authorities must present a travel pass to leave the country:
- the Department of Justice
- the Board of Investments
- the Philippine Retirement Authority
- the Philippine Economic Zone Authority
- the economic zones
Travel pass – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
Emigration clearance certificate
If you've been in the country for 6 months or more, you must obtain an emigration clearance certificate (ECC), also known as an exit clearance, and pay applicable fees at least 72 hours before your expected departure.
This also applies to children born in the Philippines who are leaving the country for the first time on a foreign passport.
Emigration clearance certificate – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
Children and travel
Children under 15 years travelling alone need a Waiver for Exclusion Ground to enter the Philippines.
- Waiver for Exclusion Ground – Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
- Travelling with children
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 15, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Philippines).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
Manila
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | Partly cloudy | 28° / 34° | dry | 22 km/h |
| Sat 14 Nov | Partly cloudy | 26° / 33° | 0.2 mm | 21 km/h |
| Sun 15 Nov | Mostly clear | 26° / 33° | dry | 22 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | Mostly clear | 27° / 33° | dry | 18 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | Partly cloudy | 26° / 32° | dry | 11 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 911
- Plugs: type A, B, C
- Power: 220 V, 60 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +63
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Pilipinas Filipino
Essential phrases in Filipino
| Hello | Kumusta | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Salamat | |
| Help! | Tulong! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Nasaan ang ospital? | |
| I need the police | Kailangan ko ang pulis | |
| I need a doctor | Kailangan ko ng doktor | |
| How much is it? | Magkano ito? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Nasaan ang banyo? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Philippines
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 48.5 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.79 | 2021 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.97 | 2021 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk | 0.35 | 2024 | New malaria cases in a year for every 1,000 people living in areas where malaria is present. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 3.83 (107 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 80 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 12.0 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 4.35 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use, trafficking or importation, including through e-commerce, of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect life imprisonment and heavy fines.
Many drugs considered as legal in Canada are illegal in the Philippines. This includes cannabis, regardless of quantity and purpose of use, as well as some over-the-counter medicine and prescription drugs.
- Pack your own luggage and monitor it closely at all times
- Never transport other people's packages, bags or suitcases
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Photography
The government prohibits any photography of official buildings or military installations that is intended for publication.
Identification
Authorities may request to see your ID at any time.
- Carry valid identification at all times
- Keep a photocopy of your passport in case it's lost or seized
- Keep a digital copy of your ID and travel documents
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Philippines. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 29, 2026 08:29 EDT; data file generated 2026-10-29). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 3 (orange) 第三級：橙色避免前往 - 民答那峨島 - Mindanao
Chinese label 橙色避免前往 (literally: orange, avoid going) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published - Level 1 (grey) 第一級：灰色提醒 - 菲律賓 - Philippines
Chinese label 灰色提醒 (literally: grey, reminder) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Emergency numbers in Philippines
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 911 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Philippines on the UK visa national list?
The UK government lists Philippines among the nationalities that need a visa to visit the UK.
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Philippines on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Philippines is not on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program.
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Philippines
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Philippines, it shows:
- 24 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
- 109 days: Super visa (parents or grandparents)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
More governments' travel advice for Philippines
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise a high degree of caution
“Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.”
Smartraveller page last changed Sep 24, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
Live feed Source: Smartraveller (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; terms on the Smartraveller copyright page). Attribution: “Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au”. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the Australian Government. Checked .
Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Zolang de gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen nageleefd worden, kan er in het grootste deel van de Filipijnen doorgaans veilig gereisd worden. Bij reizen in Mindanao is waakzaamheid geboden. Alle reizen naar het westen van Mindanao worden afgeraden.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) May 26, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · zones: formellement déconseillé Zones formellement déconseillées
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: formally advised against. This is a heading of France’s zone list, not a level for the whole country; the areas are listed on the official page.
FR · zones: déconseillé sauf raison impérative Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: advised against, except for an imperative reason. This is a heading of France’s zone list, not a level for the whole country; the areas are listed on the official page.
Alerts France lists for this country (titles as published, in French):
- Alerte Typhons · en ligne le Sep 2, 2026; mis à jour le Nov 4, 2026
- Activité volcanique du mont Mayon (Luzon): appel à la vigilance · en ligne le Nov 2, 2026
- Activité volcanique sur le mont Kanlaon (Visayas): appel à la vigilance · en ligne le Feb 27, 2026; mis à jour le Aug 31, 2026
Sécurité: mise à jour le Sep 15, 2026; zones: actualisation le Mar 11, 2026; alerts page: mise à jour le Nov 4, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Alerts page · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
Each government’s own words and date, shown side by side. Voyaggora does not compare or rank them.
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Online Form Filler Required for U.S. Passport Applications in the Philippines Beginning November 13, 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Security Alert: ASEAN Summit – Traffic, Security, and Flight Disruptions in Metro Manila (November 2026) Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Ongoing Website Maintenance Visa Inquiry Form Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Natural Disaster Alert: Mayon Volcano Alert Level Raised to 3 Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- Transport
第４９回ＡＳＥＡＮ首脳会議及び関連会合開催に伴う交通規制等について Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 18:54 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Weather, sea and nature
- Mayon Advisory, no ash seen Philippines · Tokyo VAAC ·
- Sea temperature today: Manila about 29°C (84°F). Source: NOAA OISST satellite analysis (NOAA CoastWatch), reading of 2026-11-10; checked .
- UV index forecast, Manila: peak 8.8 (very high) around 04:00 UTC (Fri) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-13 01:19 UTC. Checked .
- Philippine volcano alert levels (PHIVOLCS): Taal: Alert Level 1 (abnormal); Kanlaon: Alert Level 2 (increased unrest); Mayon: Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest); Bulusan: Alert Level 1 (abnormal); Pinatubo: Alert Level 0 (normal). Alert Level 0 normal, 1 abnormal, 2 increased unrest, 3 magmatic unrest, 4 hazardous eruption imminent, 5 hazardous eruption in progress. Information unchanged from the source. Source: DOST-PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology). Checked .
- Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or more near Philippines, past 7 days: 2. Strongest: M4.9, 41 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines, (details). Most recent: M4.9, 41 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines, . Events are matched to this country by the place name USGS gives, so offshore quakes near neighbouring countries may be listed on their page instead; the hub lists every strong quake worldwide. Source: US Geological Survey (public domain). Checked .
- Philippines earthquakes (PHIVOLCS): 55 recorded in the last 24 hours; strongest 4.2, 027 km N 75° W of Balut Island (Municipality Of Sarangani) (Davao Occidental) (12 Nov 22:23 PHT). Latest: 13 Nov 11:58 PHT: magnitude 3.3, 055 km N 87° E of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur); 13 Nov 11:58 PHT: magnitude 1.5, 026 km S 02° E of Camiguin Island (Calayan) (Cagayan); 13 Nov 11:26 PHT: magnitude 1.6, 051 km N 41° E of Baganga (Davao Oriental). Times are Philippine time (PHT, UTC+8); small events are listed too. Information unchanged from the source. Source: PHIVOLCS-DOST (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology). Checked .
- Tides today (local time): Manila: high 23:29 (1.2 m), low 08:50 (-0.2 m); heights in metres above MLLW · Predicted from harmonic constants, astronomical tide only: wind, storms and air pressure change real water levels, and this is not for navigation; check the national tide table. Neaps tide database (https://github.com/openwatersio/tide-database); TICON-4 tide constants (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz 2025, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129, CC BY 4.0).
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 15 articles about armed conflict
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Events, holidays and sport
- Next public holidays: Bonifacio Day (Mon 30 Nov); Immaculate Conception (Tue 8 Dec); Christmas Eve (Thu 24 Dec) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
Prices and utilities
- Electricity mix The Philippines generated 29.5% of its electricity from clean sources in September 2026 (wind and solar 7.7%), with a carbon intensity of 574 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:15 UTC
Other live notices
- Daylight today in Manila (capital): sunrise 05:55, sunset 17:24 (11 h 29 min of daylight, local time Asia/Manila); moon: waxing crescent, about 11% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Manila (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 05:55 to 06:25 and 16:54 to 17:24; blue hour after sunset 17:24 to 17:55; daylight is shrinking by 1 minute a day. No clock change is scheduled in the next 14 months. Local time in Manila: UTC+8. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
- Sea level The Manila gauge reads 7.97 m (26.2 ft) above its own zero. The facility publishes this as the raw transmission, before quality control. · Source: UNESCO/IOC and VLIZ sea-level facility (raw data, cite VLIZ and IOC); checked 04:18 UTC.
- Big Mac price A Big Mac (the Economist’s price gauge) cost 169 PHP, or US$2.74, in Philippines in the July 2026 survey (United States: US$6.22). · Source: big-mac-data; CC BY 4.0, data from The Economist Big Mac index (licence); prices rounded to two decimals for display; checked 00:15 UTC
- Tropical Cyclone Alert : Typhoon Samuel (CEMPAKA) (FINAL) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
- Tropical Cyclone Alert : Typhoon Samuel (CEMPAKA) · PAGASA-DOST (CC BY 4.0) · Official page
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursPhilippines
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Manila (model forecast, not an official forecast): 25.5 to 32°C, dry, gusts to 22 km/h, cloud 56%. Feels like up to 37°C in the heat of the day. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Philippines in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 0.9 m, up to 2.0 m on the most exposed stretch; swell 0.6 m at 7 s. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Manila, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 14 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 12 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Philippines are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesPhilippines
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Himawari pictures: Source: Meteorological Satellite Center of the Japan Meteorological Agency website (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/mscweb/data/himawari/). True colour imagery by JMA with software from NOAA/NESDIS and Colorado State University-CIRA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Air and fires near popular destinations
Air quality
- Manila Moderate PM2.5 31.1 µg/m³ ·
Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from Clarity, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila RPLL | 33°C / 91°F | 10 kt from 120° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 63.56 PHP · 1 euro ≈ 70.60 PHP
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 12, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Philippines
- Weather service: PAGASA
- Weather warnings: PAGASA Weather
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: PHIVOLCS
- Main airport or aviation authority: Manila International Airport Authority (NAIA)
- Road conditions: Official website
- Railways: Light Rail Transit Authority
- Official tourism board: Philippines Tourism
- Emergency number(s): National Emergency Hotline 911 (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora guides in Philippines
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Philippines?
- Is it safe to travel to Philippines right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC. The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Philippines do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Philippines rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Philippines right now?
- As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Philippines: U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
Get alerts
Prefer a feed reader or the weekly email? Alerts feed (Atom/RSS) · Weekly Brief by email
Know before you go
Get the biggest travel alerts and where to go next in our free Weekly Brief.
Get the Weekly BriefSee everything Travel Live checks, item by item: every live feed, who publishes it and where it appears.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Voyaggora summarises official sources and is not a government service; always confirm with the official advisory before you travel.