Philippines visa and entry rules from Saudi Arabia

If you hold a Saudi passport

• Saudi Arabia is on the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs list (under Executive Order 408) of countries whose nationals enter visa-free for an initial stay of 30 days.
• Conditions: a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, and a return ticket to Saudi Arabia or an onward ticket to your next destination.

If you live in Saudi Arabia on another passport

• Indian passports: visa-free for up to 14 days, extendable by 7 days (21 in total). You must hold a valid or unexpired visa or permanent residence permit from Japan, Australia, Canada, a Schengen state, Singapore, the United Kingdom or the United States, a passport valid six months beyond the stay, a return or onward ticket, and no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration, NICA or Interpol.
• Other passports, including Pakistani and Egyptian: the list we read does not cover them. Ask the Philippine embassy before you book.

eTravel registration

• Arriving Filipino and foreign passengers must register on eTravel, and you must show proof of registration before boarding. Some groups, such as diplomats, are exempt.
• You can register up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. Registration is free, and the site takes no online payments, so a site that asks for payment is likely a scam.

How to register

1. Within 72 hours (3 days) before you arrive, register on the official eTravel site. It is free.
2. Keep the proof of registration.
3. Show it to the airline before you board.