The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong informs the public that nationals from the following countries may now enter the Philippines without need of entry visas for a stay of up to 30 days:
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Belize
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Croatia
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Kazakhstan
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Kyrgyzstan
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Tajikistan
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Turkmenistan
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Uzbekistan
Nationals of countries who may enter visa-free can avail of the privilege by presenting a national passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay and has a return ticket to the country of origin or outbound ticket to the next country of destination. The full list of countries with visa-free privilege is available at the Consulate (http://www.philcongen-hk.com/visas/main.htm) and DFA website (https://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/site-administrator/visa-information).
Meanwhile, nationals of Somalia are now required to secure a visa before entering the Philippines through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin or place of legal residence.