Manila: The Philippines has officially launched its e-Visa or electronic Visa program for eligible travelers from Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that applicants who plan to make a temporary visit to the Philippines beyond 30 days may now apply for an e-Visa through evisa.gov.ph and pay the corresponding fees via direct bank transfer.
According to Philippines News Agency, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Analyn Ratonel clarified that Danish nationals and travelers from the Faroe Islands and Greenland who hold Danish passports are still entitled to 30 days of visa-free entry to the Philippines. However, those who intend to stay beyond thirty days are required to obtain a Philippine 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa prior to travel.
The DFA website outlines that a Philippine e-Visa is granted to foreigners traveling to the country for business, leisure, medical treatment, training, and attendance in conferences, meetings, and workshops/seminars. The e-Visa system allows applicants to access their e-Visa remotely through computers, laptops, and mobile devices, which can be presented in either digital or printed format. The e-Visa will no longer be affixed to passports.
Travelers must complete the online Philippine e-Travel registration form within 72 hours prior to departure, once their e-Visa has been issued by the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen. Ratonel emphasized that the e-Visa launch for Denmark is part of the DFA's ongoing digitalization efforts to make visa applications more efficient, secure, and accessible through an online platform.
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark noted that an e-Visa cannot be converted to other types of visas, and the authorized period of stay is not extendable. Travelers intending to stay in the Philippines for studies, employment, or other non-tourism purposes, or those holding Danish-issued convention (travel document for refugees) or alien passports, must still book an appointment through its online portal and apply for a regular visa sticker.
