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Philippines

7,641 islands, turquoise lagoons and one of Asia's friendliest peoples — visa-free.

Capital
Manila
Currency
Philippine peso (PHP)
Flight from Cotonou
From Cotonou (varies)
Time difference
GMT+8 (+7h vs Cameroon)

Philippines is among the destinations a Beninese passport reaches without a visa. 7,641 islands, turquoise lagoons and one of Asia's friendliest peoples — visa-free. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Benin.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 30 days
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
180 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
510 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

525 000 FCFA–870 000 FCFA

Flights from Cotonou (ASKY, Ethiopian, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨108 000 FCFA
🍽️36 000 FCFA
🚕30 000 FCFA
🎟️66 000 FCFA
Hostel
3 600 FCFA–9 600 FCFA
Mid-range
16 800 FCFA–43 800 FCFA
Nice hotel
51 000 FCFA–120 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
705 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

El Nido & Coron (Palawan)

Bangka island-hopping among limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons and turquoise water.

2

Boracay

Powdery White Beach: watersports, sunset sailing and lively nightlife.

3

Intramuros, Manila

The old Spanish walled city: Fort Santiago, San Agustin church and the cathedral.

4

Cebu & Bohol

Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then Bohol's Chocolate Hills and tarsiers.

5

Banaue Rice Terraces

2,000-year-old Ifugao terraces, dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World (UNESCO).

6

Puerto Princesa Underground River

Cruise a UNESCO-listed subterranean river inside a vast limestone cave.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Manila: Intramuros, Rizal Park, local dinner.

  2. D2

    Flight to Palawan, transfer to seaside El Nido.

  3. D3

    El Nido: island-hopping Tour A (Big & Small Lagoon, beaches).

  4. D4

    El Nido: Tour C (hidden beaches, snorkeling) then sunset.

  5. D5

    Flight to Cebu: whale sharks in Oslob or Kawasan canyoneering.

  6. D6

    Day trip to Bohol: Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River.

  7. D7

    Beach morning in Cebu, return flight via Manila.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Philippines

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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