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Philippines

Generally open

ASIA-PACIFIC

Felon entry rules

  • GENERALLY OPEN — Visa-free for U.S. citizens for up to 30 days (extendable).
  • Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (Commonwealth Act 613), Sec. 29(a)(3): Entry prohibited for persons convicted of crimes involving "moral turpitude" — a broad category covering fraud, violence, and dishonesty.
  • Travelers must register via eTravel portal; eTravel does not currently ask about criminal history.
  • No routine background check at entry, but the moral turpitude bar applies if a record is discovered.

Registered person entry rules

  • Sex offences, particularly against children, fall squarely under moral turpitude.
  • Philippines has its own Anti-Child Pornography Act and strict child protection laws.
  • Passport identifier will be seen; known to result in questioning.
  • IML notifications transmitted. Philippines cooperates with Operation Angel Watch in child sex tourism enforcement.
  • RSOs face elevated denial risk given active enforcement against child sex tourism.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice required for covered registered persons (sex offenses against minors). U.S. law obligation; CBP/Angel Watch Center notifies destination country.

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