Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay.
Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty (30) days or less:
Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil*, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea, Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel*, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the, Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi, Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and, Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern, Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days:
1. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
2. Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports.
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:
1. Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports
2. Holders of Hong Kong British passports.
Language, Time Zone & Currency
People in the Philippines generally all speak English. The currency is the Philippine peso. The time zone for the Philippines is GMT+8.
COVID Regulations
For the most updated Covid regulations, please visit:
https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/consular/visa/guidelines-for-travel-to-the-philippines-non-ofws-and-foreign-nationals/
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is within easy reach of Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Guests have many options to get to your hotel: a hotel limousine pick-up (to book directly with your hotel), car-rental (self-drive or chauffeur-driven), or taxis. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get anywhere in Manila is by booking a Grab Car via the Grab App, which is what we recommend.
Airport Connections
The journey from the airport to Shangri-La The Fort, Manila should take between 30 minutes and one hour. Guests have several transportation options.
Shangri-la Hotel Limousine Pick-up
To book a limousine with the Shangri-la Hotel, simply provide your airline, flight number and estimated time of arrival when booking online. Alternatively, you may contact the hotel directly on (63 2) 8820 0888 or email reservations.slfm@shangri-la.com.
Taxis
Taxis and city shuttle buses can be found on the ground floor of the domestic and international arrival halls.
There are two kinds of airport taxis at the arrival area: the yellow taxis are metered, while the others charge a fixed rate. The fare between Manila International Airport and the hotel generally costs around USD 10 per journey.
Car Hire
Car rentals are available at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For assistance, guests may proceed to the Shangri-La Airport Lounge located in the Arrivals Area, or approach any of the hotel’s Airport Representatives in red uniforms.
Driving Directions from the Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport has four (4) terminals. Terminal 1 is in Paranaque City while Terminal 2 to 4 are in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Airport Logistics
The majority of the international airlines are stationed at Terminals 1 and 3. To reach the hotel:
- Exit the Airport Road to take the Expressway towards E. de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).
- Continue on to EDSA, then make a slight right onto Kalayaan Avenue.
- Head straight to 32nd Street, then turn left onto 5th Avenue.
- Continue on 5th Avenue. Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is at the entrance of 30th Street corner of 5th Avenue. The entrance to the main driveway is along 30th Street.