Diplomacy, new visa deals expand travel options for Filipino passport holders

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | 01:57

The Philippine passport has climbed from the low 70s and 80s in the early 2020s to its current position around 61st to 73rd (depending on the index), as the country secures incremental and reciprocal visa-free and visa-on-arrival deals — thanks to the work of the country's diplomats. The latest improvement is based on the live "dashboard" of Passport Index. Gulf News | Passport Index

Manila: The Philippine passport has shown modest but steady gains in global mobility rankings over the past eight years, according to a visa tracking site.

The Philippine passport has climbed from the low 70s and 80s in the early 2020s to its current position around 61st to 73rd (depending on the index), as the country secures incremental and reciprocal visa-free and visa-on-arrival deals — thanks to the work of the country's diplomats.

According to the Passport Index, the Philippine passport currently holds a…