Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for the Philippines — upon entry, you automatically receive a stay of 30 days. Requirements: Passport: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date Return ticket: Checked upon entry! Entry can be denied without a return/onward ticket. Tip: Book

The currency of the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP / ₱). Current rate (as of 2026): approx. 1 € ≈ 61–63 PHP. Cash The Philippines is still heavily cash-based — especially on the islands and in rural areas. ATMs are available in all major cities (BDO, BPI, Metrobank), but on small islands (

Medical care in Manila and Cebu is good (private hospitals like Makati Medical Center, Cebu Doctors Hospital), but limited on the islands. Travel health insurance is mandatory. Vaccinations Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, tetanus For long-term stays/adventure travel: Rabies (stray dogs are

The Philippines is mostly safe for tourists — the biggest risks are natural disasters and petty crime, not violent crime. Safety Rules Avoid Mindanao: The Foreign Office warns against traveling to large parts of Mindanao (south) — especially the Sulu Islands, Marawi, and the western coast. Terrori

A local SIM card is indispensable in the Philippines — for Grab, GCash, communication, and internet. The Providers ProviderNetworkStrengthsWeaknesses GlobeGood in cities and tourist areasBest app, good data packagesWeak on remote islands Smart (PLDT)Widest coverage, also ruralBest coverage on the

Electricity & Sockets

The Philippines uses 220 volts at 60 Hz. Socket types: Type A (two flat pins, like in the USA) and Type B (two flat pins + grounding). German plugs (Type C/F) do not fit — a travel adapter is mandatory. Power outages (brownouts) are common on the islands — especially during the hot season and on sm

Booking Island Hopping

Island hopping is the activity in the Philippines. Almost every tourist island offers day tours to nearby islands, lagoons, and snorkeling spots. Here's how to book correctly: Standard Group Tour vs. Private Tour TypePrice/PersonAdvantagesDisadvantages Group Tour1,200–1,800 PHPAffordable, meet ot

Diving & Diving Certificates

The Philippines is one of the best and most affordable diving destinations in the world. PADI Open Water Course from 15,000 PHP (~245 €), fun dives from 1,500 PHP (~25 €). The Best Dive Sites LocationHighlightLevel Tubbataha ReefBest reef in the Philippines, liveaboardAdvanced CoronJapanese shipw

Filipino/Tagalog Basics

The Philippines has two official languages: Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English. In addition, there are over 170 regional languages — Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray, and many more. In practice, most Filipinos speak "Taglish" — a constantly changing mix of Tagalog and English, resulting in s

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Travel Guide Philippines

Your complete travel guide to the island paradise of Southeast Asia

Capital:Manila

Language:Filipino / English

Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP/₱)

Entry:Visa-free 30 days

Best Travel Time:November – May

Flight Time:~14 hours (1 stop)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 15 Chapters · 62 Sections

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Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to the Philippines

5 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

4 Sections

Regions· 6 Chapters

Chapter 3

Manila

5 Sections

Chapter 4

Palawan

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Cebu & Bohol

6 Sections

Chapter 6

Visayas & more

4 Sections

Chapter 7

North Luzon

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Chapter 8

Siargao & Mindanao-Norden

5 Sections

Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 9

History of the Philippines

4 Sections

Chapter 10

Society & Culture

3 Sections

Chapter 11

Nature & Wildlife

3 Sections

Chapter 12

Food & Drink

2 Sections

Chapter 13

Art & Festivals

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Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 14

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Chapter 15

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Manila

The chaotic capital — Spanish old town Intramuros, the world's oldest Chinatown, and the modern skyline of Makati.

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Palawan

The most beautiful island in the world — El Nido's lagoons, Coron's shipwrecks, and the Underground River.

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Palawan

Cebu & Bohol

Whale sharks, sardine swarms, canyoneering, Chocolate Hills, and the tiny tarsier monkeys.

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Visayas & more

Siargao's surf waves, Siquijor's mystique, Apo Island's turtles, and insider tip islands.

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Siargao Siquijor

North Luzon

The 2,000-year-old rice terraces, hanging coffins in Sagada, and the Spanish colonial town of Vigan.

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Siargao & Mindanao-Norden

Die Surf-Insel Siargao mit der legendären Cloud-9-Welle, dazu Camiguin mit sieben Vulkanen und das Whitewater-Mekka Cagayan de Oro.

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Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 112.729.484(2024)
Fläche: 343.448 km²
Hauptstadt: Manila
Währung: philippinischer Peso
Amtssprache: Filipino, Englisch, Taglish
Vorwahl: +63
Zeitzone: Philippine Standard Time
Gegründet: 1565-00-00

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