Key points
- From July 20, the Philippine Embassy in Brussels processes visitor visas via the eVisa portal for eligible nationals in Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Eligible applicants can upload documents and pay online instead of visiting the embassy for a physical visa sticker.
- Belgian and Luxembourg passport holders keep their 30-day visa-free entry to the Philippines for short stays.
- The rollout follows earlier European launches in Copenhagen and Berlin.
What changed
Beginning July 20, the Philippine Embassy in Brussels started processing temporary visitor visa applications through the eVisa portal for eligible foreign nationals in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Previously, applicants from these countries had to visit the embassy in person, submit their paperwork, and wait for a physical visa sticker. Under the new system, eligible applicants can complete the process remotely, uploading documents and paying online without an embassy visit. The service covers foreign nationals seeking temporary entry for tourism and business.
Visa-free entry still applies to Belgian and Luxembourg passport holders
Belgian and Luxembourg passport holders keep their 30-day visa-free entry to the Philippines, subject to the standard passport and onward-travel documentation requirements. Travelers planning a longer stay need to obtain the appropriate visa before departure.
European rollout timeline
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs first launched its eVisa platform in 2023 as a pilot in Shanghai, expanded to more Chinese cities in November 2025, and has now brought it to Europe:
| Location | Coverage | Launch date |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland | July 8, 2026 |
| Berlin | Germany | July 14, 2026 |
| Brussels | Belgium, Luxembourg | July 20, 2026 |
Why it matters
The Bureau of Immigration recorded 15,608,868 passenger arrivals in 2025, including 6,704,007 foreign nationals, nearly six percent growth year over year. For eligible applicants in Belgium and Luxembourg, the change removes repeat embassy visits, with an electronic visa replacing the passport sticker.
For an overview of documents to visit the country, see our Philippines destination guide.
