Plan the paperwork budget
Travel budget calculator
Visa fees, passport costs and travel insurance for Philippines — the costs travelers forget until the week before departure.
Estimate your trip costs
Estimate the paperwork side of a trip: visa fees, passport costs and travel insurance. Government amounts come from our verified fee tables; insurance is shown as a market range.
Estimated cost
- Passport fees (1 × $0)
- $0
- Philippines eTravel (1 × $0)
- $0
- Travel insurance (4–8% of trip cost)
- $100 – $200
Total estimate
$100 – $200
eTravel registration is free. Visa extensions beyond 30 days are paid to the Bureau of Immigration.
Estimates only. Government fees change and insurance pricing depends on age, coverage and medical history — always confirm on the official source before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
- Passport amounts follow the official State Department fee schedule, including the acceptance-facility execution fee and optional expedited service.
- Visa and entry-authorization fees come from each destination's own immigration authority, listed in the visa directory.
- Insurance is shown as 4–8% of insurable trip cost, the usual comprehensive-policy range. Compare real quotes on the travel insurance hub.
- Registering the trip through STEP is free.