The lay of the land
Philippines is an island, so the map lies: two points that look close can be a ferry and half a morning apart. Count the transfers as part of the plan, not as the admin between plans.
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Travelling to the Philippines?
Everything you need for Philippines, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
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Seven thousand islands, which sounds like an invitation and is really a warning: nothing here is next door, and every leg is a flight or a ferry. The Philippines pays you back in Palawan, in Siargao and in a hospitality that is almost embarrassing.
- REGION
- Asia
- CURRENCY
- Philippine PesoPHP
- CAPITAL
- Manila
- PLUGS
- Type A / B / C230 V
- LANGUAGE
- English
- AREA
- 342,353km²
Travel notes for Philippines
PH / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
No counter to find, no passport to show to buy a SIM: an Ozu eSIM is on your phone before you take off. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. And because it runs on local networks, the bill at home never learns you travelled.
Timing your trip
Philippines sits close to the equator, so it stays warm year-round and the calendar splits into wetter and drier spells rather than four seasons. The drier months are usually the easiest for getting around.
Paying your way
Take out cash less often and in bigger amounts: most ATM fees are charged per withdrawal, not per euro, so four small ones cost four times what one does. Use a machine attached to a real bank, in daylight, indoors if you can.
Documents & cover
Photograph your passport, visa and insurance and put the copies somewhere you can reach without your phone: an email to yourself works. The day the bag goes, the copies are what turn a disaster into an errand.
Getting understood
Numbers are what get misunderstood most: prices, times, platform numbers. Have them written or typed rather than spoken, and repeat them back before you agree to anything.
Your pre-flight checklist
PH / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Philippines, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 15 days€4.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€7.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €2.53/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
6 lounges across Philippines's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Philippines’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Philippines from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Philippines depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · Philippines€11.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Plaza Premium Lounge (CEB)€27.11WOULD BE FREE
Buying it loose€39.10
With Ozu+€29.99/month
YOU SAVE €9.11/monthGood to know
PH / FAQDo I need a visa for Philippines?
Entry rules for Philippines depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in Philippines?
Yes. With a Philippines travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in Philippines?
Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €2.53 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my Philippines eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Philippines, so buying early costs nothing.
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