Foreign travel advice

Philippines

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
810 November 2025
Updated:
810 November 2025
Latest update:
InformationUpdated information on Typhoon Fung-Wong approaching Luzon
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago

FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.

FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, except for:

  • Camiguin Island
  • Dinagat Island
  • Siargao Island

This advice is due to terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups in south Philippines.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.

Typhoon Fung-Wong

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If you are planning to travel to Luzon:Luzon or the Philippines:

  • ContactCheck with your travel provider foror updates.accommodation before travelling.
  • Ensure your travel insurance covers natural disasters.

See Extreme weather and natural disasters

Tropical storm season

Around 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year. Most typhoons happen between June and November. Follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor the progress of storms on the Philippines state weather agency and the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. You can find updates on typhoon2000.ph, or follow @Typhoon2k on X.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:  

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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