Philippines

Philippines Travel info

• Time: +8 GMT (standard)
• Currency: Philippine Peso and US Dollar. Most boutiques, restarants and hotels accept the most common credit cards, including American Express.
• Language: Offician languages are English and Filipino. Ca 70% speak English.
• Water: Avoid tap water and ice made from tap water. Instead, opt for bottled water.
• Visa: Maximum 21 days for tourists, visa on arrival (applies to Swedish citizens, if you are not a Swedish citizen, we ask you to please check with your embassy to find out which rules apply).
• Health: Please contact your local vaccination clinic to see what you specifically need.
• Recompression chamber: Available in Cebu City and Manila.
• Country code: +63
• Electricity: 220 volt. Socket type A, B (and sometimes C).
• Weather: The climate is tropical with an avarage temperature of 26-28 degrees Celcius. In the mountains, the temperatures can drop down to 6 degrees. The weather is largely controlled by monsunes. The south western monsune brings rain the the western parts of the country during June to September, while the nort eastern monsune brings rain in the east during November to March.
• Tipping: Recommended. Ca 10% of the total amount is customary.
• Do not forget to bring your sun protection in the form of a hat with a brim and a shirt to protect your skin. People here dress according to the weather, so light summer clothing is recommended for both men and women. A tip is to bring a sweater or light jacket for cooler evenings. Avoid outfits that are very revealing, and also avoid sunbathing topless.