PH passport one of the world's most aesthetic

Philippines makes it in list of ‘most aesthetic’ passports in the world

John Patrick Magno Ranara
Philippine Star
26 March 2025

Here's one reason to flex your Philippine passport the next time you travel: It's among the most aesthetic passports in the world.

Hypebeast, a Hong Kong-based company focusing on contemporary culture and lifestyle, included the Philippines in their list of what they regard as some of the most eye-pleasing passports.

In the caption, they highlighted the "iconic Philippine eagle" design on the flip cover of the passport.

"From Norway’s UV-reactive landscapes to Japan’s ukiyo-e art, the Philippines’ iconic Philippine eagle, New Zealand’s sleek black cover, and more—these passports set the bar for design," Hypebeast said.

Other passports that made it to the list include Norway, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Finland, New Zealand, Hungary, and Belgium.

There are three types of Philippine passports issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The regular one is colored maroon and is issued to ordinary citizens for general travel purposes.

On the other hand, red passports are given to government officials and employees for official travel, while dark blue ones are designated for the Philippine diplomatic service, members of the Cabinet, and other high-ranking government officials.

As of the latest Henley Passport Index, the Philippines ranked 75th in the world's most powerful passports, slipping two spots from its 73rd slot in 2024.