Philippine eTravel System
Planning to travel abroad? Learn how the Philippine eTravel System makes your journey smoother!
Overview
Description
The eTravel System is a web-based platform developed by the Philippine government to simplify and digitize travel documentation for international travelers. It serves as a one-stop portal that consolidates health declarations (via the Bureau of Quarantine), immigration clearance (via the Bureau of Immigration), customs declarations, and travel tax declaration and payment (via TIEZA). Accessible through etravel.gov.ph, the system is also integrated into the eGovPH app, making it easier for travelers to manage their requirements in one place.
All passengers entering the Philippines—including Philippine passport holders, foreign nationals, and airline crew—as well as all Filipino passengers departing from the Philippines, are required by the government to complete the e-Travel form. This requirement applies to both leisure and business travel.
Registration must be completed within 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled arrival or departure. You can register from home or at the airport before check-in, but it’s highly recommended to do it in advance to avoid delays.
FAQ
General Guidelines
Is registration free?
Do I need to download an app?
What should I do after registering for eTravel?
Can I edit my information after registration?
Travel Tax Payment and Declaration
Is travel tax now part of the eTravel registration?
How much is the travel tax?
How do I pay the travel tax?
What happens if I don’t pay?
Is this applicable to all travelers?
Customs Declaration
Do I need to declare cash or monetary instruments?
What if I’m carrying more than 50,000 in Philippine currency?
What if I’m carrying more than 10,000 US Dollars (or its equivalent in other currencies)?
Where do I declare this?
Health Declaration
Is the information required in eTravel also relevant to the Health Declaration Card/Checklist?
What is eHDC?
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