Asia

Philippines: eTravel (eTravel)

What to prepare

  • Passport
  • Email and mobile phone
  • Birth date, nationality and civil status
  • Date, checkpoint and flight or vessel number
  • Purpose and traveller type
  • Philippine accommodation address
  • Health and customs information shown by the system

How to complete eTravel for Philippines

The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.

Form field

Email Address

MeaningEmail address
How to fill it

Used for the profile and record retrieval.

Form field

First / Middle / Last Name / Suffix

MeaningFirst, middle, last name and suffix
How to fill it

Copy the passport and do not invent absent name parts.

Form field

Passport Number

MeaningPassport number
How to fill it

Enter without extra symbols or spaces.

Form field

Sex / Birth Date / Civil Status

MeaningSex, birth date and civil status
How to fill it

Enter accurate details.

Form field

Nationality / Country of Residence

MeaningNationality and country of residence
How to fill it

These are separate fields; complete each accurately.

Form field

Date of Arrival / Port

MeaningArrival date and port
How to fill it

Enter the actual airport or seaport.

Form field

Airline / Vessel / Flight Number

MeaningCarrier and service number
How to fill it

Enter the final segment into the Philippines.

Form field

Traveller Type / Purpose

MeaningTraveller type and purpose
How to fill it

A foreign tourist selects the applicable foreign-national and holiday or pleasure options.

Form field

Destination Address

MeaningDestination address
How to fill it

Enter the first hotel or host address in the Philippines.

Form field

Health / Customs Declaration

MeaningHealth and customs declaration
How to fill it

Answer the current system questions accurately.

After submission

Save the QR code and reference number. Before border processing, some details can be changed through Edit Registration using the reference number and birth date.

Common mistakes

Wrong arrival flight number

Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.

Details do not match the passport

Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.

Submitting outside the filing window

Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.

Using an intermediary website

Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.

Questions and answers

Who needs eTravel?

Arriving foreign and Filipino passengers and crew, subject to specified diplomatic exemptions.

When can registration be completed?

Only within 72 hours before arrival.

Is an app required?

No. It is a mobile-responsive web service.

Can a lost QR code be retrieved?

Yes, through Edit Registration using the reference number and birth date.

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