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.
Email Address
Used for the profile and record retrieval.
First / Middle / Last Name / Suffix
Copy the passport and do not invent absent name parts.
Passport Number
Enter without extra symbols or spaces.
Sex / Birth Date / Civil Status
Enter accurate details.
Nationality / Country of Residence
These are separate fields; complete each accurately.
Date of Arrival / Port
Enter the actual airport or seaport.
Airline / Vessel / Flight Number
Enter the final segment into the Philippines.
Traveller Type / Purpose
A foreign tourist selects the applicable foreign-national and holiday or pleasure options.
Destination Address
Enter the first hotel or host address in the Philippines.
Health / Customs Declaration
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.