eTravel Pass Philippines
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Philippines eTravel Information
The eTravel is the current entry form for passengers traveling to or from the Philippines.
It replaced the One Health Pass previously introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The simple online registration includes a health declaration designed to help authorities protect public health.
- Screen incoming passengers
- Track and contain outbreaks of disease
- Be aware of who is entering and leaving the country
The eTravel application for the Philippines must be completed within 72 hours before the trip. It is not possible to fill out the online form more than 72 hours before departure.
Once processed and approved, you receive an eTravel Pass QR code sent by email. You need to present this upon arrival at a border checkpoint in the Philippines.
The Philippines eTravel is an extra obligation for travelers and does not replace any other required documentation, such as the Philippines eTA.
Passengers must still show all standard paperwork to enter the Philippines, such as a visa. If you are not eligible for an eTA, you may need to apply for a visa from a Philippines embassy or consulate.
Highlights
Mandatory for all passengers entering the Philippines
Obligatory for Filipinos for both entry and exit
Valid for a single entry/exit
Permits entry/exit by air or sea
Our Services Includes
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Speedy processing
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Proficient evaluation
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Continuous online help
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Perfect application acceptance
eTravel Processing Time 1-2 days
Government fee 0 USD
Handy Services Fee From 49 USD
- Embassy Registration
- Priority Service (1H)
TOTAL From 49 USD
eTravel for Philippines Requirements
There are a few simple eTravel requirements you need to meet before starting an application.
To submit your eTravel Philippines registration online, you’ll need the following documents:
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Passport valid for at least 6 months -
Current email address -
Credit/debit card to cover the eTravel processing fee
You have to provide the following information to complete the eTravel card registration for the Philippines
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Contact details -
Travel plans, including date of arrival and flight/voyage number -
Passport details -
Recent illnesses or possible exposure to disease (past 30 days)
We advise you to double-check everything is correct before submitting the form to avoid delays in processing the eTravel Pass. However, our expert review service ensures that we catch any errors before we submit your for processing.
You must also declare that all the information provided is true before you submit the eTravel registration for the Philippines.
Once your form has been processed and approved, your Philippines eTravel QR Code will be sent to the email address you have registered.
FAQ About eTravel for Philippines
Check the Visa Policy for the Philippines
The visa requirements to travel to the Philippines vary depending on your nationality and the purpose and duration of the intended stay.
Citizens of around 160 countries, including all member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), can enter the country without applying for a visa.
However, all arriving passengers must register with eTravel and have a passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond their period of stay.
Citizens of a select few countries have the option of obtaining a Philippines visa on arrival, which allows the holder to spend up to 59 days in the country.
An Electronic Travel Authorization for the Philippines is currently available for Taiwan passport holders only. However, it’s expected to be expanded to other nationalities in the future.
The Philippines ETA may be applied for through a simple online form. Once approved, it permits Taiwanese citizens to spend up to 30 days in the Philippines.
Citizens of around 40 other foreign countries are required to apply for an embassy visa to travel to the Philippines. This is required no matter the intended purpose and duration of the trip.
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The Philippines visa on arrival (VOA) is a travel document that allows eligible citizens to stay for tourism purposes for up to 59 days. You can get it upon arrival at select ports of entry in the Philippines.
To apply for a visa on arrival for the Philippines, you must have an eligible passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay.
Upon arrival in the Philippines, you should go directly to a border checkpoint to apply for this visa type. You’ll then need to wait in an immigration queue to receive and complete an application.
Supporting documentation such as proof of a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover the trip may also be requested. You also need to pay a visa on arrival fee for the document to be approved.
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The visa policy of the Philippines states that around 40 nationalities need to obtain a embassy visa for the country from one of the Philippines government diplomatic offices abroad.
To apply for an embassy visa, you need to complete a visa application form and submit it at an interview at the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate. You’ll also need to supply varying supporting documentation depending on the visa type.
You’ll need to select the correct visa option depending on the purpose of the trip. Philippines visa law determines that there are several types of embassy visa available, grouped into 2 categories:
- Non-immigrant visas (also known as section 9), e.g tourist, business, or transit visas, or visas to study or work.
- Immigrant visas (also known as Section 13) for those who wish to become Philippine permanent residents.
We recommend that you make a consular appointment for a visa interview well in advance of your intended date of arrival in the Philippines. This will ensure enough processing time, as it may take several weeks for a visa to be approved.
Below you can find a full list of countries whose citizens must apply for an embassy visa for the Philippines.
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Bermuda
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- China
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Georgia
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Pakistan
- Palestinian Territory
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Taiwan
- Timor Leste
- Tonga
- Ukraine
- Yemen
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There are approximately 160 countries whose citizens do not need a visa to enter the country for short stays. This includes all Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries.
A visa-free stay in the Philippines varies from 14 to 59 days, depending on nationality, for business and tourism purposes. The majority of visa-exempt nationalities can enter for up to 30 days without a visa.
Passport holders from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) may enter the Philippines for a stay not exceeding 14 days.
To gain entry to the Philippines, all visa-exempt nationals need to have a passport with validity of at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay. You may also be required to provide valid tickets for your return or onward journey.
To visit the country for longer consecutive stays, visa-free citizens need to apply for a visa from a government diplomatic office of the Philippines.
Find below a comprehensive list of all the Philippines visa not required countries.
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Exemptions for Other Visa Holders
Indian passport holders who also have a valid tourist, business or resident visa issued by one of the following countries do not need a visa to enter the Philippines: Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, Schengen Area.
They are allowed to access the Philippines via any port of entry and stay in the country up to 14 days.
Chinese passport holders who are holding a valid visa issued by one of the countries listed above also do not require a visa for tourism purposes. They are permitted to stay in the Philippines up to 7 days.