What is the Philippines eTravel?

It is the Philippines' free, mandatory electronic travel declaration, the One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System. It records your trip and produces a QR code for arrival into and departure from the country. It is not a visa and it does not by itself grant entry; it replaces the old paper arrival, customs and health forms.

Is the eTravel free, and why are some sites charging?

Registration at the official portal, etravel.gov.ph, is free, and the government fee is zero. A number of look-alike sites copy the eTravel name and charge for the same free form. Our service fee is for completing and reviewing your declaration in your language and submitting it in the correct window, and you pay one all-inclusive price with no separate government fee.

Does the eTravel cover departure as well as arrival?

Yes. The eTravel is required for both arrival into and departure from the Philippines, so you complete a declaration for your inbound flight and again for your outbound flight. Each submission produces its own QR code for the airport, and each is tied to that flight and its dates.

What QR code do I receive, and what do Green and Red mean?

On submission the eTravel issues a QR code that must be shown to airline staff before boarding and scanned at the border. A Green QR means your information has been reviewed and you are cleared for the express processing lane. A Red QR sends you to secondary inspection, which is why an accurate, complete submission matters.

Do I still need a visa for the Philippines?

The eTravel does not replace a visa. Many nationalities can visit visa-free for short tourist stays, but the eTravel is mandatory for everyone regardless of visa status. If your nationality requires a Philippine visa, you obtain it separately through a consulate; the eTravel is the arrival and departure registration, not the visa.

What information do I need to register?

Your passport details, your trip details and a short health declaration. For the trip you give your arrival flight or vessel and your accommodation address in the Philippines, a hotel booking being enough, plus your onward flight for departure. You also need a working email address to receive the confirmation and your QR code.

Do I need to print the eTravel QR code?

You do not have to print it: a screenshot or saved copy on your phone is accepted, and it can also be printed if you prefer a paper copy. The QR code must be shown to airline staff before boarding and scanned by immigration officers at the airport, so keep it easy to reach.

What if I make a mistake or my flight changes after submission?

Because the QR code is scanned against your passport and flight, the details must match. If you spot an error or your flight changes, email us with the corrected information as soon as it is confirmed and we resubmit the declaration. Reviewing every field before submission is exactly what reduces these errors.

Which website is the official one for eTravel?

The eTravel is issued through the official Philippine government portal at etravel.gov.ph. Several fee-charging look-alike sites imitate the name and the form, so check the address before entering any personal details. The registration on the official portal is free; only our service fee is shown at checkout.

Is VisitPass an official government website?

No. VisitPass is an independent service, not a government site and not affiliated with the Philippine authorities. We complete and review your free eTravel declaration in your language and submit it within the correct window, so it is right and your QR code is ready before you reach the airport. The government fee for the eTravel is zero.

What happens at boarding if my eTravel has an error?

Your eTravel QR code is checked by airline staff before boarding and scanned again at the airport, so a mismatch between your declaration and your passport or flight can cause questions or a delay at the gate. The most common avoidable issues are a mistyped name, passport number or arrival date. We complete your registration and review it against your travel details first, so the submission you board with is accurate and consistent.

Can I file the eTravel for my children and travel companions?

Yes. Each traveller needs their own eTravel registration and QR code, including children, but you can complete the declarations for your family members and the people you are travelling with rather than asking each one to register separately. We prepare every registration in the group from the passport and trip details you give us, review each for accuracy, and submit them together inside the correct window before you fly.

How do I get the Green QR code for express airport processing?

The Green QR code is issued when the information you submit has been reviewed and accepted, which clears you for the express lane at the airport; a Red code routes you to standard processing instead. The outcome follows directly from a clean, accurate submission, so the value of our review is concrete here: we check your declaration before it goes to the official portal to give your registration the best chance of the Green express result.

Does the eTravel health declaration require any vaccinations?

The eTravel includes a short health declaration about your recent travel and how you are feeling, and it does not by itself impose a vaccination requirement for ordinary tourist trips. Any health or vaccination rules depend on official guidance at the time of your travel, so check current advice for your route. We help you complete the health section accurately as part of preparing and reviewing your eTravel registration.

Philippines eTravel · VisitPass

Overview

The eTravel is the Philippines' free, mandatory online registration that every traveller completes before flying. It is not a visa: it is an electronic travel declaration, the country's One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System, that records your trip and produces a QR code for both arrival into and departure from the Philippines. It applies to everyone crossing the border by air or sea, including foreign tourists, business visitors and returning Filipino citizens, and each traveller files an individual declaration, children included.

The declaration replaces the old paper arrival card, customs form and health declaration, gathering them into one digital submission. It is submitted before you travel and is tied to your flight and dates, so the information must match your booking. The eTravel does not grant entry on its own and it does not replace a visa: if your nationality requires a Philippine visa, you still obtain that separately through a consulate, and immigration officers make the admission decision at the border.

The registration is free at the official portal, etravel.gov.ph, and a number of unofficial look-alike sites charge a fee for the very same form. Your eTravel declaration is completed and reviewed in your own language and submitted in the correct window, so your QR code is ready and every detail of your information is right before you reach the airport.

At a glance

The key facts for a Philippines eTravel application.

Visa type: eTravel
What you need: Your passport

Who can apply

The main eligibility conditions for this destination, and who can apply.

Mandatory for all foreign nationals and returning Filipinos entering the Philippines by air or sea. The digital declaration replaces the previous arrival cards and customs forms. Each traveller including children files individually.

What you'll need

Have these ready before you begin your application. Requirements can vary by nationality and trip purpose.

Passport with at least six months validity
Flight or vessel arrival details
Philippine accommodation address
Health declaration items per Bureau of Quarantine guidance
Email address for confirmation
Payment method (one all-inclusive price, government fee is zero for the eTravel)

Requirements in detail

The eTravel asks for three things: your passport details, your trip details and a short health declaration. Have your passport open so the name, number, nationality and dates are entered exactly as printed; a mistyped name or passport number is the single most common avoidable error and can hold you up when the QR code is scanned. For the trip you provide your arrival flight or vessel details and your accommodation address in the Philippines, where a hotel booking is enough, and on departure your onward flight.

The health declaration follows the current Bureau of Quarantine items and is brief. The timing is the part travellers most often get wrong: the declaration is submitted within seventy-two hours, that is three days, before your arrival or departure, and registering too early can invalidate the QR code, so it is best completed close to travel. The registration itself is free at etravel.gov.ph.

Be wary of look-alike sites that copy the eTravel name and charge a fee for the free form; check the address before entering any personal details. You also need a working email address to receive the confirmation. Every field is reviewed for completeness and accuracy before submission, so the record is clean.

Government processing time

What the issuing authority typically takes once the application is submitted.

Government processing: Philippines Bureau of Immigration eTravel system processes eTravel declarations digitally once submitted to the official portal. VisitPass review happens before the submission to that portal: Standard 1-3 business days, Rush 1 business day, Super Rush less than 6 hours. The form is verified for completeness so the submission is clean and border issues on arrival are avoided. When to submit matters: the eTravel can only be registered within the 72-hour window (3 days) before your arrival into or departure from the Philippines, and registering too early can invalidate the QR code. Begin a little ahead of that window so there is time to confirm the details before the submission is made inside the 72 hours before departure.

On arrival

After you register, eTravel issues a QR code. Save it on your phone or print it, because it must be shown to airline staff before boarding and scanned by immigration officers at the airport. The colour of the code matters: a Green QR means your submitted information has been reviewed and you are cleared for the express processing lane, while a Red QR sends you to secondary inspection, which is why an accurate, complete submission is worth getting right.

The same QR covers both directions, so you register again for your departure flight. Travel on the passport you registered with, keep your onward or return ticket and accommodation details to hand, and remember that the eTravel does not replace a visa where one is required. The border officer makes the final admission decision.

Planning your trip

The Philippines spreads more than seven thousand islands across the tropics, so most trips anchor on a region or two. Palawan draws travellers to the lagoons and limestone cliffs around El Nido and the underground river near Puerto Princesa; Boracay is the classic white-sand beach island; Cebu pairs city life with reefs, waterfalls and whale-shark coast nearby, and the neighbouring island of Bohol adds the Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuaries; inland on Luzon the Banaue rice terraces step up the mountains in tiers carved over centuries. Surfers head to Siargao for the reef breaks, while Manila mixes the old walled quarter of Intramuros with modern Bonifacio Global City. The dry season runs roughly from November to April and is the easiest time for island-hopping and diving, while the wetter months bring greener landscapes and quieter beaches. Inter-island travel leans on short domestic flights and outrigger boats, so build a little slack into your timings. Bring light, quick-drying clothes, sturdy sandals for boat landings, a dry bag for ferries and day trips, and reef-safe sunscreen, which several marine areas now ask visitors to use to protect the corals.

One all-inclusive price

One price per visa with everything included. The government portion goes to the issuing authority and is non-refundable, itemised on your official receipt. Our service covers a full review of your application, secure handling and 24/7 email support.

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$115.00

Standard tier, one all-inclusive price. You choose your processing speed at checkout, where the final price is confirmed.

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The government portion shown is an approximate USD equivalent of the issuing authority's official charge; the exact all-inclusive price is confirmed at checkout.

How to apply

Three steps from start to approval.

Complete the form
Answer the official questions online. Your draft is saved for 30 days, so you can finish once your documents are to hand.
Pay securely
You see the one all-inclusive price before you pay. We check your application for completeness before it reaches the government portal.
Receive by email
Your approved travel authorisation arrives by email. Bring it, or a copy, together with the passport you applied with when you travel.

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Questions about this destination

Common questions specific to this visa. For broader topics see our help centre.

What is the Philippines eTravel?
It is the Philippines' free, mandatory electronic travel declaration, the One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System. It records your trip and produces a QR code for arrival into and departure from the country. It is not a visa and it does not by itself grant entry; it replaces the old paper arrival, customs and health forms.
Is the eTravel free, and why are some sites charging?
Registration at the official portal, etravel.gov.ph, is free, and the government fee is zero. A number of look-alike sites copy the eTravel name and charge for the same free form. Our service fee is for completing and reviewing your declaration in your language and submitting it in the correct window, and you pay one all-inclusive price with no separate government fee.
When should I submit the Philippines eTravel?
Within seventy-two hours, that is three days, before your arrival into or departure from the Philippines. Registering too early can invalidate the QR code, so it is best completed close to travel. The declaration is tied to your flight and dates, and we submit it in the correct window so your QR code is ready in time.
Does the eTravel cover departure as well as arrival?
Yes. The eTravel is required for both arrival into and departure from the Philippines, so you complete a declaration for your inbound flight and again for your outbound flight. Each submission produces its own QR code for the airport, and each is tied to that flight and its dates.
What QR code do I receive, and what do Green and Red mean?
On submission the eTravel issues a QR code that must be shown to airline staff before boarding and scanned at the border. A Green QR means your information has been reviewed and you are cleared for the express processing lane. A Red QR sends you to secondary inspection, which is why an accurate, complete submission matters.
Do I still need a visa for the Philippines?
The eTravel does not replace a visa. Many nationalities can visit visa-free for short tourist stays, but the eTravel is mandatory for everyone regardless of visa status. If your nationality requires a Philippine visa, you obtain it separately through a consulate; the eTravel is the arrival and departure registration, not the visa.
Who needs to file the Philippines eTravel?
Everyone crossing the border by air or sea, including foreign tourists, business visitors and returning Filipino citizens. Each traveller files an individual declaration, children included. There is no exemption by age or nationality; the declaration is what replaces the former paper arrival and customs forms for all travellers.
What information do I need to register?
Your passport details, your trip details and a short health declaration. For the trip you give your arrival flight or vessel and your accommodation address in the Philippines, a hotel booking being enough, plus your onward flight for departure. You also need a working email address to receive the confirmation and your QR code.
Do I need to print the eTravel QR code?
You do not have to print it: a screenshot or saved copy on your phone is accepted, and it can also be printed if you prefer a paper copy. The QR code must be shown to airline staff before boarding and scanned by immigration officers at the airport, so keep it easy to reach.
What if I make a mistake or my flight changes after submission?
Because the QR code is scanned against your passport and flight, the details must match. If you spot an error or your flight changes, email us with the corrected information as soon as it is confirmed and we resubmit the declaration. Reviewing every field before submission is exactly what reduces these errors.
Which website is the official one for eTravel?
The eTravel is issued through the official Philippine government portal at etravel.gov.ph. Several fee-charging look-alike sites imitate the name and the form, so check the address before entering any personal details. The registration on the official portal is free; only our service fee is shown at checkout.
Is VisitPass an official government website?
No. VisitPass is an independent service, not a government site and not affiliated with the Philippine authorities. We complete and review your free eTravel declaration in your language and submit it within the correct window, so it is right and your QR code is ready before you reach the airport. The government fee for the eTravel is zero.
What happens at boarding if my eTravel has an error?
Your eTravel QR code is checked by airline staff before boarding and scanned again at the airport, so a mismatch between your declaration and your passport or flight can cause questions or a delay at the gate. The most common avoidable issues are a mistyped name, passport number or arrival date. We complete your registration and review it against your travel details first, so the submission you board with is accurate and consistent.
Can I file the eTravel for my children and travel companions?
Yes. Each traveller needs their own eTravel registration and QR code, including children, but you can complete the declarations for your family members and the people you are travelling with rather than asking each one to register separately. We prepare every registration in the group from the passport and trip details you give us, review each for accuracy, and submit them together inside the correct window before you fly.
How do I get the Green QR code for express airport processing?
The Green QR code is issued when the information you submit has been reviewed and accepted, which clears you for the express lane at the airport; a Red code routes you to standard processing instead. The outcome follows directly from a clean, accurate submission, so the value of our review is concrete here: we check your declaration before it goes to the official portal to give your registration the best chance of the Green express result.
Does the eTravel health declaration require any vaccinations?
The eTravel includes a short health declaration about your recent travel and how you are feeling, and it does not by itself impose a vaccination requirement for ordinary tourist trips. Any health or vaccination rules depend on official guidance at the time of your travel, so check current advice for your route. We help you complete the health section accurately as part of preparing and reviewing your eTravel registration.

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Philippines help desk

Have questions about your eTravel? Email the Philippines desk and we reply within 24 hours.

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