Philippines Mandatory eTravel Registration

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration has reminded travellers that eTravel registration is mandatory and must be carried out at least 72 hours before the intended travel.

The following are required to register, free of charge, in the eTravel System:

  • Arriving Filipino and foreign passengers;
  • Arriving Filipino and foreign crew members; and
  • Departing Filipino passengers.

Exceptions are made for foreign diplomats, and their dependents, foreign dignitaries, and members of their delegation, 9(e) visa holders, and holders of diplomatic and official/service passport.

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