Philippines eTravel 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Fully verified on official sources

Type: arrival card (+ departure, health) · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Arriving foreign & Filipino passengers and crew; departing Filipinos

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

Foreign diplomats & dependants, dignitaries, 9(e) visa holders, diplomatic/official passports

FeeOfficial ✓

free

Approx. USD

Free

ValidityNot separately checked

per trip

Max stay per visitNot separately checked

n/a

Processing timeNot separately checked

instant QR (green/red)

When to applyOfficial ✓

within 72 hours before arrival/departure

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://etravel.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions
• https://immigration.gov.ph/etravel-registration-free-of-charge/

What the sources say

• url+feehttps://etravel.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions

  The https://etravel.gov.ph is the only official website of eTravel. ... eTravel regisration/update is absolutely free of charge

• When to applyhttps://etravel.gov.ph/frequently-asked-questions

  You may register within 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival into or departure from the Philippines.

• Scam warninghttps://immigration.gov.ph/etravel-registration-free-of-charge/

  Amounts allegedly collected from the passengers amount to between P3,000 to P5,000

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.