Straight answers about eTravel registration and how Philippines eTravel Desk can help.
Last updated: September 2026
No. eTravel is the Philippine Government's digital travel declaration for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines. It is not a visa and does not replace a visa or any other entry requirement that may apply to a traveller.
Yes. The official eTravel portal states that eTravel registration and updates are absolutely free of charge and that the system does not collect or require any form of online payment.
The official eTravel portal states that you may register within 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival into or departure from the Philippines. Please check the official portal for the latest timing rules before you travel.
Yes. The official eTravel portal describes it as a single data collection platform for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines, and the 72-hour registration window applies to both arrival and departure.
Almost all arriving and departing passengers do, including Filipino citizens and foreign nationals. The official portal lists foreign diplomats and their dependents, foreign dignitaries and members of their delegation, 9(e) visa holders, and holders of diplomatic and official or service passports as not required to register. Check the official portal for the current list of exemptions.
The official portal describes eTravel as a Philippine National Government portal used by the border control authorities - the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) - together with the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Register only at the official portal, etravel.gov.ph. The official portal warns travellers to beware of fake, fraudulent or scam websites and entities that require payment upon registration or updating, and the Bureau of Immigration has warned that scam sites have charged travellers between P3,000 and P5,000 for what is a free registration. Such sites can be reported to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
No. You can register yourself for free at the official eTravel portal. Our service is optional and is intended for travellers who want independent assistance preparing their details.
No. We are an independent private company. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Quarantine or any other Philippine government agency.
Our fee is for the independent assistance and support provided by our company. It is not a government fee, an immigration fee or a visa fee, and it is never an eTravel registration fee.
No. Philippine immigration authorities make their own decisions regarding entry, visas and immigration matters.
Where can I register for eTravel myself?
You can register free of charge at the official eTravel portal, etravel.gov.ph. If you still have a question about our service or your request, our support team is happy to help.
