Official System: Philippines Electronic Travel Declaration System (eTravel) & e-Customs
2026 Quick Answer
Every passenger arriving in the Philippines must register on the Philippines eTravel portal within 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival. The unified eTravel QR code replaces the old paper arrival card, One Health Pass, and paper Bureau of Customs declaration at Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB), and Clark (CRK) airports.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Philippines so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4+ days (>72 hours) before flight | Too Early | You can create a permanent user profile on eTravel early, but you can only generate the trip Travel Declaration QR within 72 hours of departure. |
| 72 hours to 12 hours before flight | Window Open | Complete your Travel Declaration and integrated Bureau of Customs baggage form to receive your Green eTravel QR code. |
| 12 hours to airport check-in | Priority Window | Take a screenshot of your eTravel QR code immediately. Airlines flying to Manila and Cebu check it before issuing a boarding pass. |
| Arrival at MNL / CEB | Final Cutoff | Present your eTravel QR code at the Bureau of Immigration counter and scan the customs QR portion when exiting baggage claim. |
Compliance tip: Once your eTravel account is created, family members can be added under 'For Other Family Member'.
Compliance tip: Yields a Green QR code (complete/express) or Red QR code (requires brief officer check).
Eligible Passports: Biometric e-Gates primarily serve Philippine e-passport holders; foreign nationals use the eTravel Green QR code for expedited Bureau of Immigration and Customs clearance.
How Airport Clearance Works: Save your Green eTravel QR screenshot before boarding. Immigration and Customs officers read the unified record directly from your passport and QR scan.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNL | Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila Terminals 1, 2 & 3) | Air | Primary Philippine gateway; eTravel QR is verified before immigration and at customs exit. |
| CEB | Mactan-Cebu International Airport (Cebu) | Air | Visayas international hub with dedicated eTravel QR scanning lanes. |
| CRK | Clark International Airport (Pampanga / Luzon) | Air | Modern northern Luzon terminal requiring eTravel QR for all international arrivals. |
Create your account and add any accompanying family members. You can set up the base profile at any time before your trip.
Select 'For Arrival', enter your flight number, Philippine hotel address, health answers, and customs declaration.
Do not rely on airport Wi-Fi on arrival — save the QR image to your phone gallery and show it at airline check-in.
Philippine ordinary passport holders enjoy 30 days visa-free entry to Cambodia under ASEAN reciprocity, but MUST still submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within 7 days before flying into KTI or SAI.
Regional SE Asia Loop Advisory:
ASEAN Traveler Tip: Philippine passport holders are visa-exempt for Cambodia (up to 30 days), Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, but must still complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within 7 days of flying to Phnom Penh (KTI) or Siem Reap (SAI).
A Green QR code means your travel, health, and customs declaration is complete and cleared for standard inspection. A Red QR code means an officer will briefly verify an incomplete field or health/travel history detail on arrival.
Yes. The Philippine Bureau of Customs declaration is now integrated directly into the eTravel registration flow, eliminating the separate paper customs form.
Holders of ordinary Philippine passports are visa-exempt for Cambodia for stays up to 30 days, so they do not need an eVisa. However, they MUST still complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within 7 days before flying into Cambodia.
You can submit the travel declaration starting 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled arrival time in the Philippines.