eTravel Registration
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Travel Guide

eTravel Registration

Essential information for your Philippines travel experience

Updated Sep 05, 2025

qr_code Quick Overview

All travelers, regardless of nationality, are required to register online through the eTravel system. Registration can be done within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure. Proof of eTravel registration must be presented before boarding your flight.

qr_code What is eTravel?

eTravel is the Philippines' mandatory online registration system for all travelers entering or departing the country. It replaces the traditional paper-based Health Declaration Form and Arrival/Departure Cards.

Key Features

  • Digital health declaration
  • Contactless processing
  • Faster immigration clearance
  • QR code verification

Benefits

  • Reduced waiting times
  • Enhanced health monitoring
  • Mobile-friendly platform
  • Available in multiple languages

schedule When to Register

Register within 72 hours before departure/arrival

For Arrivals

  • • Register 72 hours before your flight to the Philippines
  • • Can be done up to the time of departure
  • • Required for all passengers, including infants
  • • Each passenger needs individual registration

For Departures

  • • Register 72 hours before leaving the Philippines
  • • Required for all departing passengers
  • • Includes both tourists and residents
  • • Must be completed before check-in

how_to_reg How to Register

1

Visit the eTravel Website

Go to etravel.gov.ph or download the eTravel mobile app

Make sure you're on the official government website to avoid scams

2

Select Registration Type

Arrival Registration

For travelers coming to the Philippines

Departure Registration

For travelers leaving the Philippines

3

Fill Out Personal Information

Required Information:

  • • Full name (as in passport)
  • • Date of birth
  • • Nationality
  • • Passport number
  • • Gender

Travel Details:

  • • Flight details
  • • Airline
  • • Date of travel
  • • Port of entry/exit
  • • Accommodation details
4

Health Declaration

Answer health-related questions honestly:

  • Current health status and symptoms
  • Vaccination status
  • Travel history (countries visited)
  • Contact with COVID-19 cases
5

Submit and Receive QR Code

After successful submission, you'll receive:

  • Unique QR code
  • Email confirmation
  • Downloadable certificate

Important:

Save the QR code to your phone or print it out. You'll need to present it at the airport.

help_center Common Issues & Solutions

Technical Issues

Website not loading?

Try using a different browser or clear your cache

Form not submitting?

Check all required fields are filled correctly

QR code not received?

Check spam folder or try re-registering

Registration Problems

Passport number error?

Double-check passport number and expiry date

Flight details wrong?

Verify with your airline booking confirmation

Need to update info?

Re-register with correct information

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