Travel Advisory

Philippines Travel Guidelines 2026

Stay updated on domestic and international travel requirements, eTravel rules, and airport reminders before your trip.

Philippines Travel Guidelines 2026

Your quick reference for flight requirements, eTravel registration, and airport-ready reminders

To ensure a seamless journey through the Philippines' primary gateways, all passengers are advised to adhere to the following updated protocols for domestic and international travel.

🏠 Domestic Travel

Local Flights Within Philippines

Travel streamlined with digital check-ins and decongested terminal flow.

✓ Airport Arrival

2 hours minimum (3 hours during peak from NAIA/MCIA)

✓ Documentation

Valid Government ID + e-Ticket

✓ Terminal Assignments (NAIA)
  • Terminal 2: Philippine Airlines & Cebu Pacific
  • Terminal 3: Cebu Pacific & AirAsia
  • Terminal 4: Boutique & turboprop carriers

eTravel: Not required unless specified by LGU

🌍 International Travel

Flights To/From Philippines

Mandatory digital declarations and enhanced security screenings.

✓ Airport Arrival

4 hours minimum for verification & immigration

✓ Immigration Process
  • Departure: Bring QR Code, Passport, Boarding Pass
  • Arrival: Use e-Gates (Terminals 1 & 3)
✓ Required Documents
  • Passport (6+ months validity)
  • Proof of onward/return travel
  • Valid Visa (if applicable)

📱 Mandatory eTravel Registration

Who Must Register?
  • Arriving: All nationalities entering PH
  • Departing: Filipino citizens going abroad
⏱️ Timeline

Complete registration within 72 hours before arrival/departure

🔗 Portal: etravel.gov.ph | Cost: FREE | 📌 Save your QR Code!

💡 Essential Reminders 2026

💳 Terminal Fees

For some flights, terminal fees are integrated into ticket prices. Contact agent 3 days before to confirm.

🔋 Baggage Security

No power banks/batteries in checked luggage—hand luggage only.

📂 Digital Prep

Create mobile folder for QR code, vouchers & e-tickets offline.