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✈️ Philippines Travel Guidelines

January 2026 | Your Complete Travel Companion

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.