🇵🇭 [2025 Updated] How to Fill Out the Philippines eTravel Arrival Card – Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Visitors

Planning a trip to the Philippines? Whether you’re heading to Cebu, Manila, Boracay, or Palawan, there’s one thing you must do before your flight: Complete the Philippines eTravel arrival registration within 72 hours before departure.

eTravel Arrival Card

✅ Register at: https://etravel.gov.ph

✅ Must be completed within 72 hours before your flight departs

✅ A QR code will be generated — you must save or screenshot it for airport inspection

📌 Table of Contents

What is the eTravel Arrival Card?
What You Need to Know Before Registering
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the eTravel Form
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Helpful Travel Tips for the Philippines

1️⃣ What is the eTravel Arrival Card?

The Philippines eTravel system is a mandatory electronic arrival card registration platform launched by the government.

All international travelers, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, are required to fill out this form online.

🕒 Must be completed within 72 hours of departure
🌐 Registration website: https://etravel.gov.ph
📱 A QR code is issued upon submission and is required during arrival

2️⃣ What You Need to Know Before Registering

📧 Use a Valid Email

Avoid email domains like @hanmail.net or @daum.net, as they may block OTP verification emails
Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook accounts work best

💉 COVID-19 Policy (as of 2025)

All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, are allowed entry
No quarantine or COVID-19 test is required

💰 Cost Warning

eTravel registration is FREE
Beware of scam websites asking for payment

3️⃣ Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the eTravel Form

🔹 Step 1: Create an eTravel Account

Visit https://etravel.gov.ph
Click “Create an Account”
Enter your email → Receive and enter the OTP code
Create a password (minimum 8 characters, mix of uppercase/lowercase letters)

🔹 Step 2: Enter Personal Information

Full Name (must match passport)
Gender
Date of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Permanent Residence (convert to English using a translation tool)

🔹 Step 3: Fill in Travel Information

Are you registering for yourself or someone else?
Reason for travel
Flight number and airline
Arrival airport and travel destination in the Philippines

🔹 Step 4: Health Declaration

Answer questions about your recent health status

🔹 Step 5: Submit and Save Your QR Code

Review all details
Click “Submit”
A QR code will appear — screenshot or save it to your phone

✉️ You will also receive the QR code in your email.

4️⃣ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do I need to print the QR code?

A: Not required, but screenshoting it on your phone is highly recommended.

Q: Can I edit the form after submission?

A: Yes. Log in to https://etravel.gov.ph, and use the Edit function to update your details.

Q: Is this required for children or senior travelers?

A: Yes. All travelers, regardless of age, must register.

Q: Can I register earlier than 72 hours?

A: No. The system only accepts registration within 72 hours of your flight.

Q: Is there an app for eTravel?

A: No. It’s a web-based system only. Do not download any apps claiming to be eTravel.

Bonus: Helpful Travel Tips for the Philippines

💵 Exchange USD to Philippine Peso (PHP) in advance
📶 Free WiFi is available at Mactan Cebu International Airport
🛃 Arrive early at the airport with your QR code ready
📸 Bring a waterproof phone case for snorkeling trips in Cebu or Palawan
🧳 Print or screenshot customs and currency forms ahead of time