If you’re thinking about the Philippines as your next destination, we can confirm that COVID-19 vaccination passports or certificates are not mandatory to enter the Philippines anymore.
However, you must acquire the Philippines eArrival Card before your trip. It is mandatory to fill out this health document before boarding the plane or upon arrival.
You can obtain your Philippines eArrival Card with us, or via the official eTravel Portal.
Do I need a COVID vaccine to travel to the Philippines?
For international arrivals in the Philippines, a presentation of vaccination status, negative test, and vaccination certificate for COVID-19 is no longer required. All arriving international travelers are accepted regardless of their vaccination status.
Remember to get vaccinated against hepatitis, rabies, typhoid, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis before entering the Philippines. You can read more about these requirements here.
What is the Philippines eArrival Card?
The Philippines eArrival Card also known as the eTravel and previously the Health Pass, is a mandatory health declaration form for travelers wishing to enter the country. This requirement applies to all travelers entering the Philippines, regardless of nationality or health status.
The health pass must be filled out before borading the plane or on arrival to the country.
Please note that the Philippines eArrival Card is NOT a substitute for a visa. You will still need to apply for a visa to enter the country, if applicable to your nationality. Please check all visa requirements at your local embassy or consulate. You can use our visa checker tool to see your specific nationalities requirements to enter the country.
How can I apply?
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Complete the online form and select a processing time (Standard, Rush, or Super Rush).
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Double-check your information and confirm everything is correct. Pay with a credit/debit card.
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Attach any required documents and click apply!
Our team will process your application and send you the Philippines Arrival card to your email inbox.
It is important to remember that the Philippines Arrival Card must be presented to the immigration agents upon arrival or prior to departure. Therefore, it is recommended that you save the Health Pass QR code to your mobile device or print it out, in case you do not have internet access.
It is advisable to apply before arriving in the Philippines to save time at the airport.
What is the validity of the Philippines eArrival Card
The Philippines eArrival Card is a single-entry document and is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. This means you need to use it within this time frame.
You need to have the following items ready:
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A valid passport - Provide us with a scanned copy of the personal information page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to the Philippines.
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An email address - We will send the approved Arrival Card to your email inbox.
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A payment method - Pay for our professional service with a credit/debit card.
Do I need a Philippines eArrival card to transit through the Philippines?
No. Transiting travelers who do not plan to enter the country are not required to present the Philippines Health Pass. However, if you do have to leave the airport and enter the country for any reason, you can request the form at the airport and fill it out there.
Reach out to our customer support agents via chat or WhatsApp.