Visa / Entry

Philippines entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on Bureau of Immigration. If a pre-arrival form is part of the trip, Philippine eTravel is the usual place to handle it. Declaration checks usually sit with Bureau of Customs. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

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Philippines

Start with Bureau of Immigration, then use Philippine eTravel for any pre-arrival step. Customs checks sit with Bureau of Customs. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

eTravelLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on Bureau of Immigration. If a pre-arrival form is part of the trip, Philippine eTravel is the usual place to handle it. Declaration checks usually sit with Bureau of Customs. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

Check Bureau of Immigration first for the main visa or entry route.
Use Philippine eTravel if your trip includes a pre-arrival form or digital arrival step.
Keep Bureau of Customs open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

Philippine eTravel is usually the place to handle any pre-arrival form or digital arrival step.

Customs declaration

Bureau of Customs is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate health form, but re-check if temporary measures return.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.