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Philippines: eTravel arrival registration (most visitors are visa-free)

Most visitors to the Philippines do not need a visa at all for a short tourist stay, under Executive Order 408. What every visitor does need is the free eTravel arrival registration.

Official site

FeeFree for the 30-day visa-free entry; the eTravel registration is also freeimmigration.gov.ph and etravel.gov.ph

Open etravel.gov.ph

Source: immigration.gov.ph advisory; etravel.gov.ph. Last checked 28 September 2026.

No visa or ETA needed forMost nationalities already enter visa-free for up to 30 days under Executive Order 408 — only the free eTravel registration is required, not a visa.

Who needs it

Most nationalities, for tourist or business visits of up to 30 days. Check the Department of Foreign Affairs' list for exceptions, since some nationalities do need a visa in advance.

Key facts

eTravel replaced the old one-health pass system and covers arrival and departure registration.
Register at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before you arrive or depart.
It is free, and it is a registration, not a visa.
A separate temporary visitor's visa exists for nationalities that are not visa-exempt, applied for at visa.gov.ph or a Philippine embassy.

Watch out for

Because eTravel is free, be wary of any site that charges a fee for it. Confirm your own nationality's visa requirement on the Bureau of Immigration's site, since the visa-free list does not cover everyone.

Before you pay

Check that the address matches the link above, confirm the amount on the portal, and never pay a site that adds a large service fee. Our guide to spotting fake visa websites explains the warning signs, and the FAQ covers common questions.

This page is a summary for general information and can go out of date, and exemptions depend on your own nationality, so always confirm on the official portal. See our disclaimer.