The public is advised of the following important changes to entry and exit guidelines in the Philippines beginning 21 July 2023, based on Proclamation No. 297 by the President of the Philippines lifting the state of public health emergency throughout the Philippines due to Covid-19 effective 21 July 2023, and per the Bureau of Immigration’s Advisory dated 04 August 2023 on entry and exit guidelines for travelers arriving into and departing out of the Philippines:

Requirements for Inbound Foreign Tourists/Temporary Visitors

1. • Passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of entry, subject to existing state reciprocity rules and/or agreements;
   • Valid visa, if applicable (for those who are not entitled to a visa-free entry in the Philippines, as well as those with immigrant or non-immigrant status); and/or
   • Valid onward/return ticket to port of origin or next port destination corresponding to their allowable period of stay, except (a) foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino citizens, who are traveling with them, (b) former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privileges under Republic Act No. 9174, including their spouse and/or children, who are traveling with them.

Foreign Immigrants/Non-Immigrants Except Tourists

1. • For ACR I-Card holders, except 9A: valid visa implementation, ACR I-Card or ACR I-Card Waiver, Return Permit (RP), and/or Special Return Certificate (SRC) shall be presented during arrival/departure inspection.

eTravel Registration

The following shall be required to register/update with the eTravel System (https://etravel.gov.ph/), except for foreign diplomats, and their dependents, foreign dignitaries, and member of their delegation, 9E visa holders, and holders of diplomatic and official/service passport:

1. • Arriving Filipino and foreign passengers;
   • Arriving Crew Members, and
   • Departing Filipino passengers.

All of the foregoing is without prejudice to applicable laws, rules, and regulations in the Philippines.

Due to the high volume of queries and the limited number of Embassy personnel, all clients inquiring about entry regulations in the Philippines and/or visa issuance are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor updates in the Philippine Embassy website and Facebook Page, and inquire by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please be guided accordingly.

14 August 2023.