Philippines eTravel Card
From $59.99
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How to apply for your Philippines eTravel card with iVisa
              Answer a few simple questions, see when you’ll get your registration, and pay using our secure portal. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish the application in under 20 minutes.
We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.            
              The Philippines visa system is known for being difficult to navigate – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.
Don’t worry – we review your whole application to catch anything that might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.            
We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.
We’ll email your eTravel QR code and let you know how to use it for your trip.
      The Philippines eTravel Card is a mandatory digital arrival and departure card for travelers entering or exiting the Philippines for any purpose, including tourism, family visits, business trips, or returning home. It replaces the paper arrival card and health declaration, making your entry process faster and more organized.
With this card, you can:
The eTravel Card does not replace a visa if your nationality requires one for entry. It also does not allow you to work or study in the Philippines. For employment, study, or long-term stays, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa through the Philippine government.
Registration is free when done on the official site. We offer a paid service to help travelers complete the form accurately, reducing errors that could delay boarding or entry.
Purpose: Tourism, business visits, medical treatment, short study (non-degree), sports/cultural events, transit, yacht/sailor activities, journalism, filmmaking
Validity: Up to 3 months (single) or 6–12 months (multiple)
Entries: Single/multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: Crew or seafarers on vessels docking in the Philippines
Validity: Covers duration of stay as seaman; standard stay limits apply
Entries: Single
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: For nationals of treaty countries (USA, Japan, Germany) conducting trade/investment under existing treaties
Validity: As specified in bilateral treaties
Entries: Multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: Foreign government officials, UN/international organization reps and their staff
Validity: Based on mission duration
Entries: Single/multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: For enrollment in formal academic programs higher than high school
Validity: Duration of course
Entries: Multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: Work in the Philippines under employer contract, including missionaries
Validity: Duration of employment
Entries: Multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: Spouse or unmarried child (under the age of 21) of Filipino citizen
Validity: Permanent residency
Entries: Multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
Purpose: Foreign investors with at least USD 75,000 in approved PH corporations
Validity: Indefinite, though tied to investment status
Entries: Multiple
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*
      Citizens of most ASEAN countries can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or family visits, provided they hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival and possess a return or onward ticket. Nationals from over 150 countries, including the US, UK, EU member states, Canada, Australia, and Japan, also enjoy visa-free entry for 14, 21, or 30 days, depending on nationality. Stays under visa-free entry may be extended through the Bureau of Immigration for an additional 29 days, with further extensions possible in-country for longer stays.
For travelers requiring a visa, the 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa covers tourism, business, medical treatment, short-term studies, and family visits. Applications are made online.
Longer stays or specialized purposes such as employment, academic studies, investment, and retirement fall under the Philippines’ immigrant, non-immigrant, and special resident visa categories. These require additional documentation, sponsorships, and pre-approval by Philippine authorities before travel or upon arrival under specific conditions.
All travelers entering the Philippines must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival and sufficient blank pages for entry stamps. An eTravel Card is also required for all inbound travelers and should be submitted within 72 hours before departure to quicken immigration processing and comply with health protocols.
Travelers are advised to check the official Bureau of Immigration and Philippine embassy websites for the most current requirements before making travel plans.    
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