eTravel Philippines: How to Register Before Your Flight Home

Your bags are packed and your flight to Manila is booked. One free form still stands between you and the arrival hall: eTravel registration.

eTravel is the Philippines’ online travel declaration. Arriving travelers register at etravel.gov.ph, the only official site, in the 72 hours before landing. It’s free, and the airline checks your QR code before you board. Here’s how to do it, step by step.

What Is eTravel?

eTravel is the Philippine Travel Information System, which its official site describes as a one-stop electronic travel declaration. The Bureau of Immigration stopped requiring paper arrival and departure cards on May 1, 2023, after eTravel took full effect that April, according to the bureau’s advisory.

One registration now covers several forms. The customs baggage and currency declarations sit in eTravel alongside the health declaration and the immigration arrival card, according to a travel advisory on Philippine Airlines’ website.

When Can I Register for eTravel?

Only in the 72 hours before your scheduled arrival in the Philippines, says the eTravel FAQ. You can’t register earlier than that.

Flying from Las Vegas, count from your landing time in Manila. You lose a calendar day crossing the International Date Line, and in winter Manila is 16 hours ahead of Las Vegas. Land at 5 a.m. on Dec. 20 in Manila, and your window opens at 5 a.m. on Dec. 17 Manila time. That’s 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.

How to Register for eTravel, Step by Step

1. Go to etravel.gov.ph. Type the address yourself instead of clicking an ad. A phone, tablet or computer browser works, and the site also links to the government’s eGovPH app.
2. Fill in your personal profile.
3. Enter your travel details, including your arrival information.
4. Complete the health declaration.
5. Answer the customs questions eTravel asks, such as the baggage and currency declarations.
6. Save your QR code. Take a screenshot or download it before you close the page. You can also print it.
7. Show it twice: to the airline before you board, and to quarantine officers when you land.

Those steps follow the checklist Clark International Airport publishes for arriving passengers, plus the eTravel FAQ. The Bureau of Immigration’s rule covers all passengers, so make sure every traveler in your group has a QR code before you leave for the airport.

What to Have Ready Before You Start

• Your passport and flight itinerary, for the profile and travel sections.
• An internet connection. eTravel works only online, and the FAQ lists no offline option.
• A way to keep the QR code, such as a phone screenshot or a printout.

Made a Mistake or Lost Your QR Code?

• Fix a typo: use the Edit Registration tab. You can change some details until quarantine officers verify your arrival.
• Find a lost QR code: go to etravel.gov.ph/search and enter your reference number and date of birth.
• Registered twice: only the QR code quarantine officers verify on arrival counts.

Do I Register Again to Fly Back to Las Vegas?

Filipino passengers do. They register within 72 hours of departure and no later than 3 hours before the flight, according to the Bureau of Immigration advisory and Clark International Airport. Leaving on a U.S. passport? Check with your airline, since the published departure rules name Filipino passengers.

Either way, each trip needs its own registration. A QR code from your last visit won’t work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eTravel registration free?

Yes. eTravel is free and never asks for payment, according to its official FAQ. The only official site is etravel.gov.ph. If a website charges a fee to process your eTravel, close it and register on the official site yourself, for free.

How early can I register for eTravel?

No earlier than 72 hours before your scheduled arrival in the Philippines. Flying from Las Vegas, count back from your Manila landing time, not your departure time, because you lose a calendar day crossing the International Date Line on the way.

What if I lose my eTravel QR code?

Go to etravel.gov.ph/search, enter your reference number and date of birth, and press Continue to retrieve it. After you register, take a screenshot or download the QR code before closing the page, so you have it ready at check-in and the gate.

Do I need eTravel when leaving the Philippines?

Filipino passengers do. They register within 72 hours of departure and no later than 3 hours before the flight. Travelers leaving on a U.S. passport should confirm with their airline before the trip. Either way, each trip needs its own registration.

Plan the Rest of Your Trip Home

Still booking? Our guide to flights from Las Vegas to Manila covers the one-stop routes and the Balikbayan rules. Shipping gifts ahead? Read our balikbayan box guide for rates, cutoffs and what not to pack.

Passport close to expiring? See our guide to Philippine passport renewal in Las Vegas.

We checked these details on Nov. 9, 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on etravel.gov.ph before you fly.