The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits heading to the Philippines with tourists now required to register before boarding their flight. Here’s everything you need to know
The Foreign Office has flagged important new entry requirements for Brits jetting off to the Philippine islands. Every UK traveller planning a trip needs to sign up with the ‘eTravel’ system before they fly.
The online registration must be completed up to 72 hours ahead of touching down but is best sorted early on, as airlines might ask to see a QR code or a snapshot of the confirmation before you board. This digital protocol helps the Philippines with border management, health tracking as well as being used for economic analysis purposes.
In advice updated on 27 November, officials stated: “You must register with the ‘e-travel’ system before boarding your flight to the Philippines. You can register up to 72 hours before your arrival in the Philippines.”
Signing up is totally free on the official eTravel website, and tourists should keep an eye out for fake sites charging fees. Travellers may risk being turned away by some airlines without being able to show your departure ticket and eTravel registration. A return or onward travel ticket is also essential to have on hand.
Tourists can enjoy a visa-free stay in the country for up to 30 days, but holidaymakers should note that their passport must be valid for at least six months beyond their arrival date in the Philippines.
