NewPhilippinesVisas and rules
Philippine Bureau of Immigration reminds travellers to register on eTravel
- Officially announced
- Oct 5, 2026
- Effective from
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- Oct 22, 2026
Checked against official sources
Key points
- Country
- Philippines
- Topic
- Visas and rules
- Who
- People going to the Philippines (for example Cebu) for language study, and Japanese travellers visiting the Philippines for tourism or business.
- Effective date
- Not confirmed
On 5 October 2026, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded people arriving in the Philippines, including foreign travellers, to register or update their eTravel information. BI says foreign nationals who give false information may be refused entry.
immigration.gov.ph (external site)
What changed
The BI advisory asks travellers to register or update their details on the eTravel website or the eGov PH app "at least 72 hours before" travel.
It covers Filipino and foreign passengers and crew arriving in the Philippines, and Filipino passengers departing.
Travellers must enter accurate and up-to-date information; foreign nationals who deliberately enter false information may be refused entry.
Who it applies to
- People going to the Philippines (for example Cebu) for language study, and Japanese travellers visiting the Philippines for tourism or business.
When it applies
BI advisory posted on 5 October 2026. The advisory does not give a start date or change date for the system.
Exceptions
This advisory is a reminder about eTravel registration; no new regulation was confirmed. Check the official eTravel site for detailed timing rules.
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Other procedures for language study, such as the Special Study Permit (SSP), are required separately.
What to check or do
- Always check the official page for the latest information and your individual situation.
- 1.
- Complete your registration on the official eTravel site or the eGov PH app before departure.
- 2.
- Update your registration if your flight changes.
- 3.
- Check that your details (passport number, address in the Philippines, etc.) are correct.
Official sources
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immigration.gov.ph (external site)
