Philippine airport entry and exit process and detailed strategy

The Philippines is a country full of dream islands. There are many high-quality islands and beaches here, and all kinds of amazing natural scenery attract tourists from all over the world, which is very suitable for playing with water and taking a holiday. Here, we will share with you detailed access guidelines and process strategies.

Philippine entry procedures

: The font is on the plane, and the stewardess will issue you an entry card. Filling it out on the plane can save a lot of time.

The new entry card was introduced in the Philippines in 2006. Compared with the previous version, the new entry card is marked as English/Chinese/Japanese/Korean/. Although the translation is not very accurate, believe me ~ people who don't know any English can fill it out by themselves!

New Philippine entry card

Sometimes you may get an old entry card on the plane. It doesn't matter. Now, both entry cards are universal.

Philippine old entry card

The most frequently asked address in the Philippines

The most easily asked question on the entry card is that the address of the Philippines is not filled in, because many Filipinos go to China to work illegally, and sometimes the address filled in is actually the address of a convenience store, so they will naturally be asked.

For ordinary tourists, in the address column, you only need to fill in the hotel address you booked in the Philippines. If it is simpler, you can also fill in the name of this hotel (of course, it must be written in English, so you need to print the hotel check-in confirmation form, which can be used to copy the address).

Step 1: Fill in the Philippine Entry Card.

After arriving at the airport, it is easy to enter the country. Just follow the crowd!

There will be a toilet in front of the arrival hall. You can go to the toilet here first, and then follow the "immigration" to the passport check counter in the arrival hall.

When waiting in line, you should queue up for a foreign passport. Yes, you are a foreigner when you come, and your whole family are foreigners!

What will immigration officials ask?

The customs clearance process is simple! When you arrive at the counter, give him your passport and Philippine visa entry card.

As long as the entry card is filled in completely, it won't ask you any questions, so it will be stamped and passed. What are you doing here again? Answer: Vacation (for fun! ) will do.

After the inspection is correct, the customs will stamp the date of entry on your passport to welcome you to enter the country.

Will you ask me for a tip?

We can't tell you: no! Because someone did. However, compared with Viet Nam and Cambodia, it is not common for the Philippines to ask for tips voluntarily (don't get excited with the students who come with the group, it is often your team leader who fools China people).

Step 2: Go through the entrance hall.

After passing the passport check counter, get off the escalator to the baggage hall and wait for your baggage at the turntable.

If the stewardess doesn't give you the customs declaration form on the plane, you can take one here and fill it out.

Philippine customs declaration form

If you are sure that you have nothing to declare, you can go through the customs without filling out the customs declaration form (but it is not common for some people to go back and fill it out).

Please fill in this declaration form truthfully. The following are the declaration rules for currency, alcohol and tobacco in the Philippines:

(1) The total amount of money carried by the Philippines: foreign currencies exceeding 1 10,000 US dollars must be declared.

(2) The Philippines allows duty-free wine: 2 bottles per person, within 1 liter (1000ml).

(3) Duty-free tobacco can be carried in the Philippines: 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g cut tobacco. No entry below 18.

Step 3: Pick up the luggage and fill in the customs declaration form.

After you get your luggage, if you want to declare it, take the active declaration route. If you do not declare direct customs clearance, you can enter the country by submitting a customs declaration form.

If you are sure that you have nothing to declare, you can go through the customs without filling out the customs declaration form (but it is not common for some people to go back and fill it out).

Step 4: Go through the customs.

1. Passport: valid for at least 6 months. If it is not full, please change your passport.

2. Visa: You should be careful not to lose your Philippine visa because it was signed on a separate piece of paper. Even if you return to China, you still have to keep it! Because, if you apply for a visa in the Philippines next time, you will be asked to provide a copy of your last visa!

3. Minors: If you are carrying or accompanying children under the age of 16, please be sure to bring a copy of the child's birth medical certificate or WEG authorization (this document is required without parents).

Precautions frequently asked questions

Leaving the Philippines is also very simple. The documents you need to bring are: passport, Philippine visa and return ticket confirmation.

Reminder: Please arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance. Sometimes you have to wait in line for 1 hour to sign in. Filipinos entering the departure lounge through security check may have to wait 1 hour!

Check two hours before everything is normal. Finally, we have to run in. The hatch will close in a few minutes!

Philippines exit process

When you arrive at the airport, you must go to the airline counter to check in. You can't pay departure tax until you get your boarding pass.

Outside the check-in area of Manila Airport or Cebu Airport, there will be self-service check-in equipment of AirAsia or Cebu. You need to set up a self-help check-in machine (weighing! ) and carrying luggage.

Note: Manila Airport has strict baggage inspection. Every piece of luggage, including backpacks, needs to be weighed and labeled with baggage inspection labels. If you don't have a baggage inspection label, you can also take it out on the spot and weigh it before going to the security check!

Step 1: register at the counter.

If you leave from Cebu Airport, Boracay callipo Airport and Manila Clark Airport, you need to pay the departure tax "dock fee".

Some people will say that I didn't pay the airport departure tax.

That's because you may leave the country at Manila airport. Manila Airport (NAIA) has included departure tax in your ticket. You pay when you buy the plane ticket, and you have to pay the rest on the spot at the airport.

You need to go to the airline counter, check in and get your boarding pass before you can pay the departure tax.

Take the departure tax of Cebu Airport as an example. Here, pay 850PHP. Departure tax counters show available credit cards, but their credit card machines are often disconnected or damaged and unusable. It is recommended to prepare 850PHP cash in advance.

Otherwise, it's your turn to wait in a big circle and find that the POS machine can't be used. You have to go to the ATM to withdraw money yourself, and you have to wait in line. It's really unpleasant

So let's get the cash ready! After paying 850 pesos, you will get a receipt, and the counter staff will tie it with your boarding pass.

Step 2: Buy departure tax.

Next, take the departure tax receipt, boarding pass and passport, go through the security check, and then you can wait for the flight with peace of mind!

From 0 10 to 10 10, I entered the waiting room. Unless you plan to buy a plane meal or something on the plane, it is most cost-effective to use up the remaining pesos with peace of mind.