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eTravel for families and children

The short answer

Every traveller needs to be registered, including children. ETravel is free on etravel.gov.ph.

Checked against official sources on 3 October 2026.

Who needs one

Everyone arriving in the Philippines, including Filipino citizens.

Every traveller needs to be registered, including children.

Doing it for your whole group

The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on doing one for each traveller. Have every passport in front of you before you start.

What you'll need for each person

  • Passport details
  • Travel details
  • Health and customs answers

Questions travellers ask

Do children need eTravel?

Every traveller needs to be registered, including children.

Can one person do eTravel for the whole family?

The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on one for each traveller.

When should we do it?

Not earlier than 72 hours before you arrive in the Philippines.

What does it cost?

Nothing. It's free on etravel.gov.ph.

Official sources

Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.