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Field-by-field eTravel arrival guide for the Philippines (official site · free · within 72 hours of arrival)

Step 1: Go in person, passport in hand, to the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila, or an authorized satellite office. Bring a copy of your latest arrival stamp and your last extension receipt if you have one.
Step 2: At the Visa Extension window, the officer computes your total overstay and the amount due.
Step 3: Take the order of payment to the cashier, pay, and keep the official receipt.
Step 4: Your passport is updated and stamped. From there you can either keep extending legally or arrange your flight home.

Source 菲律宾官方 eTravel / 移民局 BI · 2026.06

Every foreign traveler to the Philippines must complete the eTravel arrival registration. The guide below walks you through every field, exactly as it appears in the official app — use only etravel.gov.ph, it's always free, file within 72 hours before arrival, and screenshot your QR code after submitting.