Philippine Travel Tax
The Philippine Travel Tax is a fee imposed by the Philippine government on individuals who are leaving the country.
Updated June 12, 2024
Who needs to pay the Philippine Travel Tax?
- Filipino citizens*
- Foreign passport holders with permanent residency in the Philippines
- Foreign passport holders who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one year
How much is the travel tax?
Passenger Type | Full Amount | Reduced Amount |
---|---|---|
First class passengers | ₱2,700 | ₱1,350 |
Business class passengers | ₱1,620 | ₱810 |
Economy class passengers | ₱1,620 | ₱810 |
Can I pay the travel tax online?
Yes, you can pay the travel tax online through TIEZA's online portal. You can use settle your travel tax using the following payment options:
- Credit and debit cards (Visa and Mastercard)
- GCash
- Maya
- GrabPay
- ShopeePay
- Bank transfer using Instapay
- and many more.
Who is eligible for reduced travel tax?
The following passengers are eligible for reduced travel tax:
- Children from 2 years and one (1) day and 12 years old on date of travel
- Accredited Filipino journalists on official business
- Legitimate spouse of OFWs
- Unmarried children of OFWs who are below 21 years of age
- Children of OFWs with disability who are above 21 years of age
Who is exempt from paying the travel tax?
- Foreign passport holders who do not hold permanent residence and whose stay in the Philippines is less than one year
- Overseas Filipino workers
- Filipino permanent residents abroad whose stay in the Philippines is less than one year
- Infants (2 years and below)
- Foreign diplomatic and consular officials and staff
- Crew members of airplanes flying international routes
- Employees of the Philippine government (excluding GOCCs) on official business
- and others as listed in TIEZA's official website
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Mikko is a data scientist based in Hong Kong. He flies the Manila to Hong Kong route regularly. Having flown a lot from NAIA, he decided to create MNLAirport.ph to help fellow travelers.
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