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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) (MNL) Arrival Card - Philippines Entry Guide

Updated 2026-10-09

Do I need a eTravel when flying into MNL?

Yes. The Philippines eTravel (eTravel) is required for foreign passengers entering Philippines regardless of which airport you arrive through. If your flight lands at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), your eTravel is checked when you clear immigration at MNL - and often earlier, at check-in or the departure gate.

When to submit before a MNL flight

The submission window is the same for every airport: check the current official guidance for your arrival date, and do not leave it until departure day. Travellers connecting through other airports before landing at MNL should use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Manila.

The official submission is free on the Philippine eTravel portal (https://etravel.gov.ph). Our independent service completes and files the eTravel for you for $15.00, with the confirmation delivered to your email within 24 hours.

At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA): what happens at immigration

After landing at MNL, follow arrivals signage to immigration control. Have your passport and your eTravel confirmation (email or QR code) ready. Officers match the card against your passport details, so the name and passport number on your submission must match exactly. After immigration, you proceed to baggage claim and customs as usual.

During peak arrival waves at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) the immigration hall can get busy - having the eTravel already done keeps you in the fast lane instead of filling forms at a counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a eTravel if I land at MNL?

Yes. Every foreign visitor entering Philippines must submit the Philippines eTravel (eTravel) before arrival, regardless of airport. At Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) (MNL) officers check it against your passport at immigration.

Which flight number do I put if I connect before MNL?

Use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Manila. If you transit elsewhere first, the earlier legs do not matter for the eTravel form.

Is the eTravel checked at MNL or before boarding?

Both, potentially. Airlines flying to Philippines may ask for proof at check-in or the gate, and immigration officers at MNL verify it again against your passport.

What if my eTravel details do not match my passport at MNL?

Name and passport number must match exactly. If you spot an error after submitting, file a correction before you fly - mismatches at MNL immigration can mean delays or re-filing on the spot.

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