Everything an EU, US or Australian passport holder needs to fly in, clear immigration, get a visa extension, and switch on a fully-working digital nomad life from day one.
All travellers must complete the free eTravel declaration at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of departure. We email you the link the moment your reservation clears.
Open the green eTravel QR on your phone before you queue. Wi-Fi at NAIA is slow.
Skip the Filipino-citizens lane. Foreign passports go right. Two queues: machine-readable and assisted.
Officers ask: purpose of visit (tourism), where you stay (show our reservation PDF), how long. Answer ≤ 30 days even if you plan to extend — extensions are done in-country.
You get a 30-day stamp. Pick up bags. Walk the green customs lane unless declaring over USD 10,000.
Grab works inside the terminal. We pre-load a PHP 1,500 ride credit on your account on arrival day.
Concierges at every 10thfloor partner building accept ID + visa stamp scans at any hour.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) lets visa-free visitors stack extensions up to 36 months total. We schedule the appointments and a runner can do it on your behalf for the 3 & 9-month leases.
| Extension | Adds | Fee (approx) | Total stay reached |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st extension | +29 days | PHP 3,130 | 59 days |
| 2nd extension (ACR I-Card) | +1 or +2 months | PHP 9,720 | up to 6 months |
| Long-stay extensions | +6 months each | PHP 11,500 | up to 36 months |
Fees indicative; BI updates them yearly. We absorb the service charge on 9-month leases.