UAE-Philippines flights: All you need to know about new travel requirement

UAE-Philippines flights: All you need to know about new travel requirement

The new travel document — called the eArrival Card — promises a more streamlined, simpler database that requires fewer details

By Web Desk Published: Wed 19 Oct 2022, 7:29 PM

Following a number of complaints from expats flying home, the Philippine government has officially replaced its online travel database One Health Pass with a new electronic arrival card, it was announced on Tuesday.

With the new travel document — called the eArrival Card — the government promises a simpler, more streamlined process that would require fewer details, the Philippines’ Department of Health told local media.

The eArrival Card also replaces the health declaration checklist that all travellers used to complete manually upon landing at the airport.

Here’s all you need to know about the new requirement based on the Bureau of Quarantine’s (BOQ) answers to top questions:

What is the official website for the eArrival card?

The www.onehealthpass.com.ph is the only official registration website for all international inbound travelers to the Philippines.

Do I need to pay a fee?

eArrival Card registration is free of charge and does not collect or require any form of online payment. Beware of fake, fraudulent, or scam websites and entities which require payment upon registration.

Do I need to download an APP to use