What is Travel Tax?
The travel tax is a levy imposed by the Philippine government on individuals who are leaving the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended.
How much is the Travel Tax?
Taxable individuals may be charged the full travel tax, the standard reduced travel tax and the privileged reduced travel tax:
| TRAVEL TAX RATES | FIRST CLASS PASSENGER | ECONOMY CLASS PASSENGER |
|---|---|---|
| Full Travel Tax | ||
| Standard Reduced Travel Tax | ||
| Privileged Reduced Travel Tax for a Dependent of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) |
Visit www.tieza.gov.ph for more details.
How can I pay the Travel Tax?
a. Tickets issued/purchased outside of the Philippines, pay directly to the TIEZA Travel Tax counter at the airport.
b. Tickets issued/purchased in the Philippines, payment is through the airline ticket offices and travel agencies.
c. Tickets purchased thru PAL website (www.philippineairlines.com), passenger has the option to pay for the Travel Tax either:
c.1. during the online booking provided passengers are all adult
c.2. directly to the TIEZA Travel Tax counter at the airport before check in.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Present passport upon purchase of ticket through airline ticket office/travel agency and upon check in at the airport.
- Tickets which will be issued in the Philippines will only be released upon payment of the Travel Tax or submission of the Travel Tax Exemption/Reduced Travel Tax Certificate to the airline/travel agency.
- Travel Tax Exemption/Reduced Travel Tax Certificate can only be issued by the TIEZA Travel Tax Office.
- Certificate must be valid and original copy.
- Tickets which will be issued outside Philippines, submit the Travel Tax Exemption/Reduced Travel Tax Certificate/Official Receipt of Travel Tax payment to the airline check in counter personnel at the airport.
REDUCED TRAVEL TAX
TRAVEL TAX EXEMPTION
TRAVEL TAX REFUND
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