WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE TRAVEL TAX?

1. What is Travel Tax?

The Travel Tax is a levy imposed by Philippine government on individuals who are leaving the Philippines irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183.

2. 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:

3. Who are exempted and how can I avail the tax exemption?

You may visit www.tieza.gov.ph for the complete list of qualified passengers for exemption in paying the Philippine Travel Tax and how to apply the exemption.

4. 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.

5. Can I pay online if I am traveling with a child and/or infant who are entitled for a Reduced Travel Tax Rate?

Philippine Travel Tax will not be offered online if the transaction is a child or with a child/infant.

Source: www.tieza.gov.ph

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