FILIPINO travelers flying abroad can now enjoy a more seamless airport experience with the launch of the integrated online travel tax payment system via the eGov PH Super App.
On July 24, 2025, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) formalized this digital milestone through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. Leading the ceremonial signing were TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Mark T. Lapid and DICT Undersecretary Christina Condez-de Sagon, representing DICT Secretary Henry Aguda.
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| Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary David L Almirol, Jr., Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez, DICT Undersecretary Christina Condez-de Sagon, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Chief Operating Officer Mark T. Lapid, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, and TIEZA Assistant COO Joy M. Bulauitan. |
They were joined by DICT Undersecretary David L Almirol, Jr., Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez, and TIEZA Assistant COO Joy M. Bulauitan.
With this digital integration, outbound travelers can now pay their travel tax anytime, anywhere, directly through the eGov PH Super App. By selecting “TIEZA Travel Tax” under the “National Government Agencies (NGAs)” section, users are directed to a simplified payment page that accepts various methods, including credit cards and e-wallets. Once payment is completed, a digital acknowledgment receipt is automatically sent via email, streamlining verification at the airport and immigration counters.
The travel tax integration is also linked to the eTravel System, a unified digital platform that consolidates immigration, health, customs, and now travel tax declarations for passengers arriving in or departing from the Philippines. Thanks to API integration, travel tax compliance is automatically validated by the system, which eliminates the need for travelers to print and present physical receipts or exemption certificates.
To make the process even more convenient, the travel tax payment form is pre-filled using the traveler’s passenger information previously submitted on eTravel. Users simply input their current flight details, significantly reducing manual entry. As part of the eTravel declaration, travelers can indicate whether they have paid the travel tax or applied for an exemption. Upon validation, they receive a QR code for immigration clearance, which helps reduce airport queues and wait times.
The integration of TIEZA's online travel tax system into the DICT's eTravel platform and eGov app marks a significant step forward in digitizing government services.
“Less paperwork, less waiting time, and more focus on the journey ahead,” said COO Lapid. “This milestone reminds us that digital transformation is not just a goal—it’s a responsibility to make government services accessible to every Filipino wherever they are in the world,” he adds.
DICT Undersecretary Condez-de Sagon also highlighted the initiative as an embodiment of “digital bayanihan,” or collaborative digital governance. “Lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno ay nagsasama-sama para sa mas mabilis at maayos na serbisyo sa publiko,” she said. The project responds to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's directive for a “whole-of-government approach” to enhance accessibility and efficiency in delivering public services.
The integration represents a major step forward in streamlining travel-related transactions and reflects the government’s commitment to a seamless, technology-driven tourism experience. With this partnership, TIEZA and DICT have set the standard for how technology can transform public service. The digital travel tax integration marks the beginning of a broader effort to make every Filipino’s journeys simpler, faster, and more enjoyable.
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