Originally Posted by
RJD1983
Hi, I am applying for an evisa. When I try to register, it asks for my e-mail address and it sends me a OTP. I try this OTP as the password but it says "invalid credentials" when I enter this OTP. I don't receive an activation link (if there is one). How do I resolve this?
I also read that it could take a week for an evisa to come? I thought that you could only apply within 72 hours of travel or am I mistaken? Because I am flying Saturday morning.
I tried using this website:
https://evisa.gov.ph/login - this one says 72 hours before.
Then this one:
https://etravel.gov.ph/new-travel-declaration (which works) - This says within 72 hours of arriving
I am a British Citizen flying from the UK to Manila, via Doha.
Thank you.
It appears you are getting confused between an eVisa and eTravel. A Visa (regular or electronic) is needed for citizens of countries who need a Visa to travel to the Philippines. If you are a UK citizen and there is nothing exceptional about your planned travel, it's for tourism and not for more than 30days then you do not need a Visa, regular or electronic.
But you do need an eTravel permission - similar to many other countries the Philippines has introduced a Travel authorization system. The FCDO page for the Philippines gives their understanding of the current requirements as well as other advice for British Citizens planning to travel.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-ad...y-requirements
So I don't think you have a problem unless there is something about your travel plans that requires a Visa, you say the eTravel site is working but you're not yet within the 72 hours before travel?
If you think you do need a Visa then for advice call the Philippines embassy in the UK.