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| The enhanced e-Travel is meant to ease airport queues and make traveling stress-free |
Traveling in and out of the Philippines has never been easier, even for overseas Filipino workers.
In a news release issued Thursday, the Bureau of
Customs said it has partnered with various government departments to launch an
enhanced version of the eTravel system which will result in a single QR code being
used by travelers in dealing with different government agencies.
This includes the code taking the place of the overseas
employment certificate which all OFWs are required to secure from the DMW and produce
at the airport to be able to leave the country for their workplace abroad.
However, no date was mentioned as to when the
simplified e-Travel system will take effect, or details as to whether an OFW
can register directly with the e-Travel platform instead of the DMW app or website.
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According to the BOC press release, the single QR
code can be used as clearance not just with the DMW but also for the Bureau of
Customs, Bureau of Immigration, Quarantine, and Tourism.
It was made possible through the cooperation between
the government agencies and the Department of Information and Communications
Technology (DICT).
"This allows for a more seamless clearance
process, minimizing wait times, and reducing the need for multiple forms and
checkpoints," the BOC stated.
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The improved system not only benefits those who are
traveling by plane, but also those who enter and leave the country at seaports
and cruise terminals.
Earlier, the E-travel pass incorporated the customs
baggage and currency declaration form.
The BOC added that the system "advances
inter-agency coordination by enabling real-time data sharing and enhancing the
monitoring of travel flows."
"This improved data integration supports
national security measures and aids in public health risk management by
ensuring timely and accurate information for all relevant authorities,"
the office said.
The e-Travel system was first launched by the DICT in
December 2022 to make traveling in and out of the country a lot easier and
faster, and ease airport congestion.
Travelers need only to fill out the e-Travel form online within three days of arriving or leaving the Philippines to
comply with the requirements for border control, health surveillance and data analysis.
To secure the e-Travel pass and QR code for free, sign up here: https://etravel.gov.ph/
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