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What to pay when leaving the Philippines?
When leaving the Philippines, departing passengers have to pay a passenger service charge, more commonly known as the terminal fee. This fee is collected at the airport before entering immigration and is, at most international airports, payable in Philippine pesos or U.S. dollars. A stub is attached to your boarding pass to indicate that you have paid the fee.
In addition, most Filipinos and resident aliens leaving the country are required to pay a travel tax of either ₱2,700 (around $60) if flying first class or ₱1620 (around $36) if flying in business or economy class. This tax is collected at a designated counter before check-in if the ticket was purchased outside the Philippines or, in most cases, online. If the ticket was purchased at an airline ticket office or travel agency in the Philippines, the travel tax is most likely included in the ticket price; check first and ask before paying. Foreign nationals and balikbayans (former Filipino citizens) who are staying in the Philippines for less than one year are exempt from paying the travel tax, as are overseas Filipino workers, Filipino students studying abroad, infants and employees of government or international agencies on official business. Reduced rates are available for minors (under 12 years), dependents of OFWs (under 21 years) and journalists on assignment.
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