Advice on a one-way flight from the UK to the Philippines
Hi everyone,
Before my first trip to the Philippines (PH), I'd like to ask for advice from anyone who has gone from the UK.
1. Do I need an onward or return ticket?
I'm planning to fly one-way from the UK to the Philippines and I don't know how long I'll stay. Will the airline let me board with a one-way ticket, or do they require proof of a next flight or a return ticket? Can I buy an onward ticket to another country instead?
2. Can I extend my stay in the Philippines?
If I enter as a tourist, is it easy to extend my stay after arrival? How much does it cost and how long does it usually take?
3. Do I need to apply for an eTravel pass before the trip?
As a UK passport holder, would it be easier to enter visa-free for 30 days and extend in the Philippines, or should I apply for an eVisa before departure?
I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has done this, especially anyone who has traveled from the UK on a one-way ticket.
Thank you!
You can't board without at least an onward ticket.
Hi, I fly out of Gatwick twice a year. I usually take the cheapest, Air China, £520 return. I've been in Cebu since September 16 and I fly back on a return ticket I booked for December 14. When I land in Manila I get the 30 days visa-free, then I stop by the one-stop immigration office in the departures area upstairs at Terminal 3 and extend another 29 days, for a total of 59 days. In November I have to go to the G Mall immigration office and extend again. If you book a return and pay an extra £60, you can change the flight date when you need to, which gives you flexibility. There's a 30-day rule at check-in, but they also know you can extend a tourist visa for up to 3 years if you decide to stay longer. You can buy a £16 one-way throwaway ticket, or book a return and not use it! You can buy a SIM at the airport and they set it up on your phone using your passport details. The airport currency exchange rates are about the same, last time it was 82 pesos/pound. You need to register in the eTravel app (it's free, remember), but there are companies that charge you money, so make sure it's the right site. Let me know if you want to know more ☺️🇬🇧
Enter on the 30-day visa waiver, then extend for another 29 days after you arrive. You can do it at the BI office on the 3rd floor of NAIA Terminal 3, which is open 24 hours, and it costs roughly 4,000 pesos (I haven't done it in a while so I'm not sure of the exact amount, and you need cash).
You need a return or onward ticket within 30 days. I looked around, bought a cheap ticket to Hong Kong and threw it away. Get your first extension visa after about 2 weeks. A UK driving license is valid here for 90 days. After that you need to apply for a Philippine license.
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