Philippines Travel Tax Calculator 2026 (TIEZA)
Flying out of the Philippines? See exactly what TIEZA travel tax you owe before you book. Calculate full rate, reduced rate, or check if you’re fully exempt — covers OFWs, dependents, dual citizens, and more.
Your trip details
Your travel tax
Total Travel Tax
₱1,620
Full rate × 1 passenger
Computation
2026 TIEZA Travel Tax Rates
Full Travel Tax
₱1,620 / ₱2,700
Economy / First class. Standard rate for all departing Filipinos who don’t qualify for exemption or reduced rate.
Reduced Rate
₱300 / ₱400
Economy / First class. For legitimate spouse & unmarried children below 21 of OFWs, and dependents of legitimate Balikbayans.
Full Exemption
₱0
Active OFWs with valid OEC, infants < 2, dual citizens residing abroad, diplomats, and those who stayed abroad > 1 year.
What is the Philippine Travel Tax?
The travel tax is collected by TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority) under PD 1183, as amended. It applies to Filipino citizens and certain foreign passport holders departing the Philippines.
The tax funds tourism infrastructure, scholarships at higher education institutions, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Roughly 50% goes to TIEZA, 40% to CHED, and 10% to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Important: Most major airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia) already include travel tax in the ticket price for departures from PH. Check your e-ticket breakdown to confirm before paying again at TIEZA counter.
How to pay or claim exemption
If you owe travel tax:
- Most airlines collect it as part of your ticket — check the breakdown
- If not included, pay at TIEZA counter at the airport before check-in
- Or pre-pay online at travel.tieza.gov.ph
If you’re exempt or reduced:
- Apply online at travel.tieza.gov.ph (recommended — faster)
- Or claim at TIEZA airport counter with original documents
- OFWs: bring OEC + valid passport
- Dual citizens: bring identification certificate + foreign passport
- Children of OFWs: bring birth certificate + parent’s OEC
Common exemption scenarios
- OFWs: Must have valid Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from POEA. Job orders, work permits, or employment contracts alone are NOT enough.
- Filipinos abroad >1 year: Continuous stay, proven by passport entry/exit stamps showing you’ve been outside PH for at least 365 days.
- Dual citizens: Must show Identification Certificate of Retention/Reacquisition of Filipino Citizenship + foreign passport showing permanent residency.
- Infants: Children under 2 years old (24 months) on date of departure are fully exempt.
- Bona fide students: With approved scholarship from CHED, DOST, or other recognized scholarship-granting institution.
Refunds if you overpaid
If you paid travel tax but later realized you were exempt or eligible for reduced rate, you can claim a refund within 2 years from date of payment.
File at any TIEZA office or via travel.tieza.gov.ph with:
- Original travel tax receipt or e-ticket showing payment
- Boarding pass or copy of used ticket
- Proof of exemption (OEC, dual citizenship cert, etc.)
- Valid government ID
Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. Refund is credited to your bank account or paid via check.
Tip: Always check your airline e-ticket breakdown BEFORE flying — if travel tax is itemized and you’re exempt, request airline waive it at booking. Easier than chasing a refund later.