When entering or leaving the Philippines, you need to fill in the entry-exit registration card and customs declaration form. Tourists need to declare the total value of all their belongings, including gifts and samples of goods received. It is necessary to fill in the customs declaration form truthfully. Any false declaration or undeclared declaration, once detected, will be punished as a violation of Philippine customs law.
Articles for personal use during the trip do not need to be declared. Illegal import of prohibited items (weapons, explosives, etc.). ), controlled items (radios, CDs, videos, etc. ) and controlled items (narcotic drugs, chemicals, prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription, etc. ), regardless of the quantity, violates the Philippine customs law. It is forbidden to carry plants, plant products, meat, meat products, birds, snails and other living animals and animal products.