Hi Jennifer, this is Jason again from Northern California. I would like to say that my experience going through customs this last time which I was over there for about 12 days from 16 March to the 27th. Make a long story short the customs went really well. The staff was really nice, check-in was really easy on the incoming and outgoing times so it does work if you have everything in order which I had all my itinerary in order, I had to QR code that I needed to get into the country taken care of before hand. thanks to your advice and I had all my stuff in order which makes it a lot faster. Thanks for everything you’re doing to help us out. Hope you have a nice day.😊❤😊
Ms Jen i went back home last December, it was smooth sailing in entering the Philippines, i can say twas about 10 minutes, everything was finished from immigration. Twas really amazing! But, going back abroad, my goodness the immigration checking, they were so disorganized, taking sooo long to check every individual, lucky for me my flight was at a later hour in the evening. Some passengers were already fetched by the airline crew. It’s disappointing, I understand it was a festive season but even then, the head of immigration should have some systemic ways in dealing with passengers.
Just noticed PAL significantly increased the pricing of their flights from YYZ to MNL. Going to be an expensive trip to Pinas! I agree Jenn. Terminal 3 is awesome. Terminal 1 lounge is horrible! Thanks for all your videos!
Arrived at T3 at 3.30pm for our 8pm flight (tonight, Saturday). Nicely surprised that the KLM check in desk opened at 4pm. We had checked in, thru passport control and security within 40 mins. Excellent. Found a nice pasalubong shop which I'll give some business to for San Mig Lites for the next few hours 👌🏻👍
last Feb galing ako sa Terminal 1, sira ang banyo, ang galing nila gumamit sila ng A.I.. si Kuya kuha tubig gamit tabo at buhusan ka tubig para hugas kamay pagkatapos mo mag wiwi
I noticed on my last international travel via Cebu pacific, the plane landed on terminal 1 but a shuttle was next on our plane and took us to terminal 3 which was convenient to me that time for the connecting flight in terminal 3
If you are a business traveler apply for the APEC business card. It only takes me 5 min to go through immigration in manila in and out. The card also allows you to go ahead of line when visiting other APEC countries.
My last PAL flight from Tacloban, to Manila, and onward to LAX. PAL was two hours late getting a jet to Tacloban. I literally had to run through Manila airport with a Filipino airport employee. Because of going domestic to international, I had to have my checked bag, opened and I had to look through it. They then retagged my suitcase and we ran to international terminal bound for LAX. .
Hello sir, when you arrived here at the Philippines. Did you brought some supplements especially with those powder container? Did yiu declare them at the airport?
I've been through this airport 6 times and 3 times it was a nightmare. What airport kicks you out of the airport to make a connecting flight? This is sheer lunacy. I've never seen that anywhere in my life but maybe I'm just not very well traveled. ... at least in 8th world countries.
annnnnnnnd if you wanna actually go to manila how would you go about that? if your avoiding it the AP..your gonna Boat there? or you retract your comment and GO TO manila AP when you need to.
Landed at T3 NAIA and took me 3 hrs to get my passport checked. It was absolute chaos. Boiling hot, no AC. 1, YES 1 person checking passports and my etihad flight along with an Emirates flight had just landed. Heard reports of 5 hr waits to leave the airport as well.
HI Jennifer i plan to arrive last week of April . is there still two types of taxi ? where can you grab taxis? i generally arrive in country early morning less traffic in immigration then.thank you about the airline terminal changers
Jennifer Terri, You are the #1 most reliable source of information for travelers to and from the Philippines 🇵🇭 👏👍 Now I have a question about the VOA; I think the day of arrival is not included in the 30-day count, is that correct ? Looking at my last year's passport stamps they seem to suggest that it's actually 31 days; Any arrival and departure in the Philippines results in 3 stamps in your passport; Red (arrival) stamp; September 26, black (notice of last day) stamp; October 26. That's 31 days. And a green stamp which is your actual departure. Another one; Red: March 19, black; april 18 (again that's 31 days !) So I think the count of the 30 days stay starts on the day AFTER the arrival in the country, is that correct ?
I’m almost dreading my trip to NAIA the last week in May, 2023 and the return flight the last week in June, 2023 from and to YVR. One never knows what to expect with all the changes and issues there.
Hi Jenifer tanong ko LNG po,kapag pauwi DBA mag register SA travel,,3 days before travel to Philippines,,tutuo ba need magregister before mgtravel pabalik SA bansa na pinagtatrabhoan? May isang blogger KC magsabi SA blog niya na ganun daw gagawin,,Sana masagot
Good Luck to those departing from NAIA 1.......seems as though this is where the extortion and issues are happening a lot. Had a seamless entry into Clark and also a seamless exit from NAIA 3 upon my recent trip to the Philippines. Actually took me under 30 minutes to pass through Immigration and Security.
NAIA T1 needs a facelift. My own personal experience is nakita ko medio luma na and madilim ang mga ilaw sa loob. It doesn't look good specially if u compare it from other countries. Sana baguhin para maging world class airport naman at Hindi nakakahiya sa mga tourist na dumadating.
Flew into MNL late 2019, connecting flight to PPS which was in a different terminal. the layover was SHORT. Instead of waiting an HOUR for the "free" shuttle (Boyboy was on his balut break and got distracted with the sexy photos his gf was sending him), fired up Grab app, got a car to show up in mere minutes, drove like a banshee to the other terminal, and rushed into the hall to join in what was a massive bum fight at every counter;;. was able to get the attention of the ticket agent who got me through the security quickly and to the gate just as it was final call. Install the Grab app, and do not loiter around waiting for "free" stuff to magically show up curbside.
Hello Jennifer, praying all is well with you. In one of your previous videos, you provided a list of reliable shuttle services from NAIA to Makati, Manila, etc. Pls provide that list again. Appreciate your help. Thank you for all you do!
I must say PAL was really good to me when in april 2022 i almost missed my flight from manila to davao due to the international plane coming in late, they let me on when they had already checked everyone in. Wish i could say the same about Qatar, again my current domestic flight was delayed and i also had to change terminal and i was only 2 minutes over the check in but they refused me even though there was still just over a hour before the plane left and said i had to ring this number but they wouldnt let me use there phone $%*%@! but thanks to emirates i got back home to the uk.
Yeah make it 9 or 10 hours if it's Cebu Pacific. I can't believe that airline is in business. I missed my flight last time I was there because the counter clerks have no idea what they're doing. Plus I was there 5 hours before my flight time.
Hi Jennifer! Can you make video of Exit and Entry requirements for Unvaccinated and Vaccinated of Filipino Citizen, Foreign Nationals, Green Card holder etc.
Hi Jennifer anong masasabi mo sa viral ngayon about the immigration, tanong ko lang maapektuhan ba ang mga balikbayan katulad ko naka based ako dto sa Guangzhou China and still Philippines passport holder ako . Pag umuwi ako at pabalik dto sa China ganoon din ba ang ma encounter sa immigration o ito ay sa mga Filipino lang na based sa Philippines kasi parang nakak worry itong naglalabas ngayon.
Hi. Kung OFW po kayo, dun kayo sa OFW lane pumila pag paalis ng Pinas. As long as complete po yung papers nyo, then magiging OK yung departure at Immigration experience. Agahan nyo po ng pagpunta sa airport kc minsan mahaba din yung pila sa OFW lane.
@@sherilllu4654 welcome po. Basta po may papers kayo, like residence card to prove that you're living there + marriage certificate - no problem naman po. Di kayo masyado tanungin sa Immigration. Basta agahan nyo po sa airport kc minsan ang haba ng pila. Safe travels po.
Ask ko lang po. Is 2 hours enough for transferring from NAIA Terminal 1 to NAIA Terminal 2? I am coming from Japan and need to catch a domestic flight to Daraga(PAL). Thank you.
Hi. It depends. You may be short on time since you'll have to pass through immigration, collect your luggage then transfer terminals. Ask/ email your airline if they'll do the luggage transfer or if you'll have to collect your luggage after your international flight.
It is said in the news that the departure card paper form will be discontinued on May 1st. It stated that you have to do the online departure form thru etravel. So the answer is yes.
This worries me. My 2 kids and I are planning to go home this June -- kids first time to visit, seeing all these negative news makes me rethink if we should go or not. I hope things get better soon.
Does anyone here arrived at Cebu International Airport? Do the custom there are strick? What if i bring 43 Oz of powder supplements container l, it is more than a thousand grams should i declare it or they don't care?
My flight back to the USA is May 21, which is I’m flying from ilocos Norte airport. On May 20 ,2023 Then my lay over is almost 24 hours . Do my question is can I still go out and sleep in my nephew on Saturday May 20,2023 and re check in on May 21, 2023? Cause I don’t want to stay at the airport for almost 24 hours? Please can you answer my question, thank you.
I think the problem with being there 4 to 5 hours are people that are checkming might not Even be the first ones to leave . So such advise will cause more congestion.
Planning to visit Philippines.. Quesrion on when flying domestic, departing Manila, what would be the recommended time to be at the airport? If we're checking in a luggage, how many hours in advance? If we're not checking a luggage, how many hours in advance?
is not the shop important is where the passenger will depart like terminal 1 as you said terminal 1 is small so problem again . when the passenger bought the ticket in advance s already put which terminal will go so is not good when changing every 15 days where the airlines will go in another terminal is complicated.
I'm going home again sa Pinas in May 2023 my last was December 2022 coming from Los Angeles CA via China Air to Ho Chi Minh Vietnam for 5 days sidetrip then to Manila via PAL to land suppose to be at NAIA2 when i got an email from PAL was change to NAIA1 😊
Terminal 1 is smaller than Terminal 3 but it is bigger than Terminal 2. They should maintain Terminal 2 as a purely domestic terminal together with Terminal 4. But they should also have more dedicated shuttle buses that move passengers from domestic Terminals 2 and 4 to international Terminals 3 and 1, this aside from the existing shuttle bus that connects terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4. For example, a bus that shuttles only Terminal 2 to 1, back and forth; and Terminal 2 to 3, back and forth. Same for Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 and 3 back and forth. For domestic passengers that need to transfer between Terminal 2 and 4, there should also be a dedicated bus whose only function is to move domestic passengers between Terminal 2 and 4. Oh I forgot so let me edit: there should also be a dedicated bus that moves between Terminal 1 and 3 for international passengers who lay over and need to move between Terminal 1 and 3. So at least 6 buses are needed to do the work. Maybe they won't need anymore the shuttle bus that moves through all the terminals.
I left through NAIA Terminal 3 this week and was there 5 hours before my flight. The line for my airline’s check-in counters was already super long and they have yet to open. One should definitely arrive at least 4-5 hours before your flight to avoid stress.
Well most Airport’s are all long line up,not only in the Philippines,even here in Toronto Canada but you can check-in online if you want. About the changes which Terminal your Airline,it’s show in your ticket anyway so no problem for me
Hi jen, maybe u can help me, i have a dzb-incheon- dubai with layover in Philipoines, and i have no idea with what it says self- transfer, do we need to go out and go to the departure area in naia? To recheckin and pass IO? And do we need to have etravel and oec? We are just having our layover going to korea and the same thing will we need it also coming to dubai? Pls help me thank u
@@lilys5095 there was a plan to build a rail system from airport and connect it to the MRT, way back during P. Noynoy Aquino's administration. It was a collaboration with Japan. There was also a similar proposal during the Duterte admin. Both their terms have ended and still no airport rail link. I don't know what happened to the proposal or the funds. Sigh...
@@kitty_s23456 Too bad...that would really help with transfers between terminals. With all other airports being built around the metro, hopefully this helps reduce traffic at the NAIA terminals and alleviate stress on passengers.
Hi MsJen, I will be flying to the Philippines in May and departing in June with my sister and her son. Technically, I am accompanying them in this flight. BTW, I am a Canadian passport holder while my sister and her son are Philippine passport holders. Can you please advise if I can use their line in the immigration, my sister being a first time traveller who will need my assistance Thank you
Di nmn tinignan yong Antigen ko noong pabalik na ako dito sa Europe. Pag enter lang, need nila Ng NEGATIVE RT PCR or Antigen at etravel👍 Take note: Sa New Clark Airport po yan!
I arrived last month with dual passport, I opted to fall in line at “Philippine Passport” but upon presenting my passport at machine scanning, I was told to move to “Foreign Passport” thus presenting my US passport in which my PH passport was also stamped.
How was your experience going through the immigration and also returning back to the States? How long did you wait in immigration line? How many hours before your flight you arrive at the airport going back home? The process? We’re planning on going soon, but with the inconvenience we might change our mind. The Philippines is so complicated compared to other countries, it’s very annoying. I also have dual citizenship but only have US passport. Did you end up paying a fee once leaving in the airport? Thank you advance 😊
@@laniesider2586 There’s no problem hoing back to US. No fee. At least 3 hours before flight you must be at airport. You being dual just be in line to “Foreign Passport” You’ll just be asked how long you’ll stay in PH, has to be within 30 days, otherwise you will need visa or have to prove PH citizen to stay longer. Going back to US, self machine scan of passport not needed by US Immigration. Good Luck. oh BTW… I took China Airlines, Taiwan stop of1.5 hrs. I always took PAL but recently had bad reviews regarding delays from recent travellers.
@@concepciondental7953 thank you, we always fly with Korean airlines, we love that airline, never had problems with delays etc. Not planning on staying long maybe two weeks the longest. Going there for the sale of my house, that’s the reason we’re heading there otherwise I wouldn’t be going. Thank you for your information.
@@lenseofanomad hi, you waited two hours to get through immigration when you arrived in the Philippines? Even after you filled out etravel? How many hours before your flight back to US you arrive at the airport?
I don't think moving around minor airlines from Terminal to Terminal will change anything for the better in regards to waiting times at immigration. NAIA is simply over capacity and the flight scheduling is a mess. Of course you'll have huge congestion at Terminal 3 immigration when an Emirates A380, a Ethidad 777 and a Turkish Airlines A350 arrive simultaneously; thats over a thousand people arriving at once all trying to squeeze through the few manned checkpoints in the late evening. The few small PAL A320s arriving at the same time at Terminal 2 aren't even half that many people, not to mention that it's mostly domestic flights and does not require immigration. They should rather schedule big international arrivals accordingly and spread them out evenly over available gate slots at Terminals with appropriate immigration capacity. One or two flights less of tiny airlines with tiny planes at one Terminal per day won't make any difference at all.
Terminal 1 looks and feels older. It seams like the are putting a lot of international flights in terminal 1. They should spilt it with terminal 3. just my opinion. thanks for the update
Hi Jennifer, I'll be flying PAL this coming Tues from JFK distination to Cebu. I will be flying into NAIA Terminal 1 then transfer to Terminal 2 for domestic flight to Cebu. Will i have to go thru immagration in Terminal 1? I have a 5 hr layover so i will be taking the airport shuttle. Thanks in advance!
cebu air is never “late” for me. but in my experience thier schedule is fake until a week before your flight. this month I had 4 flights prev booked .. and had 6 cancellations. yes they actually even later cancelled my rebooked flights. not to mention. they took flights that were non stop.. and made me transfer thru manila adding hours to my schedule. in one case my flight was changed to 420 am.. cebu air is a joke.
Good morning here in south of France my plane arrive on 12 of this month in terminal 3 , and my connecting flight to davao whither cebu pacific is in terminal 3 too , is there any changes ? Just to be sure thanks Jennifer god bless po
I missed my flight on 30/03/2023 00:25 this time is for Etihad airways.. please be careful with this time.. means check-in starts Three hours on 29/03/2023 for you to fly on 30t.
Ano na ang balita sa e-travel balak ko umuwi sa mayo sa pilipins alam ko yung 3 days before depart.ay kailangan yung sa e-travel totoo ba na pag alis sa pilipins at pabalik na sa pinangalingan e need pa ulit ng e-travel na bago?
I am planning to go home but I have a second thoughts about it. Really worries me altho I am a frequent flyer and retired in other country and yet coming back for a visit stressed me already. I remember several years ago that I'd been asked what am I doing in every country I flew in and why I have that much money? Even I was annoyed by that not so pleasant questions I still answered them by saying I have been traveling sinceI was 17 working legally as a musician and doing a buy and sell business up to this old age. If my reason is just I am just living there i am pretty sure I will be left behind by the plane due to the fuzziness, inconsiderate and cruel Phil. immigration officers
The best solution for me are these! 1. If the old system will be followed, make the ticket of the offloaded be refundable! 2. If it can not be refunded, start first with immigration screening before buying the ticket! Parang pag kuha ng visa! If a person is not allowed to travel, walang ma lulustay sa kanya at puwede siya mag reklamo! 3. Lahat ng screening gawing video and audio recorded! And give us the right to video our screening! Di ba mas maganda, pag alis ng pasahero, wala ng pipilahan na immigration! Alam ninyo na perwisyo ang immigration! At ang pinaka maganda! Hindi na ma lulustay ang pera ng tao! Sa ganitong paraan, mag sawa sila sa screening! Tanggalin ang immigration sa mga paalis!
Can anyone help me clarify what she said about Philippines airlines. I have a flight with Philippines airlines on May 24 in terminal 1from NY to Manila and arrival is terminal 2. Did this changed?
You will not be affected. You will still land in Terminal 2. The change for PAL international flights moving to Terminal 1 will not start until June 2023.
@@lilys5095 I said that my return flight from Manila is on June 8th in terminal 1. I arrive at JFK NY in terminal 2 is this still the same? I really appreciate your help 🙏
A little bit of topic. Regarding "off loading", in particular women travelling overseas and the illegal interrogations that are being carried out by Immigration officials, causing a lot of heartache for minor matters which should not be of their concern.Can you possibly do some research on this matter.
Hi Jennifer, this is Jason again from Northern California. I would like to say that my experience going through customs this last time which I was over there for about 12 days from 16 March to the 27th. Make a long story short the customs went really well. The staff was really nice, check-in was really easy on the incoming and outgoing times so it does work if you have everything in order which I had all my itinerary in order, I had to QR code that I needed to get into the country taken care of before hand. thanks to your advice and I had all my stuff in order which makes it a lot faster. Thanks for everything you’re doing to help us out. Hope you have a nice day.😊❤😊
10 minutes is never boring listening to you, ms. Jen.
Ms Jen i went back home last December, it was smooth sailing in entering the Philippines, i can say twas about 10 minutes, everything was finished from immigration. Twas really amazing! But, going back abroad, my goodness the immigration checking, they were so disorganized, taking sooo long to check every individual, lucky for me my flight was at a later hour in the evening. Some passengers were already fetched by the airline crew. It’s disappointing, I understand it was a festive season but even then, the head of immigration should have some systemic ways in dealing with passengers.
Ako rin. 15 min lang. from san fran. No issues!
Thanks Ms Jennifer for your helpful work 👍🏻 🌹
My going back home trip 🇸🇦 was from NAIA on March 17 was so fast immigration process 👍🏻👍🏻
Just noticed PAL significantly increased the pricing of their flights from YYZ to MNL. Going to be an expensive trip to Pinas! I agree Jenn. Terminal 3 is awesome. Terminal 1 lounge is horrible! Thanks for all your videos!
use EVA air, cheaper.
Arrived at T3 at 3.30pm for our 8pm flight (tonight, Saturday). Nicely surprised that the KLM check in desk opened at 4pm. We had checked in, thru passport control and security within 40 mins. Excellent. Found a nice pasalubong shop which I'll give some business to for San Mig Lites for the next few hours 👌🏻👍
last Feb galing ako sa Terminal 1, sira ang banyo, ang galing nila gumamit sila ng A.I.. si Kuya kuha tubig gamit tabo at buhusan ka tubig para hugas kamay pagkatapos mo mag wiwi
More power Jennifer! God bless
Jennifer you are always informative..can understand you perfectly.Take Care. Be arriving May 6th..
Great and current info as usual, thanks Jennifer.
I noticed on my last international travel via Cebu pacific, the plane landed on terminal 1 but a shuttle was next on our plane and took us to terminal 3 which was convenient to me that time for the connecting flight in terminal 3
yup, samething happend to me in august 2022 from NAIA to Cebu
Thank you so very much Jennifer always looking forward to your videos God Bless and take care
If you are a business traveler apply for the APEC business card. It only takes me 5 min to go through immigration in manila in and out. The card also allows you to go ahead of line when visiting other APEC countries.
dapat kung magkasama sama yung passengers at nasa isa booking ticket lang sabay sabay na sila sa immigration counter para mapabilis
My last PAL flight from Tacloban, to Manila, and onward to LAX. PAL was two hours late getting a jet to Tacloban. I literally had to run through Manila airport with a Filipino airport employee. Because of going domestic to international, I had to have my checked bag, opened and I had to look through it. They then retagged my suitcase and we ran to international terminal bound for LAX.
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PAL stands for d "PLANE ALWAYS LATE" !😅😢😮
@@MommyLuz50 yep I've heard that haha!😂😂
Seems every flight out of Tacloban is late
@@jaymortensen642 I think that is correct
Hello sir, when you arrived here at the Philippines. Did you brought some supplements especially with those powder container? Did yiu declare them at the airport?
Thanks for your update Ms Jennifer.
Problem is not what terminal
,, Problem is immegration
Not the terminal.
Or am I missing something??
I've been through this airport 6 times and 3 times it was a nightmare. What airport kicks you out of the airport to make a connecting flight? This is sheer lunacy. I've never seen that anywhere in my life but maybe I'm just not very well traveled. ... at least in 8th world countries.
🤪 this is why a avoid Manila airport ✈️ and fly via Singapore 🇸🇬 to Cebu 🙀
annnnnnnnd if you wanna actually go to manila how would you go about that? if your avoiding it the AP..your gonna Boat there? or you retract your comment and GO TO manila AP when you need to.
Tama.. dapat ung mga passenger na taga domestic.. diretso na mag book towards their county... para less hassle sa manila.
@@Jen3571oHow about baggage allowance? Domestic baggage allowance is my reason by passing Manila.
I hope there will be flights from Singapore direct to Dumaguete...that would be great 👍
Thank You Jennifer for the updates
I hope this new relocation will be done for "the benefit of the passengers"!!
Landed at T3 NAIA and took me 3 hrs to get my passport checked. It was absolute chaos. Boiling hot, no AC. 1, YES 1 person checking passports and my etihad flight along with an Emirates flight had just landed. Heard reports of 5 hr waits to leave the airport as well.
HI Jennifer i plan to arrive last week of April . is there still two types of taxi ? where can you grab taxis? i generally arrive in country early morning less traffic in immigration then.thank you about the airline terminal changers
We arrived terminal 1 Feb 1 left terminal 1 March 28 no problems
Jennifer Terri,
You are the #1 most reliable source of information for travelers to and from the Philippines 🇵🇭 👏👍
Now I have a question about the VOA; I think the day of arrival is not included in the 30-day count, is that correct ?
Looking at my last year's passport stamps they seem to suggest that it's actually 31 days;
Any arrival and departure in the Philippines results in 3 stamps in your passport;
Red (arrival) stamp; September 26, black (notice of last day) stamp; October 26. That's 31 days.
And a green stamp which is your actual departure.
Another one;
Red: March 19, black; april 18 (again that's 31 days !)
So I think the count of the 30 days stay starts on the day AFTER the arrival in the country, is that correct ?
What about from singapore airline to NAIA & vice versa
We are coming home this april after holyweek. So i hope no long line going out to our destination Denmark.
I’m almost dreading my trip to NAIA the last week in May, 2023 and the return flight the last week in June, 2023 from and to YVR. One never knows what to expect with all the changes and issues there.
Indeed it's better to be early than late, but they will not allow u to check in when your flight is not yet on the check in counter screen
Hi Jenifer tanong ko LNG po,kapag pauwi DBA mag register SA travel,,3 days before travel to Philippines,,tutuo ba need magregister before mgtravel pabalik SA bansa na pinagtatrabhoan? May isang blogger KC magsabi SA blog niya na ganun daw gagawin,,Sana masagot
Good Luck to those departing from NAIA 1.......seems as though this is where the extortion and issues are happening a lot. Had a seamless entry into Clark and also a seamless exit from NAIA 3 upon my recent trip to the Philippines. Actually took me under 30 minutes to pass through Immigration and Security.
It must be where Cebu Pacific flies out of. You're talking about extortion, Cebu Pacific is a thief of an airline company.
NAIA T1 needs a facelift. My own personal experience is nakita ko medio luma na and madilim ang mga ilaw sa loob. It doesn't look good specially if u compare it from other countries. Sana baguhin para maging world class airport naman at Hindi nakakahiya sa mga tourist na dumadating.
Jennifer, do you have any information on which terminal ANA will arrive in May? BTW: Thank you for the information.
Saan po ang terminal ng China Airline sa April 24th???..thanks!
Flew into MNL late 2019, connecting flight to PPS which was in a different terminal. the layover was SHORT. Instead of waiting an HOUR for the "free" shuttle (Boyboy was on his balut break and got distracted with the sexy photos his gf was sending him), fired up Grab app, got a car to show up in mere minutes, drove like a banshee to the other terminal, and rushed into the hall to join in what was a massive bum fight at every counter;;. was able to get the attention of the ticket agent who got me through the security quickly and to the gate just as it was final call. Install the Grab app, and do not loiter around waiting for "free" stuff to magically show up curbside.
Cheers for the heads up JT!
Only in the Philippines complikado palage ahaha😂
Lots of good advice.
3 to 4 hours... no better 4 to 5 !
😂
Hello Jennifer, praying all is well with you.
In one of your previous videos, you provided a list of reliable shuttle services from NAIA to Makati, Manila, etc.
Pls provide that list again.
Appreciate your help. Thank you for all you do!
I’m also searching for that video.
I must say PAL was really good to me when in april 2022 i almost missed my flight from manila to davao due to the international plane coming in late, they let me on when they had already checked everyone in. Wish i could say the same about Qatar, again my current domestic flight was delayed and i also had to change terminal and i was only 2 minutes over the check in but they refused me even though there was still just over a hour before the plane left and said i had to ring this number but they wouldnt let me use there phone $%*%@! but thanks to emirates i got back home to the uk.
Thank you Idol for your info❤
Hi Jennifer, have you heard anything on having to do a etravel on departure starting 1 May 2023?
Yes. I’ve seen it in the news. The departure paper form will be discontinued on May 1st. You have to do the online departure form thru etravel.
Hi, Jennifer! Can you show us pictures of the different terminals and maps? It’s so confusing. Thanks!
where will Japan Airlines be in June 15,2023 arrival in Manila Terminal1 or 3. Please clarify,
Yeah make it 9 or 10 hours if it's Cebu Pacific. I can't believe that airline is in business. I missed my flight last time I was there because the counter clerks have no idea what they're doing. Plus I was there 5 hours before my flight time.
Hi Jennifer! Can you make video of Exit and Entry requirements for Unvaccinated and Vaccinated of Filipino Citizen, Foreign Nationals, Green Card holder etc.
Hi Jennifer anong masasabi mo sa viral ngayon about the immigration, tanong ko lang maapektuhan ba ang mga balikbayan katulad ko naka based ako dto sa Guangzhou China and still Philippines passport holder ako . Pag umuwi ako at pabalik dto sa China ganoon din ba ang ma encounter sa immigration o ito ay sa mga Filipino lang na based sa Philippines kasi parang nakak worry itong naglalabas ngayon.
Hi. Kung OFW po kayo, dun kayo sa OFW lane pumila pag paalis ng Pinas. As long as complete po yung papers nyo, then magiging OK yung departure at Immigration experience. Agahan nyo po ng pagpunta sa airport kc minsan mahaba din yung pila sa OFW lane.
@@kitty_s23456 Thank you sa reply mo hindi ako OFW yung family ko dto sa Guangzhou Chinese ang asawa ko at dto kmi nkatira
@@sherilllu4654 welcome po. Basta po may papers kayo, like residence card to prove that you're living there + marriage certificate - no problem naman po. Di kayo masyado tanungin sa Immigration. Basta agahan nyo po sa airport kc minsan ang haba ng pila. Safe travels po.
Ask ko lang po. Is 2 hours enough for transferring from NAIA Terminal 1 to NAIA Terminal 2? I am coming from Japan and need to catch a domestic flight to Daraga(PAL). Thank you.
Hi. It depends. You may be short on time since you'll have to pass through immigration, collect your luggage then transfer terminals. Ask/ email your airline if they'll do the luggage transfer or if you'll have to collect your luggage after your international flight.
It might not be. As you will go thru immigration at your port of entry.
Blissful weekends Jennifer, how about Emirates terminal 3 & same terminal for cebu6 Pacific?
My question is about etravel. Is it true that we have to do it Arriving and Departing?
It is said in the news that the departure card paper form will be discontinued on May 1st. It stated that you have to do the online departure form thru etravel. So the answer is yes.
Are they going to eventually close terminal 4 at naia
Ms Jen, we will be traveling on April 3 to US, is it still on terminal 2?
Did you watch the video?
I dont miss any of Jennifers updates even if my flight is 10 months away
This worries me. My 2 kids and I are planning to go home this June -- kids first time to visit, seeing all these negative news makes me rethink if we should go or not. I hope things get better soon.
I came back dto sa usa . No prob kung dual o citizen ka. 15 min lang pila! No issues!
Hello miss Jen tanong ko Lang po kasi alis ko April 18 need ko po ba NG etravel kain po ba umpisa NG etravel departure
Kailangan palagi ready na yung pastillas para sa PI BI para mapabilis. Malapit na Pasko, 8 months na lang.
Does anyone here arrived at Cebu International Airport? Do the custom there are strick? What if i bring 43 Oz of powder supplements container l, it is more than a thousand grams should i declare it or they don't care?
But the problem with 4 to 5 hours is would the counters be open?
My flight back to the USA is May 21, which is I’m flying from ilocos Norte airport. On May 20 ,2023 Then my lay over is almost 24 hours . Do my question is can I still go out and sleep in my nephew on Saturday May 20,2023 and re check in on May 21, 2023? Cause I don’t want to stay at the airport for almost 24 hours? Please can you answer my question, thank you.
I think the problem with being there 4 to 5 hours are people that are checkming might not Even be the first ones to leave . So such advise will cause more congestion.
How ‘bout, Emirates Airline, in June,..which terminal do i go ?
Planning to visit Philippines..
Quesrion on when flying domestic, departing Manila, what would be the recommended time to be at the airport?
If we're checking in a luggage, how many hours in advance?
If we're not checking a luggage, how many hours in advance?
3 hours ahead, just a heads up
is not the shop important is where the passenger will depart like terminal 1 as you said terminal 1 is small so problem again . when the passenger bought the ticket in advance s already put which terminal will go so is not good when changing every 15 days where the airlines will go in another terminal is complicated.
Is it true that we have to use etravel for departure?
Yes. Starting May 1st (according to news).
@@lilys5095 more headaches for traveling. Only in the Philippines
Thank you!
I am leaving Manila to California on April 16. Is that terminal 2?
Hello po,. Pag meron po domestic flight-international, saan po ung immigration interview?
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I'm going home again sa Pinas in May 2023 my last was December 2022 coming from Los Angeles CA via China Air to Ho Chi Minh Vietnam for 5 days sidetrip then to Manila via PAL to land suppose to be at NAIA2 when i got an email from PAL was change to NAIA1 😊
I believe Cebu Pacific is starting to fly from Bangkok directly to Clark International Airport am I right in saying this
Terminal 1 is smaller than Terminal 3 but it is bigger than Terminal 2.
They should maintain Terminal 2 as a purely domestic terminal together with Terminal 4.
But they should also have more dedicated shuttle buses that move passengers from domestic Terminals 2 and 4 to international Terminals 3 and 1, this aside from the existing shuttle bus that connects terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
For example, a bus that shuttles only Terminal 2 to 1, back and forth; and Terminal 2 to 3, back and forth. Same for Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 and 3 back and forth.
For domestic passengers that need to transfer between Terminal 2 and 4, there should also be a dedicated bus whose only function is to move domestic passengers between Terminal 2 and 4.
Oh I forgot so let me edit: there should also be a dedicated bus that moves between Terminal 1 and 3 for international passengers who lay over and need to move between Terminal 1 and 3.
So at least 6 buses are needed to do the work. Maybe they won't need anymore the shuttle bus that moves through all the terminals.
I left through NAIA Terminal 3 this week and was there 5 hours before my flight. The line for my airline’s check-in counters was already super long and they have yet to open. One should definitely arrive at least 4-5 hours before your flight to avoid stress.
Just to add, OFW lane was shorter than normal PH passport lane. So if you’re an OFW returning to your work country, use this to your advantage
Well most Airport’s are all long line up,not only in the Philippines,even here in Toronto Canada but you can check-in online if you want.
About the changes which Terminal your Airline,it’s show in your ticket anyway so no problem for me
Problem is most counters wont open til 3-4 hours before departure time
@@nikita5662 Which doesn’t prevent people lining up 2-3 hours before the counters open
@@tr1ck5h07 its difficult to line up in specific counter when theres no counter number assigned yet. They only post the exact counter once its open
Hi jen, maybe u can help me, i have a dzb-incheon- dubai with layover in Philipoines, and i have no idea with what it says self- transfer, do we need to go out and go to the departure area in naia? To recheckin and pass IO? And do we need to have etravel and oec? We are just having our layover going to korea and the same thing will we need it also coming to dubai? Pls help me thank u
Why don't they spend some money to build a rail system to connect each terminal like they have here in some United States airports.
My guess is - there is no space to build the rail system.. oh and funds..
@@lilys5095 there was a plan to build a rail system from airport and connect it to the MRT, way back during P. Noynoy Aquino's administration. It was a collaboration with Japan. There was also a similar proposal during the Duterte admin. Both their terms have ended and still no airport rail link. I don't know what happened to the proposal or the funds. Sigh...
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Too bad...that would really help with transfers between terminals. With all other airports being built around the metro, hopefully this helps reduce traffic at the NAIA terminals and alleviate stress on passengers.
Hi MsJen, I will be flying to the Philippines in May and departing in June with my sister and her son. Technically, I am accompanying them in this flight. BTW, I am a Canadian passport holder while my sister and her son are Philippine passport holders.
Can you please advise if I can use their line in the immigration, my sister being a first time traveller who will need my assistance
Thank you
Uung pcr test ba required enter and exit to philippines or exit lng??? Nalilito kasi ako eh
Di nmn tinignan yong Antigen ko noong pabalik na ako dito sa Europe. Pag enter lang, need nila Ng NEGATIVE RT PCR or Antigen at etravel👍
Take note:
Sa New Clark Airport po yan!
I arrived last month with dual passport, I opted to fall in line at “Philippine Passport” but upon presenting my passport at machine scanning, I was told to move to “Foreign Passport” thus presenting my US passport in which my PH passport was also stamped.
How was your experience going through the immigration and also returning back to the States? How long did you wait in immigration line? How many hours before your flight you arrive at the airport going back home? The process? We’re planning on going soon, but with the inconvenience we might change our mind. The Philippines is so complicated compared to other countries, it’s very annoying. I also have dual citizenship but only have US passport. Did you end up paying a fee once leaving in the airport? Thank you advance 😊
@@laniesider2586 There’s no problem hoing back to US. No fee. At least 3 hours before flight you must be at airport. You being dual just be in line to “Foreign Passport” You’ll just be asked how long you’ll stay in PH, has to be within 30 days, otherwise you will need visa or have to prove PH citizen to stay longer. Going back to US, self machine scan of passport not needed by US Immigration. Good Luck. oh BTW… I took China Airlines, Taiwan stop of1.5 hrs. I always took PAL but recently had bad reviews regarding delays from recent travellers.
@@concepciondental7953 thank you, we always fly with Korean airlines, we love that airline, never had problems with delays etc. Not planning on staying long maybe two weeks the longest. Going there for the sale of my house, that’s the reason we’re heading there otherwise I wouldn’t be going. Thank you for your information.
@@laniesider2586 less than an hour to USA, to PH, I had to wait almost two hours, this was in august of 2022, just my two cents.
@@lenseofanomad hi, you waited two hours to get through immigration when you arrived in the Philippines? Even after you filled out etravel? How many hours before your flight back to US you arrive at the airport?
Hi ma'am required pa ba ang etheraz sa airport ng qatar..
hi jennifer bago mo subscribers tanong ko saan naman terminal ang japan air lines uwe na aq ng may 11 aregato wait aq sagot mo god bless
Can some one answer my question, if domestic flight from manila to davao is enough time to check in.? From terminal 3 to terminal 4,
I don't think moving around minor airlines from Terminal to Terminal will change anything for the better in regards to waiting times at immigration. NAIA is simply over capacity and the flight scheduling is a mess. Of course you'll have huge congestion at Terminal 3 immigration when an Emirates A380, a Ethidad 777 and a Turkish Airlines A350 arrive simultaneously; thats over a thousand people arriving at once all trying to squeeze through the few manned checkpoints in the late evening. The few small PAL A320s arriving at the same time at Terminal 2 aren't even half that many people, not to mention that it's mostly domestic flights and does not require immigration. They should rather schedule big international arrivals accordingly and spread them out evenly over available gate slots at Terminals with appropriate immigration capacity. One or two flights less of tiny airlines with tiny planes at one Terminal per day won't make any difference at all.
International flights shouldn't be in terminal 2, inconvenience so flights could be changed to different terminals?
All PAL international flights will move to Terminal 1 effective 06/16/23. Terminal 2 will be strictly for domestic flights.
Terminal 1 looks and feels older. It seams like the are putting a lot of international flights in terminal 1. They should spilt it with terminal 3. just my opinion.
thanks for the update
The reason is IO are looking for Yearbook,
Transcripts of records and Kindergarten Diploma😅😅😅😅😅
what about the airlines from arab country Gulf airlines , Saudia and Oman airlines
Hi Jennifer, I'll be flying PAL this coming Tues from JFK distination to Cebu. I will be flying into NAIA Terminal 1 then transfer to Terminal 2 for domestic flight to Cebu. Will i have to go thru immagration in Terminal 1? I have a 5 hr layover so i will be taking the airport shuttle. Thanks in advance!
Yes. You will go through immigration at your port of entry (Manila).
cebu air is never “late” for me. but in my experience thier schedule is fake until a week before your flight. this month I had 4 flights prev booked .. and had 6 cancellations. yes they actually even later cancelled my rebooked flights. not to mention. they took flights that were non stop.. and made me transfer thru manila adding hours to my schedule. in one case my flight was changed to 420 am.. cebu air is a joke.
tnank you
Good morning here in south of France my plane arrive on 12 of this month in terminal 3 , and my connecting flight to davao whither cebu pacific is in terminal 3 too , is there any changes ? Just to be sure thanks Jennifer god bless po
No change of terminals for Cebu Pacific. Their international and domestic flights are still at Terminal 3.
Bali itong ticket KO Cebu Pacific this coming july terminal 3 Bali maging sa terminal 2 n'a?
No changes to Cebu Pacific. Their domestic and international flights remain in Terminal 3.
hi is there an update on over weight check in bags and luggage from Philippines to international flights? thanks
I think that depends on the airline and their own baggage policies.
I missed my flight on 30/03/2023 00:25 this time is for Etihad airways.. please be careful with this time.. means check-in starts Three hours on 29/03/2023 for you to fly on 30t.
Ano na ang balita sa e-travel balak ko umuwi sa mayo sa pilipins alam ko yung 3 days before depart.ay kailangan yung sa e-travel totoo ba na pag alis sa pilipins at pabalik na sa pinangalingan e need pa ulit ng e-travel na bago?
Yes. Starting May 1st. You also do etravel when leaving/exiting PH.
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I don’t think US requires any registration.
@@lilys5095 thank you for your reply
Do they have priority lane for senior citizen? Thank you
Bring a piece of fruit and declare it and you won't have to wait in a long line.
I am planning to go home but I have a second thoughts about it. Really worries me altho I am a frequent flyer and retired in other country and yet coming back for a visit stressed me already. I remember several years ago that I'd been asked what am I doing in every country I flew in and why I have that much money? Even I was annoyed by that not so pleasant questions I still answered them by saying I have been traveling sinceI was 17 working legally as a musician and doing a buy and sell business up to this old age. If my reason is just I am just living there i am pretty sure I will be left behind by the plane due to the fuzziness, inconsiderate and cruel Phil. immigration officers
Is Cebu Pacific staying in T3 ?
Yes. No changes for Cebu Pacific. Their international and domestic flights remain in Terminal 3.
The best solution for me are these!
1. If the old system will be followed, make the ticket of the offloaded be refundable!
2. If it can not be refunded, start first with immigration screening before buying the ticket! Parang pag kuha ng visa! If a person is not allowed to travel, walang ma lulustay sa kanya at puwede siya mag reklamo!
3. Lahat ng screening gawing video and audio recorded! And give us the right to video our screening!
Di ba mas maganda, pag alis ng pasahero, wala ng pipilahan na immigration! Alam ninyo na perwisyo ang immigration!
At ang pinaka maganda! Hindi na ma lulustay ang pera ng tao!
Sa ganitong paraan, mag sawa sila sa screening! Tanggalin ang immigration sa mga paalis!
Can anyone help me clarify what she said about Philippines airlines. I have a flight with Philippines airlines on May 24 in terminal 1from NY to Manila and arrival is terminal 2. Did this changed?
You will not be affected. You will still land in Terminal 2. The change for PAL international flights moving to Terminal 1 will not start until June 2023.
@@lilys5095 okay thank you so much.
@@lilys5095 return to NY June 8th terminal 1 in Manila and terminal 2 in NY. Does this change?
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Im sorry. Your statement is confusing as you mentioned two terminals. Pls clarify.
@@lilys5095 I said that my return flight from Manila is on June 8th in terminal 1. I arrive at JFK NY in terminal 2 is this still the same? I really appreciate your help 🙏
Which terminal if flying in Cathay pacific arrival and departure?thanks
No change mentioned for Cathay Pacific. If I am not mistaken, their terminal is Terminal 3.
@@lilys5095 thanks
A little bit of topic. Regarding "off loading", in particular women travelling overseas and the illegal interrogations that are being carried out by Immigration officials, causing a lot of heartache for minor matters which should not be of their concern.Can you possibly do some research on this matter.
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72 hours not 24 to 48 hours in usa