Online Customs & Currency Declaration

[JJReyes]

I was told the Philippine government is requiring incoming passengers to submit an online customs & currency declaration.  It is still on a trial basis so only passengers arriving at NAIA Terminal 1 are affected.  Anyone with additional information?

[Mike J]

8 hours ago, JJReyes said:

I was told the Philippine government is requiring incoming passengers to submit an online customs & currency declaration.  It is still on a trial basis so only passengers arriving at NAIA Terminal 1 are affected.  Anyone with additional information?

Don't you just love Google? 

https://customs.gov.ph/boc-implements-electronic-customs-baggage-and-currency-declaration-system/

The Bureau of Customs on April 2022 issued Customs Memorandum Order No. 11-2022 with the subject “Implementation of the Electronic Customs Baggage and Currency Declaration (eCBCD) System” to provide guidelines on the customs clearance process for all TRAVELERS and CREW MEMBERS using the said system, in relation to Customs Administrative Order No. 1-2017 or the Customs Clearance of Accompanied and Unaccompanied Baggage of Travelers and Crew.

This order covers the operational procedure for the use of the eCBCD System for all Travelers and Crew Members arriving at or departing from all ports of entry and exit.

Based on the CMO, all arriving Travelers and Crew Members shall now accomplish the Electronic Customs Baggage Declaration Form (eCBDF), including the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (eCDF), if applicable, in the eCBCD System before or upon arrival in all ports of entry, which can be accessed by logging-in at https://ideclare.customs.gov.ph or at the designated eCBCD Kiosk at the Customs Arrival and Departure Area.

The following procedure shall be observed by the Arriving Traveler and Crew Member in the used of eCBCD System – 1) Click “e-CBD” or “e-CDF” button in the website provided in the foregoing and fill-out the requested information; 2) Upload the required permits, licenses, or clearances from regulatory agencies, if applicable; 3) Tick the box for the Terms and Conditions and Data Privacy Consent; 4) Click the “Submit” button to upload the filled-out eCBDF; 5) The eCBCD System shall then automatically send notification to Travelers’ and Crew Members’ registered e-mail address for the successful registration in the form of QR Code to be presented to the Customs Officer.

An eCBCD System Help Desk shall be made available in the Customs Client Portal System accessible at https://client.customs.gov.ph to provide assistance for Travelers and Crew Members intending to use the eCBCD System.

[JJReyes]

My worst nightmare.  Bureaucrats with law degrees.  Can't make sense of the requirements.  I will check again when the departure date is closer.

[Mike J]

21 minutes ago, JJReyes said:

My worst nightmare.  Bureaucrats with law degrees.  Can't make sense of the requirements.  I will check again when the departure date is closer.

I went to the Ideclare URL and thought it was well designed.   Fill out the form, click submit, a CR code is sent to your email address.  Present QR code to customs officer.   Seemed relatively straight forward to me.  I am not traveling so did not actually use the form as intended.

[JJReyes]

1 hour ago, Mike J said:

I went to the Ideclare URL and thought it was well designed.   Fill out the form, click submit, a CR code is sent to your email address.  Present QR code to customs officer.   Seemed relatively straight forward to me.  I am not traveling so did not actually use the form as intended.

Thanks.  I will give it a try. 

Just finished paying the IRS a small fine for being late in filing a form.  Took two hours to get through their identity and security procedures.  I understand the need if I was taking money from their account.  But I was trying to give them money (permission to withdraw the amount from our checking account.)