Please be informed that starting October 01, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Travel Tax
Department is accepting applications for Travel Tax Credit for unused travel tax
payments which exceeded the two-year refund validity. This is to accommodate
passengers who were unable to apply for a refund due to mobility restrictions during the
lockdown period.
Please refer to the following guidelines and qualifications to apply for a travel tax credit:
GUIDELINES ON ISSUANCE AND GRANT OF TRAVEL TAX CREDIT
- The travel tax credit shall be granted to qualified applicants in the form of a Travel Tax
Credit Certificate. - The documentary requirements to grant the travel tax credit shall be consistent with the
existing requirements of regular refunds due to unused ticket. - Conditions to qualify for the travel tax credit were as follows:
- The departure date of the corresponding airline ticket falls within the lockdown
period, from March 13, 2020 until December 31, 2021, when no departure for
tourism and businesses were allowed. - For applications with a departure date before March 13, 2020, the country of
destination must be under lockdown or has imposed entry restrictions. - For applications with a departure date beyond December 31, 2021, the country of
destination must be under lockdown or has imposed entry restrictions.
- The departure date of the corresponding airline ticket falls within the lockdown
- For applications with departure date before March 13, 2020 and after December 31, 2021,
applicant must present a proof that the country of destination is under lockdown or has
imposed entry restrictions covering the date of their travel. - The acceptance of applications for travel tax credit is within two (2) months from the date
of public announcement or not later than November 30, 2022. The travel tax credit shall
have a validity of one (1) year from the date of issuance.
To apply for a Travel Tax Credit Certificate, please email our Travel Tax Department at
traveltax@tieza.gov.ph.
Thank you.