VISAS
To find out if you need a visa to travel to the Philippines, please visit https://www.visa.gov.ph/.
VISAS
To find out if you need a visa to travel to the Philippines, please visit https://www.visa.gov.ph/.
PRE-ARRIVAL
Please be advised on the procedures for the Electronic Travel Declaration System (E-Travel): Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System. You may only register within 72 hours prior to your arrival or departure in the Philippines. Travelers are enjoined to present their eTravel QR code to flight boarding.
You may apply for your E-Travel QR Code here: https://etravel.gov.ph/
Please read regarding vaccination requirements here: https://etravel.gov.ph/entry-guidelines
This is the recommended airport as your destination to participate in FOBISIA Drama Conference. It is very close to Bonifacio Global City (BGC) however, like all mega cities traffic can be unpredictable and so it is impossible to accurately predict travel time.
There are four terminals at NAIA. Terminals 1 and 3 serve international airlines, and Terminal 2 is for Philippine Airlines. There is also a Domestic Terminal at NAIA. Check with your airline which terminal you will be arriving at.
NAIA is like any other airport; immigration is followed by baggage claim followed by customs. The arrivals area outside customs can be crowded with greeters (hotels, tour guides etc). This is where all the facilities are. Note that once you exit the arrivals area, you cannot re-enter the building, so make sure you have all your belongings, local currency, local SIM, etc before exiting.
TAXIS AND TRANSPORTATION
Seda Hotel will offer a guest pickup service, and many international arrivals choose this option. Arrange the pickup with the hotel when booking accommodation.
Otherwise there are several public transportation options available. The recommended way is to use the Grab App (available across most of Asia). Follow the signs out of the Arrivals Hall and look for the Grab stand, which is where your Grab will be waiting for you. There is also a Grab booth (may or may not be operational) where the attendant can book a Grab for you if you don’t have the app. But it is better to come prepared with the app already installed on your phone.
Otherwise, there are fixed rate taxis (fixed rates to various hotels), the official airport taxi (yellow taxis) which can be pricey, but generally are to be recommended over regular taxis. There is a check-in booth at kerbside where you will be given a docket for your destination hotel. It is recommended that you have the address of your hotel written out, even for well known places like the Seda Hotel BGC, as drivers might make a show about not knowing where the hotel is. Make sure the driver turns on the meter, and make sure you know where your hotel is and what the general route to it is (perhaps print it out before you leave). The driver will usually follow a map application to find the quickest route. You are unlikely to get a receipt, even if you ask.
The regular taxis are cheaper, but are more likely to cause first time travellers issues (over charging, not using meters, taking scenic routes etc), and are to be avoided.
Note that taxis do not accept credit cards. Cash only, and in local currency only. So make sure you have sufficient cash to get to your hotel.
Terminal 1
No Grab kiosk
Fixed rate Taxi Between Bay 5 & 6 (Booking App Kiosk; P850 to Sofitel)
Fixed rate Taxi Between Bay 3 & 4 (ASSI Booking App Kiosk; P850 to Sofitel)
Airport’s metered Taxi (Yellow) after Bay 6
Terminal 2
Grab kiosk at Bay 6
Coupon (fixed rate) Taxi at Bay 11 (P530 to Sofitel)
Airport metered Taxi (Yellow) opposite Bay 15
Regular metered Taxi (White) opposite Bay 22
Terminal 3
Grab kiosk at Bay 4
Fixed rate Taxi at Bay 4 (ASSI Booking App Kiosk; P850 to Sofitel)
Coupon (fixed rate) Taxi opposite Bay 5 & 6 (P530 to Sofitel)
Airport metered Taxi (Yellow) opposite Bay 8
Regular metered Taxi (White) opposite Bay 13
Attendees are encouraged to acquire any local currency they might need prior to their departure OR on arrival at NAIA. There are several banks offering competitive currency change services in the arrivals area after exiting the Customs Hall.
We recommend that you check the exchange rate of your own currency with the Philippine Peso before departure so that you are aware of current rates. Or carry US Dollars or other major international currencies for more certainty.
Exchanging foreign currency is possible elsewhere in BGC, and the hotels will of course be more expensive than the rates available at the airport.
You'll need local currency for any taxi fares as taxis do not accept credit cards. From NAIA (T1/T2/T3) to Seda Hotel / BGC will be from 500-800PHP depending on the driver, traffic, and how scenic a route is chosen.