Manila NAIA fees: terminal fee, travel tax and the proposed CAISS fee
At Manila's NAIA the international terminal fee is PHP 950 (domestic PHP 390) from 14 September 2025, and it is built into your ticket. Filipino citizens, permanent residents and foreigners who have lived in the Philippines for over a year pay the travel tax of PHP 1,620 in economy. The proposed US$4 CAISS border security fee is not charged: it is still under government review.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge (terminal fee) The order is being challenged in court. 1,2,3 | PHP 950 international · PHP 390 domestic | Departing passengers. Overseas Filipino workers and some other groups exempt. | Inside the ticket (international since November 2014). Exempt passengers claim refunds at MIAA counters after immigration. | MIAA Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2024, effective 14 September 2025 (from PHP 550 and 200) | New NAIA Infra Corp (NNIC), the airport operator | In force |
| Travel tax 4,5 | PHP 1,620 economy · PHP 2,700 first class. Reduced rates PHP 810 / 1,350 and PHP 300 / 400 | Filipino citizens, permanent residents and foreigners resident over one year. Exempt travellers pay a PHP 250 processing fee. | Often in the ticket, or at TIEZA counters, offices and online | Presidential Decree 1183, as amended | TIEZA | In force |
| CAISS border security fee Under review by the Department of Finance, the Solicitor General and the PPP Center as of September 2026. The Palace called it a proposal in June 2026. 6,7,8 | US$4 per international trip (proposed) | International passengers | Would be added to tickets | Bureau of Immigration proposal under a P10.74 billion public-private partnership | Not collected | Proposed only |
Evidence summary: 8 linked sources, 2 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The terminal fee is in your ticket. Exempt travellers, such as overseas Filipino workers, can claim a refund at the MIAA counter after immigration.
- If your ticket does not include the travel tax and you are liable, pay at a TIEZA counter at the airport or online before you check in.
Where the money goes
The terminal fee goes to the airport operator, New NAIA Infra Corp. The travel tax goes to TIEZA, the government tourism infrastructure body.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover other Philippine airports or visa fees, and it is not legal advice.
Common questions
Is the NAIA terminal fee included in my ticket?
Yes for international departures, since November 2014. The current amount is PHP 950.
Do foreigners pay the Philippine travel tax?
Only foreigners who have lived in the Philippines for more than a year, plus permanent residents.
Do I pay the CAISS fee?
No. It is a proposal under review and is not being charged.
Sources
- BusinessWorld: higher terminal fees take effect at Manila's main airport
- Gulf News: Manila airport raises terminal fee, what happens to OFWs
- DFA: integration of the airport terminal fee into airline tickets (2014)
- Philippine Consulate General Sydney: travel tax
- ASEAN Briefing: travel tax in the Philippines
- Daily Tribune: BI defends proposed P240 border security fee (September 2026)
- PTV News: Palace allays concerns over proposed P240 immigration fee
- Daily Tribune: BI new airport fee still under review (June 2026)
Change log
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