What to do if the Philippines is intercepted by Customs

Philippine Customs Interception Handling Guide (Including Expense Breakdown + Reason + Resolution)

With the adjustment of Philippine policy, many friends who plan to go to the Philippines have questions about immigration, customs inspection and other matters. In order to help you avoid customs interception risks and deal with related issues efficiently, EasyGo has compiled this latest guide, covering the reasons for interception, processing procedures, and expense details, to help you deal with them smoothly.

I. Common Causes of Customs Interception in the Philippines

Understanding the following common blocking reasons in advance can effectively reduce the probability of being blocked:

1. Unfinished domestic cases: If you go to the Philippines without completing domestic cases in advance, you will be easily intercepted and verified by the customs.

2. From high-risk areas in the country: The place of departure is a high-risk area marked by the Philippine Customs, and the entry will be inspected and easily intercepted.

3. Passport has high-risk country entry and exit records: If the passport enters and exits the high-risk country identified by the Philippines multiple times, it will be judged as high-risk and intercepted.

4. Language communication barrier: Can't speak English or local language, can't communicate smoothly with customs officials, and is easily intercepted due to misunderstandings.

5. Failure to carry cash as required: If you do not bring at least 3,000 yuan (or the equivalent in foreign currency) into the country, you may be intercepted in a "small black room".

6. Carrying prohibited/restricted items: Carrying prohibited/restricted items such as contraband, excessive tobacco and alcohol will be directly intercepted.

Second, after the Philippine airport was intercepted by the customs, the correct handling process

If you are stopped by customs at a Philippine airport, do not panic (improper handling is easy to be repatriated), the correct process is as follows:

1. Keep calm and cooperate: actively cooperate with customs inquiries, do not argue, and avoid aggravating the problem.

2. Contact us in time: Contacting EasyGo within 30-60 minutes is the key to avoiding repatriation.

3. Provide necessary materials: Submit a photo of the front page of your passport, intercept the airport and time, so that we can quickly check the reason.

4. Professional bail docking: After we check the reasons for the interception, we judge the feasibility of bail, and if the conditions are met, we will quickly dock with the customs to assist in getting out of trouble.

III. Details of Philippine Customs Interception and Handling Fee

Philippine Customs interception processing fees, depending on the reason for interception, processing difficulty, the following as a reference (specific to the actual):

• Basic Verification Service Fee: Charge a reasonable and transparent docking verification fee for minor intercepts, such as communication misunderstandings.

• Bail handling costs: including customs bail, agency fees, etc., calculated according to the severity of the interception, no invisible consumption.

• Agency fee for supplementary materials: If the materials are missing, assist the agency in replenishing them and charge a small service fee.

Reminder: EasyGo informs you of all fees in advance, and there is no invisible consumption throughout the whole process.

IV. Summary and Tips

The above is the Philippine Customs Interception and Handling Guide compiled by EasyGo International to help you avoid risks and enter the country smoothly.

EasyGo International provides a full range of solutions. Whether you are applying for a Philippine visa or handling customs interception, there is a professional one-stop service, one-to-one docking throughout.

If you have any questions about the Philippines related business or customs interception, please feel free to contact EasyGo's official customer service for assistance!