S-PaSS PH Online Registration: How to Register, Create Account and Get Travel Permits

Are you planning to visit the Philippines in 2022? There's a secure, quick and effective method to do this using S-PaSS.

If you're planning to travel with S-PASS, you must have an account to be protected from inconveniences once you arrive at to your destination. S-PASS has recently launched a new mobile application and website. follow the step-by-step instructions on how to sign up using the brand new platform.

The launch date was March 26 2021, the S-PaSS app is an online travel companion that was designed to help manage the travel plans for Filipino residents, returning Foreigners Overseas (ROFs) as well as tourists from the Philippines, and others on their way to the Philippines According to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Additionally, it provides travelers with automatic travel planning with local governments (LGUs) to allow them to get travel permits or passes.

On the 18th of January 2022, a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) on Local Travel was approved to speed up and simplify processing of documents for local travel.
The JMC's purpose is to establish and make S-PaSS accessible to all local authorities which will allow the usage of a single platform regardless of where it is located. Furthermore, information from different travel-related databases will be combined and consolidated to speed up and streamline processes.

As as of February 17th 2022 93 percent (112) from local authorities (LGUs) in the Philippines utilize S-PaSS. If a person's destination LGU is one of the 7% who don't use S-PaSS, they should call the LGU to inquire about their travel policy and regulations.

If you'd like to know the LGUs which use or do not have S-PaSS accounts visit the website of S-PaSS and go towards the LGU Policy Table. Find out below how to create an S-PaSS account , and also get travel permits. ]

What is S-PaSSPH?

"S-PaSS" (official name S-PaSS (official name: S-PaSS, also known as S (official name: S-PaSS, sometimes called S-Pass) is an online travel management system that was developed through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It was officially established in the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to assist in to manage the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases through Resolution No. 101.

It's designed to serve as an all-in-one communication and coordination platform for travellers and Local Government Units (LGUs) which allows individuals to request travel documents and review travel restrictions throughout the nation.

In providing a single and unifying platform to communicate the travel policy and regulations that are set by provincial and Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) along with Independent Component Cities (ICCs), S-PaSS improves coordination between travelers and Local Government Units (LGUs).

It also makes it easier to apply for the process of the required travel permits required prior to traveling in the event that they require them based on the travel policies for the particular destination LGU. At present, 92 local government units are using the online management system for travel.

Why do we use S-PaSS PH?

You will require S-PaSS if are traveling by buses or land and you're going to locations which require Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP) and Travel Coordination Permit (TCP). These documents are available via S-PaSS's online portal. S-PaSS on-line portal.

TTP is a permit that is self-generated which can be utilized in the event of " UNRESTRICTED" LGUs. However, TCP is used if you plan to travel towards "RESTRICTED" LGUs. Here is an inventory of LGUs which are either not restricted or restricted

A list of provincial provinces cities that are highly urbanized (HUCS) as well as cities with independent components using the S-PaSS Ph application from February 17th 2022.

Note that only those planning to travel must make use of the application. Travelers can review the policy on travel and other requirements that apply to their chosen destination LGU. Additionally, they can use S-PaSS when applying online for travel documents based on the travel policies and requirements of that LGU.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) requires provincial bus operators to notify their passengers that they must be enrolled in an S-Pass account prior to purchasing tickets. S-Pass was approved as a requirement by LTFRB as a response to League of Provinces' request to establish a system of monitoring the entry of tourists to the provinces.

Based on the LTFRB's Memorandum 2031-31 All PUVs that operate in inter-regional and inter-provincial routes to adhere to this set of guidelines

1. Disseminate the information and inform their clients to register with the S-PASS system through the website https://www.s-pass.ph/ before purchasing tickets;
2. The passenger must provide proof of their PSS PH online registration at the time of purchase of the ticket.
3. Only passengers who are been registered for the S-PASS after presenting proof of registration that includes prior communication and transportation coordination permits (TCP) along with a Travel Pass-through Permit (TPP) will be permitted to travel on the bus to ensure they comply with the requirements for travel of the LGU they are traveling to.

What is the prerequisites of S-PaSS?

All you need is an active mobile phone number, which will serve as your username after you sign in to the website of S-PaSS. Additionally, you need to complete your information correctly and provide information when you sign up for the on-line S-Pass account.

Find out the required travel permit by accessing your S-PaSS account on the s-pass.ph website, and then selecting the "Are You Traveling? " option in the MENU section. You can answer a few questions and the system will inform you of the permits you require as well as what else you require.

Notification: S-PaSS Travel Management System is not charged for its services. If you visit the website at s-pass.ph by using your mobile or computer with an internet connection you can request an entry permit to travel without fee.
If you don't own a mobile or are unable to register on the internet, you can seek help from your friends relatives, family members, or the local LGU.

How do I sign up for an account with S-PaSS Philippines?

Individuals can visit DOST's travel application via an internet browser and type in the URL: https://s-pass.ph to complete their online S-PaSS registration. Follow the easy steps below to sign up and establish an S-PaSS profile:

1. Open your browser, and then go to https://s-pass.ph

2. Select to click the "Register" button located at the bottom of the page.

3. Enter your personal 10-digit mobile number.

After you've entered your 10-digit personal mobile number, confirm, then click on next. (This will be your username for the the next time.)

4. Make sure you fill out the online registration complete

It is important to remember that the minimum password length must be at least six characters long. Additionally, your email address must be easily accessible should you need for a reset of your password.

5. Select the captcha, then review the information, then click submit.

NOTE: A user needs to be able to connect to the internet using a device, such as laptop, desktop computer tablet or mobile phone. Users must go to the site to sign up and utilize the system. It is suggested for users to make sure that Google Chrome be used as an alternative browser to provide a better user experience. The mobile application version of S-PaSS has not yet available.
A mobile number with a personal contact number is required to sign up online for S-PaSS. A valid email address is not required since it is required to reset passwords in the event of a password reset.

How do I obtain my S-PaSS QR code?

After you've completed the online application, you'll must log in , and then click"settings" or "settings" as well as the "my account" link under your username for access to the S-PaSS QR code. It's labeled with the word "CLIENT" and number 17 characters (e.g.

CLIENT-493E24B-06-15-123456).

You could follow the simple and straightforward steps listed below to receive the S-PaSS QR codes (for mobile browsers):

1. Visit https://s-pass.phand sign into your account.

2. Click"MENU" or "MENU" button located just below the web page.

3. Under your username, click on the setting button.

4. Save or print your SQR Code from PaSS.

Note It is your unique QR code . This is distinct from the QR code for travel permits which will be verified by local authorities of LGUs by using S-PaSS. They will utilize S-PaSS scanner applications to verify the QR code. The application is only available to officials with access codes. S-PaSS is currently a web-based application that lets you scan the QR code and then save it.

What kind of travel permit should you be applying for?

After you have completed the online S PaSS PH registration, you can now apply for the travel permit. If you're going to an LGU with an "unrestricted' travel policy, there's no requirement to register and utilize S-PaSS as there is no requirement for travel documents.

If you're planning to go to an LGU that has a 'Restricted' travel policy, then an application for an application for a Transportation Coordination Permit (TCP) is required.

In the meantime, if you'll be visiting an LGU with an "unrestricted' travel policy, but you are traveling through areas that have strict travel protocols it is highly recommended that you obtain a Transportation Pass-Through Permit (TPP) be prepared to be handed over by the authorities in charge on request.

Instructions on how to create the Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP):

1. Go to https://s-pass.ph/visitors/going_somewhere and fill out the S PaSS Ph online registration form as follows:

• Find out if have been identified as an APOR (Authorized Person Outside Residence) from an agency of the government. If so, you must state the type of travel you took, whether it is work-related or not.
• Select "yes" or "no" If you're in an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) or modified enhance community quarantine (MECQ) region.
• Select your current location and select your destination.

2. Then click "GENERATE A TRAVEL PASS-THROUGH PERMIT" and fill in the following fields:

• The type of traveler they are;
• Personal details;
• Travel details;
• Source and final destination LGU.

3. Upload your government-issued ID , and insert the identification number.

4. Select the captcha box, read the information, then click submit.

5. Save your own self-generated Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP) and then print it.

Notice: TPP does not require any approval. It's a document which is generated automatically using the software S-PaSS. If you're planning to travel with your entire family, each member require a and valid TPP. Only authorized persons outside of Residence (APOR) from government agencies are exempt by TCP as well as TPP. In accordance with IATF Resolution 101, APOR from government agencies are required to present their ID, Travel Order, and travel itinerary while traveling.

Instructions on how to apply for the Application for a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) :

You should first determine whether the place you're traveling to is either restricted or not. To know the LGUs local travel policy, you must go to https://s-pass.ph/visitors/going_somewhere . There, you will learn more about the travel regulations of the LGU especially when they have a restricted travel policy. (You could also check out the step-by step guide here for the process of obtaining an authorization to travel via mobile. )

You can follow the simple and straightforward steps in the following steps:

1. Go to https://s-pass.ph/visitors/going_somewhere and fill out the online registration form (same as applying for TPP. )

2. Click on "APPLY for a TRAVEL COORDINATION PERMIT to fill out the form.

3. Upload any attachments or documents that are required by the LGU. The majority of LGUs will require:

• Positive RT-PCR results;
• Certificate of Acceptance issued by LGU (contact the LGU for more information on how to obtain this);
• Travel documents, if required;
• The most recent health certificate; other health certificates.

Notification: You must have an image of any documents required from the LGU of the destination. It could be required at the terminal for passengers or at the the border controls points. Please contact your LGU for more details of the documentation required.

4. You must wait for the acceptance for the TCP application.

Notification: The approval process of TCPs is dependent upon the destination LGU because TCPs that are incoming are sent directly to them. Travelers should contact the destination LGU when the TCP request is still pending 24 hours of submission, or if the trip is considered to be urgent. LGU hotline numbers are publicly posted on the 5-PaSS website 'Contact Us' page ( s-pass.ph/visitors/contact ).

Commonly asked questions (FAQs)

Read below for the most current FAQs regarding S-PaSS in the month of August 2021.

1. Does the APORs (Authorized People Outside of residence), as well as Essential Travelers, have be able to obtain a license in S-PaSS?

Every APORs or Essential Travelers are required to get a valid travel permit prior to departure to ensure a safe and uninterrupted trip. Based on our experiences, there are certain LGUs that require permits for travel for Essential Travelers and APORs.

2. The latest protocol under Resolution 124-5 of the IATF-EID Organization. 124-5 stipulates that fully vaccination-free individuals need only show their vaccination certificates for intrazonal and interzonal travel. Does this apply already?

The LGUs have the responsibility of establishing travel policies and rules, and the approval and review of the travel permit within their area of jurisdiction. This is why guidelines and rules may differ between LGUs. For information on whether your destination LGU believes that fully-vaccinated people can avoid the RT-PCR test go to the LGU Policy table on travel. Policy Table at s-pass.ph.

If the LGU permits, travelers must snap a photo of their vaccination document in order to upload to SPS along with any other requirements.

3. How do you set up an account for children younger than 2 years with no ID?

Family members who are not able to establish an S-PaSS profile on their own, including youngsters (9 years old and younger) and senior citizens and those with disabilities, can make use of a person's S-PaSS account for applying to travel permit. If you are submitting an application for a travel permit on behalf of children who do not have a valid identification card parents or guardians can use the birth certificate of the child instead.

4. If the person traveling does not possess a government-issued ID What are the alternative documents they could include with the application for a travel permit?

People who do not have any ID issued by the government should contact the destination LGU in regards to this matter as it is the sole discretion of the LGU regarding the kind of documents they will or won't accept. For instance, certain LGUs accept Birth Certificates as well as Barangay documents, while others LGUs don't.

5. How can I reduce an image to 10 MB?

Convert the document to PDF format or reduce the resolution of your camera before taking a picture of the document that will be sent.

6. Can a tourist use an ENDING Travel Permit?

It is recommended that travelers wait until Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) approval prior to leaving for a trip in order to make sure that a safe, easy and free of any delays.

7. Is it possible for a traveler to first make an application for a visa license in S-PaSS prior to conducting a swab test?

Before undergoing the swab exam, visitors must first verify the travel restrictions that are set for them by their destination LGU through the LGU Travel Policy Table at s-pass.ph. The protocol will comprise one of two choices, based of the LGU:

1. Upload the RTPCR/Antigen test prior to you applying for your travel license; or
2. Complete the application for a travel permit. Tests will be conducted when you arrive at the desired LGU.

8. What's the significance of the QR Code for the User when travel Coordination Permits (TCPs)/Travel Permits that Pass-Through Permits (TPPs) come with QR codes of their own?

The QR codes for users in S-PaSS include the personal information and travel record of the account holder. This feature is available in certain LGUs and public offices that have adopted the local mobility feature of S-PaSS. In contrast QR Codes in TCPs and QR Codes included in both TCPs and TPPs include the travel details that are unique for every time an account owner is seeking the travel permit. The authorities use these codes to verify the legitimacy of the travel.

9. If you travel by the same land as a family is the approved TCP is also applicable to one's spouse and child?

Everyone must be able to apply for the travel permit on their own with the exception of youngsters (9 years old or younger) and senior citizens and people with disabilities who are part of groups, families or teams that travel together. In these cases, a family member or a friend could use their S-PaSS accounts and apply for their behalf.

10. Do travelers need to apply for a TCP for an LGU destination that is unrestricted but is passing through a port that requires the issuance of a travel permit?

In these instances, we strongly suggest you apply for a TPP. The permit is self-generated that does not require approval from the place of destination LGU. The permit is presented by authorities in order to verify your travel.

11. What can you do in the event that someone loses their password?

For password reset, click upon the " Forgot Password" button on the login page for S-PaSS. It will require confirmation and reset with your current email account. If you're unable to access your email address due to reasons beyond your control, please call the Technical Support Hotline of S-PaSS at 09985354217/09985354216 / 09396067375.

12. What should you do when the bus company does not let children board the bus, even though they are carrying an S-PaSS approved travel permit?

The person traveling may require contacting LTFRB and/or the travel destination's LGU in order to understand the situation and solve the issue.

13. Do travelers who are in emergency (death within families within the immediate vicinity) have to apply for a travel license in S-PaSS even if they show a photocopy of their decedent's death certificate to the security checkpoints?

The best choice would be to obtain a license to ensure an unhurried and smooth journey. If the person traveling needs to depart within 24 hours, but is unable to apply for authorization to travel. In this case, they must call their destination LGU and the airport or the seaport to determine if they are able to take an official death certificate without an authorized travel permit.

14. Do travelers have to apply for a permit to travel in each LGU that they'll be traveling through prior to reaching their final destination?

No. The person traveling has to apply for a travel permit that identifies their point of origin and their final destination. It's important to note when and what date from departure until the time of arrival.

15. How can I retrieve an S-PaSS account which was temporarily suspended or flagged as spam?

The person who is traveling should get in touch with S-PaSS Support Team Technical Support Team through:

• Hotline number: 09985354217/ 09985354216/ 09396067375
• Email address: techsupport@s-pass.ph
• Official Facebook page: @spassph

Travelers are required to create images of the error messages and additional images to support the issue they encountered. Personal information can be requested during contact between the Technical Support Team for verification in order to resolve the problem.