cardzard
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Here is the Best Answer I could find.....
Bringing Medicine into the Philippines
So I assume the answer is it should be Ok.
Packing, Travel and Diving Tips for the SB Invasion to the Philippines
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Here is the Best Answer I could find.....
Bringing Medicine into the Philippines
So I assume the answer is it should be Ok.
FireFishII
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Thank you.
I went up to that website and played around a bit and found the following information:
The following common items are classified as prohibited items and are not allowed to be brought into the Philippines:
- Onions, potatoes, garlic and cabbages
- Coffee
- Used clothing and rags
- Toy guns
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LOL, yes I saw that too!
jodylynn007
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Is it still the case that we will need to have on hand $550 pesos for airport exit? Also, if this is the case, can we have US cash on hand or does it HAVE to be pesos?
I have read on TripAdvisor that they don't require this payment at the airport anymore but I read earlier in these threads that we do need to have it on hand.
Would appreciate clarification so that I don't convert money into pesos if not required.
I have read on TripAdvisor that they don't require this payment at the airport anymore but I read earlier in these threads that we do need to have it on hand.
Would appreciate clarification so that I don't convert money into pesos if not required.
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The van ride from Manila to Batangas where you take the boat to Puerto Galera is about 3 hours. The van or bus will stop at a service plaza that has a Mc Donald’s, a convenience store, a Starbucks and restrooms. Starbucks took Visa or M/C . McD and convenience store took Philippine pesos only. It would be a good idea to usually exchange about $20 USD into PHP at the Midas in case you need it. There is no need for PHP other than this stop at this time. Leftovers can be used to pay the departure tax leaving the country, about $18 USD.
If the airport tax is not needed they'll let us know when we get there. They can exchange currency at Atlantis.
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Dubi
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Dubi
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Can we exchange at the airport? We are landing at 4am and Saturday and will not be going to the hotel.
"Terminal #1 at the airport…. Departing@ 4-6 AMdepending on the arrival time of flight PR103
The arrival time can vary due to a number of factors.
If you choose this option you must be there at 4AM.
Members must be at 1 of these locations ON TIME to transfer with the pre arranged transportation from Atlantis."
The arrival time can vary due to a number of factors.
If you choose this option you must be there at 4AM.
Members must be at 1 of these locations ON TIME to transfer with the pre arranged transportation from Atlantis."
OP
Hopefully you can, but they may be closed at that time of morning. You should also be able to exchange currency in the previous airport.
Remember you really don't need pesos unless you would like to purchase something at the convenience store or McDonald's during the stop.
-The van ride from Manila to Batangas where you take the boat to Puerto Galera is about 3 hours. The van or bus will stop at a service plaza that has a Mc Donald’s, a convenience store, a Starbucks and restrooms. Starbucks took Visa or M/C . McD and convenience store took Philippine pesos only. It would be a good idea to usually exchange about $20 USD into PHP at the Midas in case you need it. There is no need for PHP other than this stop at this time. Leftovers can be used to pay the departure tax leaving the country, about $18 USD.
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