Outbound travelers queue at the NAIA 3 check-in and immigration counters at the on December 22, 2023 as holiday travelers head to various ports in the run-up to Christmas. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173494226179620231222-christmas-rush-naia-MT-13.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Outbound travelers queue at the NAIA 3 check-in and immigration counters at the on December 22, 2023 as holiday travelers head to various ports in the run-up to Christmas. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reminded travelers heading overseas to be at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled flight amid the expected rush of passengers this holiday season.</div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2024/12/23/thousands-flock-to-ports-early-monday-amid-christmas-rush-1007">Thousands flock to ports early Monday amid Christmas rush</a></div><p>“We urge passengers to check in early and proceed directly to immigration for clearance... This will help ensure a more relaxed travel experience and prevent unnecessary delays,&quot; BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said.</p><p>The reminder comes as the BI braces for an expected increase in international travelers over the holidays. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/01/06/24/naia-surpasses-pre-pandemic-passenger-volume-in-2023">NAIA surpasses pre-pandemic passenger volume in 2023</a></div><p>Viado highlighted findings from past observations that many passengers contribute to congestion by delaying their immigration clearance until the last minute, despite arriving early at the airport.  </p><p>Additionally, Viado reminded government officials and employees to secure the necessary authority to travel abroad from their respective department heads.</p><p>However, Vlado noted that the agency &quot;has prepared extensively to significantly reduce waiting times compared to previous years.&quot; </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LwXfHEZhGnE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The reminder comes as the BI braces for an expected increase in international travelers over the holidays. </p>

The reminder comes as the BI braces for an expected increase in international travelers over the holidays.

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BI to int'l travelers: Be at airport 3 hours before flight amid Christmas rush

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