DOT-Accredited Online Accreditation System
DOT-Accredited Online Accreditation Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
A certification issued by the Department to a tourism enterprise that officially recognizes it as having complied with the minimum standards for the operation of tourism facilities and services.
CREATING AN ACCOUNT (FOR BOTH NEW AND/OR RENEWAL)
Step 1: Visit accreditation.tourism.gov.ph
Step 2: Create an account
Step 3: Fill-out Registration Form
Step 4: Once you are registered, you will receive an email verification. Click the button to verify the created account.
STEPS IN APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION ONLINE:
1. Log-in to the system and you will be directed to your account page
2. Click on APPLICATION Tab
3. Choose your enterprise type from the dropdown list
(Unsure of your enterprise type? click on the Question Mark icon to access the tourism enterprise description)
4. Choose the type of Accreditation you are applying and select if you are a new applicant or renewing
5. Click continue and proceed to fill out the online application form.
6. Upload all documentary requirements and proceed with your application.
7. Certify the details in your application as true and correct and agree with the Data Privacy Consent Form.
8. Click submit application.
Once you have successfully submitted your application you will find 3 icons which you may access to the following actions:
1. The eye icon lets you review your submitted application.
2. The message icon lets you send a direct message to the assigned Accreditation Officer.
3. The bell icon lets you check notifications and status of your application. or you may directly send an inquiry through the DOT Region 3 Accreditation email: dot3accreditation@tourism.gov.ph or mobile number: (+63) 998-996-1981.
Primary Tourism Enterprises
- Hotels, Resorts, Apartment Hotels
- Mabuhay Accommodations (Accommodation Establishments smaller than the abovementioned categories)
- Tourist Transport Services
- Travel & Tour Services
- MICE Facilities and Organizers
- Tour Guides
- Dive Shops & Amusement Parks
- Adventure and Ecotourism Facilities
Secondary Touris, Enterprises
- Restaurants
- Sports Facilities & Recreational Centers
- Farm Camp/Stay Sites
- Health & Wellness Facilities
- Other tourism Related Establishments (such as Departments Stores, Theme Parks, Museums, Rest Areas)
Inclusion of your company profile across DOT-Accredited list accessible through the DOTOfficial website:www.tourism.gov.ph and Region 3 Office website: www.visitcentralluzon.com.
Prioritization to DOT-InitiatedTraining Programs;
Endorsement to embassies and travel trade associations for utilization of establishment's facilities and services.
Endorsement to COMELEC for exemption from liquor ban during election-related events*
Endorsement to international & domestic airports (if appropriate) for Issuance of Access Pass**
Endorsement to LTFRB for Issuance of Tourist Transport Franchise.***
*For accommodation establishments (AEs) and restaurants only.
**For Tour Operators and AEs only.
***For Tourist Land Transport Vehicles only.
