Medical Certificate for Travel — from ₱250

An unfit-to-travel medical certificate is a document issued by a licensed doctor stating that you are medically unfit to fly or travel on specific dates. It serves as official proof that your travel cancellation or rescheduling was due to a genuine medical reason.

This type of certificate is commonly required by airlines for flight rebooking or refund requests, travel insurance providers for claim processing, and hotel or tour operators for cancellation fee waivers. Without a valid medical certificate, you may lose your booking fees or have your insurance claim denied.

My Doc Express makes it easy to get an unfit-to-travel certificate online. Our PRC-registered Filipino doctors review your situation and issue a certificate that documents your medical condition and the period during which you are unfit to travel.

Common situations where an unfit-to-travel medical certificate is needed:

- You fell ill before a scheduled domestic or international flight and cannot board - You need to cancel a hotel, resort, or tour booking due to illness - Your travel insurance requires medical documentation for a cancellation claim - An airline requires proof of illness for a free rebooking or refund - You developed symptoms during travel and need documentation for an extended stay - A family member you're traveling with is ill and you need to cancel as a group

Whether you're traveling from Manila, Cebu, Davao, or any Philippine city, you can request your certificate online 24/7 — even on the day of your scheduled departure.

Most Philippine and international airlines accept medical certificates from licensed physicians as grounds for rebooking or refund. Here's how different providers typically handle medical cancellations:

- Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines generally allow free rebooking or refund with a valid medical certificate - Travel insurance providers require a medical certificate as the primary document for illness-related cancellation claims - Hotels and resorts may waive cancellation fees when a medical certificate is presented - Tour operators often require documentation to process refunds for missed activities

The key requirement across all providers is that the certificate must be issued by a licensed physician. Our certificates include the doctor's PRC license number, making verification straightforward for any provider.

Every travel medical certificate from My Doc Express includes:

- Full name of the patient - Date of consultation and certificate issuance - Diagnosis and clinical assessment - Statement that the patient is unfit to travel - Recommended rest period (specific dates) - Doctor's full name, PRC license number, and digital signature - Unique certificate verification number

The certificate clearly states that you are medically unfit to travel during the specified period. It is delivered as a PDF to your email, ready to forward to your airline, travel insurer, or booking provider.

If you're using your medical certificate for a travel insurance claim, keep these tips in mind:

1. Request your certificate as soon as you realize you cannot travel — insurers may question delays 2. Keep all booking confirmations, receipts, and cancellation notices alongside your certificate 3. Check your policy's definition of "covered illness" — most standard travel insurance covers common illnesses 4. Submit your claim promptly — most Philippine travel insurers have a 30-day filing window 5. Keep a copy of everything you submit for your records

Our certificate includes all the details that Philippine and international travel insurers typically require: doctor credentials, diagnosis, dates of unfitness, and a unique verification number.