DOT Accreditation

What is the DOT Accreditation?

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.

Who May Apply for a DOT Accreditation?

Primary Tourism Enterprises

These are facilities and services directly related to tourism. DOT-certified primary tourism enterprises shall be periodically required to obtain accreditation from DOT to ensure the quality of its facilities and services.

List of Primary Tourism Enterprises

Accommodation Establishments

Hotel
Resort
Apartment Hotel
Mabuhay Accommodation (tourist inns, motels, pension houses, and bed and breakfast, among others)
Homestay

Travel and Tour Services

Travel and Tour Agency
Travel Agency
Tour Operator
Online Travel Agency

Tourist Transport Operators

Tourist Land Transport Operator
Tourist Water Transport Operator
Tourist Air Transport Operator
Motorized Banca

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE)

MICE Organizer
MICE Facility/ Venue

Adventure/ Sports and Ecotourism Facilities

Tourism Frontliner

Tour Guide

Secondary Tourism Enterprises

These are facilities and services that may be related to tourism. Accreditation shall be voluntary for secondary tourism enterprises that follows minimum DOT standards.

List of Secondary Tourism Enterprises

Tourism-related Enterprises

Restaurant
Tourism Training Center
Target Shooting Range
Department Store/ Shopping Mall/ Tourist Shop/ Specialty Shop
Farm Tourism Camp
Gallery/ Museum
Tourism Entertainment Complex
Tourism Recreation Center
Zoos
Rest Area/ Restroom
Surfing Camp

Health and Wellness Services

Ambulatory Clinic
Spa
Tertiary Hospital

Tourism Frontliner

Tourism Trainer
Surfing Instructor

What are the Benefits and Incentives of Accreditation?

Endorsement to COMELEC for exemption from liquor ban during election-related events*
Endorsement to embassies and travel trade associations for utilization of establishment’s facilities and services.
Being prioritized for DOT training programs
Endorsement to international and domestic airports (if appropriate) for Issuance of Access Pass to Qualified Personnel**
Qualification for Exemption from the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).***
Endorsement to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for Issuance of Tourist Transport Franchise.*** Technical / Security / Facilitation Support or Assistance

*For accommodation establishments and restaurants only.
**For Tour Operators and Accommodation Establishments only.
***For Tourist Land Transport Vehicles only.

GET STARTED WITH YOUR ACCREDITATION

DOT Accreditation Portal. Create your account here.

National Accommodation Standards for Resorts

National Accommodation Standards for Hotels

Can't meet the Accreditation Standards yet?

Before DOT Region IV-A could formally issue the Letter of Non-Compliance or Non-Coverage (LNC), a requirement for your Business Permit, you had to submit an application via the accreditation site. The outcome of the inspection will determine the type of document you obtain. To clarify this further, you must register and complete the online application form, upload the required files, then submit it for review.

Please phone or email DOT IV-A thru accreditationdot4a@tourism.gov.ph and dotcalabarzon@tourism.gov.ph to let them know that you want to request the Certificate of Under Process while your application is in the returned status. This will serve as evidence that you have an existing online application and BPLO could accept a copy of it to process your permit. Afterward, please upload the documents and resubmit your online application after receiving the permit. Although the inspection may be planned after the successful evaluation of your application, we kindly ask for your patience in this subject due to the high volume of applications.