The tourism sector has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus illness of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Philippines has opened up to leisure tourists, but there are now travel restrictions in place to stop the virus from spreading.
We have gathered the data you require to organize your trip in the new normal for people who wish to visit the newly opened locations and popular tourist destinations in the Philippines.
Continue reading to learn which Philippine locations are accessible for leisure travel, what those locations’ requirements are for domestic and international travel, and what other limitations and guidelines the federal and municipal governments have put in place.
Travel Update
International Travel
Yes, all foreign travelers are welcome in the Philippines. Although they won’t need an exemption document to enter the nation, visitors from nations that require visas must still abide by the government’s immigration regulations.
The eTravel Portal will take the place of the One Health Pass requirement for registration for all incoming travelers. Travelers can register upon arrival or within 72 hours before leaving for the Philippines. You can find the pre-registration form at etravel.gov.ph. There will be designated lanes set up for passengers arriving at the airport to comply with the eTravel registration for travelers who were unable to pre-register.
Domestic Travel
Yes, but only to specific, limited destinations.
Tourists are permitted to travel within the Philippines, but only to a few specific locations and under certain conditions.
Are Foreign Visitors Welcome to the Philippines?
Yes, foreign travelers are welcome in the Philippines. Foreign nationals from nations that require visas must still adhere to the government’s immigration and visa requirements.
All visitors from countries other than the Philippines must register through the eTravel Portal. This takes the place of the One Health Pass prerequisite. At etravel.gov.ph, travelers can access the registration form.
After arriving in the Philippines, you have 72 hours to complete the form. There will be designated lanes set up for passengers arriving at the airport to comply with the eTravel registration for travelers who were unable to pre-register.
Are visitors from abroad still allowed to enter the Philippines?
The Philippines allows entry of foreigners. The One Health Pass requirement has been replaced by the requirement that all foreigners register with the eTravel Portal.
You can find the registration form at etravel.gov.ph. Within 72 hours of their arrival in the Philippines, visitors may pre-register or comply when they arrive. There will be designated lanes set up for passengers arriving at the airport to comply with the eTravel registration for travelers who were unable to pre-register.
Are US citizens allowed to travel to the Philippines?
Yes, as the United States of America is one of the nations that does not require a visa. However, keep in mind that US citizens must adhere to all other government regulations just like any other foreign tourists.
Is it currently safe to visit the Philippines?
Health-related safety regulations have been put in place by the federal government and local government entities to lessen the spread of COVID-19. These include the need for a negative COVID-19 test result and/or a vaccination card or certificate when crossing local boundaries, as well as social exclusion. You’ll have a lower probability of getting the illness if you go by these guidelines.
Mask use and the display of documentation of a complete COVID-19 immunization are no longer requirements in tourist areas. It is nevertheless recommended to put on a mask in crowded areas for your protection.
Even while tourist areas are mostly safe, it’s wise to stay vigilant, make sure all of your possessions are locked up, and exercise caution when conversing with strangers.
What prerequisites must visitors from abroad meet to enter the Philippines?
The following conditions apply to foreigners visiting the Philippines:
Foreign nationals from nations where visas are not required
- Utilizing etravel.gov.ph to register. When they arrive at the designated lanes for eTravel registration, travelers can comply if they fill this out within 72 hours of their arrival.
- A return ticket, booked no later than 30 minutes after arrival, to either the port of departure or the next port of call outside the Philippines. A valid Entry Exemption Document (EED) is required for stays longer than 30 days.
Balikbayan
- Must be from a nation where a visa is not necessary, per EO 408.
- Those going on a trip with their Filipino spouses and parents must present evidence of their filiation.
- Utilizing etravel.gov.ph to register. When they arrive at the designated lanes for eTravel registration, travelers can comply if they fill this out within 72 hours of their arrival.
Foreign nationals with valid and existing visas
- ACR I-Card or a valid visa
- Utilizing etravel.gov.ph to register. When they arrive at the designated lanes for eTravel registration, travelers can comply if they fill this out within 72 hours of their arrival.
- A return flight booked within the allotted maximum stay in the Philippines to either the port of departure or the next port of destination outside the country.
Is entry into the Philippines subject to BOQ’s International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) requirements?
While it is not necessary to show proof of immunization to enter the Philippines, it is possible. Other documents may be accepted in their place, but an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is accepted as proof of a traveler’s status as completely immunized.
These include a digital vaccination certificate issued by VaxCertPH or a national or state digital certificate issued by the foreign authority where the vaccination took place and which has agreed to recognize VaxCertPH.
Airlines Flying to the Philippines
- Philippine Airlines
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Aseana Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- AirAsia
- China Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Korean Air
- China Airlines
Vaccines accepted in the Philippines
Currently, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 8 COVID-19 vaccinations. This is the list:
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- AstraZeneca
- Sinovac-Coronavac
- V Sputnik
- Janssen
- Covaxin
- Moderna
- Sinopharm
Please read: FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT THE YEN CURRENCY FOR TRAVELLERS
Conclusion
For our safety, COVID-19 fingerprints are still required today while traveling domestically or internationally. As time passes, we must continue to be watchful to prevent any problems that can annoy the passengers.
The lists above are the most recent versions, so make sure you are prepared for both domestic and international travel.
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