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Planning a solo trip to the Philippines? But are you aware of the latest policies for international travelers? Let's explore the travel guidelines in the Philippines for the year 2022 with Mytour Vietnam!
But first and foremost: be a responsible traveler!
All information in this article is accurate at the time of publishing. Immigration regulations may change frequently without prior notice from Mytour Vietnam. So, to ensure safety for yourself, family, and the community, contact us to check the COVID-19 prevention measures at your upcoming destinations!
Hot Hot Hòn Họt: Updated Philippines Travel Policies 14/03/2022
The Philippines' travel restrictions have officially ended! Starting from 10/02/2022, fully vaccinated international travelers can return to this archipelago for leisure and relaxation. Those who love exploring island seas will soon enjoy the white sandy beaches and azure waters of the Philippines. And not only that, you can now enter the Philippines without mandatory quarantine!
However, besides the mentioned policy changes, there are still many other regulations you need to be aware of to prepare for a smooth exploration of the Philippines. Let's discover these regulations with Mytour Vietnam!
Who Can Enter the Philippines?
Foreign travelers, including returning Filipino citizens, will be allowed entry and stay in the Philippines for 30 days, provided they have received full COVID-19 vaccination. Moreover, starting from 01/04/2022, unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers will still be allowed entry with the condition of presenting negative results of COVID-19 PCR or Antigen tests.
New Regulations on Philippines Travel You Should Know
Below is the comprehensive list of necessary documents to present when traveling in the Philippines:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity upon arrival in the Philippines.
- Valid vaccine certificate issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), VaxCertPH, or countries with reciprocity agreements with the Philippine government.
- Return flight ticket to Vietnam or a ticket to another country (foreigners can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days).
- A negative PCR test result taken no more than 48 hours before departure or a negative Antigen test result taken no more than 24 hours before departure.
- Travel insurance with coverage for COVID-19 cases.
- Electronic health declaration One Health Pass with QR code.
How to Register for One Health Pass Health Declaration?
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the One Health Pass health declaration has been a mandatory requirement for traveling to the Philippines. This electronic form provides international travelers with an Electronic Health Declaration allowing easy entry at the airport. To self-register for the One Health Pass, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Visit onehealthpass.com.ph
- Step 2: Enter your arrival date in the Philippines, type of port of entry (seaport or airport), and type of entering passenger (just tick the 'foreign national' box).
- Step 3: Fill in the necessary information in the Health Declaration Registration section.
- Step 4: Save your QR code and present it upon entry.
Pro Tip for #teamMytour: Register for the One Health Pass as soon as you receive your PCR test results. Without this declaration, you won't be able to clear the immigration checkpoint.
Note These Limitations When Traveling to the Philippines
You still need to wear a mask and practice social distancing in public and private areas. The strictness of COVID-19 regulations will vary depending on the COVID-19 alert level of each area (this level is updated every 15 days). At the time of writing, 39 areas including the National Capital Region of the Philippines are at alert level 1 with the following regulations:
- Relaxation of indoor and outdoor COVID-19 restrictions (no more wearing masks and health declarations).
- Public and private offices can resume 100% operations.
- Government agencies and offices can resume 100% operations.
- The S-PaSS for interzonal travel will no longer be mandatory.
If you plan to visit other areas in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, or Palawan, you can still go if those areas are at alert level 1.
While restrictions are being eased, you can still keep yourself updated. Learn more about the COVID-19 regulations in the Philippines from Philippine News Agency!
Regularly updating on travel news in the Philippines will help you prepare better for this journey to the country known as the 'Asian paradise.' After over 2 years 'asleep' due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourist hotspots in the Philippines have officially 'awakened,' shining brightly with a plethora of well-invested experiences in nature, culture, history, and art. Surely, you will harvest both new knowledge and wonderful emotions on this overseas trip.
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