{"ObjectId": 64, "Country": "Philippines", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "28.12.2022", "Sources": "US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/\n Government Covid page/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\n*All travellers: The Philippines\u2019 Government Resolution 2 explains the detailed entry rules in response to COVID-19 for people travelling to the Philippines.
\nYou may be asked to take part in screening checks when arriving into the Philippines. This is to assist the Philippines Government in the detection of mpox (monkeypox). Suspected cases may then referred for hospitalisation and testing.
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter the Philippines provided you:
\n\u2022 have acceptable proof of vaccination;
\n\u2022 have valid tickets for your return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination;
\n\u2022 your passport is valid for at least 6 months; and
have registered for an e-TRAVEL Pass prior to your arrival.
\nThe requirement to hold a return onward ticket is waived if you are a spouse and/or child of a Filipino citizen or a former Filipino citizen with balikbayan privileges.
\nYou are considered fully vaccinated if you received the second dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from your country of origin. Your vaccine must either appear on the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration or have received Emergency Use Listing by the World Health Organization.
\nProof of vaccination status: The Philippines will accept the proof of COVID-19 vaccination record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to travel. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
\nAcceptable proof of vaccination are:
\n\u2022 world Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;\n\u2022 VaxCertPH certification if you were vaccinated in the Philippines;
\n\u2022 the national or state digital certificate of a country which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement if you were vaccinated elsewhere overseas.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Foreign nationals aged 15 years or older who are not fully vaccinated are required to present a remotely supervised or a laboratory-based rapid antigen test which is negative of COVID-19 and which was taken no more than 24 hours prior to departing for the Philippines.
\nAnyone aged 15 years or older who fails to present a negative pre-departure test shall be required to take a test upon arrival at the airport.
\nAny inbound traveller regardless of nationality who tests positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test may be subject to the latest quarantine and isolation protocols set by the Philippines Department of Health.
\nResidents of Philippines: See the guidance for \u2018If you\u2019re fully vaccinated\u2019 above.
\nIf you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: There is no specific requirements for travellers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
\n*Children and young people: Accompanied children below 15 years of age shall follow the same protocols as their accompanying parent/s or guardian.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through the Philippines: International transit journeys are allowed, including for journeys that require you to clear immigration in the Philippines (for example to transfer to a different airline, to collect your bags, or to change terminals) provided you meet the entry requirements set out in Philippines\u2019 Government Resolution 168.
\n*Exemptions: There are no exemptions to the Philippines entry requirements.
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\n*Internal Restrictions:
\nUnvaccinated travelers banned from public transport services in Manila area (AP, 17.01.2022).
\n*Travel in the Philippines: Measures have been introduced by the Philippine government to prevent the spread of coronavirus; these differ across the country.
\nCommunity quarantine restrictions remain in place in many locations. You should check with theInter-Agency Task force and your Local Government Unit for the latest information on the restrictions where you are.
\nOnly fully vaccinated persons are permitted to ride on public transportation in Metro Manila. If you intend to use public transport you should carry your vaccination documentation and be prepared to show this to drivers or public transport officials.
\nYou should closely monitor announcements from the local authorities to understand the latest restrictions and regulations where you\u2019re situated, and their impact on your ability to travel and access essential services. Check the requirements of your local authority such as barangay clearance, health certificate or travel authority for any travel outside of your residence, including to the airport. For further information on rules and restrictions relating to quarantine classifications, visit the Department for Health website.\n*Travel to the airport: Since November 2020, some airports including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have required passengers to download the \u2018Traze Contact Tracing\u2019 app prior to entry. You can find further information on the NAIA facebook page.\nThere is disruption to travel routes both domestically and across the region. Check with your travel provider for updates.\n*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.\n\n", "Y": 14.16474, "X": 120.861863, "AddInfo": null}