PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS STATUS UPDATE

November 12, 2020

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTBOUND FILIPINOS

TRAVELING ON TOURIST OR SHORT TERM/VISITOR VISAS*

In compliance with the directives from Malacanang as recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).

1. Confirmed round-trip ticket;

2. Travel and health insurance to cover travel disruptions and hospitalization in case of COVID-19 infections during their allowable period of stay abroad;

3. BI Declaration of acknowledging the risks involved in traveling, including risk of delay in their return trip

 

*Negative COVID-19 test should be prepared if required by country of destination

*Upon return, they shall follow the Guidelines of the National Task Force for Returning Overseas Filipinos

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ARRIVING FOREIGNERS

EFFECTIVE 01 NOVEMBER 2020

In compliance with the directives from Malacanang as recommended by the IATF-EID.

1. Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry;

2. With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility;

3. With pre-booked COVID-19 testing provider;

4. Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers as set by the National Task Force for COVID-19.

 

TEMPORARY ARRIVAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

EFFECTIVE 01 NOVEMBER 2020

In compliance with the directives from Malacanang as recommended by the IATF-EID.

The following shall be allowed to enter the Philippines:

Foreign nationals with the following visas:*Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended

13 Quota, 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(e), 13(g) visas

RA 7919 visa

EO 324 visa

Native Born visa

Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-038/ ADD-02-015)

MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13(a) of CA 613 under MO No. MCL-07-021

EO 226 visa

47(a) 2 visa

Foreign nationals with visas issued by the following economic zones:*

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone (APECO)

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)

*Upon compliance with the 4 IATF conditions

For inquiries, you may contact

(+632) 8465-2400

(+632) 8524-3769

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Web: www.immigration.gov.ph

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