Updated: November 14, 2021
Who can travel to the Philippines during the pandemic? There are a number of steps to take if you’re planning to travel to the Philippines during this time. Though it is advisable to avoid all nonessential travel as it increases your chances of getting and/or spreading COVID-19.
To protect Filipinos from the outbreak of COVID-19, the President announced restrictions that limit travel to the Philippines. Until further notice, most foreign nationals cannot travel to the country, even if they have valid travel documents.
These restrictions stop most non-essential (discretionary) travel to the Philippines.
Who can travel to the Philippines during the pandemic?
| TRAVELER | DOCUMENTS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Filipino Nationals | • Philippine Passport • Proof of citizenship • Pre-booked quarantine hotel accredited by Tourism and Health Agencies for at least 6 nights • RT-PCR Test on the 6th day of arrival/quarantine (at traveler’s expense, except for OFWs, which shall be shouldered by OWWA/LMAs) |
| Non-Filipino/Foreign spouse and children of a Filipino national | • Must travel with the Filipino National • Foreign Passport with a valid visa at the time of entry • Any of the following: For spouses: authentic marriage certificate For children: authentic birth certificate • Must meet the additional conditions of the IATF-EID3 |
| Dual Citizens | • Foreign Passport AND actual valid Philippine Passport; OR • Foreign Passport AND any of the following documents: Identification Certificate Certificate of Reacquisition/Retention/Recognition Travel Document of Filipino Certification issued by a PH Embassy Abroad • Must meet the additional conditions of the IATF-EID3 |
| Diplomats, Accredited foreign government and international organization officials and their dependents | • Passport with valid 9(E) or 42(a)(2) visa at the time of entry • Subject to arrival and quarantine procedures set by the Philippine Department of Health • No need for DFA authorization/endorsement |
| Non-Filipino/Foreign seafarers with 9 (C) crew list visa | • Must be under the “Green Lanes” program • Foreign Passport/Seaman’s Book • Must meet the additional conditions of the IATF-EID3 |
| Non-Filipino nationals involved in medical repatriation | • Foreign Passport with a valid visa at the time of entry • Duly endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs- Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs AND the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration • Must meet the additional conditions of the IATF-EID3 |
| Emergency, humanitarian, and other cases | • Foreign Passport with a valid visa at the time of entry • Approved by the Chairperson of the National Task Force on COVID-19 or his authorized representative • Must meet the additional conditions of the IATF-EID3 |
Traveling to the Philippines is Visa-Free to most countries and travelers can stay up to 30 days provided they undergo the necessary steps implemented by the government. Check to see if your country is among those: Countries whose Nationals Can Enter the Philippines Without a Visa.
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