Philippines Entry Requirements for Vaccinated Foreign Tourists + Tips

Something to Celebrate: February 10, 2022 Filipino The border has finally reopened to vaccinated foreigners entering for tourism and business purposes. Now, international travelers can finally visit the country’s 7,000-plus islands again, provided they meet all entry requirements and adhere to the security protocols established by the Philippine government.

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The Philippines, considered one of the countries with the longest lockdown since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, has spent nearly two years preparing for the return of international travelers. It first closed its borders in March 2020; then, in December 2021, plans to reopen the Philippines’ international borders were delayed due to a global surge in Omicron variants.

In many ways, the long-awaited reopening of Philippine borders to international travelers is seen as a beacon and a springboard for the country’s economic recovery. The Philippine tourism sector is confidently ready to welcome foreigners back and ensure their safety in their local destinations.

Among these measures to ensure the safety of international tourists, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has awarded the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) the SafeTravels stamp. SafeTravels Stamp accredits countries by evaluating the “Global Standardization Protocol for Health and Hygiene” implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“While this will be the first time the Philippines has opened its doors to foreign leisure tourists since the pandemic began, the tourism industry has been preparing for this development for nearly two years. Tourism workers have been vaccinated and adhered to health and wellness at each destination. and safety protocols remain the top priority,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a statement issued by the Philippine News Agency.

Can I travel to the Philippines?

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In the Philippines, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases oversees the management and response to COVID-19. It has currently suspended Green, Yellow and Red List classifications of inbound tourism to help kick-start the tourism recovery plan; however, the IATF requires all foreign visitors aged 18 and over to be fully vaccinated before entering the country.

Unvaccinated individuals and those with incomplete travel documents will not be allowed to enter the Philippines.

What are the entry requirements for foreign tourists in the Philippines?

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Whether for business or pleasure, the travel requirements to enter the Philippines are:

• Valid visa (if not from a country of origin that does not require a visa; see list here)
• Passport valid for at least six months
• Airfare to and from the country of origin or outbound airfare to the next country of destination
• Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (WHO International Certificate of Vaccination and Prevention; VaxCertPH; or National Digital Certificate from the government of the country of origin that accepts VaxCertPH as proof of vaccination)
• RT-PCR test 48 hours before departure was negative.

Are there any digital tools that can help you plan your trip to the Philippines?

Before you go, be sure to familiarize yourself with the following digital channels:

• For travel inspiration, go to the DOT official website, Philippines. Travel.
• The same website has a dedicated section Travel updates and advice Published by IATF.
• download philippine tourism application, which is currently being improved to keep up-to-date information and advice on safe certified accommodation.So far it has updated the details of the internal tour Manila, Boracay and Bohol. The application’s online home page also includes a Help Centerwhich will connect you to other government agencies that can provide useful information about the protocol.

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Where should I go first?

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Considering that the Philippines has 81 provinces and 145 Sunshine Cities, we would ask the same question. Where to start? We recommend you choose Manila, Boracay, Cebu or Davao as your base. For travel inspiration, consider visiting:

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More fun awaits here

Whatever you choose to do, know that the Philippines is happy to welcome you back.Traveling around these parts of Southeast Asia is definitely #MoreFunWithYou. So what are you waiting for? Get ready for those Philippine entry requirements statistics!

For more information, please visit please visit Philippines. Travel and Official Facebook page of TPBPhls.

Provided by the Philippine Tourism Promotion Agency.