Travel Advisory to the Philippines | Philippine Embassy i

Travel Advisory

NOTE: All inbound passengers shall register at eTravel.gov.ph prior to or upon arrival to the Philippines.

Entry, testing, and quarantine protocols for Filipinos and foreign nationals entering the Philippines beginning 30 May 2022. (IATF Resolution 168 s. 2022)

For 18 years old and above:

- RT-PCR/Antigen Test prior to departure is NOT required IF the person is fully vaccinated AND has a booster shot.

- RT-PCR (within 48 hours) /Antigen Test (within 24 hours) is REQUIRED if the person is not fully vaccinated and has not received a booster shot.

For 12 to 17 years old:

- RT-PCR/Antigen Test prior to departure is NOT required IF the person is fully vaccinated.

For children below 12 years old:

- Are exempted from testing if the accompanying parent/s or guardian/s are fully vaccinated AND has received a booster shot.

Click here for guidelines for unaccompanied minors.

Travel insurance is no longer required.

Return tickets for foreign nationals is now based on visa classification (e.g. 59 days for 9a visa holders) or in accordance with visa-free entry rules (i.e. 30 days).

Other IATF requirements/rules remain the same.

(Click here for complete details of IATF Resolution 168 series 2022.)