Can I enter and leave Manila International Airport in the Philippines during the epidemic? Are there any new adjustments in 2020?

The Manila Airport in the Philippines has reopened since May. This is the main airport in the Philippine capital and the international gateway to the Philippines. The prevention and control of the epidemic has made the airport testing slightly different from the required information. What are the latest adjustments? The official information is shared with everyone. Introduction to airport epidemic prevention measures

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently issued a travel protocol reminder to respond to domestic and foreign public questions.

1. Passengers must wear masks when entering Manila Airport

Passengers must wear masks when entering the airport. If you don’t have a mask, you can buy one from airport staff. Medical masks and washable masks will be sold at the airport, but the quantity is limited. In addition, Manila Airport staff will wear personal protective equipment as directed by the Bureau of Quarantine.

2. Passengers must undergo compulsory temperature checks

As in China, temperature checks are compulsory. Passengers must have their body temperature checked with an infrared thermometer gun when entering the airport building or nearby vehicles or checkpoints.

3. Passengers must abide by social distancing rules

Social distancing rules (Socialdistancing

rules apply to all queuing situations. Passengers are subject to a single-seat policy when waiting for the flight, which means one seat in the middle is left vacant. To allow people waiting in line to maintain a safe social distance, Manila Airport has set up yellow waiting lines on the floor. In addition, sanitizers are available at all check-in counters and information desks at the Manila Airport terminal.

4. Passengers must undergo non-contact security inspection

Manila International Airport currently uses non-contact security equipment such as X-ray devices, portable scanners, and portable metal detectors for inspection.

In Manila Airport's new standard travel guidelines, security personnel will only conduct checks requiring physical contact in "unusual or emergency situations."

5. Passengers are only allowed to enter the airport with same-day tickets

In order to limit the number of passengers, Manila Airport stipulates that only passengers with same-day tickets can enter the terminal. Currently, Manila airport officials have not mentioned how to accommodate eve passengers scheduled to fly late at night or early in the morning.

Passengers must hold valid boarding documents, such as valid electronic tickets and reservations. Except for airport staff, persons not boarding the aircraft are prohibited from entering the terminal.

6. Manila Airport facilities will be disinfected regularly

Manila Airport facilities will be disinfected regularly. These include air bridges, baggage transport aircraft, check-in counters, immigration desks, etc. As well as frequently touched places such as X-ray inspection equipment, luggage racks, examination tables, wheelchairs, etc. In addition to daily cleaning, the restrooms at Manila Airport are also equipped with hand sanitizer, disinfectant, hand dryers, and toilet paper. You must know that most public places in the Philippines are not equipped with paper towels.

7. Persons entering the airport must pass through disinfection mats

The Manila Airport Authority has equipped disinfection mats at all entrances and exits of the airport. In order to disinfect passengers and airport personnel entering and exiting the airport. Disinfection pads can disinfect shoes and prevent virus invasion.

8. Various information posters are posted throughout the airport

Posters on COVID-19 prevention measures will be posted in the main places of the Manila Airport terminal and on information bulletin boards, and the epidemic situation will be announced. Quick updates, and other health-related guidance.

Passengers can also view these Manila Airport’s new normal travel guidelines and safety measures through the Manila Airport’s official social media page.

9. Passengers must fill out a contact tracing form

All arriving or departing passengers are required to fill out an electronic health declaration and passenger locator form. Passengers are required to fill in information such as their residence, contact information, and possible disease symptoms. Therefore, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport early and allow enough time to fill in these forms to avoid delays in boarding.

Finally

Although most areas in the Philippines have currently lifted enhanced community quarantine measures, the epidemic has not completely ended. Many areas have only moved from enhanced community quarantine to general community quarantine.

Various checkpoints have not yet been removed, so if you are going to the Philippines, you must abide by the local isolation and defense policies. People allowed to enter the Philippines

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport reiterated that in accordance with existing guidelines and after The Inter-Agency Working Group approved that passengers allowed to enter the Philippines under general community quarantine in Metro Manila, where the international airport is located, are: Filipino citizens; Filipino spouses and dependents among foreigners; and foreign diplomats.

Arrival Protocol

Upon arrival, all passengers will undergo an RTPCR Covid

19 test, conducted by trained personnel from the Quarantine Bureau. While awaiting test results, travelers must stay at a government-designated quarantine facility or BOQ-approved quarantine hotel.

Accommodation fees

At the same time, accommodation fees in quarantine hotels designated by the Philippine government are paid in accordance with the following principles:

1. Fees for OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) Beared by the Overseas Employees Welfare Administration;

2. In the case of maritime vessels, the cost must be borne by the Shipping Industry Administration or the local manning agency;

3. All non-ofws (Philippines) (persons or foreigners), the accommodation expenses will be borne by themselves.

After testing

Passengers with positive test results will be transferred to designated hospitals for further medical management.

Travelers who test negative will be allowed to leave and undergo a 14-day quarantine at home or at an appropriate local monitoring facility.

One-stop service hotline

For more details on the new requirements and related matters, please call the Philippines government one-stop service hotline +639161019964.

Persons allowed to leave the Philippines

In addition, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport also announced that the persons allowed to leave the Philippines are as follows: foreign citizens (foreign passport holders); destination country permanent residents; overseas Filipino workers in the destination country; returning Filipino students holding a return visa.