Philippines New Entry Regulations 2022

Looking at the current global epidemic, many places have already controlled it well. The Philippines will also adopt the latest entry regulations on February 10. In this regard, it is also to attract more foreign tourists. Of course, the prerequisite is that a negative test is required. Let’s take a look with the editor below! 1. Latest regulations

Philippine Tourism Secretary Romulo-Puyat announced on February 2 that the Philippine tourism industry is ready to receive fully vaccinated international tourists entering the country starting from February 10 travel. "The condition is that they must present a negative nucleic acid test report taken within 48 hours before departure from the country they are in. The remaining validity of the tourist's passport must be six months and they must have a round-trip air ticket. Their vaccination certificate must be recognized by the Philippine government."

Buyue said that this will be the first time that the country has opened its doors to foreign leisure tourists since March 2020 when the country closed its borders to international tourists due to the epidemic.

“Looking forward to welcoming our international visitors again, the tourism industry has been preparing for this moment for nearly two years, during which time most tourism workers have been vaccinated against the new coronavirus.” She said the above decision This is based on the premise that the country’s epidemic prevention alert in the Metro Manila area was lowered to Level 2 on February 1.

While opening up for international tourism, the Philippines will continue to implement health and epidemic prevention and safety regulations to prevent the spread of the virus. Before February 16, incoming passengers who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or whose vaccination status cannot be verified, will still be required to undergo compulsory quarantine at a government-designated location and undergo a nucleic acid test on the fifth day of quarantine. If the result is negative, they can Transfer to home quarantine until the 14-day quarantine period is completed. After February 16, all overseas travelers who are not fully vaccinated will be prohibited from entering.

Ma.Anthonette Velasco-Allones, chief operating officer of the Philippine Tourism Promotion Council, said on February 1 that as the Philippines reopens to leisure tourists Gate, the prospects for the country's tourism industry in 2022 are optimistic. She introduced that the country has launched 79 tourist routes, consisting of tourist destinations in different regions; the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit will be held in the Philippines in April, and the government will continue to promote and develop Philippine tourism The exhibition industry has made it a top international exhibition destination.

Source: China News Network 2. Entry method

1.DFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval + 9A visa

2. Work visa 9G overseas application

Former Filipino citizens who have return privileges under the BALIKBAYAN (return) program, including their spouses and children traveling with them, as long as they are not restricted nationals;

According to Executive Order 408 For citizens/nationals of the following countries not older than 30 days, see HTTPS: web link.

Additional requirements for foreign travelers to the Philippines include:

Possession of proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, except for minors under 12 years old traveling with their parents.

A negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure from the country of departure/port of departure, as long as he/she does not leave the airport or enter another country while in transit.

A valid return ticket to the port of departure or next destination no later than 30 days from arrival in the Philippines.

Passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in the Philippines.

Travel insurance (obtained before arrival) from a reputable insurance company covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment during their stay in the Philippines, with a minimum premium of US$35,000.

The resolution states: “Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fail to comply with all of these conditions will be denied entry.

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