Guidelines for Travel to the Philippines (Non-OFWs and Foreign Nationals)

The following travelers may enter the Philippines:

• Fully vaccinated passport holders from non-visa required countries,

• HK and Macau SAR passport holders [for stays of up to 14 days],

• Holders of diplomatic/official/service passports with visa waiver agreements,

• Foreign nationals with valid Philippine visas.

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.

2. Return or onward ticket to home country or next destination.

3. Recognized COVID-19 vaccination proof, such as:

   • WHO International Certificate,

   • VaxCertPH,

   • National/state digital certificate that has reciprocity with VaxCertPH.

4. Testing Requirements:

   1. NO pre-departure test required for:

      • Fully vaccinated adults with at least one booster,

      • Fully vaccinated minors aged 12–17,

      • Children under 12 accompanied by fully vaccinated and boosted parent/guardian.

   2. Pre-departure test required for others:

      • RT-PCR test within 48 hours, or

      • Lab-administered ART within 24 hours before departure.

5. Travel insurance with minimum USD 35,000 COVID-19 coverage.

6. Completed eTravel Travel Declaration Form.

• Register via eTravel platform at least 3 days before flight.

• Save your transaction number and QR code (sent via email).

• In the “permanent residence” field, list your company address or quarantine location if no permanent PH address.

• Each traveler (including children) must register individually.

• No booster = mandatory negative test.

  • Positive result (even if recovered) = denied entry.

• On day of departure, update registration with seat number, health details, test result, etc.

• Print or save digital vaccination certificate (from notarise.gov.sg) and OHP QR code.

• Complete the Arrival Card and Customs Declaration Form provided onboard.

• Proceed to the One-Stop-Shop Holding Area for health briefing.

• Present OHP QR Code at DOT Help Desk.

• Go through immigration, baggage claim, and customs.

• Use accredited transport (non-OFWs and foreigners: airport taxi).

• No facility quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers.

• Must self-monitor for 7 days (Day 1 = arrival date).

• Report symptoms to the local government unit (LGU) of destination.