Do I need a visa now to go to the phillipines?

[andrewfromdenver 31]

On 10/19/2021 at 1:49 PM, flicks1998 said:

There will definitely have to be clarity on what countries consider the definition of "open back for tourism."  The news coming out of SE Asia is Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, etc are opening up to tourists and that high season has arrived.  However, if someone looks at the details, they may be scared off of even going to a country for tourism purposes.  For example, Singapore is opening up to US travelers, but the country has strict rules on his citizens.  You need a vaccine passport to enter a mall, restaurants, gym, etc.  Also, Singapore plans to make testing a way of life, its quite possible you may have to test 3, 4 and 5 times a day depending on the circumstances.  I am off to Singapore next week as I need to enter the country for 1 day every calendar year to maintain my PR status, but it will be anything but a vacation.  Since its only myself, at least Ill be able to go to a restaurant or mall. 

 

Many countries still have indoor mask regulations, while others still have regulations to wear a mask indoors and outdoors.  Also, curfews can still persist in these newly "opened" countries.  Its all different by country.  If a person is going to meet a family member or significant other, then these kind of rules could be tolerated, but if a person is going on a vacation, I doubt many will want to deal with all of the rules in place.

 

For the Philippines, they are more interested in opening up domestic tourism starting the first quarter of 2022.  According to that timeline, opening up for international tourism in late 2022 or 2023 would make sense.  

please share your singapore experience when finished.....i want to see if i can meet my fiance there

 

i meant to meet her in costa rica but she in new to flying only flying to manila twice and scared of 4 plane trip.....so we want to meet in singapore

 

and will i be able to obtain vaccine passport at airport?

 

we plan on abiding all rules and laws so that wont be a problem with us

[flicks1998 1,044]

1 hour ago, andrewfromdenver said:

please share your singapore experience when finished.....i want to see if i can meet my fiance there

 

i meant to meet her in costa rica but she in new to flying only flying to manila twice and scared of 4 plane trip.....so we want to meet in singapore

 

and will i be able to obtain vaccine passport at airport?

 

we plan on abiding all rules and laws so that wont be a problem with us

You can input your specific travel situation at the link below and it will give you a list of the rules to be followed.  Vaccinated US citizens are allowed to enter.  Philippine citizens (whether vaccinated or not) appear not to be open at this time to enter Singapore.  Just by looking, Singapore does not appear to be an option.  You may want to look into the entry rules for Thailand.  That may be a better meeting point.

 

https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview