PH reopens for tourism, business travel to fully vaxxed from non-visa required countries starting Feb. 10

[Kby175 115]

11 hours ago, anikkandtim said:

Hi just want to confirm, our vaccine card here is valid in PH?

Just make sure you have a photo ID with you, they accepted the CDC vaccine card but there is no QR code or photo on the card so they asked to see a photo ID with the vaccine card. 

[anikkandtim 15]

1 hour ago, Kby175 said:

Just make sure you have a photo ID with you, they accepted the CDC vaccine card but there is no QR code or photo on the card so they asked to see a photo ID with the vaccine card. 

Got it, thanks 

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

17 hours ago, Will&Christine said:

What is considered fully vaccinated nowadays? Two shots? Three shots? Do they still require vaccinated travelers to quarantine at hotels? I know plenty of people who still caught covid even with 3 shots. Not very effective. Might well as let everyone in, vaccinated and unvaccinated. Less paperwork to deal with.

Two weeks after your second shot of a 2 shot series (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna), 2 weeks after 1 shot vax (J&J).

17 hours ago, MarJhi said:

I think they are hurting for money, can't keep that many people out of work forever without a problem at some point. If it were no vaccination needed I would book a flight tomorrow.

You can still come if you are unvaccinated but you have to quarantine for 14 days with the first part in a quarantine hotel.  Read the notice that was posted.  Better than nothing??

 

3. For unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or individuals whose vaccination
status cannot be independently validated, they shall be required to present
a negative RT-PCR test taken within forty-eight hours (48hrs) prior to
departure from the country of origin. Additionally, they shall be required
to undergo facility-based quarantine until the release of their negative
RT-PCR test taken on the fifth (5th) day. After which, they shall be
required to undergo home quarantine until their fourteenth (14th) day, with
the date of arrival being the first day. The local government units of
destination and their respective Barangay Health Emergency Response
Teams are tasked to monitor those arriving passengers undergoing home
quarantine.

[Will&Christine 52]

So unvaccinated travelers can enter Philippines without need of another visa but they have to quarantine?

[Adventine 3,196]

Here's the DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) announcement on Facebook about the accepted vaccine cards (USA included). They include the IATF references in the second image:

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=247299927553254&set=pcb.247300344219879

 

 

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

On 1/30/2022 at 4:42 AM, Will&Christine said:

So unvaccinated travelers can enter Philippines without need of another visa but they have to quarantine?

The official announcement on this was a bit muddy on that.  Cebu Pacific published this graphic today that make it fairly clear.

[Adventine 3,196]

We just got an email from the US Embassy in Manila on the same subject:

 

 

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

 

January 31, 2022 

 

Health Alert:  Upcoming Changes in Philippine Entry Requirements

 

Location:  Philippines, countrywide 

Event:  As of February 10, the Philippines will grant entry to fully vaccinated visitors from countries that are permitted visa-free travel, including the United States.  Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be subject to facility-based quarantine upon arrival.  Travelers must present negative RT-PCR results from a test taken within 48 hours of departure from their country of origin and must self-monitor for symptoms for seven days after arrival, reporting to local government authorities if they begin to exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.  The Philippines recognizes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Vaccination Card as proof of vaccination status. 

As of February 1, 2022, returning Filipinos and residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine, subject to the same RT-PCR testing requirements as noted above. 

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers will be subject to quarantine in a government facility until the release of a negative RT-PCR test taken on the fifth day, followed by home quarantine until the 14^th day. 

Children below the age of 18 are exempt from the vaccination requirements.

The Philippines will also retire the “red, yellow, green” country lists that previously set different entry restrictions based on country-of-origin risk level.  

Actions to Take:

·         For more information on the new Philippine entry requirements, see Executive Order No. 408 (s.1960) and Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution 159.  

·         Remember to update your status with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) before March 1, 2022.  This is an annual requirement for certain registered aliens.  You must book an appointment online.  See the BI website for more information. 

·         Monitor the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page for updates.