Please check my PH travel checklist!

[Adventine 3,189]

I'm going back to Manila in a few days to see my father, who is currently in the ICU.

 

I'm fairly certain I've got a handle on the latest requirements, but if someone knows otherwise, please let me know:

 

1. Pre-departure COVID test: I'll get an antigen test at a testing clinic at my airport of departure according to these IATF guidelines:

• "Present a negative Reverse Transcription- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight (48) hours, or a negative laboratory based Antigen test taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs"

 

2. Travel insurance: required only for my US citizen husband, not for me as a Filipino citizen with a green card

 

3. One Health Pass and Traze registration: required for both of us

 

4. USCs are allowed 30 days visa-free entry again. This matters because my husband is joining me in a few weeks.

 

5. The usual stuff: flight, passport with 6+ months of validity, valid GC

 

[hunny&me 272]

You are good to go.  Traze - I have not used, maybe because I do not fly PAL.  Prayers for your father offered.

Edited March 15, 2022 by hunny&me

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

2 hours ago, Adventine said:

I'm going back to Manila in a few days to see my father, who is currently in the ICU.

 

I'm fairly certain I've got a handle on the latest requirements, but if someone knows otherwise, please let me know:

 

1. Pre-departure COVID test: I'll get an antigen test at a testing clinic at my airport of departure according to these IATF guidelines:

• "Present a negative Reverse Transcription- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight (48) hours, or a negative laboratory based Antigen test taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs"

 

2. Travel insurance: required only for my US citizen husband, not for me as a Filipino citizen with a green card

 

3. One Health Pass and Traze registration: required for both of us

 

4. USCs are allowed 30 days visa-free entry again. This matters because my husband is joining me in a few weeks.

 

5. The usual stuff: flight, passport with 6+ months of validity, valid GC

 

My wife is going back on Sunday. You look like you have everything covered. Have a safe trip)

[John & Rose 7,239]

They have been asking for Traze for years but they NEVER check it.  The last trip we didnt bother and no one cared.  The rest is spot on.

[MarryMe987654 244]

I'll be travelling in 2 weeks and this is the same list that I have except for extension letter when I filed I-751 because my green card expired this month.

 

In addition, I have made hard copies of my passport, my green card, my extension letter, green card, marriage certificate and kept it safe in an envelope at home and I will be taking another set with me.

I also made a scanned copy of everything, just in case.

[Chancy 6,239]

17 hours ago, Adventine said:

I'm going back to Manila in a few days to see my father, who is currently in the ICU.

 

I hope your father gets well soon!  Safe travels to you and your husband.

 

[mjoyceb 17]

Nice checklist!

 

I am travelling next month too, to visit family to mark an important occasion.  

 

I hope you dad gets better soonest, and also please take it easy yourself. 

 

Have a safe trip!

Edited March 17, 2022 by mjoyceb

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

On 3/16/2022 at 8:54 AM, John & Rose said:

They have been asking for Traze for years but they NEVER check it.  The last trip we didnt bother and no one cared.  The rest is spot on.

Thanks...I thought we missed something)))

[flicks1998 1,044]

On 3/15/2022 at 6:07 PM, Adventine said:

I'm going back to Manila in a few days to see my father, who is currently in the ICU.

 

I'm fairly certain I've got a handle on the latest requirements, but if someone knows otherwise, please let me know:

 

1. Pre-departure COVID test: I'll get an antigen test at a testing clinic at my airport of departure according to these IATF guidelines:

• "Present a negative Reverse Transcription- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within forty-eight (48) hours, or a negative laboratory based Antigen test taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs"

 

2. Travel insurance: required only for my US citizen husband, not for me as a Filipino citizen with a green card

 

3. One Health Pass and Traze registration: required for both of us

 

4. USCs are allowed 30 days visa-free entry again. This matters because my husband is joining me in a few weeks.

 

5. The usual stuff: flight, passport with 6+ months of validity, valid GC

 

Your list is correct.  Ive had a few friends fly back over the last month and they have followed your list.  A few notes though that I received from them:

• Traze app nobody is asking for and appears nobody is using, however the One Health Pass is required and being used.
• Immigration (and the airlines) are being quite picky that the foreign national's airline ticket shows that he will leave the country within 30 days.  This has caused some travelers issues where their return date was more than 30 days and they had to buy a throw away ticket on the spot to meet this requirement.  There was also alot of confusion if extensions were allowed for foreigners beyond the 30 days after entering the country.  BI has confirmed that foreigners can extend beyond the 30 days.  In fact, that process is still the same as it always has been.  In the past, foreigners could enter the PI even if their return ticket was for more than 30 days, but as of now, they are picky on this.  There are also some sites that will rent an airline ticket to you for a certain time period (around 1-4 days or so) and these can be used to show return flights.  They can be cheaper than buying a throw away ticket.  I know a number of people who have done this without issues.

 

 

Finally, entering from April 1st and after, there are some slight changes to the testing process (changes to make more easier for travelers).  

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by flicks1998

[Adventine 3,189]

Just arrived in Manila. No issues at all. One thing I forgot to mention: the vaccine card. Fortunately I had it with me. Thanks to everyone who commented.

Edited March 19, 2022 by Adventine