Foreign Tourist Information

Travel Philippines

May 16, 2022

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fully-vaccinated tourists from all countries, including their children, can visit the Philippines starting April 1, 2022.
Foreign nationals from Visa-Free countries can now enter the Philippines and are entitled to stay in the country not exceeding thirty (30) days; holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or Macau SAR passports are entitled to stay for a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days; holders of Macau-Portuguese passports and Hong Kong British passports are entitled for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days; Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.
Former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privilege under Republic Act No. 9174, including their spouse and/or children who are not balikbayans in their own right and are traveling with them to the Philippines, provided they are not restricted, are also allowed entry.
Once admitted into the country, the foreign tourists / Balikbayans are no longer required to observe facility-based quarantine but shall self-monitor for any sign or symptom for seven (7) days with the first day being the date of arrival. However, they are required to report to the local government unit (LGU) of their destination should they manifest any symptoms.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be fully-vaccinated with acceptable proof of vaccination; minor children below twelve (12) years of age must travel with fully-vaccinated foreign parent/s. Acceptable proofs of vaccination include: World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, VaxCertPH, National or state digital certificate of the country/foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement, and other proofs of vaccination permitted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).

Note: Fully vaccinated means the tourist received the second (2nd) dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/port of embarkation. The vaccine must also be included in the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration; OR Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization

Negative RT-PCR test result taken within forty-eight (48) hours or a negative laboratory based antigen test result 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; provided that tourist has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over
Valid tickets for return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination not later than thirty (30) days from date of arrival in the Philippines; exemption to this requirement are foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino citizens and former Filipino citizens with balikbayan privilege under Republic Act No. 9174, including their foreign spouse and/or children who: (i) are not balikbayans in their own right and (ii) are traveling with them to the Philippines.
Passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months at the time of arrival to the Philippines
Travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from reputable insurers with a minimum coverage of USD 35,000.00 for the duration of their stay in the Philippines
One Health Pass QR Code: register at https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/ at least three (3) days prior to departure. Documents needed for registration include: proof of vaccination (children below 12 years old are exempted as long as accompanying guardian/parent comply with the set rules), confirmed booking from a Philippine Department of Tourism accredited establishment / hotel, return flight ticket to next destination / port of origin (not later than 30 days from date of arrival in the Philippines) and negative result of RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure (children who are three (3) years old and below are exempted from the RT-PCR test requirement)

To read the complete IATF Resolution, please refer to the following:

IATF RESOLUTION NO. 160-B-RRD

VACCINE CERTIFICATE

The national COVID-19 vaccination certificate of the following countries shall be accepted/recognized for purposes of arrival quarantine protocols as well as for interzonal/intrazonal movement:

Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Serbia
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

FAQ

How do I access the One Health Pass?*

The website URL of One Health Pass is https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/

Do foreign travelers entering the Philippines still have to accomplish online the "One Health Pass"?

Yes, the One Health Pass must be secured because this is one of the requirements for entry to the Philippines.

Do Balikbayans need to secure the One Health Pass?

Yes, even Balikbayans need to secure the One Health Pass.

Can the One Health Pass be accomplished by hand on arrival in the Philippines?

The One Health Pass can be secured upon arrival to the Philippines, but it must still be accomplished online. We highly encourage securing the One Health Pass prior to departure from port of origin for a seamless and more convenient arrival to the Philippines.

As per IATF Reso 160-B, what are the "other proofs of vaccination permitted by the IATF" to prove vaccination status?

To date, there are no “other proofs of vaccination” yet aside from the following:

a. World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;

b. VaxCertPH;

c. and the National/ state digital certificate of a foreign government that has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement.

If the vaccination certificate issued by a country is not recognized, is quarantine required? If yes, for how many days?

In the event that a tourist’s vaccination certificate is not recognized by the Philippines, the visitor must undergo quarantine for five (5) days in a government-accredited quarantine facility. However, this is unlikely to happen as tourist’s vaccination certificate will already be verified prior to their departure from port of origin.

Is there a link or document listing accredited facilities for quarantine of tourists whose vaccination certificate is unrecognized? If yes, please provide.

The list of accredited quarantine facilities for tourists can be accessed at https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/boq-allowed-and-dot-accredited-quarantine-facilities-as-of-february-11-2022/