Palawan Travel Advisory

Travel Philippines

Jan 18, 2022

Before you enter Palawan’s paradise, take note of all the important travel advisories and guidelines to keep both tourists and locals safe.

Entry Requirements

EL NIDO

GENERAL GUIDELINES

No age restrictions
Coordinate with El Nido Municipal Tourism Office for the approval of your S-PaSS travel permit
When submitting documents (booking and tickets), please upload these in word or PDF.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULLY VACCINATED TOURISTS

Approved S-PaSS travel application
Vaxcert accomplished via vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or vaccination card
Hotel Booking at DOT-accredited establishment
Roundtrip ticket
Valid ID

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-VACCINATED / PARTIALLY VACCINATED TOURISTS

Approved S-PaSS travel application
Negative RT-PCR test result taken within the last 72 hours before travel
Hotel Booking at DOT-accredited establishment
Roundtrip ticket
Valid ID

CORON

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Only fully vaccinated domestic tourists are allowed to enter. Minors must be accompanied by fully vaccinated parents / guardians / elder siblings.
Minors must also present a negative RT-PCR test result conducted within 72 hrs if coming from outside Palawan. While those coming from within Palawan (except Calamianes) must present a negative Antigen test result conducted within 24 hrs.
Multiple hotel bookings are allowed as long as these are booked and submitted during the S-PaSS application. Hotel transfer on-site is not available.
Exclusive joiner tour/diving is allowed as long as it is booked and submitted during S-PaSS application. Tour and diving transfer on-site is not available.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Approved S-PaSS travel application
Valid ID
Vaccination card
Negative antigen test result (QR coded with attached receipt) or negative saliva test result (through the Philippine Red Cross) - should be conducted within 24 hours before boarding any mode of transporation.
Confirmed accommodation, tour or diving booking/itinerary
Roundtrip ticket

CULION

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Bubble system must apply.
Only DOT-accredited establishments are allowed to open using Point-to-Point system.
Only fully vaccinated guests are allowed.
With age restriction

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Approved Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) via S-PaSS
Approved S-PaSS registration / QR Code
Negative RT-PCR swab test result valid within 72 hrs or saliva test result (must be administered by the Philippine Red Cross) with official receipt
Booking through a DOT-accredited establishment
Acceptance letter from EOC Culion
Vaccination card with QR Code

PUERTO PRINCESA

MOVEMENT GUIDELINES

Tourists can only stay in the city for a maximum of 4 days and 3 nights only. If intending to stay beyond 4 days, the tourist must undergo a 7-day mandatory facility-based quarantine (at traveler's expense). This will run until 31 January 2022.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Fully vaccinated tourists may travel with family members (including minors) who are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination because of a pre-existing (and certified) medical condition.
Domestic tourists may stay in the city for a maximum of 4 days and 3 nights only.
Domestic tourists are also strictly advised not to deviate from their approved Point-to-Point itineraries.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (ONCE TOURISM RESUMES)

Negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours before arrival
Confirmed, pre-booked accommodation (establishment must be DOT-accredited and certified by City Tourism Office); tourist must stay for a maximum of four (4) days and three (3) nights
Return tickets
Requirements, including itinerary and details of dedicated transport, must be submitted to the City Tourism Office for evaluation, validation and approval.

SAN VICENTE

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TOURISTS

Valid ID
Fill out the Responsible Visitor's Pledge
Return tickets
Proof of pre-booking/reservation for overnight stay at a DOT-accredited or Safety Seal Certified accommodation
Coordination with Tourism Office of the EOC
Travel Itinerary

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULLY VACCINATED TOURISTS FROM PALAWAN

Vaccination card and/or vaccination certificate from VaxCert if tourist is from Palawan

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULLY VACCINATED TOURISTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE PALAWAN

Negative Antigen test result taken within 24 hrs before check-in
Vaccination card and/or vaccination certificate from VaxCert
Approved S-PaSS travel application
Destination must be within DOT Travel Bubble

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINE-FREE / PARTIALLY VACCINATED TOURISTS FROM PALAWAN

Negative antigen test result taken within 24 hrs before check-in

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINE-FREE / PARTIALLY VACCINATED TOURISTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE PALAWAN

Negative antigen test result taken within 24 hrs before check-in
Approved S-PaSS travel application
Destination must be within DOT Travel Bubble

BUSUANGA

GENERAL INFORMATION

No quarantine policy for all travelers going to Busuanga (but subject to change).

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FULLY VACCINATED TOURISTS

Negative antigen test result with a 48-hour validity (minors 17 years old below accompanied by fully vaccinated parents/guardians are required to undergo rapid antigen testing)
Coordination letter from the local government unit of Busuanga. You may submit the negative test result via the Facebook Messenger Account of the EOC Busuanga for validation and release of coordination letter.
Approved S-PaSS travel application (upload antigen test result, coordination letter, and vaccination card).

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINE-FREE / PARTIALLY VACCINATED TOURISTS

Negative antigen test result or saliva test result (only from the Philippine Red Cross) with a 72-hour validity
Coordination letter from the local government unit of Busuanga. You may submit the negative test result via the Facebook Messenger Account of the EOC Busuanga for validation and release of coordination letter.
Approved S-PaSS travel application (upload antigen test result, coordination letter, and vaccination card).

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURISTS COMING FROM WITHIN PALAWAN (except for Calamian Municipalities)

Coordination letter from the local government unit of Busuanga.
Approved S-PaSS travel application
Antigen test upon arrival

Emergency Contacts

For health concerns, please contact any of the following:

Ospital ng Palawan
- (+63 48) 434 8339; (+63 48) 434 2148; (+63 48) 433 2621
- http://onp.doh.gov.ph/
- ospital.palawan@yahoo.com
Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital
- (+63 48) 433 7743; (+63 48) 759 3956 to 12
- doh_culsan@yahoo.com.ph
For tourism-related concerns, please contact the Palawan Provincial Tourism Office at (+63 977) 368 8207 or at (+63 947) 392 3139.
For safety and security, please contact the Palawan Police Provincial at (+63 48) 433 4363.
Covid Hotline or other health hotlines Provincial IATF Focal Person - Dr. Jeremias Y Alili 09177756640

List of RT PCR labs available (DOH Accredited)

Ospital ng Palawan 220 Malvar Road, Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa, 5300 Palawan
Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital Robert St., Brgy Tiza, Culion, Palawan 5315