Updated entry rules for foreign nationals

31 Mar 2022 / Philippines

Beginning 0001H, 01 April 2022, foreign nationals may enter the Philippines without need of an Entry Exemption Document (EED); provided they comply with the applicable visa requirements and immigration entry and departure formalities, provided that they:

  • Are fully vaccinated, except for minor children below 12 years of age traveling with their fully-vaccinated foreign parent/s;
  • Carry/possess an acceptable proof of vaccination;
  • Present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of a negative laboratory-based Antigen Test taken within 24 hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of original/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs; provided that that he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during lay-over;
  • Have passports valid for a period of at least 6 months at the time of their arrival to the Philippines;…
  • Obtain, prior to arrival, a travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from reputable insurance providers, with a minimum coverage of USD 35,000.00 for the duration of their stay in the Philippines…

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the Philippines, contact GAC Philippines at [email protected])

Source: Extract from Philippines Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolution No.165

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