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The travel advice is Reconsider your need to travel to Philippines. Philippines is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Philippines. Philippines is part of Asia with main city at
Manila. Its Developing country with a
population of 103M people. The main currency is Philippine Peso. The languages
spoken are English.
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🚨 Travel Advice for Philippines
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to the Philippines is permitted for those with valid visas. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Exemptions are revoked if a high-risk country has been visited in the previous 14 days. The list of countries is updated at https://immigration.gov.ph/#advisory
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. A list of countries with accepted vaccination certificates can be found at https://immigration.gov.ph/#advisory
An RT-PCR test will be administered on the seventh day and those testing negative will be allowed to leave the quarantine facility but must undergo home quarantine until the fourteenth day after arrival.
The list of approved facilities can be found at https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/quarantine-facilities/
Additionally, travelers are required to register through the e-Health Declaration Card(e-HDC) at least 24 hours before departure. - e-Health declaration card - Case investigation form
For more details Bureau of Immigration, Philippines
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Exceptional travel
There are exceptions for former nationals and those with valid visas. Visa holders may be required to present a travel pass from the department that issued the visa. Further information on eligible travelers can be found on the travel advisory at https://immigration.gov.ph/#advisoryExemptions are revoked if a high-risk country has been visited in the previous 14 days. The list of countries is updated at https://immigration.gov.ph/#advisory
Other restrictions
Travel restrictions vary significantly between regions and local restrictions are imposed. Travelers must request approval for entry from their Local Government Unit (LGU) and a letter of acceptance from the LGU is required to enter the local community. Travelers must immediately report their arrival to Baranggay officials and a 14-day quarantine period is usually required unless instructed otherwise by the LGU.Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, issued in specific countries, must quarantine for 5 days at an approved facility and take an RT-PCR test on the fifth day. Those testing negative will be allowed to leave the quarantine facility but must undergo home quarantine until the fourteenth day after arrival.The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. A list of countries with accepted vaccination certificates can be found at https://immigration.gov.ph/#advisory
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to quarantine for 7 days on arrival at an approved facility and a booking confirmation must be presented on arrival.An RT-PCR test will be administered on the seventh day and those testing negative will be allowed to leave the quarantine facility but must undergo home quarantine until the fourteenth day after arrival.
The list of approved facilities can be found at https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/quarantine-facilities/
Other medical measures
All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual assessment.Additional documents required
A 'case investigation form(eCIF)' must be completed 3 days before arrival and travelers must download and register on the Philippines contact tracing application 'Traze' mobile app.Additionally, travelers are required to register through the e-Health Declaration Card(e-HDC) at least 24 hours before departure. - e-Health declaration card - Case investigation form
For more details Bureau of Immigration, Philippines
Government measures
In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. More restrictive or relaxed guidance, including lockdowns and curfews, may be in effect depending on the region you are visiting. A 'quarantine pass' may be required for movements outside the residence. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.Use of masks
Face masks are required in all public spaces, enclosed environments, and while on public transportation.Public transport
Public transportation is operating with social distancing rules in place. In high-risk areas, public transport is operating at a reduced capacity and is suspended during curfew hours.Restaurants
Restaurants are open at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Take-away or delivery services are available in high-risk areas where on-site dining is not permitted.Bars
Bars are open at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Bars are closed in high-risk areas to limit the rate of transmission.Nightclubs
Nightclubs are open at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Nightclubs are closed in high-risk areas to limit the rate of transmission.Shops
Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Certain non-essential businesses, including internet cafes, are open on a probationary status and at limited capacity.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Testing on arrival
A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Philippines
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Destination Quarantine required
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational with restrictions transport
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events Partially Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Philippines
Measures have been introduced by the Philippine government to prevent the spread of coronavirus; these differ across the country. Community quarantine restrictions remain in place in many locations.
The National Capital Region (Metro Manila) will be subject to a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, until September 7.
The restrictions have been imposed across greater Manila, which covers 16 cities and is home to 13 million people. The nearby province of Laguna and Bataan will also be placed under lockdown.
Religious gatherings are prohibited.
There is an evening curfew between 8pm and 4am.
Outdoor exercise is banned - and the ban is being enforced.
Personal care services including beauty salons, beauty parlors, barbershops and nail spas are closed.
Businesses in Metro Manila can operate up to 50 per cent on-site capacity under the restrictions.
Dining-in in restaurants and bars are closed.
There are also restrictions on movement outside your home.
You should check with the Inter-Agency Task force (https://iatf.doh.gov.ph/) and your Local Government Unit for the latest information on the restrictions where you are.
The provinces of Cavite and Rizal, which have a combined population of about 7.6 million, were also placed in a less restricted lockdown. Many people who live in the two provinces work in the nation’s capital and will likely be affected by the developments in Metro Manila.
In these areas there is likely to be limited capacity in restaurants and other hospitality venues, as well as more stringent rules on business operations. The full restrictions can be found here https://bit.ly/3tBILZh
These restrictions are in place until at least September 7:
Restaurants and other eateries may operate with their indoor dine-in services at 20 percent capacity.
Outdoor dining services must have a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
Beauty salons, beauty parlors, barbershops, and nail spas, may operate up to 30 percent capacity. Masks must be worn.
Holding meetings, conventions and exhibitions indoors is banned.
Outdoor tourist attractions shall remain to be allowed at 30 percent venue capacity with strict adherence to minimum public health standards.
Indoor sports venues and indoor tourist attractions are not not allowed to operate.
Religious gatherings shall be allowed up to 10 percent of the venue capacity.
Funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19 are allowed, provided they are limited to immediate family members.
Inter-regional travel shall be allowed subject to restrictions of the local government unit of destination.
Point-to-Point travel to areas under General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine is permitted, subject to an PCR test before travel requirement for those below 18 and above 65 years old.
Philippine authorities plan to impose targeted restrictions instead of wider curbs in the capital region to balance containing the pandemic and supporting the economy. Lockdowns will be limited to a few specific areas with high transmissions. The "granular lockdown system" will be piloted in Metro Manila starting September 8.
Guidelines are still being finalised, but the idea is to allow jobs to return outside the hot spot areas.
The National Capital Region (Metro Manila) will be subject to a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, until September 7.
The restrictions have been imposed across greater Manila, which covers 16 cities and is home to 13 million people. The nearby province of Laguna and Bataan will also be placed under lockdown.
Religious gatherings are prohibited.
There is an evening curfew between 8pm and 4am.
Outdoor exercise is banned - and the ban is being enforced.
Personal care services including beauty salons, beauty parlors, barbershops and nail spas are closed.
Businesses in Metro Manila can operate up to 50 per cent on-site capacity under the restrictions.
Dining-in in restaurants and bars are closed.
There are also restrictions on movement outside your home.
You should check with the Inter-Agency Task force (https://iatf.doh.gov.ph/) and your Local Government Unit for the latest information on the restrictions where you are.
The provinces of Cavite and Rizal, which have a combined population of about 7.6 million, were also placed in a less restricted lockdown. Many people who live in the two provinces work in the nation’s capital and will likely be affected by the developments in Metro Manila.
In these areas there is likely to be limited capacity in restaurants and other hospitality venues, as well as more stringent rules on business operations. The full restrictions can be found here https://bit.ly/3tBILZh
These restrictions are in place until at least September 7:
Restaurants and other eateries may operate with their indoor dine-in services at 20 percent capacity.
Outdoor dining services must have a maximum capacity of 50 percent.
Beauty salons, beauty parlors, barbershops, and nail spas, may operate up to 30 percent capacity. Masks must be worn.
Holding meetings, conventions and exhibitions indoors is banned.
Outdoor tourist attractions shall remain to be allowed at 30 percent venue capacity with strict adherence to minimum public health standards.
Indoor sports venues and indoor tourist attractions are not not allowed to operate.
Religious gatherings shall be allowed up to 10 percent of the venue capacity.
Funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19 are allowed, provided they are limited to immediate family members.
Inter-regional travel shall be allowed subject to restrictions of the local government unit of destination.
Point-to-Point travel to areas under General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine is permitted, subject to an PCR test before travel requirement for those below 18 and above 65 years old.
Philippine authorities plan to impose targeted restrictions instead of wider curbs in the capital region to balance containing the pandemic and supporting the economy. Lockdowns will be limited to a few specific areas with high transmissions. The "granular lockdown system" will be piloted in Metro Manila starting September 8.
Guidelines are still being finalised, but the idea is to allow jobs to return outside the hot spot areas.
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