FINALLY this is the info that we all pay attention to! From February 10, 2022, the Philippines opens its borders to foreign tourists vaccinated against Covid-19 without VISA and without hotel quarantine. This was announced by the Philippine government on January 28, with the aim of reviving tourism decimated by the pandemic.

In truth, they had planned to reopen in December 2021, but because of (that damn) Omicron variant.. they had to abandon or at least postpone the initial plan…

But that’s only a blessing in disguise! And as we say “TARA NA!” Let’s go! Finally I imagine that before you start, you have several questions about the modalities, can we really travel? How’s it going? and especially with the elections coming up, will things remain stable? The situation can always change, I will try to be reactive and send you the information as soon as possible! In the meantime, let’s stay optimistic!

Here are the latest travel news and conditions!

To enter the Philippine territory, it will be necessary to present

🇵🇭 a complete vaccination certificate is mandatory

🇵🇭 a negative PCR test, dating from less than 48 hours before arrival at destination

🇵🇭 Have a return flight (or exit ticket to another destination) as well as a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival on Philippine territory

✔ However, this measure only concerns leisure travelers from one of the 157 countries such as FRANCE whose nationals are authorized to enter the Philippines without a visa.

To follow the list, please click here https://dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa

Qualified tourists will no longer be required to undergo quarantine if they are able to show a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken 48 hours before departure from their point of origin.

In order to trace travelers, the Philippines requires all travelers to register for the One Health Pass.

One Health Pass (OHP) is an online platform that aims to trace international travelers to and from the Philippines. The OHP or Electronic Health Declaration Card (eHDC) must be submitted electronically, after which you will receive a personal OHP QR code

You will need this QR code before you are allowed to board your flight and travel to the Philippines. Upon arrival in the Philippines, you must present this QR code to verify your submission and submitted data.

How to register for the One Health Pass? Read the article here!

From February 1, 2022, fully immunized Philippine citizens, Balikbayan under RA6768, and foreign nationals with valid and valid visas, regardless of origin, will be permitted to enter the Philippines and will not be no longer required to comply with the mandatory quarantine in establishments, provided that they are able to present a negative result of an RT-PCR test carried out 48 hours before their arrival.

From February 10, 2022, fully vaccinated foreign nationals from the 157 visa-exempt countries, traveling for leisure reasons, will be accepted and will no longer be required to undergo quarantine, provided they are able to present a negative result of an RT-PCR test carried out 48 hours before their arrival.

Effective February 16, 2022, other foreign nationals from all other countries will also be permitted to enter the Philippines subject to additional guidelines and requirements, including full vaccination.

Source IAFT Resolution No. 159 of January 27, 2022