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Info for travelers on Covid-19 in Philippines

Key Information for Travelers to Philippines

  • Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to the Philippines.
  • Even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.
  • Follow all requirements and recommendations in the Philippines.

Make sure to plan ahead

  • Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.
  • Follow all airline requirements of transportation operators as well as any requirements at your destinationExternal Link, including mask wearing, proof of vaccination, testing, or quarantine.
  • Consider getting tested for current infection with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.
  • Requirements for travelers in other countries may differ from U.S. requirements. If you do not follow your destination’s requirements, you may be denied entry and required to return to the United States.
  • During your visit wear a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces. You may choose to wear a well-fitting mask outdoors when in sustained close contact with other people, particularly if you or someone you live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe illness.
Do NOT Travel if…
  • You have COVID-19 symptoms, even if you recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days or are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
  • You tested positive for COVID-19.
    • Do not travel until a full 10 days after your symptoms started or the date your positive test was taken if you had no symptoms.
  • You are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test.
    • If your test comes back positive while you are at your destination, you will need to isolate and postpone your return until it’s safe for you to travel. Your travel companions may need to quarantine.
  • You had close contact with a person with COVID-19 and are recommended to quarantine.
    • Do not travel until a full 5 days after your last close contact with the person with COVID-19. It is best to avoid travel for a full 10 days after your last exposure.
    • If you must travel during days 6 through 10 after your last exposure:
      • Get tested at least 5 days after your last close contact. Make sure your test result is negative and you remain without symptoms before traveling. If you don’t get tested, avoid travel until a full 10 days after your last close contact with a person with COVID-19.
      • Properly wear a well-fitting mask when you are around others for the entire duration of travel during days 6 through 10. If you are unable to wear a mask, you should not travel during the days 6 through 10.

If you had close contact with a person with COVID-19 but are NOT recommended to quarantine…

  • Get tested at least 5 days after your last close contact. Make sure your test result is negative and you remain without symptoms before traveling.
    • If you had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days, you do NOT need to get tested, but you should still follow all other recommendations (including getting tested if you develop COVID-19 symptoms).
  • If you travel during the 10 days after your last exposure, properly wear a well-fitting mask when you are around others for the entire duration of travel during the 10 days. If you are unable to wear a mask, you should not travel during the 10 days.
Required
Masks

Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation (including on airplanes) traveling into, within, or out of the United States and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports).

Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show the following:

Testing

A negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. Children under 2 years old do not need to test. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Learn more about these requirements.

Vaccination – Non-U.S. Citizen, Non-U.S. Immigrant

If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country. Learn more about this requirement.

Providing Contact Information

All air passengers to the United States are also required to provide contact information to airlines before boarding flights to the United States.

After Arrival in the United States

If your test result is positive or you develop COVID-19 symptoms, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected. Learn what to do and when it is safe to be around others.

If You Recently Recovered from COVID-19

If you had COVID-19 in the past 90 days and recovered, you do not need to be tested unless you develop new symptoms. You also do not need to self-quarantine after arrival.

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms after arrival, isolate and immediately get tested. Continue to isolate until you know the results. Wear a well-fitting mask around others.

For more infomations, Please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-unknown/coronavirus-cambodia

Fun facts

Read the basic info and also some fun facts about Philippines!

Capital: Manila

Biggest City: Manila

Languages: Filipino & English

Currency Used: Peso Philippines

Area: 300.000 km²

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Lona Tran

Travel Expert

Paradise awaits. Relax on sandy, uninhabited islands surrounded by turquoise waters, trek through lush rice terrace-lined valleys, and indulge in conversation with friendly locals. There is a reason the saying goes: “It’s more fun in the Philippines!”