Unvaccinated travelers must test negative via a pre-departure antigen tests – no longer RT-PCR tests – or undergo an antigen test upon arrival.
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has approved the recommendation by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to further ease travel restrictions for people entering the Philippines.
The IATF is composed of representatives from several government agencies, and is tasked with managing the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. Proof of vaccination includes a World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccinations of Prophylaxis VaxCertPH, a vaccination certificate from a foreign government, and other proofs of vaccination.For those 15 years and older , a negative rapid antigen test result from a laboratory and administered by a health professional – which means self-tests aren’t allowed. The test must be taken within 24 hours of departure from their country of origin.
Unvaccinated minors accompanied by adults will follow the quarantine protocols of their parents or the adults accompanying them.
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