a. Negative RT-PCR Test taken within 48 hours or a negative laboratory based Antigen Test taken within 24 hours, prior to departure from country of origin / first port of embarkation, excluding layovers, PROVIDED, the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted into the transit country; AND

b. Seven (7) days self-monitoring for symptoms (date of arrival being the first day)     

a. Negative RT-PCR Test taken within  48 hours or a negative laboratory based Antigen Test taken within 24 hours, prior to departure from country of origin / first port of embarkation, excluding layovers, PROVIDED, the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted into the transit country;

b. Facility-based quarantine until release of negative RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day AND 

c. Home quarantine until the 14th day (date of arrival being the first day) 

a. Unvaccinated Filipino nationals below 12 years of age shall follow quarantine protocols of their parent/s or accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them. 

b. Filipino nationals from 12 years to 17 years of age shall follow quarantine requirements relative to their vaccination status.  Foreign or Filipino parents should accompany their unvaccinated minor children during their facility-based quarantine.    

a. Pre-departure requirements

• Positive RT-PCR test taken not earlier than 10 days but not later than 30 days prior to departure from country of origin / port of embarkation. 
• Positive RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from country of origin / first port of embarkation, excluding layovers provided the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted to the transit country; AND 
• Medical certificate issued by licensed physician stating that the Filipino: (i.) was asymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe or critical case of COVID-19 as the case may be; (ii.) has completed the mandatory isolation period; (iii.) is no longer infectious; and (iv) has been allowed free movement and travel. 

b. Quarantine Requirements 

• For fully vaccinated - 7 days self-monitoring for symptoms (date of arrival being the first day)
• For unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or vaccination status cannot be determined -  (i) facility-based quarantine until release of negative RT-PCR taken on the 5th day and home quarantine until the 14th day (date of arrival being the first day)        

1. Former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privilege under Republic Act 9174 including their spouse and/or children traveling with them to the Philippines, provided they are not restricted nationals or;

Citizens/nationals of  countries allowed to a stay not exceeding 30 days per Executive Order No. 408 s. 1960  as amended or 

Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or Macau SAR passports entitled to a stay not exceeding 14 days 

2. Fully vaccinated,  except for minor children below 12 years of age traveling with their fully vaccinated foreign parents 

3. Possess acceptable proof of vaccination 

4. With negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours or a negative laboratory based Antigen Test taken within 24 hours prior to departure from country of origin/ port of first embarkation, excluding layovers,  provided the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted to the transit country

5. With valid return ticket to port of origin or next port of destination not later than 30 days from arrival in the country

6. With passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry

7. With travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs, with a minimum coverage of US$35,000 for the duration of stay in the Philippines 

8. 7 days self-monitoring for symptoms (date of arrival being the first day)

 a. Foreign nationals entering from visa-required countries or restricted countries shall secure an Entry Exemption Document (EED) and must meet the following requirements:

1. Fully vaccinated,  except for minor children below 12 years of age traveling with their fully vaccinated foreign parents 

2. Possess acceptable proof of vaccination 

3. With negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from country of origin/ port of first embarkation, excluding layovers,  provided the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted to the transit country

4. 7 days self-monitoring for symptoms (date of arrival being the first day)

b. Foreign spouses and children of Filipino citizens who (i) are not nationals of EO408 countries; whether or not traveling with said Filipino citizen; or (ii) are from visa-required countries; or (iii)who are restricted nationals may enter the country without the need of an EED provided they have been issued a 9(a) visa with the appropriate visa notation and they meet the following requirements: 

1. Fully vaccinated,  except for minor children below 12 years of age traveling with their fully vaccinated foreign parents 

2. Possess acceptable proof of vaccination 

3. With negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours or a negative laboratory based Antigen Test taken within 24 hours prior to departure from country of origin/ port of first embarkation, excluding layovers,  provided the passenger has not left the airport premises or was not admitted to the transit country

4. With valid return ticket to port of origin or next port of destination not later than 30 days from arrival in the country

5. With passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry

6. With travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs, with a minimum coverage of US$35,000 for the duration of stay in the Philippines 

8. 7 days self-monitoring for symptoms (date of arrival being the first day)

*Fully vaccinated foreign nationals covered under this Section who fail to present acceptable proof of vaccination shall be subjected to: (1) facility-based quarantine until release of negative RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day; and (2) home quarantine until the 14th day (date of arrival being the first day) 

• Received 2nd dose (2-dose series) or single dose vaccine more than 14 days prior to arrival in the country; 
• Vaccine is included in any of the following:
  • Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or 
  • Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization (WHO) 

Any of the following:

• WHO International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis ;
• VaxCertPH;
• National/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement unless otherwise permitted by the IATF or;
• Other proofs of vaccination permitted by the IATF