Philippines Travel Updates

February 1, 2022|Author: admin|Reading time: 4 minute

Updated travel information for the Philippines as of February 2022. Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are subject to change.

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Philippines Travel, Covid & Vaccine Updates

New Rules - Highlights

Full Entry Details

The Philippines Tourism Secretary announced on January 28, 2022, that the country would start accepting fully-vaccinated foreign leisure travelers from visa-free countries beginning February 10, 2022.

Entry Requirements

To enter the Philippines visitors must comply with ALL of the following:

  • Enter the country as a leisure tourist.
  • Have 6 months validity on passport.
  • Provide a return or outbound flight ticket.
  • Travel on a passport from a visa-free country.
  • Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (CDC cards from the US are accepted).
  • Present a negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours before departure.
  • No quarantine required if the above conditions are met.

Photo Workshops

Join Bluewater Photo in April/May and December 2022 for our annual Anilao underwater photography workshops at Crystal Blue Resort.

  • April 21 - May 1, 2022 (10 Nights) | Trip Leader: Erik Lukas | Instructor: Mike Bartick
  • May 1 - 8, 2022 (7 Nights) | Trip Leader: Erik Lukas | Instructor: Mike Bartick
  • December 4 - 11, 2022 (7 Nights) | Trip Leader: Helen Brierley | Instructor: Mike Bartick

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