Philippines Quarantine: Know These Guidelines Before Travelling to the Country

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Updated 17 June 2021

In a bid to safeguard the health and safety of its citizens and residents, the government of the Philippines is implementing strict restrictions on international travel to and from the country.

Moreover, strict regulations and quarantine guidelines are in force for all incoming passengers, which of course begs the question; do you need to quarantine on entering the Philippines? Where should you quarantine? For how long? Keep reading to find out.

The Philippines entry requirements

The Philippines is not currently open for tourism, consequently, all international flights to and from the country are allowed only for essential purposes. Additionally, the Philippines is now under curfew and an interstate travel ban is in place.

To learn more about eligible travellers to the Philippines, check out our Philippines travel ban article.

Testing and quarantine requirements

All arrivals to the Philippine nationals, including both OFWs and non-OFWs, and other eligible passengers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival followed by a 14-day quarantine.

Arrivals will be tested on the seventh (7th) day of their 14-day quarantine stay, 10 of which shall be observed at an accredited quarantine hotel/facility, and the remaining days for home quarantine under the supervision of the Local Government Unit of their residence. Day one (1) starts on the day of the passenger's arrival.

The cost of the RT-PCR test on the 7th day of arrival/quarantine will be at the traveller's expense, except for OFWs, which shall be shouldered by OWWA/LMAs.

Please note that children and infants are not exempt from the quarantine and testing requirements. For minimized discomfort, infants will be swabbed through the mouth.

Allowances for vaccinated arrivals

Fully vaccinated arrivals to the Philippines are now exempted from the RT-PCR test requirements and will only undergo a 7-day quarantine at an accredited quarantine hotel or facility. To be considered fully vaccinated, at least 14 days have elapsed following the administering of the second dose or at least 14 days after having received a single-dose vaccine.

Please note that this is only applicable for travelers who have been fully vaccinated in the Philippines by accredited local vaccine administrators and Local Government Units.

Filipino Nationals and non-Filipinos who received their vaccination outside the Philippines are NOT eligible for the exemption and reduced mandatory quarantine.

Philippines quarantine hotels

All international arrivals entering the Philippines from each entry point must have a confirmed booking for the first ten days following arrival. Depending on the entry point, the available hotels may be consulted at the following:

Please note that the quarantine hotels are classified as suitable for 'mandatory' and 'stringent' quarantines.

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