The Philippines has largely been cut off from foreign visitors since the start of the Pandemic, but that will change next month.
The Philippines has a lot to offer tourists, including powdery beaches, world-class surf and dive spots, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more than 7000 islands spread across the Pacific Ring of Fire. Most have been cut off since the beginning of the Pandemic.
Travelers from 157 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, South Korea, Germany and more, will be able to enter the country without having to go through a border checkpoint.
They will be allowed to visit the Philippines if they arevaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative for the virus.
The reopening will contribute to job restoration, primarily in tourism dependent communities, and in the reopening of businesses that have previously shut down.
The Philippines was supposed to reopen in December but it was delayed due to the damage done by the Super-typhoon Rai.
The Philippines has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the world with just 50% of the population double jabbed. According to the New York Times, the country has been experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases since the end of December, but health officials are reporting milder cases.
Foreign travelers can visit the Philippines from February 10 if they are fully vaccine free.
Travelers from the list of 157 approved countries are allowed to visit the Philippines without a visa if they stay under 21 days. They need a return or outbound ticket and a valid passport for at least six months from the date of arrival.
Arrival must have had at least two doses of any vaccine approved by the World Health Organization or one shot of a Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be considered fully vaccine. An official certificate of vaccination can be used as proof.
Within 48 hours prior to departure for the Philippines, arrivals have to test negative for COVID-19.
The Philippines will no longer allow unvaccinated foreign arrivals from February 16. Children under the age of 18 are not exempt.
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