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IMPACT – HIGH
The Bureau of Immigration has extended the travel ban for travelers coming from seven countries due to emerging COVID-19 variants.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Filipinos, Balikbayans and foreign nationals with valid and existing visas who are not coming from one of the above countries will be permitted entry. Individuals arriving under a 9(a) Temporary Visitors’ Visa or a Special Resident Retirees Visa will need to show an entry exemption document to enter the country.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by Berry Appleman & Leiden. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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