COVID-19: Quarantine requirements, entry restrictions updated

The Philippines government recently shortened quarantine policies for fully vaccinated foreign nationals and updated entry restrictions for spouses, dependents and parents of Filipino citizens.

Key Points:

• As of July 26, quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers arriving from a green-list country have been reduced from 14 days to a seven-day, facility-based quarantine if they meet the following requirements:
  • Arrived from a green-list country.
  • Stayed in a green-list country for at least 14 days before entering the Philippines.
  • Are fully vaccinated and the vaccination was verified by Filipino authorities upon arrival.
• Foreign nationals will have to undergo a 10-day, facility-based quarantine and a four-day, home quarantine in the following cases:
  • Arrived from a country not on the green-list.
  • Traveled to a country not on the green-list within 14 days of entering the Philippines.
  • Are not fully vaccinated or the vaccination cannot be verified by Filipino authorities upon arrival.
• Beginning Aug. 1, foreign spouses, children and parents of Filipino citizens with valid tourist visas may enter the country without an entry exemption document.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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