Immigration News - Philippines COVID-19: Visa grace period announced, health protocols updated Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) July 21, 2021 IMPACT – MEDIUM The Philippines government recently granted a grace period for foreign nationals whose visas expired during the pandemic and updated health and vaccination protocols. Key Points: Foreign nationals, whose visas expired between March 16, 2020, and July 7, 2021 and have not left the country, have until Nov. 30 to apply for a visa extension or renewal without facing repercussions. Individuals who fail to extend or renew their visa before Nov. 30 may be subject to deportation proceedings. Foreign nationals are only eligible for the grace period if they did not leave the country in the time frame in question. Tourist visa holders are not eligible for the grace period. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if at least two weeks have passed since the last required dose of an approved vaccine was administered. Fully vaccinated individuals who come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case must undergo a shortened seven-day quarantine and take a PCR test on the fifth day of quarantine. 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 LLP. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2021 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.