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IMPACT — MEDIUM
The Philippine government announced its mandatory annual reporting period for foreign nationals will open Jan. 1, 2023, and will close March 1, 2023.
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Additional Information: All registered foreign nationals, including those who hold immigrant visas, non-immigrant visas or alien certificate of registration identity cards, must complete the annual reporting requirement within the first two months of each calendar year. Temporary Visitor Pass and Tourist Visa holders are exempt from the annual reporting requirement.
BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals are reminded to complete registration procedures as early as possible to avoid the rush before the deadline.
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The Philippine government has revised its COVID-19 entry requirements.
Additional Information: Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 after arrival must undergo a mandatory quarantine. Travelers are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they receive two doses of a two-dose vaccination or a single dose of a single-dose vaccination more than 14 days before their intended departure date.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Philippine government announced that it will replace the One Health Pass with the E-Arrival Card in November.
Additional Information: Travelers who are unable to register for the E-Arrival Card before departure or are unaware of the requirement can register upon arrival. If travelers do not receive a QR code after registration, Philippine authorities will check their vaccination card or, if applicable, check the test results of their pre-departure PCR or rapid antigen test.
IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Philippine government has resumed its requirement that foreign nationals submit biometrics when applying for visa renewals and when registering under the Alien Registration Program (ARP).
Additional Information: Immigration authorities have resumed issuing emigration clearance certificates (ECCs) to foreign nationals who have been in the country for more than six months. Foreign nationals must retrieve their ECC from an authorized immigration office at least 72 hours before the foreign national’s departure.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
Copyright © 2022 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.
The Philippine government has permitted the entry of certain Ukrainian nationals.
Additional Information: Children below the age of 12 who are traveling with fully vaccinated foreign parents are exempt from the vaccination requirement. More information regarding the application process is available here.
BAL Analysis: Employers and employees are reminded that actions taken as a result of the invasion of Ukraine may change with little or no notice.
The Philippine government has eased COVID-19 entry guidelines.
Additional Information: Foreign nationals who hold valid EEDs issued before April 1 will be allowed to enter the country if they meet the aforementioned requirements (excluding the travel insurance).
BAL Analysis: Philippine authorities intend to allow more travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country. Travelers should continue check entry requirements before planning travel to the Philippines. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Philippine government has eased its COVID-19 quarantine and testing requirements for those entering the country as of Feb. 27.
BAL Analysis: Philippine authorities intend to allow more travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country. Travelers should check entry requirements before planning travel to the Philippines. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Philippine government has added countries to its list of approved COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Additional Information: More information regarding the Philippine’s entry and health requirements is available here.
The Philippine government’s annual reporting period for foreign nationals is open until March 1.
Additional Information: Foreign nationals holding immigrant visas, non-immigrant visas or alien certificate of registration identity cards must complete the annual reporting requirement within the first two months of each calendar year. Temporary Visitor Pass and Tourist Visa holders are exempt from the annual reporting requirement.
The Philippine government has updated its entry requirement for all travelers and suspended its color-coded travel lists.
Additional Information: Children below the age of 18 from non-visa required countries are exempted from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Authorities will not count fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries toward the daily arrival quota.