New testing and quarantine standards for arriving international passengers from nations, territories, and jurisdictions on the “green” and “yellow” lists were approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on December 3.
The green list includes countries, territories, and jurisdictions with a low risk of Covid-19 infection, while the yellow list includes places with moderate risk.
Fully Vaccinated Travelers
“For fully vaccinated individuals, they shall be required to have a negative RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin,” Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in a press statement.
“Upon arrival in the Philippines, they shall undergo facility-based quarantine with an RT-PCR test taken on the 5th day, with the date of arrival being the first day,” he added.
Regardless of the negative result, they will be subjected to home quarantine until the 14th day after their arrival.
Unvaccinated Individuals
Individuals who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated must have a negative RT-PCR test completed within 72 hours before leaving their country of origin, according to Nograles.
They will be subjected to facility-based quarantine upon arrival in the Philippines, with an RT-PCR test performed on the seventh day, with the date of arrival being the first day.
Regardless of the negative result, they will be subjected to home quarantine until the 14th day from the date of arrival.
The Department of Transportation (DOTRr) must verify that only passengers who pass a negative RT-PCR test before flying are allowed to board.
Minors, on the other hand, must follow the testing and quarantine routine of their parent or guardian who is traveling with them, regardless of the minor’s vaccination status or place of origin.
International travelers who have already arrived and are undergoing quarantine must follow the testing and quarantine procedures in effect at the time of their arrival.
Filipinos from countries, territories, and jurisdictions on the “red” (high-risk) list are only allowed to enter via government-initiated or non-government repatriations, and Bayanihan Flights can only land at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and/or Clark International Airport.
The DOTr, through its associated agencies, is responsible for ensuring that airlines follow this directive.
The individual must follow the testing and quarantine protocols outlined in IATF Resolution No. 149-A (s.2021) once they arrive.
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