Partner with UsSavedMy BookingCovid-19 Travel Updates provides the latest information pertaining to travel restrictions in the Philippines; both domestic and international to accompany your future travel plans.
Disclaimer: Information presented are taken from the official sources and updated up to the stated date. Users are urged to get present day confirmation should they plan to travel.
Covid-19 or it is officially known as the Novel Coronavirus test is a series of viral and/or antibody tests that will determine the presence of the Novel Coronavirus in the body. A viral test will determine if you have a current infection, meanwhile, an antibody test will indicate whether you had a past infection. Antigen Swab Test is one of the prominent types of swab test that provides a high percentage of Covid-19 detection or the presence of SARS-Cov-2 in the human nasopharyngeal swab specimens.
According to the outlines by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the categories below are those encouraged to undergo a Covid-19 test.
In addition, those who have plans to travel to certain countries that require them to undergo Covid-19 testing as part of their permit-to-entry requirements should also take consideration into subjecting themselves to the test either via Rapid Diagnostic Test or Swab Test.
Antigen Swab Test and Polymerase Chain Reaction Rapid Test differ in determining the qualitative element of the SARS-CoV-2 antigen in the human system. Antigen Swab Test is able to identify those qualitative elements present in the human nasopharyngeal swab specimen, meanwhile the same cannot be detected by PCR test. However, RT-PCR or PCR is able to detect different levels of viral nucleic acid that cannot be cultured which would lead to a theory that the presence of such nucleic acid in the human body does not always indicate signs of contagiousness.
In comparison between Antigen Swat Test with the Rapid Diagnostic Test or RT, the latter shows an indication if the person has been exposed to an infection, meanwhile, Antigen presents a detection in the present, which tells whether the person is currently infected with a pathogen such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
According to the CDC in their Interim Guidance for Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 article, “Antigen tests can be used for screening testing in high-risk congregate settings in which repeat testing could quickly identify persons with a SARS-CoV-2 infection to inform infection prevention, and control measures, thus preventing transmission.”
Rapid Test
Price Range: PHP1,500 - PHP2,500
Swab Test
Price Range: PHP5,000 to PHP8,150
Antigen Swab Test
Price Range:
The above are inclusive of a home service fee, professional fee, PPE, and transportation within Metro Manila, but exclusive of VAT. Rates provided for residents in other provinces in and around Metro Manila are one-time transportation fees that are added to the total.
What does it detect?
RT: Antibodies that fight viruses.
ST: SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
What samples were taken?
RT: Blood sample.
ST: Mucus sample from the nose and throat.
How much is its accuracy rate?
RT: Possibility of false-positive and false-negative results.
ST: 97% or higher.
When is the test result available?
RT: As fast as 15 minutes.
ST: After 24 to 48 hours or longer.
What is the price range?
RT: Cheaper (PHP 3,800 to PHP 5,000) (source: Bloomberg).
ST: Expensive (PHP 3,800 to PHP 8,150) (source: Yahoo! News).
What is the Covid-19 case classification?
RT: Positive/Negative result: Probable case (needs to undergo confirmatory swab testing).
ST: Positive result: Confirmed COVID-19 case; Negative result: Not a COVID-19 case.
Find the list of licensed Covid-19 Testing Laboratories in the Philippines.
Instatement period: Until 28th February 2021
Instatement period: Until 28th February 2021
Further reading for more information on Philippine Airlines safety procedures.
All lavatories will also be sanitized every 30 minutes during a flight; covering, all surfaces inside the lavatories - from the walls, sink, mirror, knobs, toilet bowl, and floors will be cleaned and disinfected in between flights as well.
Further reading for more information on Cebu Pacific’s airline safety.
Malaysia Airlines ensure all aircraft are equipped with medical communicable disease kits to cater for ill passengers in order to maintain any illness transmission onboard.
Further reading for more information on Malaysia Airlines safety procedures.
Further reading for more information on Scoot in-flight measures to ensure travelers’ safety during flights.
Further reading on Scoot’s travel safety.
Further reading for more information on Airasia’s travel safety procedures including the disinfection procedure of their aircraft.
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes:
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes:
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes for Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) and Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI). Travel Clearance is required for Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR).
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes, for ROF and Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), they have to be tested NEGATIVE for Covid-19 via RT-PCR; For LSI and APOR, they have to provide Medical Certificate.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, they are mandatory requirements.
Do I need to provide a contact Information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
If you are ROFs:
If you are LSIs:
If you are APORs:
If you are Long-Term APOR (APOR staying in Cebu City for more than 14 days):
If you are a Short-Term APOR (Non-resident APOR travelling to Cebu for less than 14 days):
Exemptions from the Letter of Coordination and Quarantine/PCR Swab Test Requirements:
Passengers under the classification above who cannot provide a Letter of Coordination will be accepted upon check-in but will need to coordinate/call their Barangays before boarding.
Upon arrival in Mactan Cebu Airport, passengers without a Letter of Coordination will need to approach the kiosk of the Cebu City LGU for validation and confirmation of acceptance.
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, they are mandatory requirements at Local Government Units (LGU).
Do I need to provide a contact information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
Accommodation will be provided to residents of the Province and Iloilo City.
Those who registered their travels through s-pass.ph shall be permitted entry.
Airline capacity:
14-days quarantine upon arrival subject to the provision set: a) 14-days quarantine in the destined quarantine facilities provided by the city OR b) Strict 14 days home-quarantine under the Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERT) supervision.
Covid-19 tests via RT-PCR is no longer mandated by the city government. Should be intended to do so by LSI or ROF, they may under their own expenses. Those who have tested NEGATIVE for Covid-19 will automatically be deemed to have completed their 14-days quarantine term.
If you are APORs:
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, but only for seven (7) days.
Do I need to provide a contact information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
If you are a Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) from High-Risk Area, you are not permitted entry or passage into Bacolod.
If you are LSI from Moderate and/or Low-Risk Area, you shall be permitted entry or passage with the issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance issued by the Province of Negros (for passengers listed on the pax list one (1) night before the flight) with proper coordination with the Barangay of destination.
If you are a Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
If you are an Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR):
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Contact Local Government Unit (LGU).
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Contact Local Government Unit (LGU).
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
Contact Local Government Unit (LGU).
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Contact Local Government Unit (LGU).
Do I need to provide a contact Information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Contact Local Government Unit (LGU).
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
No.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes and only valid for medical/health certificate issued by the Department of Health of their place of origin.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes on designated quarantine area.
Do I need to provide a contact information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
No.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
If you are a Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
No.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, they are mandatory requirements.
Is there specific eligibility for traveling to Angeles City?
Yes, the following are the category of travelers permitted to enter Angeles City:
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, they are mandatory requirements at Local Government Units (LGU) OR home.
Do I need to provide a contact Information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes and tested NEGATIVE via RT-PCR for Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) (seven (7) days validity) and tourists.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
No.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
No.
Do I need to provide a contact information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes via www.aklan.gov.ph.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
If you are (APORs):
Those who have already reported for work and remained on the island as of 06 October 2020 are excluded from this requirement.
If you are Aklanon:
If you are Non-Aklanon:
Exempted from RT-PCR Requirement:
Do I need a travel pass/authority from a specific entity?
Yes, only for flights with Local Government Unit (LGU) clearance.
Do I need to provide a medical/health certificate?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo health screening upon arrival?
Yes.
Do I need to undergo a 14-days Quarantine Upon Arrival?
Yes, they are mandatory requirements at Local Government Units (LGU).
Do I need to provide contact Information/health declaration form for contact tracing?
Yes.
Are there additional requirements I should be aware of?
