On December 14, the Philippine government announced that it would revise the inspection and quarantine rules for travelers entering the Philippines as follows in order to prevent the rapid increase and spread of COVID-19.
Inspection and quarantine rules for travelers entering the Philippines from "green" countries / regions / jurisdictions ("low risk" countries / regions / jurisdictions) * Japan falls under "green" countries / regions / jurisdictions ..
A. A fully vaccinated traveler who presents a negative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of departure will be required to perform the RT-PCR test on the third day, including the day of arrival. You must be quarantined at the facility until you receive a negative result. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 10th day, with the arrival date as the first day.
B. Not vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or the effectiveness and credibility of the vaccination status cannot be verified / confirmed, but negative RT-PCR test results within 72 hours before departure from the country of departure The presenting traveler must be quarantined at the facility starting on the first day of arrival and until receiving a negative RT-PCR test on the 7th day. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 14th day, with the arrival date as the first day.
C. All travelers (whether Filipinos or foreigners) who only pass through a country / region / jurisdiction other than the "green" country / region / jurisdiction, if staying only in the airport, or If the Immigration Bureau does not permit entry into such a country / region / jurisdiction, it is not considered to have come from or have been to that country / region / jurisdiction.
D. During the quarantine period at the facility, strict symptom monitoring will be carried out by the Philippine Quarantine Authority (BOQ). If found to be positive, the prescribed quarantine rules must be followed. After the quarantine is completed, a quarantine certificate will be issued showing the vaccination status of individual BOQ travelers.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will ensure that airlines only board travelers (passengers) who comply with the requirements for negative RT-PCR test results within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of departure. However, asymptomatic children under the age of 3 are exempt from the requirement to present negative RT-PCR test results within 72 hours prior to departure, regardless of country of departure.
F. Inspection and quarantine rules for minors shall be in accordance with the inspection and quarantine rules for accompanying parents / guardians regardless of the vaccination status of minors and the country of departure.
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30 days from the date of arrival in the Philippines, excluding foreign spouses / children of Philippine nationality, persons subject to Balikubayan (Philippines Republic Law No. 9174) and their foreign spouses / children traveling to the Philippines with persons subject to Balikubayan Must have a ticket to return or leave the Philippines within the same period.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in the Philippines.
Prior to arriving in the Philippines, you must have overseas travel insurance (minimum coverage of US $ 35,000) for the treatment of new coronavirus infections while you are in the Philippines by a reliable insurance company.
Those who do not fully meet the above requirements will be subject to entry denial or deportation.
If you are admitted to Japan, you will not be subject to quarantine quarantine at the facility designated by the quarantine station after arrival. However, self-monitoring should be performed from the arrival date to the 7th day (report to the local government (LGU) if any symptoms occur).
(3) Foreign children accompanying a Filipino national A. Foreign children accompanying a Filipino national's parent who have not been vaccinated for any reason under the age of 12 are the Filipino national's parent. Follow the immigration, inspection and quarantine measures pertaining to.
B. Among foreign children who accompany parents of Filipino nationals, those aged 12 to 17 years old should follow the quarantine measures in each case according to the vaccination status (presence or absence of vaccination) of the person. If not vaccinated, the foreign or Filipino parent should accompany the child to quarantine quarantine at a facility designated by the quarantine station.
Inquiries regarding this matter The above content is based on the announcement by the Philippine government, and its interpretation is the sole responsibility of the Philippine government. Please ask.
Please note that it is at the discretion of the Philippine government, such as the Philippine Immigration Bureau, whether or not entry into the Philippines is permitted.
■ The full text of "Requirements for Foreigners Entering the Philippines (Visa Exemption Immigrants)" including the changes made on March 10 is as follows.
1 Foreigners' entry into the Philippines Foreigners who meet the requirements for vaccination related to the new coronavirus infection are allowed to enter the country with a visa exemption for commercial and tourism purposes and with an existing valid visa.
2 Immigrants due to visa exemption (1) Target persons a. Travelers from countries / regions subject to visa exemption who travel for commercial or tourism purposes within 30 days * Japan is included in the countries / regions subject to visa exemption.
Ibarikubayan Target (Philippines Republic Law No. 9174) and their spouses and children
(2) Conditions, etc. A Visa is exempted.
B. Being a "completely vaccinated" person with a new coronavirus infection (excluding children under the age of 12 who accompany a parent who is a "completely vaccinated" person).
"Complete vaccination" means one that meets the following requirements.
(A) At least 14 days before the departure date and time of the country of departure, the vaccine to be inoculated twice has been inoculated twice, or the vaccine to be inoculated once has been inoculated.
(B) The vaccine must be one of the following.
(I) Emergency use license issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration, or vaccines with special licenses (ii) World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use list
C. Present one of the following vaccination certificates when boarding an aircraft at the time of departure from the country of departure and upon arrival in the Philippines.
(A) International vaccination certificate issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) (b) VaxCertPH
(C) Domestic digital certificate or immunity pass of foreign government (*) that accepted VaxCert PH under mutual agreement * Japan is included in this.
(D) Other vaccination certificates approved by the Philippine government
D. Presenting a negative certificate Present a negative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result within 48 hours before departure from the country of departure upon arrival in the Philippines, or a negative antigen test within 24 hours in the laboratory (transfer) With regard to, those who have not entered or entered the transit country outside the premises of the transit airport are excluded from this.)
O You must have a ticket to return or leave the Philippines within 30 days from the date of arrival in the Philippines.
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On January 27, from February 10, 2022, the Philippine government will allow travelers from fully vaccinated countries / regions (including Japan) to enter the Philippines under the following conditions: Announced. (3)
3 Entry by a person who owns an existing valid visa
(1) Foreigners who have existing valid visas other than 9 (a) visas in the Philippines and who meet the above 2 (2) a and c are admitted to Japan. In addition, it will not be subject to quarantine isolation at facilities designated by the quarantine station after arrival. However, self-monitoring should be performed from the arrival date to the 7th day (if any symptom occurs, report it to the local government (LGU)).
4 Others (9 (a) entry by visa in the Philippines)
(1) Persons other than 2 (1) above (eg, nationals of countries requiring visa acquisition) who meet the requirements of (2) below will be issued an entry exemption document by the Philippine government. After receiving this, entry is permitted.
(2) Requirements a. Satisfy the above 2 (2) a to d.
B. After arrival, it will not be subject to quarantine isolation at the facility designated by the quarantine station. However, self-monitoring should be performed from the arrival date to the 7th day (if any symptom occurs, report it to the local government (LGU)).
C. Those who do not meet the requirements for vaccination certification in 2 (2) C above will be quarantined at a facility designated by the quarantine station until they receive a negative RT-PCR test on the 5th day, starting from the day of arrival. Need to receive. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 14th day, with the arrival date as the first day.
(2) Persons who do not meet the requirements for "complete vaccination" in 2 (2) a above will be subject to entry refusal or deportation.
(3) Those who do not completely meet the requirements for vaccination certification in 2 (2) C above will be designated by the quarantine station until they receive a negative RT-PCR test on the 5th day, starting from the first day of arrival. Need to be quarantined at the facility. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 14th day, with the arrival date as the first day.
