Philippines travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Aug. 18, 2025, 4:11 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in Asian waters

Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●In Asian waters, there have been many incidents of piracy (Note), including boarding by armed groups, and the total number of incidents in the Singapore Strait in particular has been on the rise again in recent years.
●Operators of ships sailing through Asian waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering piracy and other incidents in these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.

Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Murder of a Japanese national (night of August 15th: Malvar Street, Manila City, Metro Manila)

Aug. 17, 2025, 6:05 p.m.
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(Inquiry desk)
○Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Support Hotline) (Area Code 02) 8551-5786
FAX: (area code 02) 8551-5785
Email: ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp
Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Overseas Safety Homepage (Philippines): https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_013.html

[Notice from the Consulate General] Notice of the Consulate's closure on Thursday, August 21st and Monday, August 25th, 2025

Aug. 14, 2025, 4:35 p.m.
Please be advised that the Consulate-General of Japan will be closed on Thursday, August 21, 2025, which is Ninoy Aquino Day, and Monday, August 25, 2025, which is National Heroes Day, both of which are national holidays.

2025 Closure Dates (Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu website)
https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100816634.pdf

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Residence notification/Tabireji registration: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/ORRnet/

(Inquiry desk)
Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu Address: 8th Floor, 2Quad Building, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines
Phone: (area code 032) 231-7321
Website: https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

Temporary closure of major roads in Davao City for Kadayawan Festival 2025

Aug. 11, 2025, 3:50 p.m.
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1. The City of Davao has announced that it has approved the temporary closure of major roads in the city in conjunction with the Kadayawan Festival 2025. Please note that the following roads within Davao City will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 18.

(1) Tuesday, August 12th, from 1:00 AM to Monday, August 18th: Partial road closures on San Pedro Street, Bolton Street, and City Hall Street to San Pedro Street.

(2) From 9:00 PM on Friday, August 15th to 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 17th - Partial closure of Marco Polo Grounds (corner of CM Recto and Roxas Streets, corner of Bonifacio and Pelayo Streets)

(3) Sunday, August 17th, from 1:00 AM to midnight: Complete road closure from San Pedro Square to Roxas Street (Marco Polo Ground), CM Recto, Bonifacio, Pelayo, and back to San Pedro Street.

2 For details, please see the following website.

https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/local-government/davao-city-council-oks-road-closures-for-kadayawan-festival/

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In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

Residence notification/Tabireji registration (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/ORRnet/

(Inquiry desk)
Consulate-General of Japan in Davao Address: 4th Floor, BI Zone Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City 8000
Telephone: (area code 082) 221-3100/3200
FAX: (area code 082) 221-2176
Website: https://www.davao.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html