PCR test no longer required for entry

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pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

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pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert28 May 2022 00:16:53

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Effective May 30, the Covid test will no longer be required for fully vaxxed (with booster) passengers to enter.

And apparently the Covid medical coverage requirement is also being dropped.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175295

Bdc175 Member

Member since 09 March 2020

Bdc175Member28 May 2022 00:25:11

Do we still have to do the One Health Pass?

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

Member since 27 June 2017

pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert28 May 2022 00:32:41

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Yes, as far as I know. That gets all your info into the system.

Wellsfry Serial expat

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WellsfrySerial expat28 May 2022 00:56:02

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@pnwcyclist Good Stuff! Thanks bro!

talamban Contributor

Member since 13 April 2022

talambanContributor28 May 2022 01:24:56

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Best News I have heard in a long time. I am planning a trip to USA later this year (3 year stay & away), and have literally been checking Every Day to see if this would happen. I think pressure was from other countries, such as Thailand, which were softening their requirements and competing for the Male Tourism Dollar. I only wish that USA will do the same and drop the Covid Test Requirement to enter. And also so glad that the Covid Insurance requirement was dropped which was So Confusing, especially for those of us (unmarried) retired here and staying for three years at a time. I am Double Vaccinated, but now will reluctantly get the Booster to meet the new entry requirements.

talamban Contributor

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talambanContributor28 May 2022 01:36:36

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@Bdc175

I just sent an email to the PNA.GOV.PH site asking if the One Health was still a requirement. If/When I receive a reply, I will let everyone know in a Post.

Bdc175 Member

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Bdc175Member28 May 2022 02:44:10

@talamban thank you. On my way in July or August.

danfinn ViP

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danfinnViP28 May 2022 05:16:09

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@pnwcyclist I think the OHP will be a lot easier now because it no longer needs to be timed with uploading the pcr/antigen tested results no sooner than 48/24 hours before boarding and sometimes needing internet access at the airport etc.. Now you just upload your vax information and contact tracing information, that does not depend on timing, 2 days before the trip.

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

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pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert28 May 2022 19:05:29

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Great point @dannfinn. I think this change definitely takes some of the stress out of it, not to mention cost.

Harbred6051 Active member

Member since 29 July 2020

Harbred6051Active member28 May 2022 19:15:04

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@talamban I don't see the USA dropping the pcr test for entry, not as long as Bidens in office, that's just my opinion. They should, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it continued. I think the US is now the only country in world requiring its own citizens to test negative just to get back into their own country! It shouldn't be that way...

ibusan1046 Active member

Member since 05 September 2021

ibusan1046Active member29 May 2022 23:03:01

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Hi Guys, As my 3 years stay here in the Philippines is coming to an end I need to go out and come back some. I will be grateful if I get some advice. I am planning to go to Thailand for few days and back to Philippines. What do I need to do? Are there any Asian countries that is hassle free?

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FindlayMacDSerial expat30 May 2022 01:15:27

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I don't know what the rules are for entry into Thailand these days but when I checked in early May you had to quarantine even if you were fully vaccinated, that is why we decided to go to Singapore when I had to exit recently. I assume you know that you'll need to get an exit clearance visa from the Bureau of Immigration and you will need an outbound (throw away) ticket for your return flight or you may find your airline will not board you. Apart from that the only other thing that I wasn't prepared for was that foreigners now have to pay the Philippines Travel Tax if they have stayed in the Philippines more than a year, you can get the travel tax at the airport in Manila, but at least you won't need a PCR test to come back here.

Cherryann01 ViP

Member since 19 October 2018

Cherryann01ViP30 May 2022 03:11:48

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@ibusan1046 Hi there, I left the Philippines on 27 May after visiting my girlfriend and two year old daughter for three weeks and can confirm as I am currently in Vietnam, that there are no covid requirements here at all. Masks are worn but all the PCR testing, proof of covid insurance, etc has been removed.

ibusan1046 Active member

Member since 05 September 2021

ibusan1046Active member30 May 2022 04:13:08

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@FindlayMacD Thank you so much for the info.

ibusan1046 Active member

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ibusan1046Active member30 May 2022 04:15:14

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@Cherryann01 Thanks very much buddy for th info.

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

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pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert31 May 2022 18:48:45

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Wellsfry Serial expat

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WellsfrySerial expat31 May 2022 19:04:55

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@talamban You are 100% correct... Hypocrisy.

Gregorio2020 Active member

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Gregorio2020Active member01 June 2022 00:42:16

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@pnwcyclist ..........why not BAN all your goddamn intrusive advertising

Gregorio2020 Active member

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Gregorio2020Active member01 June 2022 00:46:09

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@talamban Good info......what do you know about departing the Philippines.....besides the ECC...exit clearance....

talamban Contributor

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talambanContributor01 June 2022 02:37:07

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@Gregorio2020

Well, just discovered that we are now required to pay a Travel Tax, if you have been here for more than one year. About PHP 1,640 for Economy Ticket.

1. What is the OTTPS?

TIEZA’s Online Travel Tax Payment System (OTTPS) is an online payment portal designed to provide a more convenient way of paying travel taxes.

2. How do I access the OTTPS?

You may access the TIEZA OTTPS portal by visiting https://traveltax.tieza.gov.ph

3. How do I use the OTTPS?

o Visit https://traveltax.tieza.gov.ph

o Select the type of travel tax you wish to pay- First Class or Economy/Business Class.

o Create a one-time account by providing your email address and Passport Number.

o Enter your Ticket Number, Mobile Number, Departure Date and Country of Destination. *Ticket Number or Electronic Ticket Number may appear as Booking Reference, or Number or Record Locator, or Confirmation Number in your ticket or boarding pass.

o A generated Reference Number will be sent to your email or mobile number. Please note that the Reference Number expires after 24 hours upon being generated.

o Using the Reference Number, pay online via your Visa/Master/JCB Credit or Debit Card (through Maybank Payment Gateway) or Bayad Center Mobile App (Credit/Debit Cards, E-Wallet, Paypal), or over the counter through Bayad Center Branches nationwide.

o An email containing an Acknowledgment Receipt (AR) will be sent to you confirming you have successfully paid the travel tax.

o Print two (2) copies of the AR and present them to the airline check-in counter prior to boarding.

And, of course the required "Throwaway Air Ticket". Just discovered Cheap Proof of Onward Travel for $14: https://onwardticket.com/ Haven't tried it yet.

Still waiting for One Health Pass registration to hopefully be abolished.

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

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pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert01 June 2022 02:56:48

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@pnwcyclist ..........why not BAN all your goddamn intrusive advertising
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talamban Contributor

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talambanContributor01 June 2022 03:04:59

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@Gregorio2020

Philippines Government Site for Travel Tax Info: https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/

bizwizard Contributor

Member since 01 September 2017

bizwizardContributor13 June 2022 07:35:44

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The US no longer requires a test for entry. Non-US citizens will have to provide proof of vaccination.

ibusan1046 Active member

Member since 05 September 2021

ibusan1046Active member17 June 2022 07:52:10

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@pnwcyclist Thank you mate.

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