Update: May. 31 2022 Advisory on COVID-19
Update as May 31, 2022
Effective as May 30, 2022, fully vaccinated nationals are exempted from RT-PCR test within 48hrs before entry to the Philippines and Travel insurance of US$35,000 covering COVID 19.
Update as Feb. 28, 2022
Metro Manila and other 38 province/City were classified as Alert Level 1 including Davao City and others are classified as Alert Level 2 including Cebu City. There will be no restriction for restaurant, public transportation and other gathering facility under Level 1 except for certain measure for protecting from infection such as mask and social distance including complete vaccine for entrance.
IATF Resolution 163- A PCOO-President Office
Update as Jan 29, 2022
Effective 10 February 2022, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa
required countries under Executive Order No. 408 (s.1960), as amended,
shall be allowed to enter the Philippines.
IATF Resolution 159 IATF Resolution 160-B
Update as Nov. 30, 2021
A. Effective immediately, the testing and quarantine protocols for
countries/jurisdictions/territories classified as “Green” are hereby temporarily
suspended. Except for countries herein classified as “Red,” the testing and
quarantine protocols for all inbound international travellers in all ports of entry
shall comply with the testing and quarantine protocols for “Yellow” list countries.
Arriving passengers coming from Green List countries/territories/jurisdictions
who arrived prior to 28 November 2021 may still follow quarantine protocols
assigned to their country of origin upon the date of their arrival.
B. IATF Resolution No. 150-A (s.2021) providing for the entry of fully vaccinated
nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order No. 408 (s.1960),
1 as amended, from Green List countries/jurisdictions/territories shall be
temporarily suspended.
Update as Nov. 27, 2021
Effective 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order
No. 408 (s.1960), as amended, shall be allowed to enter the Philippines until 15 December 2021, subject to the following conditions:
A. Holders of passports valid for at least six (6) months at the time of arrival, and with a return or outbound ticket to their country of origin or next country of destination.
B. Prior to arrival in the Philippines, the foreign national should have stayed exclusively in Green List countries/territories/jurisdictions for fourteen (14) days.
C. Must have the proofs of vaccination against COVID-19 recognized under existing IATF regulations:
Update as Oct. 15, 2021
As of Oct. 16, 2021, National Capital Region(NCR) is relaxed GCQ-Level 3 which is similar to previous GCQ. Please refer IATF Resolution 143-A for other area.
Update as Oct. 02, 2021
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is currently accepting and processing new SRRV Applications for applicants who are 50 years old and above. Please be further advised that SRRV Applicants have to be physically present in the Philippines in order for an SRRV Application to be processed. As a general rule, visa issuance including visa-free privileges based on Visa Waiver Agreements under Executive Order 408 were put on hold.
However, SRRV Applicants can secure a visa upon presentation of an Entry Exemption Document (EED) from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as endorsed by a National Government Agency (NGA). In case of PRA, it will be endorsed through the Department of Tourism (DOT). The Authority may endorse SRRV Applicants to the DOT upon compliance and submission of the complete requirements for SRRV Application. Kindly see the attached requirements for an EED endorsement.
Please upload a scanned copy or clear picture of your documents to https://bit.ly/srrvpreevaluationfor pre-evaluation by the Client Relations and Program Development Division (CRPDD). For more information regarding the application requirements and procedures kindly visit our webpage at https://bit.ly/srrvapplication.>
Should you require further assistance, please feel free to message us back at EED_srrvapplication@pra.gov.ph.
Requirements for an EED Endorsement
Update as Sep. 16, 2021
As of Sep. 16, 2021, New classification for Community Quarantine with COVID-19 Alert Levels System(Level 5 to Level 1) is applied. National Capital Region(NCR) is classified as GCQ-Level 4 which is similar to previous MECQ. In addition, Granular Lockdown may be applied for particular City or Barangay depend on the status of infection of COVID-19 .
Update as Aug. 20, 2021
As of Aug. 21, 2021, ECQ for National Capital Region(NCR) was relaxed to MECQ until Aug. 31, 2021 preventing spread of new type of COVID 19(Delta) cases. Refer IATF Resolution No.134 Aug 19, 2021
Update as July 29, 2021
As of Aug. 01, 2021, GCQ for National Capital Region(NCR) was continued until Aug. 05, 2021 and then ECQ(most strict restriction) will start on Aug. 06 up to Aug. 20, due to significant increase of new COVID 19 cases and preventing spread of new type of COVID 19(Delta) cases. Refer IATF Resolution No.130-A Jul 29, 2021
Update as July 15, 2021
As of Jul 16, 2021, GCQ for National Capital Region(NCR) was continued until Jul. 31, 2021 due to no significant decrease of new COVID 19 cases and more strict restriction (ECQ) were implemented for the area other than NCR due to spread of COVID 19 cases to provincial area. Refer IATF Resolution No.127-E Jul 15, 2021
Update as June 30, 2021
As of Jul 01, 2021, GCQ for National Capital Region(NCR) was continued until Jul. 15, 2021 due to no significant decrease of new COVID 19 cases and more strict restriction (MECQ) were implemented for the area other than NCR due to spread of COVID 19 cases to provincial area. Refer Presidential Communications
Cognizant of the continuous prevalence of COVID-19 Delta variant and the need for the continued implementation of proactive measures and restrictions particularly on international border control, travel restrictions currently imposed upon India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, and Oman is hereby extended until 15 July 2021. Refer IATF resolution 123
Update as June 15, 2021
As of Jun 16, 2021, GCQ for National Capital Region(NCR) was continued until Jun. 30, 2021 due to no significant decrease of new COVID 19 cases and more strict restriction(MECQ) were implemented for the area other than NCR due to spread of COVID 19 cases to provincial area. Refer 20210610-IATF-RESO-120-RRD and 20210614-IATF-RESO-121-RRD.
Update as of June 3, 2021
ADVISORY: SRRV holders don’t need to secure an Entry Exemption Document (EED) to return to the Philippines.
Please refer to the full IATF document for more details: 20210603-IATF-RESO-119-RRD and the PRA advisories below.
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- Continuation of GCQ
As of Jun 01, 2021, GCQ for National Capital Region was continued until Jun. 15, 2021 due to no significant decrease of new COVID 19 cases
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Update for May 14 2021
- Relaxation of MECQ to GCQ
As of May 15, 2021, MECQ for National Capital Region was relaxed to GCQ until May 31, 2021 due to the decrease of new COVID 19 cases
2. Resumption of Issuance of SRRV
PRA announced to resume issuance of SRRV for Retirees of 50 years and above starting May 17, 2021. There is no change of detail of rules and preliminary submission of application documents by E-mail is highly appreciated to avoid rejection of application after submission of whole documents at PRA. Refer “PRA UPDATE(2012. 05.13)“, “PRA Advisory No. 01.-05-2021(1)“, “(2)”
Retirees are required to stay in the Philippines during application. Therefore 9a visa and EED have to be obtained at the Philippine Embassy at departing country before departure as mentioned in detail below(Update May 01) and also quarantine for certain period upon arrival is required. Because of such complicated process, It may be beneficial for only those Retirees staying in the Philippines already.
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Update for May 01 2021
- Extension of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)
As of Apr 28, 2021, MECQ for National Capital Region was extended up to May 14, 2021. MECQ was declared on Apr 12 up to Apr.3o after ECQ from Mar. 29 to Apr 11 which was declared due to rapid increase of COVID 19 cases in National Capital Region. Refer MECQ Status in NCR
2. Entry of Foreigner
Government lift the prohibition of entry of foreign national and Filipino. And allowed foreigner to enter the Philippines starting from May 01 as far as he has valid and existing visa at the time of entry. However holder of SRRV and 9a Visa(Tourist visa) are required to present an Entry Exemption Document(EED) to the Bureau of Immigration(BI) upon arrival. Entry visa(valid 30days) will not be issued at the airport therefore 9a visa has to be obtained at the Philippine Embassy at the departing country . When SRRV holder exit the Philippines, Travel Pass has to be obtained before departure also. Refer BI Advisory May 01. PRA UPDATES May 03 PRA Advisory(EED) 01-02-2021 PRA Advisory(Travel Pass) 02-02-2021
Update for March 2021
- Extension of General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
As of 27, Feb. 2021, President Duterte extended GCQ for National Capital Region up to end of March 2021.
2. Entry of Foreigner
Government issued a new policy for prohibiting entry of foreign national and most of Filipino other than OFW(Oversea Filipino Worker) from mar. 22 to Apr.21(extended to Apr. 30) due to the rapid increase of cases of COVID 19(NTF Memo 20210316)
Update for February 2021
1. Extension of General Community Quarantine (GCQ)
As of 25, January 2021, President Duterte extended GCQ for National Capital Region up to end of February 2021. Refer to the press release of the Office of the President — https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/metro-manila-davao-city-to-remain-gcq-starting-february-1/
2. Entry of Foreigner
Government issued a new policy for entry of foreign national on February 04, 2021, as attached hereto (IATF Resolution No. 98 and IATF Resolution No. 100).
a. Those with valid and existing visas at the time of entry, and who were not permitted to enter the country under previous IATF resolutions; and
b. Holders of valid and existing Special Resident and Retirees Visa (SRRV) and Section 9(A) visa, provided they present an entry exemption document to the Bureau of Immigration upon arrival.
That means SRRV and 9a visa holder still need a permission from DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) through relevant Government Authority. PRA issued Advisory 01-02-2021 for SRRV holder to obtain “entry exemption document” on February 15, 2021.
3. Extension of Temporary Suspension of Issuance of SRRV and 3 Years Valid ID
PRA decided to extend temporary suspension of issuance of SRRV due to pending review of entire SRRV program by third party provider. Please refer to PRA Advisory 2021.02.17
PRA also suspended the issuance of 3 years valid ID starting mid of February 2021. Please refer to PRA Advisory 2021.01.26
4.Travel Pass
Travel pass is required starting Mar. 01 when Retirees(SRRV holder) exit the Philippines in accordance with PRA Advisory 02-02-2021.
Refer to the following links for more information:
Bureau of Immigration Revised Advisory February 12, 2021
Public Advisory: For Non-OFWs, Returning Overseas Filipinos & Foreign Nationals When Travelling to the Philippines — https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate/28575-public-advisory-forreturning-overseas-filipinos-foreign-nationals-when-travelling-to-the-philippines
2021 List of DOH-BOQ-Accredited QUARANTINE HOTELS in Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal & Batangas — https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2020/07/doh-accredited-hotels-quarantine-manila/
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Update for January 2021
As of 29, Dec. 2020, President Duterte extended GCQ for National Capital Region up to end of January 2021. Furthermore, entry of all foreigners from 20 major countries will not be allowed until Jan. 15 due to the new variant COVID-19. Refer to the attached Memorandum issued by Office of President. USA may be included to this list at later date.
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Update for November 2020
1. GCQ was extended up to end of November for National Capital Region but there are slight relaxing of rules that are implemented such as shorten the time for prohibition outgoing, age limit for elder and child (20 below and to 60 above is now 18 below and 65 above) who are not allowed to go out, Restaurant are allowed to entertain and to provide meal in the table inside, Hotels are allowed to operate, etc. SIRV and 47(a)(2) visa holder are allowed to enter the Philippines.
2. PRA suspended the issue of SRRV for polishing of rules and regulation of SRRV especially age limit (35 above) due to suspect of numerous young Chinese that are working at POGO (On line Casino) illegally with SRRV.
(Refer to the attachment.)
3. PRA is requesting SRRV holder to fill up Member Information Registry within Oct 19, 2020, therefore urgent action is requested.
Notice to All SRRV Holders:
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is currently updating its member information registry. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified GOCC, our Quality Management System incorporates this initiative as one of our Information System automation projects which aims to improve service to SRRV holders. This will also serve as a platform to update policies, projects, programs and other activities. It is hereby required that ALL SRRV holders visit this link https://pra.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MEMBER-INFORMATION-REGISTRY.pdf to access/fill out the mandatory form and email at SRRVmember@pra.gov.ph not later than October 29, 2020. Thank you. PRA MANAGEMENT
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Update:
President Rodrigo Duterte decided to continue GCQ (General Community Quarantine) for NCR (National Capital Region) for another month (Oct. 1 – 31, 2020). Certain restriction for operation of Public transportation, Government offices and Restaurants, etc. will be continued. No face-to-face classes in school, only online classes are allowed and elderly and children are prohibited to go outside their residences. PRA is open with 50% employee and work capacity and strict appointment needed ahead of visiting their office.
Travel ban for foreign nationals are still in effect except for spouse of Filipino national even they have long term visa such as SRRV, 9g, etc. However, PRA issued advisory for SRRV holders who needs urgent entry to the Philippines, they will be allowed if endorsement from DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) obtained and PRA will assist for it. Please refer to the attached Advisory.
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1. Lock Down of Metro Manila was relaxed to GCQ from ECQ since Jun 01 and most of the public and private offices have started operation however Restaurant, Movies and like are still closed. (Refer to attached notice by IATF)
2. Foreigners are still not allowed to enter the Philippines. (Refer to attached notice by Bureau of Immigration.)
3. PRA opened on June 08 under the New Normal Operation. (Refer to attached two advisories.
You can download here the PRA Advisory regarding the current global crisis which is the Corona Virus Disease or COVID-19.
Summary of those are as follows
1. SRRV is valid during Enhanced Community Quarantine and Retirees in the Philippines can continue to stay in the Philippines. However entering to the Philippines is prohibited except for spouse of Filipino citizen even possessing SRRV.
2. PRA office is totally closed and all pending processing is on hold. Passport will be kept with PRA and will not be released to Retirees.
3. Foreigners are allowed to go out of the Philippines and move to Airport but they have to find the way of commuting by themselves.
Note: The period of Enhanced Community Quarantine is March 15 to April 12 originally, however it was extended up to April 30 according to the announcement on April 07.
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