The Immigration Bureau made it clear that foreign tourists are still banned from entering the Philippines despite the lifting of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement that only foreigners with valid and existing visas would be allowed to enter the country.
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“Foreign tourists are still prohibited from entering the country and said restriction remains effective until it is lifted by the IATF,” he said in a statement
The IATF said that foreigners who will satisfy several requirements from May 1, 2021 will be allowed entry:
• They must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry, except for those qualified under the Balikbayan Program
• They must have a pre-booked accommodation for at least 7 nights in an accredited quarantine hotel or facility
• They should be tested for the novel coronavirus in their quarantine facility on the sixth day from the date of their arrival
• They are subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers at the port and date of entry
• They are subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers (1,500 per day) at the port and date of entry
(TDT)
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