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PHILIPPINES - TRAVEL ADVISORY

UPDATED AS OF 22 JULY, 2023 As of 21 July 2023 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced the lifting of the Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to Covid-19. 

As stated in the announcement  “All prior orders, memoranda, and issuances that are effective only during the State of Public Health Emergency shall be deemed withdrawn, revoked or canceled and shall no longer be in effect.”  

Following the lifting of the state of public health emergency throughout the Philippines by virtue of Proclamation No. 297 series of 2023, the presentation of vaccination status and vaccination certificate for COVID-19 is  no longer required  for all international arrivals to the Philippines. All arriving travelers are accepted regardless of their vaccination status.

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All International travelers and all returning Filipinos are still required to register at the E-travel website . You may register at the E-travel website 72 hours prior to your departure. Please visit the official page at:  etravel.gov.ph

**Please note that registration for the e-Arrival Card is free.

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For detailed information on Philippine visa and immigration regulations, please visit the websites below.

Philippine Embassy Canberra 

Philippine Consulate General Sydney

Philippine Consulate General Melbourne

Philippine Embassy Wellington

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We've reviewed our advice for Egypt and have lowered the overall travel advice level. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of terrorism. We continue to advise Do not Travel or Reconsider Your Need to Travel to several areas due to threats including higher risks of terrorism or serious crime - read our advice carefully. 

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The Consular Services Charter outlines the consular services and assistance provided by the Australian Government to travellers overseas. Read the Charter to understand how we can and can't help. 

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 If you're going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. Read our advice, and download the CHOICE travel insurance guide before you go.

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Australia Travel Restrictions

Traveler's COVID-19 vaccination status

Traveling from the Philippines to Australia

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required in public spaces.

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Can I travel to Australia from the Philippines?

Most visitors from the Philippines, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Australia.

Can I travel to Australia if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the Philippines can enter Australia without restrictions.

Can I travel to Australia without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the Philippines can enter Australia without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Australia?

Visitors from the Philippines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Can I travel to Australia without quarantine?

Travelers from the Philippines are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Australia?

Mask usage in Australia is not required in public spaces.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Australia?

Restaurants in Australia are open. Bars in Australia are .

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Philippines Travel Restrictions

Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status

Travelling from Australia to the Philippines

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Recommended in public spaces and public transportation.

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Can I travel to the Philippines from Australia?

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Philippines.

Can I travel to the Philippines if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from Australia can enter the Philippines without restrictions.

Can I travel to the Philippines without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from Australia can enter the Philippines without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter the Philippines?

Visitors from Australia are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering the Philippines.

Can I travel to the Philippines without quarantine?

Travellers from Australia are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in the Philippines?

Mask usage in the Philippines is recommended in public spaces and public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in the Philippines?

Restaurants in the Philippines are open. Bars in the Philippines are .