Are there any countries in Asia open? or soon to be opened?
Feb 7, 2022, 11:45 am
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Feb 11, 2022, 12:07 am
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James Clark of Future Southeast Asia (Recommended) has been traveling extensively. He recently was in Cambodia and wrote an interesting update on the cesspit Sihanoukville has become. He's now in Thailand.
He doesn't publish much about administrative details of traveling but does show it can be done (by him. I'm not going anywhere for a while yet.)
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Rich
He doesn't publish much about administrative details of traveling but does show it can be done (by him. I'm not going anywhere for a while yet.)
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Rich
Feb 11, 2022, 8:01 pm
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Hi David, does what you wrote apply to the whole of the Philippines? I’m looking at heading there in March, flying into Cebu and out of Manila. Haven’t planned exactly where in between but can’t find any information as to whether certain regions are closed or restricted.
The link is from a press release by PH gov and the full press release is posted to their FB page: https://bit.ly/3HeormD
A more recent post on the same FB has images with detailed requirements for different categories.
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Feb 11, 2022, 10:14 pm
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Found the following press release from PH gov that has some more specifics about entry requirements, etc.
The link is from a press release by PH gov and the full press release is posted to their FB page: https://bit.ly/3HeormD
A more recent post on the same FB has images with detailed requirements for different categories.
The link is from a press release by PH gov and the full press release is posted to their FB page: https://bit.ly/3HeormD
A more recent post on the same FB has images with detailed requirements for different categories.
1) do u know what their rules are if you test positive (eg when testing for return flight) - any forced hospitalization?
2) I was looking into Cebu and found that there was very bad flooding recently due to a ?typhoon - have they recovered?
Feb 12, 2022, 9:12 am
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Text from the FB page posted below. Also this document is linked: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/d...SO-159-RRD.pdf
I can't find the other document which is posted (the 6 page one labeled Advisory: Revised Travel Restrictions Guidelines and Quarantine Classifications): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...24609793033204. TLDR:
28 January 2022
PRESS RELEASE
PH to open borders to foreign tourists
MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that the country will be opening its borders to the entry of foreign tourists starting February 10.
In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that, in compliance with the resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) issued on Thursday, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order No. 408 s. 1960 as amended, shall be allowed to enter the Philippines.
A total of 157 countries are considered visa free, including the United States of America, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, UK, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Arriving tourists are required to present a passport valid for at least 6 months, and the required proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Accepted proofs of vaccination are World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, VaxCertPH, or national/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement unless otherwise permitted by the IATF-MEID.
Additionally, according to the resolution, starting February 1, arriving passengers must submit a negative RT-PCR test valid for 48 hours prior to departure from country of origin.
Those fully vaccinated are no longer required to undergo facility-based quarantine, but shall self-monitor for 7 days. On the other hand, unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, and those whose vaccination status cannot be confirmed shall undergo the required quarantine protocols as implemented by the Bureau of Quarantine and the local government units.
Minors are exempted from providing proof of vaccination.
“The opening of our borders to foreign tourists is a welcome development,” said Morente. “We see this as a giant leap towards the rebound of the tourism and international travel sector,” he added.
PRESS RELEASE
PH to open borders to foreign tourists
MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that the country will be opening its borders to the entry of foreign tourists starting February 10.
In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that, in compliance with the resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) issued on Thursday, fully vaccinated nationals of non-visa required countries under Executive Order No. 408 s. 1960 as amended, shall be allowed to enter the Philippines.
A total of 157 countries are considered visa free, including the United States of America, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, UK, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Arriving tourists are required to present a passport valid for at least 6 months, and the required proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Accepted proofs of vaccination are World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, VaxCertPH, or national/state digital certificate of the foreign government which has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal arrangement unless otherwise permitted by the IATF-MEID.
Additionally, according to the resolution, starting February 1, arriving passengers must submit a negative RT-PCR test valid for 48 hours prior to departure from country of origin.
Those fully vaccinated are no longer required to undergo facility-based quarantine, but shall self-monitor for 7 days. On the other hand, unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, and those whose vaccination status cannot be confirmed shall undergo the required quarantine protocols as implemented by the Bureau of Quarantine and the local government units.
Minors are exempted from providing proof of vaccination.
“The opening of our borders to foreign tourists is a welcome development,” said Morente. “We see this as a giant leap towards the rebound of the tourism and international travel sector,” he added.
- Fully vaccinated: Negative PCR within 48 hours and 7 days self monitoring
- Unvaccinated: Negative PCR within 48 hours and facility-based quarantine for 5 days and home quarantine for 9 days
- Unvaccinated minor Filipino nationals: Follow parents quarantine protocol
- Fully recovered Filipino nationals with positive PCR: Medical certificate needed then basically the same requirements for vaccinated/unvaccinated
- Foreign nationals entering visa free: fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, return ticket, 6 month passport validity, travel insurance for US $35,000, 7 days self monitoring
- Foreign children traveling with Filipino nationals: follow parents quarantine protocol
- Foreign nationals entering through 9a visa: Secure entry exemption document, fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, 7 days self monitoring
- Foreign nationals with other visas: fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, 7 days self monitoring
- Full vaccination: 2 dose or single dose more than 14 days prior
Feb 12, 2022, 9:14 am
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HOW IS THE HOME QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION BEING DONE?
- If you have severe or critical symptoms, you will be referred to a hospital
- If you are asymptomatic or with mild/moderate symptoms, you may isolate yourself at your home or you may go to a Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF)
Feb 12, 2022, 10:50 am
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Interesting story and video...
This 33-year-old left the U.S. for Bali and lives a ‘life of luxury’ on $2,233 a month—how he spends his money (msn.com)
This 33-year-old left the U.S. for Bali and lives a ‘life of luxury’ on $2,233 a month—how he spends his money (msn.com)
Feb 12, 2022, 10:58 am
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Interesting story and video...
This 33-year-old left the U.S. for Bali and lives a ‘life of luxury’ on $2,233 a month—how he spends his money (msn.com)
This 33-year-old left the U.S. for Bali and lives a ‘life of luxury’ on $2,233 a month—how he spends his money (msn.com)
Slightly off topic but it is actually pretty hard to find mid-range properties in certain locations like Bali and tourist spots in Mexico: you either have the $70 or less cheap hotels and the $700 tourist places. Como Uma Ubud was the only one I found in the middle and it was quite nice, I hope it's still there when I get back
Feb 12, 2022, 4:56 pm
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Thank you very much!
Read this site (although it says updated May 2021): https://doh.gov.ph/COVID-19/FAQs
Text from the FB page posted below. Also this document is linked: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/d...SO-159-RRD.pdf
I can't find the other document which is posted (the 6 page one labeled Advisory: Revised Travel Restrictions Guidelines and Quarantine Classifications): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...24609793033204. TLDR:
I can't find the other document which is posted (the 6 page one labeled Advisory: Revised Travel Restrictions Guidelines and Quarantine Classifications): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...24609793033204. TLDR:
- Fully vaccinated: Negative PCR within 48 hours and 7 days self monitoring
- Unvaccinated: Negative PCR within 48 hours and facility-based quarantine for 5 days and home quarantine for 9 days
- Unvaccinated minor Filipino nationals: Follow parents quarantine protocol
- Fully recovered Filipino nationals with positive PCR: Medical certificate needed then basically the same requirements for vaccinated/unvaccinated
- Foreign nationals entering visa free: fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, return ticket, 6 month passport validity, travel insurance for US $35,000, 7 days self monitoring
- Foreign children traveling with Filipino nationals: follow parents quarantine protocol
- Foreign nationals entering through 9a visa: Secure entry exemption document, fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, 7 days self monitoring
- Foreign nationals with other visas: fully vaccinated, negative PCR within 48 hours, 7 days self monitoring
- Full vaccination: 2 dose or single dose more than 14 days prior
Feb 12, 2022, 11:49 pm
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I saw this somewhere else as well but can't find any information on it now. Does PH require a negative PCR test for leaving the Philippines? Even if your destination country does not require it?
Feb 13, 2022, 11:38 am
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Another encouraging sign of a return towards normality: Vietnam lifting remaining restrictions on international flights, per CNA.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia...feb-15-2495541
Vietnam will remove its COVID-19 restrictions on international passenger flights with all markets starting Feb 15, with no limitation on the number of flights, the state-run Tuoi Tre newspaper reported on Sunday (Feb 13).
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Vietnam had already begun gradually resuming international flights with 15 markets from the beginning of this year while easing quarantine requirements, with vaccinated passengers now needing only three days of self-isolation.
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Vietnam had already begun gradually resuming international flights with 15 markets from the beginning of this year while easing quarantine requirements, with vaccinated passengers now needing only three days of self-isolation.