Philippines
Mar 13, 2020, 7:17 pm
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Philippines
Hi Everyone,
On March 10, i flew MNL-DOH-LHR and have my return flight back on Monday with a two day stopover in Doha (I got Qsuites on the MNL-DOH leg which was a nice surprise!). Im confused about the new entry restrictions on both countries:
1. Qatar has stated they wont allow anyone to enter on flights originating from various countries including the Philippines. As im flying from LHR, I should be able to enter, right? Does it matter that ive been in the Philippines in the last 14 days? The official announcement would suggest it only restricts entry from flights originating from those countries.
2. Philippines has stated they will deny entry to anyone coming from a country with local transmission of Covid 19. As my trip is from the UK (where local transmission has occured) has anyone been denied entry on this basis. The PH government has been less than helpful by not issuing a specific list of countries.
Thanks in advance
On March 10, i flew MNL-DOH-LHR and have my return flight back on Monday with a two day stopover in Doha (I got Qsuites on the MNL-DOH leg which was a nice surprise!). Im confused about the new entry restrictions on both countries:
1. Qatar has stated they wont allow anyone to enter on flights originating from various countries including the Philippines. As im flying from LHR, I should be able to enter, right? Does it matter that ive been in the Philippines in the last 14 days? The official announcement would suggest it only restricts entry from flights originating from those countries.
2. Philippines has stated they will deny entry to anyone coming from a country with local transmission of Covid 19. As my trip is from the UK (where local transmission has occured) has anyone been denied entry on this basis. The PH government has been less than helpful by not issuing a specific list of countries.
Thanks in advance
Mar 13, 2020, 9:01 pm
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A good official source is IATA:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
Clearly, you will NOT be able to enter Qatar as you have been in Phil for the past 14 days. Your nationality might prevent you too.
Phil are quite discretionary on their entry requirements. You should inquire directly, but expect new rules to target Europeans and others. That will probably be announced over the week end. Of course, if you are a permanent resident, then they will accept you.
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
Clearly, you will NOT be able to enter Qatar as you have been in Phil for the past 14 days. Your nationality might prevent you too.
Phil are quite discretionary on their entry requirements. You should inquire directly, but expect new rules to target Europeans and others. That will probably be announced over the week end. Of course, if you are a permanent resident, then they will accept you.
Last edited by brunos; Mar 13, 2020 at 9:07 pm
Mar 13, 2020, 9:36 pm
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Thanks. I had looked at the IATA website but it conflicts with the official announcement from the MOH in Qatar.
https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/03/08...-covid-19-wor/
on their site it mentions nothing about the 14 day rule that IATA mentions. it only refers to those coming directly from these countries.
FYI I'm traveling on a British passport .
https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/03/08...-covid-19-wor/
on their site it mentions nothing about the 14 day rule that IATA mentions. it only refers to those coming directly from these countries.
FYI I'm traveling on a British passport .
Mar 13, 2020, 10:58 pm
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I was finally able to call QR and after a hold time of an 70 minutes, the agent confirmed that there is no 14 day rule for the philippines. It only applies to flights arriving from the philippines.
Hope this helps anyone else in a similar position.
Hope this helps anyone else in a similar position.
Mar 13, 2020, 11:41 pm
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I can't help you with re: to DOH / Qatar but for the Philippines, it seems that it's not a "lock down" as much as it is a “community quarantine”
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/polit...ions-commuters
I'm just glad I got my trip to MNL over & done with last week, but we've got 2 trips to Europe in the next couple of months booked on QR exMNL.
Will update if I have any trips to MNL soon but I really hope not ..
Good luck & safe travels.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/polit...ions-commuters
I'm just glad I got my trip to MNL over & done with last week, but we've got 2 trips to Europe in the next couple of months booked on QR exMNL.
Will update if I have any trips to MNL soon but I really hope not ..
Good luck & safe travels.
Mar 14, 2020, 9:51 am
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MNL is closed or quarantined. It means anyone who comes to MNL is stuck there for 14 days at least. Clark is open and the government is advising travelers to other parts of the Philippines not to fly into MNL. The information I am getting from Philippines is that it's going to get a lot worse before it gets under control.
Mar 14, 2020, 10:19 pm
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MNL is closed or quarantined. It means anyone who comes to MNL is stuck there for 14 days at least. Clark is open and the government is advising travelers to other parts of the Philippines not to fly into MNL. The information I am getting from Philippines is that it's going to get a lot worse before it gets under control.