MANILA, March 16 (Xinhua) — The Philippines has loosened entry restrictions for all fully vaccinated foreign nationals visiting the country starting this month, the Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration said on Wednesday.
In an advisory, which was effective immediately and signed by Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, foreign nationals coming from visa-required countries and regions need to secure an “entry exemption document” before visiting the Philippines.
Morente said foreign nationals must also be fully vaccinated, except for children below 12 years old traveling with their fully vaccinated parents.
The travelers must present proof of vaccination and a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure from the country of origin. Upon arrival, the traveler must also self-monitor for seven days.
The new policy widened the number of travelers allowed to enter the Southeast Asian country famous for white-sand beaches, diving resorts, and century-old…
