The Philippines will no longer require a predeparture COVID-19 negative test result for inbound fully vaccinated travelers with at least one booster shot starting May 30, according to Malacañang. 168, the predeparture testing requirement will also exempt children ages 12 to 17 who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those 12 years old and younger “regardless of vaccination status” as long as they are accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents or guardians. The IATF also said that travel insurance would also no longer be required for inbound passengers but it would still be highly encouraged. A win for tourism industryThe DOT thanked the IATF for approving its recommendation to further ease the government’s travel requirements. READ: More than 50 percent of tourism workers vaccinated vs COVID-19 — DOTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 28, 2022 08:47 UTC