Not wishing to put anyone off but if you get tested here in the Phils, once you get off the plane, it's very likely you'll be found to be positive and required to undergo quarantine. Many OFW's complaining about Philippines pretending to be open again... then when they return they're shafted for more tests and hotel quarantine costs.
Qatar prices seems to have really dropped. Flights that would have cost me £1700 to book the other day are now £900-1000.
Because they will get the bookings and can fill the cost covering economy seats, Emirates are back to sensible prices as well for my desired dates. I am surprised this has happened this quickly but, great
You now need the equivalent of 35000 US dollars worth of corona virus travel insurance covering the period of your stay I guess they will want to see it specified in your policy
For others looking in go to corona virus section of the link www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines
I found it on some general news sites, this one first GUIDE: Testing, quarantine rules for foreign travelers bound for Philippines - UNTV News | UNTV News (untvweb.com) Not a problem for me personally but it's bad news for Ana, her mum is really not well and just got out of hospital after pneumonia (not covid pneumonia), she's within a couple of weeks of not having enough validity left on her Korean passport for the 6 month rule which would mean she would have to argue with the check-in desk about her dual nationality, that has worked before for one-way trips, she has the required documents but in times of Covid it's not certain. I really didn't want to ever pay for her to return I wanted her to do it herself but with Nanay being so ill both Nanay and the kids need Ana so I would have done one more time, she has had trouble renewing her passport in Korea because there is a spelling mistake on her Korean Gov ID card and it is not an exact match to her passport so she needs that fixed as well but she could have got a new passport in Manila from the Korean embassy, but while I could have bought her a flight on Cebu Pacific, I can't add this travel insurance as well and her trying to argue that at the check-in desk along with her Philippine citizenship argument is just going to be too much. She's not a balikbayan she is a legitimate dual national but for various reasons she still can't get a Philippine passport so she is going to get stuck, and given that this was about to cost me £600 or more (leaving expenses she needs to settle as well as the flight) this additional flight risk of travel insurance and likely expensive travel insurance is too much, I think I would be better paying for a home help to come in and cook for the kids and Nanay and put more responsibility on the kids for cleaning the house and looking after themselves, really sad as I am really worried about Nanay and I can't get back there just now myself. So this travel insurance was the last straw but it has saved me a bit and I have to send extra this month to the kids anyway because they need more help for Nanay this month.
copied from uk gov page Entry requirements This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport, for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Philippines set and enforce entry rules. For further information contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you’re travelling to. You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements. Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Entry to the Philippines The Philippines’ Government Resolution 160B explains the entry rules for foreign nationals to the Philippines. From 10 February 2022, fully vaccinated British passport holders are permitted to enter the Philippines. You will be permitted to enter the country visa free for an initial period of 30 days and will not be required to undergo facility-based quarantine providing you meet the following requirements: Six months validity on your passport and holding return or onward tickets; Proof of vaccination status; Proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours prior to departing for the Philippines; and Obtain, prior to arrival, travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs with a minimum coverage of USD 35,000 for the duration of your stay in the Philippines British nationals with valid and existing visas for the Philippines continue to be allowed entry provided you are fully vaccinated and are able to present proof of vaccination and a negative PCR test. Demonstrating your COVID-19 status The Philippines will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. You should follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers depending on the country risk classifications as determined by the Philippine Government. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination. For travellers fully vaccinated in the Philippines, either your VaxCertPH digital vaccination certificate or Bureau of Quarantine issued International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) is acceptable as proof of vaccination. Quarantine requirements for travellers The Philippines’ Government Resolution 160B explains the current entry rules to the Philippines. You are no longer required to observe facility-based quarantine but must self-monitor for any COVID symptoms for seven days from your date of arrival in the Philippines. You are required to report any symptoms to your Local Government Unit (LGU). Travelling with Children From 10 February 2022, children above 12 years of age must be fully vaccinated when travelling to the Philippines and must meet the same entry requirements as for adults. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from the requirement of full vaccination and providing proof of vaccination status prior to boarding provided they travel with fully vaccinated foreign national parents. Children under 12 years of age who are not fully vaccinated and are traveling with their Filipino parent must follow the entry, testing, and quarantine protocols of their Filipino parent. Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) Holders of Temporary Visitor Visa who have stayed in the Philippines for six months or more or holders of Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas with valid ACR I-Cards who are leaving the country temporarily must secure an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) at least 72 hours before leaving the country to avoid being denied departure. You should refer to the Bureau of Immigration website for instructions, and call +63 (02) 8465 2400 for advice if you can settle this at the airport before your departure. All ACR I cardholders generally need to pay for the ECC upon departure. Those with approved visas but who are yet to receive their ACR I cards can show their receipt at the airport. Foreigners with approved visa applications which have not yet been issued can present their valid passport, DOJ endorsement or Certification from the approving office and receipt. Travel Pass From 1 March 2021, anyone holding a visa issued by the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Board of Investments (BoI), the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) must obtain a travel pass from the Department that issued their visa in order to leave the Philippines. Anyone holding an ECC issued by the Bureau of Immigration is exempt from this requirement. Regular entry requirements Visas From 10 February 2022, UK passport holders are permitted to enter the Philippines visa free for an initial period of 30 days. Consult the Philippine Embassy before you travel. You can apply to extend your stay at the offices of the Bureau of Immigration. Overstaying without the proper authority is a serious matter and can lead to detention pending payment of outstanding fees and fines and voluntary deportation at your own expense. The British Embassy is aware of cases where visitors trying to extend their stay in the Philippines by regular renewals of tourist visas have been challenged on arrival by Philippine immigration officials. If you wish to stay long-term in the Philippines, make sure you do so in full accordance with Philippine immigration regulations. Annual Returns for registered foreign nationals All registered foreign nationals are required to report in person to the Bureau of Immigration and its office within the first sixty (60) days of every calendar year. Please visit the Bureau of Immigration for more details. Evidence of onward travel Entry to the Philippines may be refused if you’re unable to produce evidence of return or onward travel - for example an onward or return air ticket. Passport validity Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to the Philippines. Departure tax If you’re leaving the country from Cebu Mactan airport you must pay a departure tax of 850 pesos in local currency or the equivalent in US dollars. There’s no longer a departure tax at Manila airport. This information is subject to change and you should check with local authorities before you travel. Visiting Boracay Island If you’re planning to visit Boracay Island, you will need to have evidence of a confirmed booking with an accredited hotel. You should take local advice on documentation and port of entry to the island before you travel. Living, working or studying in the Philippines If you intend to live, work, or study in the Philippines you’ll need to have certain UK documents (eg birth certificates, marriage certificates, UK police certificates, school documents) legalised by the FCDO Legalisation Office. These documents do not need to be legalised or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in London. Alternatively, the requesting local authority may wish to verify the Apostille certificate issued by the Legalisation Office at https://www.gov.uk/verify-apostille. Children travelling to the Philippines without their parents Non-Filipino children under the age of 15, who are not travelling with a parent or joining a parent in the Philippines, must apply for a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) for entry into the Philippines. You can do this at the Philippine Embassy in London or on arrival through the Bureau of Immigration. For either application, you will need to submit the right documentation and pay a fee. For more information and details of payment, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs’ website If a minor under the age of 15 is travelling to visit a parent they should carry a copy of their parents’ resident visa. Yellow fever certificate requirements Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website. UK Emergency Travel Documents UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are valid for entry, airside transit and exit from the Philippines. If you plan to use an ETD to enter Philippines, the ETD should be valid for 6 months from the date of arrival and have a valid Philippine visa. Check entry requirements with the nearest Philippine Embassy before you travel. If you apply for an ETD from the British Embassy in Manila, you should get the necessary stamps from the Bureau of Immigration and confirm your Philippine visa is up to date before attempting to leave the Philippines otherwise you’re likely to face problems at the point of departure. Previous
when it states "consulate the philipine embassy before you travel" I take it that this is just the uk gov being cautious in regards to possible last minute rule changes and not an actual official process u have to do before traveling ?
IATF Resolution No. 160-B.docx (doh.gov.ph) this is the official Philippine source for the travel rules. This is the source for all the very latest IATF announcements IATF Resolutions | IATF (doh.gov.ph) this is where you need to check for late breaking changes. edit: This travel insurance requirement is so vague with the "reputable insurer" wording that it is going to be really hard for people to prove that they have cover that matches their requirement, I am assuming that the airlines will ask for proof of travel insurance at check-in and that Philippines immigration will ask to see insurance documents on arrival but how will they know if the insurer is reputable, where is the list of reputable insurers.
I got my insurance through a company called battleface ( doesn't sound the most professional lol) This is because its valid for travel to areas against government travel advice . Its a broker company for Lloyd's. I got £5000,000 medical and it covers for covid but only if your 59 and under. It states this on my insurance documents. I know this doesn't answer your question mate about a possible list of insurers but I will report back when I fly march 2nd if it is asked for and at what point.
these might help https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/travel-insurance/best-covid-19-travel-insurance-policies/ https://www.standard.co.uk/esmoney/travel-insurance/best-covid-travel-insurance-uk-b932220.html
Yeah those could help other folk. Personally I would buy from LV= if I did not already have Insurance through my Nationwide FlexPlus Account although I only just got the FlexPlus account and I need to check if I have to buy an upgrade to the policy for the things I might want like more than 31 days travel per trip. The problem Ana has is that she has to buy her insurance in South Korea if she wants to go home, actually she does not need it I found the set of options on Cebu Pacific that specify the rules that apply to her but she is scared to show her BI Certificate at check-in and even with that it would be a gamble.
Anyone had any experience with doing a PCR test before travel? I don't think I live near a private one here in Wales. Can't find much online anyway. Would it be okay to use a private company that send you a test to your home and I do it myself? 48 hours seems kind of tight to get the results back though.
I did one before I left the UK almost 4 weeks back, it was 72 hours rather than 48 hours though,where are you flying from as I am sure they do 3 hour results at the airport.
https://www.covid19-testing.org/tra...MIgJ-Yj9CE9gIVe__jBx256ADMEAAYAiAAEgL2efD_BwE I found my clinic through this list. Most offer a next day result or for abit more money same day. Im transiting through singapore and they state that the pcr test cant be self administered. As druk1 said im sure they also offer a rapid service at the airports mate.
Flying from Heathrow terminal 4. Just had a look and they do tests at terminal 1 2 3 and 5 will get it done at Heathrow though. Thanks mate
