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.
Acting deputy presidential spokesperson Kris Ablan said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has adopted the recommendation of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to scrap the requirement to revive the country’s tourism industry.
Based on the IATF Resolution No. 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.
