04/03/2021
SUMMARY of TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS for LOCALLY STRANDED INDIVIDUALS
***Travel Requirements may change without prior notice
***Please check with your local government units for the most updated requirements.
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BACOLOD
Based on government regulations, guests bound for Bacolod are advised of the following guidelines.
A. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, except Bacolod City
>>All guests bound for cities and municipalities within Negros Occidental (except for Bacolod City) are required to present a Notice of Coordination upon check-in. This notice must be issued by the destination LGU.
>>Arriving passengers will still undergo RT-PCR (swab) testing and quarantine upon arrival in Bacolod-Silay Airport.
B. BACOLOD CITY ONLY
For Non-Essential Travel / Tourists (Leisure / Vacation and others), Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory or negative Saliva RT-PCR test result from the Philippine Red Cross, taken within three (3) days before date of travel
>>Notice of Coordination issued by the office of Councilor Cindy T. Rojas, which may be requested through email ([email protected]) or by contacting (034) 435-3607
This is based on information we have available at the moment. Please continue checking with your local government units for the latest updates.
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TAGBILARAN (BOHOL)
For guests flying from Manila to Bohol, please be advised of the following travel guidelines.
Returning Residents, APORs, and non-APORs must secure a Certificate of Acceptance prior to the flight by coordinating with the LGU and submitting the following travel requirements:
>>Travel Itinerary
>>Transportation Arrangement
>>Negative COVID-19 test result, which may either be an RT-PCR (swab or saliva) or a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT):
1. Negative RT-PCR (swab or saliva) test result must be conducted within seventy-two (72) hours before flight and will remain valid for only three (3) days after arrival. A repeat RT-PCR (swab) or Antigen (swab) test must be done after third day.
2. Negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), conducted within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours before the flight; however, a repeat RAT must be done immediately upon arrival. The RAT is valid for five (5) days. For guests who will stay for more than five (5) days, another RAT must be conducted. RAT kits must be approved by the FDA and done in accredited laboratories.
Testing may also be done upon arrival, but guests will be subject to quarantine. Children who are four (4) years old and below are exempted from COVID-19 testing, as long as they are traveling with adults with negative test results.
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BORACAY (Caticlan)
Based on government regulations, guests bound for Boracay are advised of the following travel guidelines.
Effective Oct. 1, 2020, Caticlan (Boracay) Airport only accepts tourists. All Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) and Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) should travel via Kalibo, instead of via Caticlan. Please check with your local government units for the latest updates.
For Boracay Tourists, you are required to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result conducted within seventy-two (72) hours before departure flight
>>Confirmed hotel booking or reservation from any DOT-accredited accommodation establishments in Boracay
>>Roundtrip Tickets
>>Proof of Identity
>>Tourist QR Code. Please fill up the Health Declaration form at least twenty-four (24) hours before the flight via https://touristboracay.com/
Processing takes approximately twelve (12) hours after receipt of documents. Please wait for the confirmation email to get the Tourist QR Code, and keep a printed or digital copy of this. You have to present your Tourist QR code upon boarding the flight and when accessing services in Boracay island.
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BUTUAN
Guests bound for Butuan are not required to present any travel document requirements. Face masks, face shields, and physical distancing are still required.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO
Guests bound for Cagayan de Oro are not required to present any travel documents. Face masks, face shields, and physical distancing are still required.
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CAUAYAN
The City of Cauayan requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) are not required to present travel document requirements upon check-in.
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CEBU
For guests flying to Cebu, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Authority to Enter
https://mics.cebucity.gov.ph/inboundapplication/
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, conducted within three (3) days before departure
>>Letter of Coordination from Barangay in Cebu City
>>Travel Authority issued by JTF COVID Shield from LGU of origin
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CORON (Busuanga)
For guests flying to Coron, please accomplish these travel requirements:
MUNICIPALITY OF CORON AND BUSUANGA
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result or negative Saliva RT-PCR test result (from Philippine Red Cross), conducted within seventy-two (72) hours before the flight. Copy of the test result with the official receipt should be presented upon check-in.
>>Filled up health declaration form athttps://corontourism.ph/. Save the digital or printed copy of the QR code, which will be scanned upon arrival, and upon entry and exit of establishments and sites.
>>>MUNICIPALITY OF CULIONNegative RT-PCR (swab) test result, conducted within seventy-two (72) hours before the flight. Copy of the test result with the official receipt should be presented upon check-in.
>>Filled up health declaration form athttps://corontourism.ph/. Save the digital or printed copy of the QR code, which will be scanned upon arrival, and upon entry and exit of establishments and sites.
>>Certificate of Acceptance from EOC Culion or LGU
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COTABATO
Guests bound for Cotabato are not required to present any travel documents. Face masks, face shields, and physical distancing are still required.
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DAVAO
The City of Davao requires Davao-bound guests to comply with the following requirements:
All Davao-bound guests are required to submit a filled up Health Declaration Form. Please make sure that registration is completed to get the QR code. All passengers must present this QR code before being allowed to exit the Davao International Airport. >>>https://hdform.davaocity.gov.ph/form
For guests Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, conducted within twenty-four (24) to seventy-two (72) hours before flight departure
>>14-day home quarantine
Children aged twelve (12) years old and below are exempted from the RT-PCR (swab) test, provided that accompanying adult has a negative test result.
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DIPOLOG
For guests flying to Dipolog, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Persons with Indispensable Travel (medical and humanitarian purposes):
>>Negative Rapid Antigen test or Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, dated at most five (5) days before departure
>>Medical Certification issued by the City/Municipal Health Office (issued at most seven (7) days before departure)
>>Travel Authority issued by JTF CV Shield (PNP)
>>Certificate of Acceptance from the concerned LGU
>>Referral from the concerned Provincial Health Office/Hospital (if travel is for medical reasons)
As per latest government regulations, all persons allowed entry into the Province of Zamboanga del Norte are required to download and register in the StaySafe App and fill-up the PIATF Declaration Form.
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DUMAGUETE
For guests flying from Manila to Dumaguete, the Province of Negros Oriental requires you to get in touch with your local tourism offices. Please contact them between now until two (2) days before your flight.
These local tourism offices will then consolidate the list, and endorse it to the Provincial Tourism Unit (PTU).
For contact information of your local tourism offices, please check http://www.visitnegrosoriental.com/contact-us/.
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GENERAL SANTOS
For guests flying to General Santos, please accomplish the travel requirements:
>>Travel Authority
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) or Antigen test result, issued within seventy-two (72) hours before the date of arrival
>>Pre-registration in TAPAT at least twenty-four (24) hours before your flight. Please save a printed or digital copy of the QR code as this will be scanned upon entering border checkpoints, establishments and office. >>http://tapat.gensantos.gov.ph/tapatsystem/
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ILOILO
For guests flying to Iloilo, please accomplish these travel requirements:
All guests bound for Iloilo City must obtain a Notice of Coordination and Acceptance from the Iloilo City - Emergency Operations Center (IC-EOC) prior to arrival and must accomplish an undertaking to comply with the mandatory RT-PCR testing upon arrival. There will be a mandatory quarantine while waiting for the release of results.
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and for Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Medical Clearance certification issued by the City/Municipal Health Office
>>Travel Authority issued by Chief of Police of the City/Municipality of origin
>>Any Valid Government ID (showing relevant information such as residence, citizenship or occupation)
>>Notice of Coordination from LGU (Proof of coordination)
As per government regulations, Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) bound for the following municipalities will not be accepted for flight for the period mentioned below:
>>Municipality of Carles – February 20, 2021 – March 5, 2021
>>Municipality of Miagao – February 20, 2021 – March 5, 2021
>>Municipality of Banate – February 28, 2021 – March 13, 2021
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KALIBO
For guests flying to Kalibo, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Aklan requires all arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>Travel Authority issued by Joint Task Force COVID Shield
>Notice of Coordination or Letter of Acceptance issued by the receiving LGU Municipality or City
>Medical Clearance Certificate issued by a government health facility
>Online Health Declaration Card
https://touristboracay.com/index-mode-transportation.aspx
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LEGAZPI
Guests bound for the Province of Albay are not required to present any travel documents. Face masks, face shields, and physical distancing are still required. Please make sure to report to your destination’s local government unit for symptoms screening.
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MANILA
From BACOLOD-MANILA
The City of Bacolod requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Travel Authority, valid for ten (10) days
>>Medical Clearance, valid for ten (10) days
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From BOHOL-MANILA
The City of Tagbilaran requires all departing guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR), and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 7 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 7 days)
For Tourists on booked roundtrip flights originating from Manila, no new requirements are needed. Please just show the same documents presented for your Manila-Bohol flight, at Panglao Airport.
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From CAGAYAN DE ORO-MANILA
The City of Cagayan de Oro requires all guests departing for Manila to present a valid medical certificate (within 14 days from issuance) to be accepted for flight.
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From CAUAYAN-MANILA
The City of Cauayan requires all departing guests for Manila to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Travel Authority from PNP
>>Medical Certificate issued within seven (7) days before the flight
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From CORON-MANILA
Based on government regulations, all guests departing from Coron to Manila are required to present the following documents to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR), and Returning Overseas Workers (ROF):
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 7 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 7 days)
For Tourists on booked roundtrip flights originating from Manila, no new requirements are needed. Please just show the same documents presented for your Manila-Coron flight, at Busuanga Airport.
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From COTABATO-MANILA
The City of Cotabato requires all departing guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate valid for seven (7) days before the flight
>>Travel Authority
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From DAVAO-MANILA
The City of Davao requires all departing guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate – secured not more than one (1) week prior to flight date
>>Barangay Certificate
>>PNP Travel Authority
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From DUMAGUETE-MANILA
The Province of Negros Oriental requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate
>>Travel Authority
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From GENERAL SANTOS-MANILA
The City of General Santos requires all departing guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate
>>Travel Pass
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ILOILO
For guests flying from Iloilo to Manila, please accomplish the following travel requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 10 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 10 days)
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From KALIBO-MANILA
The Province of Aklan requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 10 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 10 days)
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From NAGA-MANILA
The Province of Camarines Sur requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Negative Rapid test result, conducted within three (3) days before the flight
>>Travel Authority
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From PAGADIAN - Manila
The Province of Zamboanga del Sur requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate
>>Travel Authority
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From PUERTO PRINSESA-MANILA
The Province of Palawan requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 7 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 7 days)
For Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR):
>>Company ID
>>Certificate of Employment
>>Job Order
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From ROXAS-MANILA
The Province of Capiz requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 5 days before date of travel)
>>Travel Authority
For Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Medical Certificate (valid for 5 days before date of travel)
>>Travel Order / Mission Order / Proof of Employment
For Persons with Indispensable Travel:
>>Notice of Coordination with LGU
>>Medical Certificate
>>Travel Authority
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From SIARGAO-MANILA
The Province of Surigao del Norte requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Filled-up e-health pass (https://covid19.ssct.edu.ph/healthform)
>>Valid ID
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From TACLOBAN-MANILA
The City of Tacloban requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate issued by City or Municipal Health Office (valid for 7 days)
>>Travel Authority (valid for 7 days)
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From VIRAC-MANILA
The Province of Catanduanes requires all departing guests to present the following travel document requirements, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Travel Authority
>>Medical Certificate issued within seven (7) days before flight
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MARINDUQUE
For guests flying to Marinduque, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Marinduque requires all guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>Medical Certificate issued by the City of Municipal Health Office
>>Travel Authority from PNP
>>Letter of Coordination or Acceptance issued by the barangay and noted by
>>Municipal Health Office
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MASBATE
For guests flying to Masbate, please accomplish these travel requirements:
Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) are not required to present travel document requirements upon check-in.
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NAGA
For guests flying to Naga, please accomplish these travel requirements:
The Province of Camarines Sur requires all arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, conducted within three (3) days before the flight
>>Travel Authority, valid within seven (7) days before the flight
>>Acceptance Letter of receiving LGU - from Mayor’s Office
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OZAMIZ
For guests flying to Ozamiz, please accomplish these travel requirements:
The Province of Misamis Occidental requires guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
>>All other guests, such as Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) are not required to present travel document requirements upon check in.
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PAGADIAN
For guests flying to Pagadian, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Zamboanga del Sur requires guests traveling to Pagadian to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight.
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Travel Authority from JTF CV SHIELD (PNP)
>>Medical Certificate issued within seven (7) days before flight
>>Acceptance from the City/Municipal Government or Provincial Government
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PUERTO PRINSESA
For guests flying to Puerto Princesa, please take note of these travel guidelines:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI), Returning Residents, Indispensable Travelers, and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) in Commercial Flights:
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, conducted within seventy-two (72) hours before boarding (required only for guests bound for the Province of Palawan)
>>Medical Certificate issued by Local Health Office, secured within seventy-two (72) hours before the flight
>>Travel Authority or Travel Pass issued by Local Police
>>Copy of Valid ID with complete city or municipal address
>>Letter of Acceptance from LGU (required by all municipalities in Puerto Princesa, except for the Municipality of Rizal)
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ROXAS
For guests flying to Roxas, please take note of these travel guidelines:
As per government regulations, only residents of the Province of Capiz are allowed to board the flight, and must strictly obtain a Letter of Acceptance or Notice of Coordination issued by City / Municipal LGU only. Letter of Acceptance or Notice of Coordination issued by the Barangay Captain will not be accepted. Please continue checking with your Local Government Units for the latest updates
The Province of Capiz requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Medical clearance issued within five (5) days from the date of travel
>>Travel Authority from JTF-CV Shield
>>Certificate of Acceptance or Notice of Coordination issued by City / Municipal LGU
>>Proof of residence
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SAN JOSE (MINDORO)
For guests flying to San Jose (Mindoro), please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Occidental Mindoro requires all arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Medical Clearance Certificate valid five (5) days from issuance
>>Certificate of Acceptance issued by the receiving Municipal LGU
>>Travel Authority / Travel Pass-Through Permit issued by JTF CV Shield (PNP)
>>Negative Rapid Antigen or RT-PCR test result (valid 48 hours from issuance) - if none, LSI will be tested upon arrival, at own expens
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SIARGAO
For guests flying from Manila to Siargao, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Surigao del Norte requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight.
All arriving guests in the Siargao Airport and in the Surigao Airport are required to email the following documents to the Provincial Tourism Office at [email protected] to avoid delays in exiting from the airport. Please present the email confirmation of the Provincial Tourism Office upon check-in.
For residents of Surigao del Norte:
>>Negative COVID-19 Saliva test result or negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of release of result (children aged 14 years old and below are exempted)
>>Valid ID with Surigao del Norte residency
>>Filled-up e-health pass
https://covid19.ssct.edu.ph/healthform
>>Certificate of Residency issued by the Punong Barangay Concerned /
>>Travel Certification issued by the Provincial Governor or City/Municipal Mayor
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SURIGAO
For guests flying from Manila to Surigao, please accomplish the following travel requirements:
The Province of Surigao del Norte requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight.
All arriving guests in the Siargao Airport and in the Surigao Airport are required to email the following documents to the Provincial Tourism Office at [email protected] to avoid delays in exiting from the airport. Please present the email confirmation of the Provincial Tourism Office upon check-in.
For residents of Surigao del Norte:
>>Negative COVID-19 Saliva test result or negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of release of result (children aged 14 years old and below are exempted)
>>Valid ID with Surigao del Norte residency
>>Filled-up e-health pass
https://covid19.ssct.edu.ph/healthform
>>Certificate of Residency issued by the Punong Barangay Concerned /
>>Travel Certification issued by the Provincial Governor or City/Municipal Mayor
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TACLOBAN
For guests flying to Tacloban, please accomplish the travel requirements:
The City of Tacloban requires all arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI):
>>Health Certificate issued by City or Municipal Health Office
>>Travel Authority from PNP
>>Valid ID
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TUGUEGARAO
For guests flying from Manila to Tuguegarao, please accomplish these travel requirements:
All other guests, such as Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF) are not required to present travel document requirements upon check in. Face masks, face shields, and physical distancing are still required.
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VIRAC
For guests flying to Virac, please take note of these travel requirements:
The Province of Catanduanes requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Valid ID with proof of residency
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ZAMBOANGA
The City of Zamboanga requires arriving guests to present the following documents, to be accepted for flight:
For Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF):
>>Travel Authority issued by JTF-CV SHIELD
>>Medical Clearance from local health office (CHO/MHO and PHO) stating that they have no flu -like symptoms
>>Negative RT-PCR (swab) test result, valid within five (5) days from collection
>>Prior coordination with the City Tourism Office for the availability of the quarantine facility.
>>Coordination Pass - register and submit all necessary documents at least three (3) days before the flight
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN3vvyl7KvYAJ6y2fax_tNxqvrg4lIE0U9vKEsDbrptlbbAg/closedform
