According to the Philippine Immigration Bureau (BI) on Saturday, 13525 people entered the Philippines on April 1, the first day that the border was opened to all foreigners fully vaccinated.

Dana krizia Sandoval, spokesman of the Immigration Bureau, said in a public briefing that the number of inbound tourists is expected to continue to increase due to the recovery of policies before the pandemic.

At present, passengers only need to show the "acceptable vaccination certificate" and the certificate that the covid-19 test result is negative within 48 hours before departure or the antigen test within 24 hours before departure.

"Our borders are now open. As we enter the new normal, we have more or less returned to the pre pandemic visa policy. But when traveling in the Philippines, let's make sure that we can still comply with the basic health agreement," Sandoval said.

The Philippines accepted tourists from visa free countries for the first time in February, and the Immigration Bureau noted the rapid increase in the number of immigrants.

From 8000 to 9000 person times in February, Bi recorded 10000 to 12000 person times per day in March. About 30% are foreigners, mainly from the United States, South Korea and Japan. This figure is expected to increase further in April.

"Historically, due to our climate, many foreigners come to this country every summer... It is estimated that about 12000 to 14000 people may arrive in April, or even more," he said. The number of cases recorded in the country is declining every day.

According to the ABS-CBN data analysis team, less than 400 covid-19 cases were recorded every day in the past 6 days.

Introduction to Chinese passport entry

Entry conditions:

1. Apply for and obtain a Philippine visa;

2. Complete vaccination, and complete two doses of Xinguan vaccine 14 days before departure;

3. Provide the new crown vaccination certificate approved by the Philippines;

4. Provide the negative nucleic acid test report within 48 hours before departure or the negative antigen test report within 24 hours;

5. Passport valid for more than 6 months;

6. Provide valid return air tickets or valid air tickets to other destinations within 30 days after arriving in the Philippines;

7. Before departure, you need to buy travel insurance with a minimum insured amount of 35000 dollars or more from a reputable insurance company, and the insurance must cover the treatment of COVID-19.

8. Registered on the official platform of Philippine Quarantine Bureau.

There are four types of non entry:

1. The new crown vaccine has not been vaccinated or has not been vaccinated in the whole process;

2. Failure to obtain a visa in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of foreign affairs of the Philippines;

3. Failure to comply with the laws, regulations and relevant regulations of the Philippine Immigration Service;

4. Those who once had black names in the Philippines are not allowed to enter the country if they have not been dealt with.

Chinese passport entry precautions:

1. 9A Philippine tourist visa: it is expected that Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Xiamen will be open for processing after April 4;

2. 9g work visa holder: it is forbidden to use it if it is overdue! You can choose to apply for 9A tourist visa before entering the country. Please contact professionals as soon as possible after entering the country, and cancel the original 9g work permit, otherwise there will be high fines;

3. Holders of all kinds of permanent resident immigration cards: if overdue persons are prohibited from boarding and entering the Philippines, they can choose to go to the Philippines through our company (China Jinjiang Airport Branch) to handle updates.

Summary of China Philippines round trip flights:

To the Philippines:

1. Guangzhou Manila (AirAsia)

Flight No.: z2139

Flight time: 04:10-06:50

Flight date: April 8/15/22/29

2. Guangzhou Manila (China Eastern Airlines)

Flight No.: 5j309

Flight time: 21:00-23:40

Flight date: April 5/12/19/26

Philippine return:

1. Manila Xiamen (Xiamen Airlines)

Flight No.: mf820

Flight time: 17:55-20:30

Flight date: August 5/19, September 2/16/30, October 14/28

2. Manila Guangzhou (China Southern Airlines)

Flight No.: cz3092

Flight time: 12:00-14:40

Flight date: August 11/25

3. Manila Tianjin (Philippine Airlines)

Flight No.: pr314

Flight time: 11:00-15:00

Flight dates: July 13/27, August 10/24, September 7/21 (Overtime flight), July 20, August 3/17/31, September 14/28 (regular flight)