Tourists visiting the Philippines do not need to be tested for Covid-19.

According toNational NewsTourists who have received two doses of the vaccine along with one booster dose against Covid-19 will not need to be tested before entry. The new law came into effect at the end of May and applies to both locals and tourists.

On the other hand, unvaccinated or only two-dose travelers must present a negative PCR test result valid 48 hours before departure. The Philippines allows travelers to undergo antigen testing; however, this must be done within 24 hours of entry.

Children aged 12 to 17 who have received both doses are exempt from pre-departure testing. Children under 12 do not need to undergo any testing or provide any documentation of vaccination to travel to the Philippines, provided their guardian is fully vaccinated or has a negative test result.

Foreign visitors must also have passports valid for at least six months when they arrive in the country. Authorities in the Philippines announced on Friday that Metro Manila, the country's bustling capital, will remain at the lowest alert level from June 1 to June 15.

Level 1 alert is the most relaxed level. This means businesses, restaurants, cafes, shops, and gyms can operate at full capacity without restrictions.

Along with Manila, 62 other locations across the country will remain below the lowest alert level in June, including Pangasinan, Cebu City, and Batangas. Alert level limits are reviewed every two weeks.

According to data from Johns Hopkins, approximately 63% of the population is fully vaccinated, and more than 3.68 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the country since the pandemic began in 2020.

Anh Thi