Last Updated on February 23, 2023
This article was originally published on 28 March 2022 and was updated on 6 April 2022 to reflect new information.
6 April 2022 Update: The government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entry into the country. The latest update will include vaccination certificates issued by the following countries:
- Bangladesh;
- Mexico;
- Panama;
- Slovakia
24 March 2022 Update: The government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entry into the country. The latest update will include vaccination certificates issued by the following countries:
- Bulgaria
- Iran
- Panama
24 Feb. 2022 Update: The government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entrance into the country. The latest update will include vaccination certificates issued in the following countries and territories:
Argentina, Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Indonesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Azerbaijan, Syria, Macau SAR, Egypt, Maldives, Albania, Estonia, Greece, Malta and Uruguay
17 Feb. 2022 Update: The government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entrance into the country. The latest update will include vaccination certificates issued in the following countries:
- Malaysia
- Ireland
11 Feb. 2022 Update: The government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entrance into the country. The latest update will include vaccination certificates issued in the following countries and territories:
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Israel
- Timor Leste (East Timor)
Key Points
- The government of the Philippines will now accept vaccination certificates issued in the countries and territories of Bahrain, Qatar, Switzerland, and Hong Kong
Overview
On 3 Feb. 2022, the government of the Philippines expanded the list of COVID-19 vaccination certificates acceptable for entrance into the country. The new list will include vaccination certificates issued in the following countries and territories:
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Switzerland
- Hong Kong
What are the Changes?
Beginning 3 Feb. 2022, the government of the Philippines will accept vaccination certificates issued in the countries and territories of Bahrain, Qatar, Switzerland and Hong Kong. This will allow fully vaccinated travelers from these countries and territories to enter the Philippines under less strict entrance requirements.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the Philippines’ website and Envoy's website for the latest updates and information.
This article was published on 7 Feb. 2022 and may not be the most recent update concerning COVID-19 entrance restrictions, testing requirements and quarantine measurers. For the most recent updates be sure to check our Global Mobility Resource Center.
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