Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Passengers Arriving at NAIA

Do you plan to go back to the Philippines? Fully vaccinated passengers are now exempted from the RT-PCR Test requirements (unless they show any COVID-19 symptoms), and will only undergo a 7-day facility-based quarantine instead of 14 days. FOR THE LATEST GUIDELINE, CHECK HERE.

Check out these guidelines for fully vaccinated incoming passengers arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Non-OFW? Book your quarantine hotel in Manila!

1. An individual shall be considered as having been fully vaccinated for COVID-19:
   • ≥ 2 weeks after having received the second dose in a 2- dose series, or
   • ≥ 2 weeks after having received a single-dose vaccine.
   • Vaccines administered to the individual are included either in the Philippine Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or through a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP).
2. A fully vaccinated individual must carry his or her vaccination card, which must be verified prior to departure, as far as practicable. This document must be presented to the dedicated Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) representative for re-verification at the Department of Transportation One-Stop-Shop (OSS) upon arrival in the Philippines;
3. All arriving fully vaccinated individuals shall be required to undergo a seven (7) –day facility-based quarantine upon arrival, with the day of arrival being the first day.
4. The BOQ shall ensure strict symptom monitoring while in the facility quarantine for seven (7) days. Thereafter, the individual is enjoined to self-monitor for any symptoms;
5. The individual shall undergo Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing only when COVID-19 symptoms manifest within the duration of the seven (7) day facility-based quarantine; and,
6. Upon completion of the seven (7)-day facility-based quarantine, the BOQ shall issue a Quarantine Certificate indicating therein the individual’s vaccination status.

Full guidelines may be found here: IATF-EID Resolution No. 119 Series of 2021