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Foreigners barred from entering PH starting March 22
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has temporarily suspended the issuance of all visas to foreign nationals due to the threat of COVID-19.
All previously issued Philippine visas will be canceled, and foreigners possessing visas will be denied entry starting March 22.
Visa-free privileges, including those based on Visa Waiver Agreements and for specific passport holders, are also suspended starting March 22.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed that foreigners will be temporarily barred from entering the Philippines starting March 22.
This suspension does not affect foreign nationals already in the Philippines.
Exemptions to the suspension include Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), repatriating Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children (provided they are traveling with the Filipino national), and accredited foreign government and international organization officials.
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