PH bans foreign nationals entry starting March 22 to curb COVID-19

The Philippine government has imposed a temporary ban on the entry of foreign nationals starting March 22, 2020, to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Exceptions to the ban include Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), repatriating Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children, and accredited foreign government and international organization officials.

OFWs, balikbayans, and foreign nationals are permitted to depart the country from Luzon ports if they have a travel itinerary within 24 hours.

Filipino tourists are prohibited from leaving the country.

Travel for uniformed personnel on official COVID-19 related business, as well as the transport of medical supplies, laboratory specimens, and humanitarian aid, will be allowed via land, sea, and air.

Only one person will be allowed to drop off or pick up passengers at NAIA terminals, and they must possess a copy of the passenger's airline ticket.