Check out the Updated Cebu Travel Requirements for 2022
Cebu Travel Requirements for Arriving Local Passengers: This is the updated advisory for local or domestic passengers arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Aiport (CEB). If you’re looking for more information about COVID travel requirements in going to Cebu, we’ve got you covered!
Check out Cebu Travel Guide and Information.
Cebu Travel Requirements: Cebu City
In order to travel to Cebu City, all individuals must have a valid photo ID with a signature. In addition, fully vaccinated individuals must present a Vaccination Card with QR Code or Vaccination Certificate, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals must present a Negative RT-PCR Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within seventy-two (72) hours or Negative Antigen/ Saliva Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within forty-eight (48) hours.
Cebu Travel Requirements: Cebu Province
When traveling to Cebu Province, all individuals must have a valid ID and a vaccination card or certificate. Fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to travel with just their valid ID, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals must also have a medical certificate issued within 24 hours of travel. This medical certificate must state that the individual is fit to travel and does not pose a risk to other passengers.
Travel Permission and Community Alert Level for Cebu
Updated:Â October 1, 2022
Alert Level 1: October 1 to 15, 2022
Here are the health and COVID travel requirements for Cebu:
Cebu Travel Requirements: Cebu City
| Fully Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID with signature – Vaccination Card with QR Code / Vaccination Certificate |
| Unvaccinated and Partially Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID with signature – Negative RT-PCR Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within seventy-two (72) hours; or – Negative Antigen / Saliva Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within forty-eight (48) hours |
Cebu Travel Requirements: Cebu Province
| Fully Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID – Vaccination Card / Vaccination Certificate |
| Unvaccinated and Partially Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID – Medical Certificate issued within twenty-four (24) hours |
Cebu Travel Requirements: Lapu-Lapu City
| Inbound Passengers | – Valid photo ID |
Cebu Travel Requirements: Mandaue City
| Fully Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID with signature – Vaccination Card with QR Code/ Vaccination Certificate |
| Unvaccinated and Partially Vaccinated Individuals | – Valid photo ID – Negative RT-PCR Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within seventy-two (72) hours; or – Negative Antigen / Saliva Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within forty-eight (48) hours |
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Check Out the Latest Promos to and from Cebu
| Route | AirAsia Promos | Cebu Pacific Promos | Philippine Airlines Promos | Other Promos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila to Cebu | P80 | P88 | ||
| Cebu to Manila | P88 | |||
| Cebu to Bacolod | P188 | |||
| Bacolod to Cebu | P188 | |||
| Cebu to Butuan | P288 | |||
| Butuan to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Cagayan de Oro | P70 | P88 | ||
| Cagayan de Oro to Cebu | P88 | |||
| Cebu to Boracay | P70 | P88 | ||
| Boracay to Cebu | P88 | |||
| Cebu to Calbayog | P288 | |||
| Calbayog to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Clark | P70 | P388 | ||
| Clark to Cebu | P388 | |||
| Cebu to Davao | P70 | P188 | ||
| Davao to Cebu | P188 | |||
| Cebu to Iloilo | P288 | |||
| Iloilo to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Siargao | P288 | |||
| Siargao to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Surigao | P288 | |||
| Surigao to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Tacloban | P488 | |||
| Tacloban to Cebu | P488 | |||
| Cebu to Zamboanga | P188 | |||
| Zamboanga to Cebu | P188 | |||
| Cebu to Camiguin | P388 | |||
| Camiguin to Cebu | P388 | |||
| Cebu to Coron | P488 | |||
| Coron to Cebu | P488 | |||
| Cebu to Dipolog | P488 | |||
| Dipolog to Cebu | P488 | |||
| Cebu to Dumaguete | P188 | |||
| Dumaguete to Cebu | P188 | |||
| Cebu to General Santos | ||||
| General Santos to Cebu | ||||
| Cebu to Ozamiz | P288 | |||
| Ozamiz to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to Pagadian | P288 | |||
| Pagadian to Cebu | P288 | |||
| Cebu to El Nido | AirSWIFT: P3448 / P4498 | |||
| El Nido to Cebu | AirSWIFT: P3448 / P4498 | |||
| Cebu to Puerto Princesa | P70 | P188 | ||
| Puerto Princesa to Cebu | P188 | |||
| Cebu to Bohol | ||||
| Bohol to Cebu |
For the latest promos appearing above, please click on the respective links below for more information like booking and travel periods:
- Ending November 10, 2022: Cheapest Cebu Pacific Promo Tickets for 2022-2023 Travel For as Low as P88 One Way Base Fare
- Ending November 10, 2022: Cebu Pacific Ticket Promo for Asian Destinations, Dubai, or Sydney for as Low as P1299 One-Way Base Fare!
If you are departing abroad from Cebu or arriving in Cebu from abroad, please check COVID Travel Requirements to and from Cebu from abroad.
Cebu Travel Requirements per Philippine Airlines Advisory
Cebu Province
Interzonal travel within the entire island of Cebu shall be permitted. All persons shall be allowed to travel to and from the Province of Cebu and the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu.
Cebu Travel requirements for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
- Valid ID
- Vaccination Card/ Vaccination Certificates
Cebu Travel requirements for Unvaccinated and Partially Vaccinated Individuals
- Valid ID
- Medical Certificate issued within twenty-four (24) hours
NOTE
- All ROFs and OFWs shall be allowed entry into the Province of Cebu, starting January 04, 2022, provided, they undergo a five (5) day quarantine period as prescribed by applicable IATF-MEID resolutions.
Cebu City
FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
- Valid photo ID with signature
- Vaccination Card with QR Code/ Vaccination Certificate
UNVACCINATED AND PARTIALLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
- Valid photo ID with signature
- Negative RT-PCR Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within seventy-two (72) hours; or
- Negative Antigen/ Saliva Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within forty-eight (48) hours
Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan)
INBOUND PASSENGERS
- Valid ID
Mandaue City
FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
- Valid ID
- Vaccination Card/ Vaccination Certificate
UNVACCINATED AND PARTIALLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
- Valid ID
- Negative RT-PCR Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within seventy-two (72) hours; or
- Negative Antigen/ Saliva Test Result from any DOH-accredited laboratories taken within forty-eight (48) hours
Arrival Information in MCIAA:
Effective 16 January 2022, GMCAC will consolidate all domestic and international departures in Terminal 2 due to typhoon damage to Terminal 1 infrastructure.
| TERMINAL 1 | TERMINAL 2 |
| All domestic departures (check-in, security checks, and boarding gates) All international departures (check-in, security checks, Immigration counters) Boarding gates 14/15 | Bays 1-3 |
| All international arrivals | All domestic arrivals |
For the latest advice, information and resources, go to:
- https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/
- https://www.facebook.com/CityofCebuOfficial/
- http://www.cebu.gov.ph/
- https://www.facebook.com/cebugovph
- https://www.mandauecity.gov.ph/
Cebu Travel requirements may differ for Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City.
- Disclaimer: This is only an advisory from the referring airline. Travel restrictions are subject to change without notice by the issuing local government authority. As a result, the requirements or restrictions listed above are not real-time and should be used only as a guide. Please verify your requirements with the official offices, pages, or websites of both your origin and destinations directly.
- Source:Â Philippine Airlines COVID-19 Travel Advisory
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- Philippine Airlines Travel Insurance Covid-19-Related Benefits
- Philippine Airlines Promos for 2022
- Philippine Airlines Flight Schedule
- Philippine Airlines Cancelled Flights
- Philippine Airlines Baggage Allowance
- Philippine Airlines Travel Advisory
- Philippine Airlines Flight Status
- Philippine Airlines Refund Rebooking Travel Fund
- Philippine Airlines Hotline and Contact Numbers
Philippine Airlines’ Disclaimer: Per PAL’s Conditions of Carriage, the passenger is solely responsible for verifying and complying with all applicable government laws/regulations of all destinations/countries to be flown from, to, or through. PAL shall not be liable for the passenger’s failure to comply with said laws/regulations, or for any aid or information given here or by a PAL agent or employee in connection with said laws/regulations.
Cebu Travel Requirements per Cebu Pacific Advisory
Open for tourists / Fly easy with your vaccination card
Updated as of April 13, 2022
Based on government regulations, guests bound for Cebu must present the following travel requirements upon check-in:
Cebu Travel Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Guests:
- Official Vaccine Card / Certificate
- Valid ID
Cebu Travel Requirements for Unvaccinated or Partially vaccinated guests:
- Mandaue City / Cebu City: Negative RT-PCR test result, taken within seventy-two (72) hours before flight and/or negative Antigen test result, taken within forty-eight (48) hours before flight.
- Cebu Province: Medical certificate certifying that they do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 at the point of origin. The medical certificate should be issued within twenty-four (24) hours before arrival in Cebu.
There are no requirements for guests bound for Lapu-Lapu City only.
Effective January 16, 2022 to June 30, 2022 – All domestic departures will be from Mactan International Airport Terminal 2.
These are Cebu Travel requirements we have as of the date indicated. Requirements may change from time to time without prior notice. Please continue checking with the local government unit of your destination for the latest updates.
- Disclaimer: This is only an advisory from the referring airline. Travel restrictions are subject to change without notice by the issuing local government authority. As a result, the requirements or restrictions listed above are not real-time and should be used only as a guide. Please verify your requirements with the official offices, pages or websites of both your origin and destinations directly.
- Source: Cebu Pacific COVID-19 Travel Advisory
- Cebu Pacific Travel Requirements for All Destinations
- Cebu Pacific Domestic Flight Requirements
- Cebu Pacific Promos for 2022
- Cebu Pacific Flight Schedule
- Cebu Pacific Cancelled Flights
- Cebu Pacific Rebooking
- Cebu Pacific Travel Fund
- Cebu Pacific Baggage Policy and Fees
- Cebu Pacific Terminal Assignment
- Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory
- Cebu Pacific Flight Status
- Cebu Pacific Hotline and Contact Numbers
Cebu Travel Requirements per AirAsia Philippines Advisory
Cebu City
Cebu Travel Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
- Valid ID/proof of identity bering holder’s picture and signature
- Official Vaccination Card with QR Code
*If without QR Code, present Official Vaccination Certificate issued by the Local Health Officer of the LGU concerned or Vaccination Certification issued by DOH-BOQ
Cebu Travel Requirements for Unvaccinated or Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals
- Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours or Negative Antigen/Negative Saliva test result taken 48 hours before departure from the place of origin, conducted by laboratories duly accredited by DOH
Cebu Province
Tourists
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate in lieu of Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
- Confirmed hotel booking within the Province of Cebu and accredited by the Cebu Provincial Task Force
Authorized Persons Outside of Residence and Business Travels
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate in lieu of Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
- Valid ID
- Travel Authority issued by Department Secretary or designated official
For all other guests traveling to Cebu Province:
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate in lieu of Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Medical Certificate issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu
Mandaue City
Tourists
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card or Certificate of Quarantine Completion with Vaccination Status in lieu of Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- Confirmed booking of accommodation from a DOT-accredited establishment
Returning Residents
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card or Certificate of Quarantine Completion with Vaccination Status in lieu of Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- Valid ID
Authorized Persons Outside of Residence and Business Travels
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card or Certificate of Quarantine Completion with Vaccination Status in lieu of Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- Company ID/ Proof of profession or business
- Certificate of Employment
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF)
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card or Certificate of Quarantine Completion with Vaccination Status in lieu of Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- Quarantine certificate from DOH-BOQ
- Valid ID
Travel for Medical Reasons
- For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card or Certificate of Quarantine Completion with Vaccination Status in lieu of Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours OR Negative Rapid Antigen test result taken 48 hours before departure from their place of origin
- Certificate from LGU of residence
- Proof of appointment
- Disclaimer: This is only an advisory from the referring airline. Travel restrictions are subject to change without notice by the issuing local government authority. As a result, the requirements or restrictions listed above are not real-time and should be used only as a guide. Please verify your requirements with the official offices, pages, or websites of both your origin and destinations directly.
- Source: AirAsia COVID-19 Travel Advisory
- AirAsia Travel Requirements for All Destinations
- AirAsia Promos for 2022
- AirAsia Flight Schedule
- AirAsia Baggage Policy and Fees
- AirAsia Cancelled Flights
- AirAsia Hotline and Contact Numbers
COVID Cebu City Travel Requirements per AirSwift Advisory
For Cebu City
Fully Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Official Vaccination Card with QR code. If without QR code, present the official vaccination certificate issued by the Local Health Officer or by the DOH – Bureau of Quarantine.
Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Negative result of RT-PCR Swab from DOH accredited facility taken within 72 hours prior to time of departure in Cebu; or
3. Negative result of Saliva Test administered by Philippine Red Cross taken within 48 hours prior to time of departure in Cebu; or
4. Negative result of Antigen Test from DOH accredited facility taken within 48 hours prior to time of departure in Cebu
For Mandaue City
Fully Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Official Vaccination Card with QR code. If without QR code, present the official vaccination certificate issued by the Local Health Officer or by the DOH – Bureau of Quarantine.
Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Negative result of RT-PCR Swab from DOH accredited facility taken within 72 hours prior to time of arrival in Cebu; or
3. Negative result of Antigen Test from DOH accredited facility taken within 48 hours prior to time of arrival in Cebu
For Cebu Provinces
Fully Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Official Vaccination Card with QR code. If without QR code, present the official vaccination certificate issued by the Local Health Officer or by the DOH – Bureau of Quarantine.
Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Individuals
1. Valid Government Issued ID
2. Medical Certificated issued within 24 hours before their arrival in Cebu.
All passengers are required to download and register at Staysafe.PH mobile application as a requirement upon check-in. Please scan AirSWIFT’s QR code available at the departure check-in counter. This is only done at the Departure Check-in counters.
StaySafe.PH is a contract tracing digital application launched by the Philippine government which serves as a health condition reporting and social distancing system.
- Disclaimer: This is only an advisory from the referring airline. Travel restrictions are subject to change without notice by the issuing local government authority. As a result, the requirements or restrictions listed above are not real-time and should be used only as a guide. Please verify your requirements with the official offices, pages, or websites of both your origin and destinations directly.
- Source: AirSWIFT COVID-19Â Travel Advisory
- AirSWIFT Travel Requirements for All Destinations
- AirSWIFT Promos for 2022
- AirSWIFT Flight Schedule
- AirSWIFT Cancelled Flights
- AirSWIFT Hotline and Contact Numbers
