Check out the Updated Tacloban Travel Requirements for 2022

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COVID Tacloban Travel Requirements for Arriving Local Passengers: This is the updated advisory for local or domestic passengers arriving at Tacloban (Daniel Z. Romualdez) Airport (TAC). If you’re looking for more information about COVID travel requirements in going to Tacloban, we’ve got you covered!

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When traveling to Tacloban, Leyte, it is important for tourists to be aware of the travel requirements in order to make the process as smooth as possible. Valid identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, is required in order to board the plane. Additionally, a vaccination card or certificate is necessary for those who have received all of their vaccinations. However, those who have not received all of their vaccinations are still able to travel as long as they have a valid ID and provide negative RT-PCR Test results from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within seventy-two (72) hours prior to departure; or Negative Antigen Test result from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within twenty-four (24) hours prior to departure.

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Tacloban Travel Requirements and Community Alert Level

Updated: August 31, 2022
Alert Level 1: September 1 to 15, 2022

Here are the health and COVID travel requirements for Tacloban:

Tacloban Travel Requirements  for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals– Valid ID 
– Vaccination card/certificate (except for those with a medical condition that prevents COVID-19 vaccination as evidenced by a signed Medical Certificate with the name and contact details of the Physician and, Child/Children aged 11 years and below traveling with Parents/Adult)  
Tacloban Travel Requirements for Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Individuals– Valid ID
– Negative RT-PCR Test result from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within seventy-two (72) hours prior to departure; or
– Negative Antigen Test result from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within twenty-four (24) hours prior to departure
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Covid Tacloban Travel Requirements

COVID Tacloban Travel Requirements per Philippine Airlines Advisory

Tacloban Travel Requirements  for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals

  • Valid ID 
  • Vaccination card/certificate (except for those with a medical condition that prevents COVID-19 vaccination as evidenced by a signed Medical Certificate with name and contact details of the Physician and Child/Children aged 11 years and below traveling with Parents/Adult)  

Tacloban Travel Requirements for Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Individuals

  • Valid ID
  • Negative RT-PCR Test result from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within seventy-two (72) hours prior to departure; or
  • Negative Antigen Test result from any DOH-accredited laboratory valid within twenty-four (24) hours prior to departure

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Travel requirements may differ for Tacloban City, Ormoc City, Borongan City, Catbalogan City, and Biliran Province.

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.

COVID Tacloban Travel Requirements per Cebu Pacific Advisory

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Updated as of January 27, 2022

For guests flying to Tacloban, please accomplish the travel requirements

Tacloban Travel Requirements  for For fully vaccinated guests:

  • Vaccination Card

Tacloban Travel Requirements  for For unvaccinated / partially vaccinated guests

  • The negative RT-PCR test result, administered within 72 hours before arrival in Tacloban or a negative Antigen test result, administered within 24 hours before arrival

These are the Tacloban 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.

COVID Tacloban Travel Requirements per AirAsia Philippines Advisory

Tacloban Travel Requirements  for All Travelers

  1. For Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Vaccination Card in lieu of Negative RT-PCR taken within 72 hours or Negative COVID Antigen Test taken within 24 hours before departure
  2. For Unvaccinated/Not Yet Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Negative RT-PCR taken within 72 hours or Negative COVID Antigen Test taken within 24 hours before departure
  3. Government issued ID / Birth Certificate (for 8 yrs old and below)
  4. Traze QR code and Safe City QR Code
  5. Coordinate with the Municipal Health Officer or Respective Barangay Chairman regarding their arrival

*Mandatory quarantine upon arrival, then RT-PCR Swab Testing on the 5th day

*Travel requirements for the below cities & municipalities are the ones we have at the moment, which may change from time to time without prior notice. Please continue checking with the local government unit of your destination for the latest updates.

*For Ormoc City-bound Passengers

  1. Valid ID
  2. QR Code (safeormoc.com)
  3. Negative Antigen, Red Cross Saliva or RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours from entry to Ormoc
  4. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Calbayog City-bound Passengers

  1. Negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure
  2. Letter of Acceptance
  3. QR Code (calbayogarc.ph)
  4. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Borongan City-bound Passengers

  1. Negative RT-PCR Swab test result taken 2 days prior to entry in Borongan City
  2. Valid ID
  3. QR Code via www.cityofborongan.gov.ph or safeborongan.today/login (*All travelers must report their arrival to their respective barangay officials)
  4. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Kananga, Leyte-bound Passengers

Entry of all persons in Kananga shall be allowed but subject to strict compliance with the LGU Health Protocols

Returning Residents

  1. Coordinate with the Focal Persons of the Kananga Returning Residents Program (KRRP) within three days before departure to avail of free transportation from the airport of entry
  2. Register and undergo an assessment at the triage designated by the Kananga Municipal Health Office
  3. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Palo, Leyte-bound Passengers

All Essential Travelers

  1. Undergo mandatory RT-PCR swab test on the 5th day of arrival
  2. Strict home quarantine until a negative RT-PCR test result is obtained
  3. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Biliran Province-bound Passengers

Returning Residents

  1. Negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours prior to arrival at the Biliran Border
  2. Government ID
  3. Secure Biliran QR Code: https://register.securebiliran2.net
  4. LGU Certificate of Coordination

Returning Overseas Filipinos

  1. Negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours prior to arrival at the Biliran Border
  2. Government ID
  3. Secure Biliran QR Code: https://register.securebiliran2.net
  4. LGU Certificate of Coordination
  5. Prior coordination with the LGU thru the MDRRMO
  6. Issuance of Barangay Acceptance in the barangay level
  7. Issuance of Certificate of Traveler-LGU Coordination in the municipal level

Authorized Persons Outside of Residence

  1. Valid ID
  2. Mission Order or Travel Order
  3. Secure Biliran QR Code for record of entry/exit and contact tracing
  4. LGU Certificate of Coordination
  5. Present work Return Order or Certification to that effect from the agency/company where employed

Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (Occasional/Non-frequent coming from within Region 8)

  1. Valid ID
  2. Mission Order or Travel Order
  3. Secure Biliran QR Code for record of entry/exit and contact tracing
  4. LGU Certificate of Coordination
  5. Coordinate destination LGUs and/or reeiving agencies/offices

Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (coming from outside Region 8)

  1. Valid ID
  2. Mission Order or Travel Order
  3. Secure Biliran QR Code for record of entry/exit and contact tracing
  4. LGU Certificate of Coordination
  5. Require approval from the Provincial IATF for testing and documentation

*For Southern Leyte-bound Passengers

Returning Residents from NCR Plus

  1. Negative RT-PCR (Swab or Saliva) test result taken within 3 days prior to arrival
  2. Strict 14-day home quarantine starting from the day of swabbing
  3. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

Returning Residents from outside NCR Plus

  1. Strict 7-day home quarantine upon arrival
  2. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

*For Eastern Samar-bound Passengers

Passengers with Essential Travels

  1. Coordination with respective Barangays for health assessment and monitoring
  2. Approved S-PASS: https://s-pass.ph/

COVID Tacloban Travel Requirements for Arriving Local Passengers Disclaimer: Please note that there may be multiple travel requirements for each destination on national and provincial levels. These rules are subject to change by the issuing local government authority and are issued for our passengers and the public’s safety. As these requirements may change at short notice, the advisories above serve as a general guide.

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