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Update history
2024-09-27 15:18
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
2024-06-10 11:01
Information that the Philippine authorities raised the alert level of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island following an eruption (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-08 15:08
Information on terrorism risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-25 15:07
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-09 14:07
Updated information on proof of onward travel and the requirement to sign up for the ‘e-travel’ system (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-22 09:21
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-08 11:05
Additional of information on increased Alert Level status at Mayon Volcano (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-05 14:25
Removal of information about community quarantine restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page). Additional information on armed hold-ups in Manila and other large cities (‘Safety and security’ page), and editorial changes throughout.
2022-12-28 09:35
Updated information on entry requirements to the Philippines if fully vaccinated (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-02 15:59
Updated information on registering for an e-TRAVEL Pass prior to arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-11-07 10:41
Updated information on entry protocols for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers entering the Philippines (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-11-03 13:19
Updated information on registering for eARRIVAL prior to entering the Philippines (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-30 12:20
Removal of information about Super Typhoon Karding (Noru) and updated information for international transit passengers (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-25 06:07
Information on Super Typhoon Karding (Noru)
2022-08-19 14:36
Updated information on transiting the Philippines and removal of information on the July 2022 earthquake (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
2022-07-27 10:14
Addition of information on a 7.0 magnitude earthquake reported on 27 July (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-05-30 15:28
Updated link to entry requirement rules and removal of information on the requirement to have travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-05-27 10:49
Updated information on exemptions to the pre-COVID testing requirement for certain categories of traveller (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-18 14:53
Removal of information on national elections in the Philippines (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-05-06 12:11
Updated information on rallies to mark the end of the national election campaign period on 7 May (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-04-12 11:25
Updated information on national elections and alert status for Taal Volcano (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and Natural disasters’ pages)
2022-03-28 15:14
Updated information on alert status for Taal volcano (‘Natural disasters’ page)
2022-03-14 16:13
Updated information on testing requirements for entry to the Philippines (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-24 10:20
Updated information on entry requirements for the Philippines (‘Entry requirements’ page)