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(CEB) mactan international

(MPH) godofredo p ramos

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required for vaccinated travelers
  • Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
  • Recommended health declaration form
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Philippines
  • Masks are mandatory in public
  • No Visa Required

Port Restrictions

GENERAL

  • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
    • No. IATF temporarily suspended the restriction and classNameification of countries with covid cases.
  • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
    • Crew Change permitted?
      • Yes, but subject to the following conditions.
        • Ports allowed by Port Authorities for crew change activities as of September
          • Manila OBW South Harbor Anchorage
          • Subic Bay Anchorage
          • Sta Clara Batangas Anchorage
          • Port Capinpin Bataan Anchorage
          • Talisay Cebu Anchorage
          • Sta Ana Davao Anchorage
          • General Santos Anchorage
          • Zamboanga Anchorage
          • Iloilo Anchorage
          • Cagayan De Oro Anchorage
          • Palawan Anchorage
          • Poro Point Anchorage San Fernando La Union
        • Filipino seafarers are allowed to sign-on and sign-off to/from foreign ships on the above allowed anchorages.
        • Foreign crew are allowed to sign-on but requires approval from all port authorities due to strict regulations hence non-guarantee. Green Lane Policy to be applied for approved Foreign Sign On Crew.
        • Disembarkation of foreign crew is not allowed until 9C Visaed Crew List is presented to port authorities.
        • For Filipino / Foreign visitors to board ship ie surveyors, technicians, inspectors – subject to port authorities’ approval.
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Flight Restrictions

  • Passengers are subject to a rapid antigen test upon arrival.
    • This does not apply to
      • passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 15 days before departure from the first embarkation point. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience), AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Convidecia (CanSinoBio), Covishield, Covaxin, Covovax, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm and Sinovac;
      • passengers with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
        • The above exemptions also apply to their accompanying minors younger than 15 years.
  • Passengers must register at https://onehealthpass.com.ph/OHP-NEW-DESIGN/Register.html at most 3 days before arrival. This will generate a 'One Health Pass/eARRIVAL CARD' registration which must be presented at time of check-in and upon arrival.
  • Unaccompanied nationals of the Philippines younger than 4 years must have prior coordination by the airline with the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).
  • Suspension of all visa on arrival facilities.

Agency Costs

  • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 110 per pax
  • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 80 per pax
  • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
  • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 120
  • Meet & Greet: USD 240

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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