Foreigners No Longer Allowed To Enter the Philippines Starting March 22, DOTr Says
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that foreigners are no longer allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020.
On Friday (March 20, 2020), the Transportation Department said in an advisory that foreign nationals will be temporarily barred from entering the Philippines starting 12:00 am on Sunday (March 22).
DOTr’s move came after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ordered the suspension of visa-free privileges and visa issuances due to the threat of coronavirus disease. All previously issued visas will be canceled and foreigners holding visas will be also denied.
However, the Transportation Department explained that OFWs and repatriating Filipino people are exempted from the ruling and they shall be allowed to enter the country.
“Only OFWs, repatriating Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children (provided that the foreign spouse and children are traveling with the Filipino national), foreign government and international organization officials accredited to the Philippines, will be allowed to enter the country,” the DOTr said.
Meanwhile, OFWs and foreigners leaving the country any time during the enhanced community quarantine shall be allowed after showing the proof of international travel itinerary scheduled within 24 hours, according to DOTr.
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