23/06/2020
List of REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
for Essential Travel in the Philippines
Locally Stranded Individual (LSI)
Travel Authority / Pass from the Joint Task Force COVID Shield of the Philippine National Police (PNP). This can be obtained from the City or Municipal Chief of Police if traveling between provinces within the same region or from the Provincial Director if traveling between regions.
Requirements for Travel Authority / Pass:
1. Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited hospital or City or Municipal Health Office
2. Barangay Certification proving that the traveler has no COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days prior to travel date
Business Traveler (Authorized Person Outside Residence)
1. Company ID or
2. any official document from the company explaining the reason for travel
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)
1. Travel Authority / Pass. To get one, you will need to secure a medical certificate and barangay certification that you have no COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days before travel date.
2. Negative RT-PCR result
3. Quarantine Certification issued by DOG-Bureau of Quarantine
4. Proof of Residence
5. Valid Passport
Not Allowed to Travel
1. Leisure travelers
2. Persons below 21 years old
3. Persons 60 years old and above
4. Pregnant women
Important Reminders
As mentioned, for a swift and hassle-free journey, before booking a flight, get in touch with the LGU of your origin or destination to see if there are extra documents needed or changes to the list.
Note that airlines also require passengers to wear a mask at the airport and inside the aircraft.-- ctto poor traveller