Ref. No.: Advisory-BKKPE-06-2022
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand informs all foreign nationals that, pursuant to IATF Resolution No. 157 dated 13 January 2022, proof of full vaccination shall be made a requirement for entry of all foreign nationals allowed to enter the Philippines beginning 16 February 2022.
Requirements to be considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19:
- At least two weeks after having received the second dose in a 2-dose series, or at least two weeks after having after having received a single-dose vaccine;
- The vaccines administered to the individual are included in any of the following:
- ◦ Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration; or
- ◦ Emergency Use Listing of the World Health Organization.
Please note that Philippine authorities recognize the following documents issued by Thai government for vaccinations administered in Thailand:
- National COVID-19 vaccination certificate; and
- World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination and Prophylaxis or Vaccine Passport (or Vaccination Passport)
Exceptions to the requirement that all passengers to be fully vaccinated:
- Children below eighteen (18) years of age;
- People medically unable to receive the vaccine, as certified by a competent public health authority in the country/port of origin; and
- Foreign diplomats and their qualified dependents/9(e) visa holders.
Follow this link for the list of countries with reciprocal arrangement with the Philippines on vaccination certificates:
https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution154-E.pdf
For the latest IATF Resolutions and guidelines, please regularly check the following links:
- https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/section/laws/other-issuances/inter-agency-task-force-for-the-management-of-emerging-infectious-diseases-resolutions/
- https://doh.gov.ph/COVID-19/IATF-Resolutions
For information and guidance.
