Flight Ban From 10 Countries Recalled

Opens flight from UAE, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia

7 September 2021

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday lifted the restrictions on travel of passengers from 10 countries, saying border control and quarantine measures are now in place.

The travel restrictions on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia were lifted on Monday and place on “Yellow List” after President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation of the COVID-19 task force over the weekend.

IATF adopted the “Yellow” and “Red” classifications, in addition to the “Green List” for countries/territories/jurisdictions based on their respective incidence rates.

Direct flights to Manila are being offered by flag carriers of United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, together with flights from Philippine flag carriers.

Meanwhile, indirect flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, were likewise lifted as COVID-19 situation in these countries improved to more manageable level.

Inbound travelers from areas on the "Yellow list," regardless of their vaccination status, will undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival, with the first 10 days at a quarantine facility and the remaining four days under home quarantine.

They will also have RT-PCR testing on the seventh day, counting the day of their arrival as Day 1.