Health Alert: Update on Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the U.S. – June 13, 2022

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Health Alert
U.S. Embassy Health Alert

Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines
United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

June 13, 2022

Health Alert: Update on Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the U.S.

As of June 12, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC no longer requires air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.

CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Actions to Take:

*Monitor the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the Philippines.

*Consult the Philippine’s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page for information and updates.

*Monitor the CDC website for the latest guidance regarding testing requirements.

*Check with your air carriers or travel representative prior to departure for the United States.

*Check the Embassy’s COVID-19 Country Specific Information page for updated information on COVID-19 related to the availability of testing.

*Visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security.

*Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.

Click here for our Travel to the U.S. FAQs .

*Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.

Click here for our COVID FAQs Search Tool.

For further information and assistance:

· U.S. Embassy Manila: +63 (2) 5301-2000; ACSInfoManila@state.gov

· State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

· Philippines Country Specific Information

· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts

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