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COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.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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