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

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COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.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

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

·      Philippines Country Specific Information 

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