Quarantine not required for fully vaccinated ‘green lane’ travelers

No need for facility-based quarantine for fully-vaccinated foreigners and Filipinos upon arrival in the Philippines so long as they come from “green list” countries.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said new rules will take effect on October 14, 2021.

In a press statement, Roque said fully vaccinated foreign nationals must yield negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result within 72 hours before they depart from the country of origin.

“Upon arrival, no facility-based quarantine will be required but the passenger is enjoined to self-monitor for any symptoms until the 14th day,” Roque, who concurrently serves as IATF-EID spokesperson, said.

The same protocol also applies to fully vaccinated Filipinos, Roque said.

Roque said fully vaccinated Filipinos may also opt to undergo a facility-based quarantine until the release of a negative RT-PCR test taken in the quarantine facility upon arrival.

For better understanding of the new exciting protocol, below is the IATF Resolution No. 143:

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The green countries as of October 8 are: