Will you be traveling to Cebu or Dumaguete? Check this post for travel requirements to Cebu and Dumaguete as of October 2021.
The Port of Cebu is a a host to many ships sailing to/ from the various islands in Visayas and Mindanao.
A major travel hub, the island of Cebu has different requirements for travelers depending on your final destination. The documentary requirement of Cebu province differ from the requisites of the highly urbanized cities: Cebu City and Mandaue City.
The LGU of the third highly urbanized city in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City does not impose requirements for travelers entering this city.
Meanwhile, Dumaguete City and the entire province of Negros Oriental have the same requirements for travelers.
Also shared in this post the essential documents for trips Cebu to Manila and Dumaguete to Manila.
Manila to Cebu Requirements for Travelers
RETURNING RESIDENTS
Cebu Province bound
Medical Certificate certifying they do not exhibit symptoms of Covid-19 disease at the point of origin, issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu.
Cebu City bound
- Negative RT-PCR test result with specimen taken not more than 72 hours prior to arrival or Negative Antigen Test result taken within the last 48 hours.
- S-PaSS registration to secure a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) or Travel Pass Thru Permit (TPP).
Note: Tests must be conducted and performed by accredited and licensed testing centers and laboratories by the Dept of Health
Mandaue City bound
- Valid ID
- Certificate of Barangay Residency
- Complete address in Mandaue City with contact number
- Must pass symptoms screening at ports of entry and exit
Lapu-Lapu City bound
- The island city has no required travel documents for returning residents and other types of travelers.
AUTHORIZED PERSONS OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE (APOR)
Cebu Province bound
- Valid Identification card from their respective government agency
- Original or Certified True copy of a Travel Authority or Order issued by the Dept Secretary or his designated official.
- Medical Certificate certifying they do not exhibit symptoms of Covid-19 disease at the point of origin, issued within 24 hours before arrival in Cebu.
Cebu City bound
***Govt APOR on Official Mission or Business
- Present official government ID
- Mission or Travel Order issued by the head of agency.
***Private APOR
- Negative RT-PCR test result with specimen taken not more than 72 hours prior to arrival or Negative Antigen Test result taken within the last 48 hours.
- S-PaSS registration to secure a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) or Travel Pass Thru Permit (TPP).
Note: Tests must be conducted and performed by accredited and licensed testing centers and laboratories by the Dept of Health
Mandaue City bound
***Government Agencies or Attached Agencies
- Government issued ID
- Travel Order
- Travel Itinerary
- Must pass symptoms screening at ports of entry and exit
***Private Establishments
- Certificate of Employment (COE)
- Work/Travel Order
- Company ID
- Travel itinerary
- Confirmed Hotel Booking/ Accommodation
- Must pass symptoms screen ng at ports of entry and exit
Lapu-Lapu City bound
There are no required travel documents for APOR and other types of travelers.
RETURNING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS (ROF)
Cebu Province/ Cebu City bound
- Bureau of Quarantine Certificate
- Passport with arrival stamp
- ID with proof of residence
- Acceptance letter from LGU
*Covered by existing National Guidelines from IATF, DOT and OWWA
Mandaue City bound
- Valid ID
- Certificate of 8arangay Residency
- Complete address in Mandaue City with contact number
- Must pass symptoms screening at ports of entry and exit
Lapu-Lapu City bound
- There are no required travel documents for returning OFWs and other types of travelers.
NON- ESSENTIAL TRAVEL/ TOURIST
Listed below are the requirements once leisure travel is allowed in the area.
Cebu City bound
- Negative RT-PCR test result with specimen taken not more than 72 hours prior to arrival or Antigen Test result taken within the last 48 hours.
- S-PaSS registration to secure a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) or Travel Pass Thru Permit (TPP).
Note: Tests must be conducted and performed by accredited and licensed testing centers and laboratories by the Dept of Health
Mandaue City bound
- Government issued D/Proof of identification
- Confirmed Hotel Booking/ Accommodation
- Travel Itinerary
- Must pass symptoms screening at ports of entry and exit
Lapu-Lapu City bound
- No required travel documents for tourists and all types of travelers.
Cebu to Manila Trip Requirement
- All passengers from Cebu bound to Manila are required to register with S-PaSS
Travel Requirements to Cebu from Other Ports
- Same travel requirements as Manila to Cebu.
Manila to Dumaguete and Zamboanga to Dumaguete
Dumaguete City and the province of Negros Oriental has the same travel requirements for Returning Residents, APOR, and ROF.
Fully Vaccinated Persons
- Vaccination Card
- Non-reactive or Negative Antigen test result valid within 48 hours upon re ease of result prior to their entry
- Approved S-Pass from their LGU of final destination.
* An individual is considered Fully Vaccinated 14 days after the date of inoculation of the 2nd dose of a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine or the 1st dose for a single -shot COVID 19 vaccine
All children. 10 years old and below, are not required to undergo Antigen or RT-PCR testing if the accompanying parents have tested negative (RT-PCRJ or negative/non-reactive (Antigen)
Unvaccinated Persons
- Negative RT-PCR result valid within 72 hours from date of release
- Approved S-Pass from their LGU of final destination
All children, 10 years old and below, are not required to undergo Antigen or RT-PCR testing if the accompanying parents have their tested negative (RT-PCR) or negative/non-reactive (Antigen).
NOTE: The province of Negros Oriental is not yet accepting travelers for leisure/ tourist as of writing of this post.
Dumaguete to Manila Requirements for Travelers
- Registration with S-PaSS is needed when traveling to Manila from Dumaguete City
Please take note that the above matrix of requirements is just a guide. Travelers are advised to check with the destination LGU for any additional requirement or restriction.
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