Reconsider travel to the Philippines due
to COVID-19. Additionally, exercise increased caution in the Philippines due
to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, a measles
outbreak, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased
risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Read the Department of States COVID-19 page before you plan any
international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for the
Philippines due to COVID-19.
Philippines has
resumed most transportation options,(including airport
operations and re-opening of borders)and business operations (including day
cares and schools). Other improved conditions have been reported within the Philippines.
Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19
in the Philippines.
Do Not Travel to:
· The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu
Sea, due to crime, terrorism, civil
unrest, and kidnapping.
· Marawi City in Mindanao due
to terrorism and civil unrest.
Reconsider Travel to:
· Other areas of Mindanao due
to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Terrorist and armed groups continue
plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines.
Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting
tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The
Philippine government has declared a State of National Emergency on Account of
Lawless Violence in Mindanao.
There is an outbreak of measles in
the Philippines.
Philippine authorities have reported deaths in the National Capital Region,
Central Luzon, and Davao.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has additional information on the outbreak.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to the Philippines:
· See the U.S. Embassy's webpage regarding
COVID-19.
· Visit the CDCs webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
· Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans
based on new information.
· Avoid demonstrations.
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to
locate you in an emergency.
· Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
· Review the Crime and Safety Report for the Philippines.
· U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency
plan for emergency situations. Review the Travelers Checklist.
The Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea Level 4: Do Not Travel
Terrorist and armed groups continue
to conduct kidnappings on land and at sea for ransom, bombings, and other
attacks targeting U.S.
citizens, foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security
forces.
The U.S.
government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Sulu Archipelago and Sulu
Sea as U.S.
government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to those
areas.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Marawi City in Mindanao Level 4: Do Not Travel
Civilians are at risk of death or
injury due to conflict between remnants of terrorist groups and Philippine
security forces in Marawi.
The U.S.
government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government
employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Mindanao Level 3: Reconsider Travel
The Philippine government maintains a
state of emergency and greater police presence in the Cotabato
City area, and in the Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat provinces.
Terrorist and armed groups continue
to conduct kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks targeting U.S. citizens,
foreigners, civilians, local government institutions, and security forces.
The U.S.
government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Mindanao as U.S. government
employees must obtain special authorization to travel there.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Last Update: Reissued with
updates to COVID-19 information.
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