My Asawa, a balikbayan, just returned from the Philippines. Her immigration experience both entering and exiting the Philippines was quite pleasant. When entering the Philippines immigration took maybe 5 minutes. When leaving the Philippines she was advised by the airlines to arrive 4 hours early. She got there and immediately picked up her ticket and went to the gate. It took less than 30 minutes. I can say she had only carry-on baggage.
unbelievable ...to just get in cue was already consumed the time you mentioned even you are the first in line ...tell me which airline was that & terminal ...
Planning to visit Philippines next year in October 2024. Hopefully by then they will no longer require the Covid negative PCR test. Always watching for your updates. Im always watching for your regular updates. Thank you for keeping us updated.
The PCR test is no longer required, plus no quarantine anymore. Just an antigen test though yes its long overdue to remove it like the rest of the world has already done.
Hi Jennifer , When I landed in Manila coming from Davao landed at terminal 2 because I had to go to terminal 1 for my connecting flight to Los Angeles, California. Philippine Airlines was right there when I pick up my baggage to lead me were the customs officers to check my baggage and they took my baggage and transfer my baggage to my connecting flight. Then I walk outside they show me were to get the shuttle to go to terminal 1. I have to say , that Philippine Airlines were very helpful and. made things so much easier.
4:55 it depends on process fruits & meat, canned processed fruits and meat are ok, like corned beef, dried mangoes. The restriction are for fresh fruits and meat, as it might contain insect, bacteria, viruses and it is considered Biohazard. I am a OFW and I always brings back a bunch of dried Apricot and Shawarma and no issue.
Dear Jennifer always a pleasure. I just arrived at Cebu/Mactan June 2nd via Asiana airlines from Inchon. I started my flight from the US. There must have been at least 500 to 1000 travelers lining up at immigration. I was escorted to the senior line where there were only 3 ahead of me. At the immigration desk I was only asked if I had an ongoing ticket, I responded yes which I did have. At no time did she ask for my vaccination card or E-travel scan. She stamped my passport, and sent me on my way to baggage pickup. I don't know if she was just a nice lady or in a good mood. Kudos to that agent. It was the easiest/fastest checkout I have ever experienced in the world. As always, thanks for your information..
Thank you for sharing ur experience at Mactan Airport. Been looking for some updates from that airport. I´ll be traveling in November from Europe to Mactan.
Cebu BI is the best. No hassle. Although flying to Cebu is a bit pricey but I will take it. My experienced in hassle free cebu will always be the best.
Thanks for the update, even though it's June. Today, I am flying KLM, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Kuala Lumpur to Manila, arriving in Terminal 3 in NAIA. I am vaccinated with 2 dose, including my 6 year old sister. I am staying in Manila for less than 30 days.
Hi I just got back from Philippines and I did the E-travil and I was never ask to show and that was in Cebu. And going to Philippines they not ask. Great video God bless
Philippines is taking so long to lift their covid restriction. Sweden did not even have any lockdowns and they did not force their people get vaccinated. Natural immunity is better than being vaccinated. Many vaccinated actually got sick of covid after being vaccinated. And those not vaccinated became stronger by building their natural immunity. The PCR test was unreliable. I wonder what about the rapid antigen test...
Long post incoming…. I (American/Texan) went to PH (Manila) from May 27-June 7 to see my GF. When I arrived at NAIA at 8:55pm on May 27, I got through immigration in less than 10min. Fluke? We did a domestic flight from Manila to Cebu on May 30 and arrived 3 hours early. We didn’t check in bags and got through to our gate in 1.5 hours. It felt busy but there were lots of staff to assist every step of the way. Going from Cebu back to Manila (May 5) was even easier and faster but we still arrived 3 hours early to Cebu airport. I am pretty sure Cebu airport simply has less people going through it than NAIA. However, going back to USA/Texas on June 7 took 2 hours at NAIA despite arriving 3 hours early. Checking in took 1.5 hours since my carrier did not allow online check-in and so I was forced to stand in line with everyone who had bags to check in. after that, I went to immigration/security and wow Immigration/security was SLAMMED. I did see at least 7 immigration agents getting people through and all security areas open for travelers. So that helped. Pro Tips for ANYONE traveling to or from PH: 1. Always arrive 3 hours early at minimum to NAIA or any major airport. It’s better to walk around the airport with extra time than to be running to your gate hoping you can make it on time. 2. Do online check-in with your flight carrier (download the carrier’s app) if it is possible. If you don’t know how, RUclips it or ask a friend or family or me (lol). It’s worth learning. Also, some carriers have kiosks where you can check in. Use those if you can. 3. Use apps like “Flighty” because it will give you gate info, plane info, travel time, reminders, flight confirmation codes….etc. This app is very useful. 4. Try to travel as light as possible. I can travel for 2 weeks solely with my 40liter backpack. Obviously if you travel with kids or are a woman, it won’t be that easy but you can still attempt to pack as light as possible. Use backpacks as much as you can. PS: I know many of you really dislike doing things online because you may not know how or it may feel confusing. Please ask for help or RUclips stuff because online booking, online check-in, online boarding pass, and online flight management truly is the fastest, easiest, and least stressful way to deal with travel.
My personal experience as an unvaxxed person. Emirates would not allow me to board from JFK to Manila without an Antigen test. I told them it was optional and I could take it upon arrival in Manila. They said their information about the Philippiines says nothing about testing on arrival and I was forced to leave the counter and get a test. So, it's up to the airlines. When I arrived in Manila I was not asked for either my E-travel code or antigen test. Sooo...there you go...it's a crapshoot. This was all a few days ago.
@@olsiegirl2023 Yes, but the qr code doesn't matter. Emirates wants either proof of vaccination or antigen test. I was "lucky" that JFK still has a testing center in Terminal 1. Cost me $180. Of course there was no line/wait time to get the antigen test because nobody is requiring them anymore except the backwards Philippines.
Oh interesting 🤣 perhaps they either BOQ was just being lazy or they lifted the test requirement without announcing hmmm will look into it! Thanks for sharing your experience 😂
Hello Jennifer, Gary and Susana here and we love your site. You can check other airlines and airports, but at Incheon Airport, Jin Air's flight to Clark is being moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 starting July 1. We fly Korean Air from Washington, DC. Dulles International Airport to Incheon, Terminal 2. We then transfer to Jin Air so we can fly into Clark instead of NAIA. Before, Jin Air was in Terminal 1, Incheon, so it was a long walk to the other terminal. Keep up the good work! Thank you and God Bless.
Ganda ganda naman Jennifer. Ang ayaw ko lang naman sa departure sa NAIA terminal 1 eh bago sumakay ng eroplano meron ulit security check na gagawin kung saan magtatanggal ulit ng sapatos. So maliban sa unang security check after immigration eh meron pa ulit isa which is hassle talaga so twice ka magtatanggal ng sapatos. Pag nasa waiting area ka na tas hinarangan na nila at pag kelangan mo mag cr pagbalik mo dadaan ka nanaman sa security check at magtatanggal na ulit ng sapatos. Mga ibang empleyado nila wala naman sila ginagawa nagkukwentuhan lang while on work tas meron pa pakape kape nalang sa tabi.
I have postponed my trip until e-check and covid restrictions are lifted. Looks like it's time to rethink coming, way too many other options to put up with this.
If you have the jabs as required, not too much. Else, a bit of hassle. Traveling has always been a hassle for me without the additional hoops. So I will only visit those countries that are open for business. I even skipped a work meetup cause I can't be bothered.
Hi Jennifer. i just returned from two weeks in Phlippines from here in UK. Your information has been invaluable, it all worked out as you said. It took a lot of worry away, thank you so much!
Flew in to Clark this week. 1. No one asked for the QR Code, or vaccine card. (Maybe because it was late at night. Only one BOQ officer at hand to process red QR codes. 2. Flight landed after midnight, took 2 hours just to get to the immigration officer (only 5 officers available.) (around 300 passengers) Very professional and expedited service. 3. People that had the red QR code self identified to the etravel counter, registered and released 4. Took 1 hour to complete the international transfer at Incheon South Korea airport from the US. ( for some reason they want to complete a full TSA type screening for transfer passengers) probably a good idea not to have less than an hour layover in Korea 5. In general the process is smooth, just need plenty of patience and time.
Oh Yes We Missed You 😊 Of Course. The Most Knowledgeable Travel Advisor in The Philippines. It Doesn't Hurt That You Are Super Classy And Beautiful to The Bones. 😊
Hi all. My flight is this afternoon to Manila from the UK. Finally made the decision to retire (age 55) in the Philippines. Soooo excited. Jen, as many people have said, your info is invaluable. As a very seasoned traveller even during the pandemic, I still check your videos just to make sure there's no surprises. We all know the Philippine authorities do have a record for doing such changes. Anyway, thank you Ate Jen. Maraming salamat po.
GOOD to see you as usual Jennifer. Thanks again for keeping us informed Ill be leaving for philipines in November for good. Ill be watching till then. your looking good too.
We are heading back to Iloilo from New York again already. I think we will go via Cebu and skip the whole NAIA experience this year lol. We're also excited to maybe try new Starlux Airlines, via Tapei, looks like a great new service! Thanks for the update, always much appreciated! 👋✈️
Hi, my niece took Starlux at LAX & checked in was extremely smooth, luggage are straight to Cebu unlike PAL (they promised us that everything was the same, we don’t have to worry about claiming luggage’s in NAIA, false.) STARLUX is owned and operated by the eldest son of EVA air owner. Happy travels!
I can't wait to see philppines 🇵🇭 for the first time flying I'm nervous but I'm excited to see philppines 🇵🇭❤️ I'll miss my country South Africa 🇿🇦 😢😢😢❤
Hello Jennifer just to let you know that My wife and I departed from the Philippines on 16 June 2023. At 5-25 am and no body asked to see or wanted to look at our exit visa which we downloaded the night before we left.. I asked the at the checking in desk if they required and she 😅said No ..even at passport checkpoint they didn’t require it ether..Anyway thank you for all your support and help with everything I always go to you for any updates…
I am unvaccinated, saka na ako uuwi pag wala na test, na test. Pag wala ng restrictions. Punta nalang akong Fiji or Caledonia maganda din mga beaches nila. Andyan lang naman ang Pilipinas.
Japan has reverted back to the good old pre-Covid days. No more vax certs, qr codes optional for Immigration and Customs. The old paper forms are being used again. NO Entry or Departure cards for locals and foreigners !
Hello Jennifer my wife just went to the U.S.A. last week on Korean airline from Mactan they did ask for any type of proof of having her shots. thanks for the updates
I arrived in Manila on May, 15 and nobody wanted to see my etravel QR Code. Further I wanted to declare the juwelry for my gf at the red exit. The customs officer said I dont need to declare it. Even she didnt ask the value of it... I say thank you 😊
Ur lucky then that nobody cares to see ur Etravel code. When I get to PI 2days after ur arrival. We showed r Etravel code coz there's a long line at the immigration
Just got back a week ago, entering the PI no one ask to see the e travel and covid vac card, same goes with departing the country, no one ask to see any. But still best to have everything ready just incase
I arrived at NAIA on 16 May. Airline in the states verified my etravel information prior to issuing boarding passes/checking in luggage. Immigration in Philippines never asked for etravel information.
But did you provide proof in origin country , 24 hours before flight ✈️ at gate (example lax ) that you had a negative test of proof you were vaccinated?
I just got back from Philippines. No one checked my e travel .vaccine status proof .went straight through .same as when I was leaving .the only time I showed my e travel or vaccine was when checking in on flight.
You can come into the Philippines it's open has been for months now I was told upon traveling. I traveled 14th June 2023 no requirement was then told no no test needed
Haven't seen you for awhile jen thanks again for your hard work things have changed a bit from a year ago since i was there but that wont stop me returning very soon 😊
Update. Bkk to mnl Thai Airways 2 SRRV holders and 2 Dual FIL Citizens.....in bkk they checked for etravel QR code for all 4 and they checked for return or onward ticket for SRRV holders until we showed them we had SRRV. Just sharing. Thank you for all your vlogs. They didn't make us wear mask or ask about mask.
I arrived frm Malaysia...Kota Kinabalu to Manila T3...on the 7 th June 23...No Q R e travel or anything abt covid.just the normal immigration endorsement...as usual bfore covid....Tq.
Definitely ALL RESTRICTIONS NEED to be removed if d Philippines aim to make PH a tourist country...Am dual cit,senior and not happy for al Restrictions. PRES BBM alisin mo na po LAHAT na restrictions espe swabbing d tongue and nose...DIOS MABALOS PO from Denver.....
Jennifer Fresh beef or steak is not considered processed meat. Processed meat are like corned beef, hotdogs, bacon etc… anything that has chemical preservatives are considered processed food.
Hi Jen! Would you consider doing some videos on the current plans/status of the new MRT lines, Bicol Express route etc? If completed this is a big deal for central and southern Luzon. It’s hard to find any recent updates on that subject or even the new airports.
Hello Jennifer. Medyo matagal ka na pong walang update. How about po sa OEC..? May new update na po ba.? Mas gusto ko po kc na Ikaw ang nag eexplain. Kc super clear.
Covid is to much long in the Philippines 🇵🇭, take note in the other countrys you can not heard covid not like in the Philippines, only in the Philippines like this
still needed swab test kung mag pa surgery walang choice kahit wala kang symptoms. sa U.S swab kalang pag meron kanag symptoms peru sa pinas no choices sucks
Hi Jennifer. I have been following you since you started this info page and have found it very very helpful. Recently, you mentioned that the first visa extension can now be done on line. When I was last in BI in Cebu they told me we still need to attend the office to extend for the 29 days. I would rather believe you as your info has always been accurate. Can you please confirm that we can now extend first visa extension online. I have lived in Cebu for 14 years now as a tourist, so I am very familiar with the visa procedures and thank to you Jennifer you have smoothed my path more than once. keep up the good work! LSO I have attempted to check with the BI website but found it very user UN-friendly!
Jennifer, magandang Umaga. My asawa and I can not find any pharmacy anywhere, any longer that does this rapid testing. We have no choice but to get testing upon arrival. We have our driver picking up up. What is the length of time for testing and information we also need. Salamat po.
Trying to find a test centre in the UK Use my protocol detox the body start as soon as possible I take garlic honey cinnamon turmeric and ginger cut the garlic up very finely leave for 10 minutes then add the other ingredients and swallow followed by a glass of water
Thank you for the updates juskolord wherever point of destinations going back home etravel pa rin no exemptions sigh millions of covid cases pa naman still in China so thats why vaccination requirements still that big deal; Godspeed & all the best
I am planning a huge group vacation , about 50 of us ,and if this still continue, maybe we should go somewhere where there ar3 no more requirements or testing or E-travel paper work ?
If I'm not vaccinated and arrive to the Philippines without pre-departure antigen test as required, how much does it cost to do it in NAIA Terminal 3 upon arrival? Does anyone know?
Just got home, was there for the month of May and the traveling requirements were pretty easy they never checked my vax card and the etravel does not ask about booster, immigration was quick, my only complaint and still complaint is the gating constantly changes at T2 and the loading is very undisciplined. There are a couple easy fixes to both problems, as far as the gates put monitors up on the wall at each gate posting changes and gate assignments I think there is only one monitor its at the security point and the loading problem stems from the amount of carry on luggage they all want the bin above their seat but to many people are bringing on multiple bags so they all want to be loaded first and when they line up boarding order they line them next to each other and it just funnels together and once your in your in they need to separate them one line here and one line over there.
Hi I am from visa-free country ..travel agency in my country told me I have to apply for visa upon arrival ..I am just planing to stay less than 3 weeks..do I really need visa ? If so ..where in airport I have to get it ??
@@supermario4024 I am from the US and its is visa free and we get 30 days on the passport but you can renew it every month for like 2 1/2 years for a small fee, the thing is you need a ticket showing you are leaving in that 30 days. I think its the same for any visa free country but look it up in your state department or the Philippines web site.
@@jaymortensen642 thanks for response ..do they stamp passport as visa free ? I am from Bahrain.. all I want to stay is 2 to 3 weeks not planning to extend ..it will be my first time to visit ph..
@@supermario4024 At the airport they stamp you coming in and then they stamp again when you leave just make sure to have the Etravel QR code you do that online up to 72 hours before you go but you don't need to have that when you leave only Filipinos need it to exit the country, no one has ever asked to see the stamp other than immigration its basically just the date. Now it seems like you are not sure how long your stay is they do require an exiting plane ticket within 30 days of arrival but I have never been asked to show it they just ask how long you will be there. They are very friendly don't be nervous language is the only issue Tagalog is the most widely spoken because of Manila and English you can get by on other than that they have like 115 dialects so it depends on where your final destination is as to what the native language is. I'm not sure which airport your flying into but I have flown international and domestic to and out of both Manila and Cebu, Cebu is the easiest. I have not been to Mindanao so I can not say how airports are there.
😅 unlike the rest of the world, the Philippines is living in the 1960s and doesn't know how to get up with rest of the world yet. Immigration disasters and peoples belongings stolen are what seems to be the norm in the country. 3rd and 4th reading of the new Immigration law what farse vote and get it into law, why wait ( is someone missing out on their money) ??😊 keep up the good work Jennifer I'm on your side it's just so frustrating, cheers
On March 10, 2023, CDC removed the requirement for air passengers from China, Hong Kong or Macau to show a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery before boarding a flight to the United States.
HI JEN,,U LOOKS FANTASTIC TDY..BTW I HV A SMOOTH ARRIVAL LAST MAY,,,,THE ONLY UPSETTING R TOO MANY CUSTOMS CHECKS WHEN U LEAVE PHIL'S,,EVERY YEAR IM BACK IN PHIL'S FOR 6 MONTHS COZ OF ABUNDANCE FRESH FRUITS N VEGGIES THATS AFFORDABLE , COMPARED HERE IN CANADA N USA...THNKS N GODBLESS...
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Philippines must lift all covid restrictions. No more vaccine discriminations please. We all deserve to live or die in God's time.
You don’t have to like their procedures, but you will accept it.
@@JDMTuner99 You accept it, we don't.
@@steveswell1 sucks for you. I guess you won’t be going to the Philippines anytime soon then.
@@JDMTuner99 Big loss of some kind? Not.
@@steveswell1 then why are you even commenting if you haven’t any plans of going?
My Asawa, a balikbayan, just returned from the Philippines. Her immigration experience both entering and exiting the Philippines was quite pleasant. When entering the Philippines immigration took maybe 5 minutes. When leaving the Philippines she was advised by the airlines to arrive 4 hours early. She got there and immediately picked up her ticket and went to the gate. It took less than 30 minutes. I can say she had only carry-on baggage.
Hallo Jen protocol ba talaga magbayad ng express lane ang express lane certicate upon extending visa dito sa atin?
Dyos ko po, Pilipino ang binibigyan mo ng info, tagalogin mo at di lahat naintindihan ka 100%.
@@salvacionleyso9722 i think foreigner sya based sa full name nya.
unbelievable ...to just get in cue was already consumed the time you mentioned even you are the first in line ...tell me which airline was that & terminal ...
The foreigner line is very quick, I would not want to be in the Filipino line
Planning to visit Philippines next year in October 2024. Hopefully by then they will no longer require the Covid negative PCR test. Always watching for your updates. Im always watching for your regular updates. Thank you for keeping us updated.
The PCR test is no longer required, plus no quarantine anymore. Just an antigen test though yes its long overdue to remove it like the rest of the world has already done.
Hi Jennifer ,
When I landed in Manila coming from Davao landed at terminal 2 because I had to go to terminal 1 for my connecting flight to Los Angeles, California.
Philippine Airlines was right there when I pick up my baggage to lead me were the customs officers to check my baggage and they took my baggage and transfer my baggage to my connecting flight. Then I walk outside they show me were to get the shuttle to go to terminal 1.
I have to say , that Philippine Airlines were very helpful and. made things so much easier.
4:55 it depends on process fruits & meat, canned processed fruits and meat are ok, like corned beef, dried mangoes. The restriction are for fresh fruits and meat, as it might contain insect, bacteria, viruses and it is considered Biohazard. I am a OFW and I always brings back a bunch of dried Apricot and Shawarma and no issue.
Dear Jennifer always a pleasure. I just arrived at Cebu/Mactan June 2nd via Asiana airlines from Inchon. I started my flight from the US. There must have been at least 500 to 1000 travelers lining up at immigration. I was escorted to the senior line where there were only 3 ahead of me. At the immigration desk I was only asked if I had an ongoing ticket, I responded yes which I did have. At no time did she ask for my vaccination card or E-travel scan. She stamped my passport, and sent me on my way to baggage pickup. I don't know if she was just a nice lady or in a good mood. Kudos to that agent. It was the easiest/fastest checkout I have ever experienced in the world. As always, thanks for your information..
Thank you so much!!!❤❤
Cebu Immigration personnel,are really nice and courteous people. It’s the Manila immigration people that make it difficult for people.
Thank you for sharing ur experience at Mactan Airport. Been looking for some updates from that airport. I´ll be traveling in November from Europe to Mactan.
@Net H. Hopefully by November it will be even smoother..
Cebu BI is the best. No hassle. Although flying to Cebu is a bit pricey but I will take it. My experienced in hassle free cebu will always be the best.
It should be SO O V E R !
Thanks for the update, even though it's June. Today, I am flying KLM, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Kuala Lumpur to Manila, arriving in Terminal 3 in NAIA. I am vaccinated with 2 dose, including my 6 year old sister. I am staying in Manila for less than 30 days.
June 27th is my flight from JFK to Davao, can't wait. Thank you for the updates.
Please reply to this when you come get there if everything is alright . Have A Safe trip
Hi I just got back from Philippines and I did the E-travil and I was never ask to show and that was in Cebu. And going to Philippines they not ask. Great video God bless
Jennifer,you are so lovely by conveying a travel update to and from the Philippines. Love you so much from USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤❤❤. Continue the good work.
I'll go when everything is lifted,until then I'll wait.
Philippines is taking so long to lift their covid restriction. Sweden did not even have any lockdowns and they did not force their people get vaccinated. Natural immunity is better than being vaccinated. Many vaccinated actually got sick of covid after being vaccinated. And those not vaccinated became stronger by building their natural immunity. The PCR test was unreliable. I wonder what about the rapid antigen test...
You have zero qualification to talk about this .
@@wengelder9256the person has the right to use his critical mind
@@firstname6707 of course they have . But does it make the experts?
Filipino logistics is different from Swedish. Siksikan ang pilipinas. Di dapat e compare
Ang lahat na KATARANTADUHAN mararanasan lamang...ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES. Ang naayon lamang ang garapalang CORRUPTION...tahimik ang gobyerno, yawa!!!
Kaya pala mabagal ang pag unlad natin mabagal din pag alis ng mga sagabal na patakaran
Kc mga corrupt namumuno sayang kita nila! Mas sakit talaga sa ulo mga yan!
Long post incoming….
I (American/Texan) went to PH (Manila) from May 27-June 7 to see my GF. When I arrived at NAIA at 8:55pm on May 27, I got through immigration in less than 10min. Fluke?
We did a domestic flight from Manila to Cebu on May 30 and arrived 3 hours early. We didn’t check in bags and got through to our gate in 1.5 hours. It felt busy but there were lots of staff to assist every step of the way.
Going from Cebu back to Manila (May 5) was even easier and faster but we still arrived 3 hours early to Cebu airport. I am pretty sure Cebu airport simply has less people going through it than NAIA.
However, going back to USA/Texas on June 7 took 2 hours at NAIA despite arriving 3 hours early. Checking in took 1.5 hours since my carrier did not allow online check-in and so I was forced to stand in line with everyone who had bags to check in. after that, I went to immigration/security and wow Immigration/security was SLAMMED. I did see at least 7 immigration agents getting people through and all security areas open for travelers. So that helped.
Pro Tips for ANYONE traveling to or from PH:
1. Always arrive 3 hours early at minimum to NAIA or any major airport. It’s better to walk around the airport with extra time than to be running to your gate hoping you can make it on time.
2. Do online check-in with your flight carrier (download the carrier’s app) if it is possible. If you don’t know how, RUclips it or ask a friend or family or me (lol). It’s worth learning. Also, some carriers have kiosks where you can check in. Use those if you can.
3. Use apps like “Flighty” because it will give you gate info, plane info, travel time, reminders, flight confirmation codes….etc. This app is very useful.
4. Try to travel as light as possible. I can travel for 2 weeks solely with my 40liter backpack. Obviously if you travel with kids or are a woman, it won’t be that easy but you can still attempt to pack as light as possible. Use backpacks as much as you can.
PS: I know many of you really dislike doing things online because you may not know how or it may feel confusing. Please ask for help or RUclips stuff because online booking, online check-in, online boarding pass, and online flight management truly is the fastest, easiest, and least stressful way to deal with travel.
My personal experience as an unvaxxed person. Emirates would not allow me to board from JFK to Manila without an Antigen test. I told them it was optional and I could take it upon arrival in Manila. They said their information about the Philippiines says nothing about testing on arrival and I was forced to leave the counter and get a test. So, it's up to the airlines. When I arrived in Manila I was not asked for either my E-travel code or antigen test. Sooo...there you go...it's a crapshoot. This was all a few days ago.
Wow! But did you have your etravel qr code?
@@olsiegirl2023 Yes, but the qr code doesn't matter. Emirates wants either proof of vaccination or antigen test. I was "lucky" that JFK still has a testing center in Terminal 1. Cost me $180. Of course there was no line/wait time to get the antigen test because nobody is requiring them anymore except the backwards Philippines.
BOI are always hassled their requirements, kabayan, very sad. isa clang pasakit kya tuloy pati internation airlines are confused
BOI are always hassled their requirements, kabayan, very sad. isa clang pasakit kya tuloy pati internation airlines are confused
Oh interesting 🤣 perhaps they either BOQ was just being lazy or they lifted the test requirement without announcing hmmm will look into it! Thanks for sharing your experience 😂
Hello Jennifer, Gary and Susana here and we love your site. You can check other airlines and airports, but at Incheon Airport, Jin Air's flight to Clark is being moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 starting July 1. We fly Korean Air from Washington, DC. Dulles International Airport to Incheon, Terminal 2. We then transfer to Jin Air so we can fly into Clark instead of NAIA. Before, Jin Air was in Terminal 1, Incheon, so it was a long walk to the other terminal. Keep up the good work! Thank you and God Bless.
My fiance is coming this October and you're videos miss is really helpful ❤. Thank you
Ganda ganda naman Jennifer. Ang ayaw ko lang naman sa departure sa NAIA terminal 1 eh bago sumakay ng eroplano meron ulit security check na gagawin kung saan magtatanggal ulit ng sapatos. So maliban sa unang security check after immigration eh meron pa ulit isa which is hassle talaga so twice ka magtatanggal ng sapatos. Pag nasa waiting area ka na tas hinarangan na nila at pag kelangan mo mag cr pagbalik mo dadaan ka nanaman sa security check at magtatanggal na ulit ng sapatos. Mga ibang empleyado nila wala naman sila ginagawa nagkukwentuhan lang while on work tas meron pa pakape kape nalang sa tabi.
Hello dear, how was your day today ?
I'm fully vaxed and plan on heading there again sometime this year. I had no problems last October and don't anticipate any this time around...
I have postponed my trip until e-check and covid restrictions are lifted. Looks like it's time to rethink coming, way too many other options to put up with this.
It's not that hard. All they checked when I went was my earrival qr code. It was so fast.
Its not that bad pretty easy
If you have the jabs as required, not too much. Else, a bit of hassle. Traveling has always been a hassle for me without the additional hoops. So I will only visit those countries that are open for business. I even skipped a work meetup cause I can't be bothered.
Why postpone it's not hard to enter or leave I left Dec 23 and just got back may 28 and going back to my wife in Aug..
No poison please.
Hi Jennifer. i just returned from two weeks in Phlippines from here in UK. Your information has been invaluable, it all worked out as you said. It took a lot of worry away, thank you so much!
Flew in to Clark this week.
1. No one asked for the QR Code, or vaccine card. (Maybe because it was late at night. Only one BOQ officer at hand to process red QR codes.
2. Flight landed after midnight, took 2 hours just to get to the immigration officer (only 5 officers available.) (around 300 passengers)
Very professional and expedited service.
3. People that had the red QR code self identified to the etravel counter, registered and released
4. Took 1 hour to complete the international transfer at Incheon South Korea airport from the US. ( for some reason they want to complete a full TSA type screening for transfer passengers) probably a good idea not to have less than an hour layover in Korea
5. In general the process is smooth, just need plenty of patience and time.
Korea seems to always be a night mare
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The Most Knowledgeable Travel Advisor in The Philippines.
It Doesn't Hurt That You Are Super Classy And Beautiful to The Bones. 😊
Hi all. My flight is this afternoon to Manila from the UK. Finally made the decision to retire (age 55) in the Philippines. Soooo excited.
Jen, as many people have said, your info is invaluable. As a very seasoned traveller even during the pandemic, I still check your videos just to make sure there's no surprises. We all know the Philippine authorities do have a record for doing such changes.
Anyway, thank you Ate Jen.
Maraming salamat po.
I did too in 2019, best decision ever, but I am missing the kindhearted patients & fab co-workers.
GOOD to see you as usual Jennifer. Thanks again for keeping us informed
Ill be leaving for philipines in November for good. Ill be watching till then. your looking good too.
Thank you Jennifer for always helping us God Bless 8:37 ,yes we miss you but you have a life also ❤ take care
We are heading back to Iloilo from New York again already. I think we will go via Cebu and skip the whole NAIA experience this year lol. We're also excited to maybe try new Starlux Airlines, via Tapei, looks like a great new service! Thanks for the update, always much appreciated! 👋✈️
Hi, my niece took Starlux at LAX & checked in was extremely smooth, luggage are straight to Cebu unlike PAL (they promised us that everything was the same, we don’t have to worry about claiming luggage’s in NAIA, false.)
STARLUX is owned and operated by the eldest son of EVA air owner.
Happy travels!
Thank you, Ms. Jennifer. Will continue to watch for more updates from you, as I prepare to visit PH for the month of July. Glad to see you again.
I can't wait to see philppines 🇵🇭 for the first time flying I'm nervous but I'm excited to see philppines 🇵🇭❤️ I'll miss my country South Africa 🇿🇦 😢😢😢❤
Hello Jennifer just to let you know that My wife and I departed from the Philippines on 16 June 2023. At 5-25 am and no body asked to see or wanted to look at our exit visa which we downloaded the night before we left.. I asked the at the checking in desk if they required and she 😅said No ..even at passport checkpoint they didn’t require it ether..Anyway thank you for all your support and help with everything I always go to you for any updates…
Good day mam
Thanks for the update
I am unvaccinated, saka na ako uuwi pag wala na test, na test. Pag wala ng restrictions. Punta nalang akong Fiji or Caledonia maganda din mga beaches nila. Andyan lang naman ang Pilipinas.
Smart, stay away from the poison from this fairytale "dangerous bug".
Hard to find a test center anywhere anymore . Pretty much the whole world has moved on LOL. Waiting ......
Japan has reverted back to the good old pre-Covid days.
No more vax certs, qr codes optional for Immigration and Customs. The old paper forms are being used again.
NO Entry or Departure cards for locals and foreigners !
...yeah, the whole world moved on but not the Philippines. This country still stucked in the old days. What a shame
Hello Jennifer my wife just went to the U.S.A. last week on Korean airline from Mactan they did ask for any type of proof of having her shots. thanks for the updates
I arrived in Manila on May, 15 and nobody wanted to see my etravel QR Code. Further I wanted to declare the juwelry for my gf at the red exit. The customs officer said I dont need to declare it. Even she didnt ask the value of it... I say thank you 😊
Are you unvaxed? If so, did the US airport ask to see your covid test before you boarded?
Ur lucky then that nobody cares to see ur Etravel code. When I get to PI 2days after ur arrival. We showed r Etravel code coz there's a long line at the immigration
Thank you Jennifer for the update. And I plan to go back soon.
Just got back a week ago, entering the PI no one ask to see the e travel and covid vac card, same goes with departing the country, no one ask to see any. But still best to have everything ready just incase
Yes. Same here. On arrival at NAIA on May 22, nobody even bothered to see my Arrival card .😊
I arrived at NAIA on 16 May. Airline in the states verified my etravel information prior to issuing boarding passes/checking in luggage. Immigration in Philippines never asked for etravel information.
But did you provide proof in origin country , 24 hours before flight ✈️ at gate (example lax ) that you had a negative test of proof you were vaccinated?
@crazychris so these vloggers are not 100% sure if the restrictions have been lifted.
@@mariaboyd7380 correct, my sister just arrived from uk and no one ask vac card only etravel. Pls be updated dear vlogger.
Ate Jennifer you are such a very bright and super helpful young lady - daghang salamat!!!
I just got back from Philippines. No one checked my e travel .vaccine status proof .went straight through .same as when I was leaving .the only time I showed my e travel or vaccine was when checking in on flight.
My God your beauty and english amazes me, tnx for the info, I will yo to Phils on Aug pls update tnx 😊
First of all Congratulations 200k subs and thanks for giving updates much love❤
Thank you for all you do much appreciated here in the usa
Sana po tangalin na po iyan sa ibang bansa hindi na po kailangan yan..salamat po jen sa mga update nyo. God bless
Ok lang na hindi tanggalin ang ang mga REQUIREMENTS na yan. Ang sikaping matanggal at linisin ang CORRUPTIONS sa AIRPORT (NAIA).
You can come into the Philippines it's open has been for months now I was told upon traveling.
I traveled 14th June 2023 no requirement was then told no no test needed
hehhe. Thanks for the update, Jennifer!. God Bless you always!
Haven't seen you for awhile jen thanks again for your hard work things have changed a bit from a year ago since i was there but that wont stop me returning very soon 😊
Great video Jennifer. Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s been way to long since we’ve seen you. Take care.🤙
Lovely to see you back and on form as always .
Thanks for your dedication as usual 😊
Update. Bkk to mnl Thai Airways 2 SRRV holders and 2 Dual FIL Citizens.....in bkk they checked for etravel QR code for all 4 and they checked for return or onward ticket for SRRV holders until we showed them we had SRRV. Just sharing. Thank you for all your vlogs. They didn't make us wear mask or ask about mask.
I arrived frm Malaysia...Kota Kinabalu to Manila T3...on the 7 th June 23...No Q R e travel or anything abt covid.just the normal immigration endorsement...as usual bfore covid....Tq.
Thank you always for your wonderful updates take care God bless.
Thanks to the new glamorous Jennifer for the latest news and updates 😊
Hello dear, how was your day today ?
Definitely ALL RESTRICTIONS NEED to be removed if d Philippines aim to make PH a tourist country...Am dual cit,senior and not happy for al
Restrictions. PRES BBM alisin mo na po LAHAT na restrictions espe swabbing d tongue and nose...DIOS MABALOS PO from Denver.....
Thank you Jennifer for the updates, it’s always good to know these informations 😊👍
Hello dear, how was your day today ?
We should remove the testing requirement for the unvaccinated.
Jennifer Fresh beef or steak is not considered processed meat. Processed meat are like corned beef, hotdogs, bacon etc… anything that has chemical preservatives are considered processed food.
glad to see you back and prettier than ever.
The shuttle service between terminal 1 and 2 was smooth and efficient.
T hank you again Ms Jennifer. We start our trip to Cebu in 2 days. 🌴🌴
Jennifer, thanks fir all your hard work preparing your Great videos, Much Love
Hi Jennifer,
It's been a month since your last video? You be having plenty of family time and that's good. But I looked forward to your videos.
Good to see you again Jen, have missed you 😊
Salamat po again Ms Jennifer !!!😊
Can everyone on this channel mass email the airlines and government to remove mask and vax restrictions!
THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION 😊😊 GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏🙏 YOU ARE VERY PRETTY 😊😊😊
Hi Jen! Would you consider doing some videos on the current plans/status of the new MRT lines, Bicol Express route etc? If completed this is a big deal for central and southern Luzon. It’s hard to find any recent updates on that subject or even the new airports.
nice to see you back, so i was given wrong information about covid test, thanks for the information
Hello Jennifer. Medyo matagal ka na pong walang update. How about po sa OEC..? May new update na po ba.? Mas gusto ko po kc na Ikaw ang nag eexplain. Kc super clear.
Thank you for the update Jennifer.
Once again, great info Jen. Thank you & stay well! 😊
Thank You Ms Jennifer...
I had no problem in coming to Philippines in February and leaving in March that's was Clark
Covid is to much long in the Philippines 🇵🇭, take note in the other countrys you can not heard covid not like in the Philippines, only in the Philippines like this
still needed swab test kung mag pa surgery walang choice kahit wala kang symptoms. sa U.S swab kalang pag meron kanag symptoms peru sa pinas no choices sucks
Thank you for coming back!!
4:09am Today YES True Faster Let's go Today ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️
When is your next update? Havent seen you in awhile and hope everything is ok...Any updates on immigration and airport re alignment in manila?
Thank you for your update ms.jennifer godbless ❤
Hi Jennifer. I have been following you since you started this info page and have found it very very helpful. Recently, you mentioned that the first visa extension can now be done on line. When I was last in BI in Cebu they told me we still need to attend the office to extend for the 29 days. I would rather believe you as your info has always been accurate. Can you please confirm that we can now extend first visa extension online. I have lived in Cebu for 14 years now as a tourist, so I am very familiar with the visa procedures and thank to you Jennifer you have smoothed my path more than once. keep up the good work! LSO I have attempted to check with the BI website but found it very user UN-friendly!
Nagdala ako ng salame and prosciutto from Italy last time na pag uwi ko wala namang naging problema..cguro na swertehan lang kaya d nahuli. 😮
Where is Jennifer? We dont want to lose you, only one i trust for travel updates to Philippines.
Jennifer, magandang Umaga. My asawa and I can not find any pharmacy anywhere, any longer that does this rapid testing. We have no choice but to get testing upon arrival. We have our driver picking up up. What is the length of time for testing and information we also need. Salamat po.
Agree for private sector airport. Sana wala na ring mga magnanakaw, at modos sa bagong airport.
Hmmmm....... Well, Thailand here I come!
Trying to find a test centre in the UK
Use my protocol detox the body start as soon as possible I take garlic honey cinnamon turmeric and ginger cut the garlic up very finely leave for 10 minutes then add the other ingredients and swallow followed by a glass of water
Once again thakj you for the update,your Video is a great help to everybody
Thank you for the updates juskolord wherever point of destinations going back home etravel pa rin no exemptions sigh millions of covid cases pa naman still in China so thats why vaccination requirements still that big deal; Godspeed & all the best
Hello dear, how was your day today?
I am planning a huge group vacation , about 50 of us ,and if this still continue, maybe we should go somewhere where there ar3 no more requirements or testing or E-travel paper work ?
If I'm not vaccinated and arrive to the Philippines without pre-departure antigen test as required, how much does it cost to do it in NAIA Terminal 3 upon arrival? Does anyone know?
Just got home, was there for the month of May and the traveling requirements were pretty easy they never checked my vax card and the etravel does not ask about booster, immigration was quick, my only complaint and still complaint is the gating constantly changes at T2 and the loading is very undisciplined. There are a couple easy fixes to both problems, as far as the gates put monitors up on the wall at each gate posting changes and gate assignments I think there is only one monitor its at the security point and the loading problem stems from the amount of carry on luggage they all want the bin above their seat but to many people are bringing on multiple bags so they all want to be loaded first and when they line up boarding order they line them next to each other and it just funnels together and once your in your in they need to separate them one line here and one line over there.
Hi I am from visa-free country ..travel agency in my country told me I have to apply for visa upon arrival ..I am just planing to stay less than 3 weeks..do I really need visa ? If so ..where in airport I have to get it ??
@@supermario4024 I am from the US and its is visa free and we get 30 days on the passport but you can renew it every month for like 2 1/2 years for a small fee, the thing is you need a ticket showing you are leaving in that 30 days. I think its the same for any visa free country but look it up in your state department or the Philippines web site.
@@jaymortensen642 thanks for response ..do they stamp passport as visa free ? I am from Bahrain.. all I want to stay is 2 to 3 weeks not planning to extend ..it will be my first time to visit ph..
@@supermario4024 At the airport they stamp you coming in and then they stamp again when you leave just make sure to have the Etravel QR code you do that online up to 72 hours before you go but you don't need to have that when you leave only Filipinos need it to exit the country, no one has ever asked to see the stamp other than immigration its basically just the date. Now it seems like you are not sure how long your stay is they do require an exiting plane ticket within 30 days of arrival but I have never been asked to show it they just ask how long you will be there. They are very friendly don't be nervous language is the only issue Tagalog is the most widely spoken because of Manila and English you can get by on other than that they have like 115 dialects so it depends on where your final destination is as to what the native language is. I'm not sure which airport your flying into but I have flown international and domestic to and out of both Manila and Cebu, Cebu is the easiest. I have not been to Mindanao so I can not say how airports are there.
😅 unlike the rest of the world, the Philippines is living in the 1960s and doesn't know how to get up with rest of the world yet. Immigration disasters and peoples belongings stolen are what seems to be the norm in the country. 3rd and 4th reading of the new Immigration law what farse vote and get it into law, why wait ( is someone missing out on their money) ??😊 keep up the good work Jennifer I'm on your side it's just so frustrating, cheers
Jennifer, thank you very much for your advice and information about traveling to the Philippines. You are soooooo beautiful!!! Love kita!
Even if it spam..in a unopened can....what about dried mangos in unopen plastic
Now I would accept that I have to wear a mask on a PAL flight if they weren't three hours late from Manila to Davao
On March 10, 2023, CDC removed the requirement for air passengers from China, Hong Kong or Macau to show a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery before boarding a flight to the United States.
HI JEN,,U LOOKS FANTASTIC TDY..BTW I HV A SMOOTH ARRIVAL LAST MAY,,,,THE ONLY UPSETTING R TOO MANY CUSTOMS CHECKS WHEN U LEAVE PHIL'S,,EVERY YEAR IM BACK IN PHIL'S FOR 6 MONTHS COZ OF ABUNDANCE FRESH FRUITS N VEGGIES THATS AFFORDABLE , COMPARED HERE IN CANADA N USA...THNKS N GODBLESS...
Come on Philippines 🇵🇭 2023. Let’s goooo
Hello dear, how was your day today ?
Hi jen welcome back, it's been a while. Missed you.