Safety Tips for Traveling to the Philippines

Last Updated on 2/17/2023

The Philippines offers much beauty and culture to experience! It’s no wonder so many travelers flock there each year. Before you plan your getaway, make sure you’re informed of these travel safety tips when traveling to the Philippines.

blue outline of arrow pointing right Can Americans travel to the Philippines?

Yes, but you must be fully vaccinated to enter the Philippines. See below for other Philippine travel requirements.

blue outline of arrow pointing right Is the Philippines safe to travel to?

The links below will help you find up-to-date travel safety information for the Philippines so you can assess risks and better arrange your safe vacation.

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Click the links below to locate what you’ll need to prepare before you depart. These resources are regularly updated, so you can be better informed when planning your trip. We also have further travel safety articles on other popular travel destinations.

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Pretty much everything is open, but be sure to check out the links below before dreaming up your getaway.

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blue outline of arrow pointing right Is the Philippines family-friendly?

Yes, the Philippines has over 7,000 islands offering various types of experiences for travelers of any age to enjoy. Discover activities and accommodations below that will suit your family’s needs.

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It is required to show proof of travel insurance that provides coverage if you were to contract COVID-19 during your trip to enter the Philippines. Your policy must include at least $35,000 of medical expense coverage.

Rest assured, the policies on Yonder treat COVID-19 like any other illness. This means your policy will provide coverage for medical bills or additional quarantine lodging and meals if you get sick with COVID-19 during your travels. The helpful humans at Yonder can assist you in finding a policy that will meet the Philippine’s travel requirements or you can use our free quote tool to get started today!

As a seasoned professional with over five years of experience in the travel insurance industry, Meagan has honed her expertise in marketing and operations working for Yonder Travel Insurance. Throughout her career, she's shown dedication assisting customers at every stage of their travel insurance journey, from the initial quote process to navigating the claims process. Her expert understanding of travel insurance equips her to provide unbiased and valuable insights, which help travelers find the best coverage and maximize its benefits.

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