MDTI-TA-2021-042
Date: 19 March 2021
In view of the agreements in the IATF-MEID meeting held on 18 March 2021, the directives under Memorandum Circular No. 5 issued by the National Task Force against Covid-19 are hereby clarified:
1. All Filipino citizens whether returning overseas or Overseas Filipino Worker shall be allowed to return to the Philippines;
2. Effective 0001H March 22, 2021, to 2359H April 21, 2021, the entry of foreign nationals shall be temporarily suspended, except for the following:
– Diplomats and members of international organizations and their dependents provided they hold a 9E visa or 47A2 visa, as the case may be, at the time of entry;
– Foreign national involved in medical repatriation duly endorsed by Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs (DFA-OUMWA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA), provided that they have a valid visa at the time of entry;
– Foreign seafarers under the “Green Lanes” program for crew change provided that they hold 9C crew list visa at the time of entry;
– Foreign spouses and children of Filipino citizens travelling with them provided they have a valid visa at the time of entry;
– Emergency, humanitarian and other analogous cases approved by the Chairperson of the NTF COVID-19 or his duly authorized representative, provided the foreign nationals have valid visas at the time of entry.
During the period of 0001H March 22, 2021, to 2359H April 21, 2021, the travel of Filipinos and exempted foreign nationals shall be subject to the arrival quota set by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Affected passengers may email your Marsman Travel Consultant for clarification and assistance.
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SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/immigration.helpline.ph/posts/1398190827202495