MDTI-TA-2021-117 Date: 22 November 2021 Please refer to below travel update based on IATA Resolution 148-A and 149-A: You may email your Marsman Travel Consultant for clarification and assistance. SOURCES: https://iatf.doh.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211111-IATF-Resolution-148A.pdf | https://mirror.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/11nov/20211118-IATF-RESO-149A-RRD.pdf Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, […]
CHANGES TO U.S. TRAVEL POLICY BY NOVEMBER 8, 2021
MDTI-TA-2021-111 Date: 29 October 2021 By November 8, the United States of America will adopt a new travel policy for incoming travelers based on the Biden administration’s proclamation last October 25, 2021. By that date, non-US citizens, non-immigrants traveling to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and present their proof of […]
UPDATED PHILIPPINE TRAVEL GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE FROM OCTOBER 16 TO 31, 2021
MDTI-TA-2021-109 Date: 18 October 2021 Please see below advisory from Bureau of Immigration (BI). SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/immigration.helpline.ph/posts/236397498521100 Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, +63918 979 0937 (Smart), available from 5:00PM to 2:00AM (next […]
REVISED RULES FOR ARRIVING PASSENGERS COMING FROM COUNTRIES IN THE GREEN LIST
MDTI-TA-2021-106 Date: 11 October 2021 Effective October 14, 2021, the IATF revised the rules for arriving passengers coming from “Green” countries. Below are the summary of the new guidelines: 1. For fully vaccinated foreign nationals, a negative RT-PCR test is required to be taken within 72 hours prior to the departure from the country of […]
SHORTER FACILITY-BASED QUARANTINE
MDTI-TA-2021-107 Date: 12 October 2021 Per IATF Resolution No. 142, Series of 2021, the IATF has approved the following recommendations of the Technical Working Group in relation to travel: Effective 08 October 2021, and pending further review of the testing and quarantine protocols for international arriving passengers coming from “Green” List countries/territories/jurisdictions, the protocols for […]
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: UPDATE ON SINGAPORE ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
MDTI-TA-2021-106 Date: 11 October 2021 Effective 6 October 2021, prevailing border measures for incoming travelers will be determined based on the individual’s recent travel history in the past 14 days, instead of 21 days. The travel history still includes transits en route to Singapore and time spent in Singapore prior to travel. The SHN period […]
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION: GUIDE ON PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2021
MDTI-TA-2021-105 Date: 4 October 2021 Please see below advisory from Bureau of Immigration (BI). SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=227211599439690&set=a.224609793033204&type=3 Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, +63918 979 0937 (Smart), available from 5:00PM to 2:00AM (next […]
PHILIPPINE ARILINES: REMOVAL OF COVID-19 ANTIGEN RAPID TEST (ART) UPON ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT FOR TRAVELLERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
MDTI-TA-2021-104 Date: 15 September 2021 Effective immediately, travelers from the Philippines must comply with category 4 requirements only: 1. Pre-Departure RT-PCR Test within 48 hours of departure to Singapore 2. On Arrival PCR Test 3. Corresponding 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival 4. *Antigen Rapid Test on day 3,7, and 11 of SHN 5. PCR […]
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION: GUIDE ON PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
MDTI-TA-2021-103 Date: 15 September 2021 Please see below advisory from Bureau of Immigration (BI). SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/immigration.helpline.ph/posts/1522622434759333 Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, +63918 979 0937 (Smart), available from 5:00PM to 2:00AM (next […]
IATF RESOLUTION 136: PHILIPPINES LIFTS TRAVEL BAN ON 10 COUNTRIES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
MDTI-TA-2021-101 Date: 6 September 2021 Travel restrictions currently in place in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia shall be lifted effective 06 September 2021. International travelers coming from the aforementioned countries shall comply with the appropriate entry, testing and quarantine protocols. SOURCE: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/07jul/20210903-IATF-136-RRD.pdf Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. […]
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS OF 10 COUNTRIES ARE EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5
MDTI-TA-2021-100 Date: 1 September 2021 The travel ban for passengers coming from the 10 countries below are extended until September 5, 2021. The ban also covers passengers with travel history for the last 14 days from the said countries. 1. India 2. Pakistan 3. Bangladesh 4. Sri Lanka 5. Nepal 6. United Arab Emirates 7. […]
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: UPDATES ON HONG KONG ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
MDTI-TA-2021-099 Date: 31 August 2021 Effective 30 August 2021, foreign domestic helpers coming from Group A countries who are fully vaccinated in Indonesia or Philippines may come to Hong Kong for Work. Boarding Requirements: a. Recognized vaccination record (Please see below for reference) b. Valid employment visa issued by Hong Kong Immigration Department c. Negative […]
CEBU PACIFIC IMPLEMENTS GATE BAGGAGE FEE FOR DOMESTIC TRAVELS
MDTI-TA-2021-098 Date: 26 August 2021 Starting September 1, 2021 Cebu Pacific will implement new Gate Baggage Fee charged to domestic travelers who did not declare any check-in baggage during check-in but are found to be carrying more than the allowed and acceptable size and weight of a cabin baggage. Please refer to the table below: […]
CATHAY PACIFIC PERMANENTLY CLOSES MANILA AND CEBU TICKETING OFFICES
MDTI-TA-2021-097 Date: 26 August 2021 Today Cathay Pacific announces the permanent closure of their ticketing offices in Manila and Cebu commencing on September 1. SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/cathaypacific/photos/a.83997863466/10159341976108467/ Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, […]
COVID TESTS REQUIRED FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL TO CEBU
MDTI-TA-2021-096 Date: 23 August 2021 Effective from August 19, 2021, all domestic travelers flying to Cebu are now required to present either: 1. A negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival in Cebu. 2.A negative Antigen test result taken within 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival in Cebu. […]
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION: GUIDE ON PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
MDTI-TA-2021-095 Date: 17 August 2021 Please see below update from Bureau of Immigration: Affected passengers may email your Marsman Travel Consultant for clarification and assistance. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, +63918 979 0937 (Smart), available […]
SUMMARY OF TRAVEL-RESTRICTED COUNTRIES AS PER IATF-MEID RESOLUTION NO. 133
MDTI-TA-2021-094 Date: 16 August 2021 Please see below update from Bureau of Immigration: Affected passengers may email your Marsman Travel Consultant for clarification and assistance. Our standard operating hours starts from 8:30AM until 5:00PM daily. For emergency support, after office hours and weekends, you may reach us through our hotline, +63918 979 0937 (Smart), available […]
UPDATES ON HONG KONG ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
MDTI-TA-2021-093 Date: 12 August 2021 Effective immediately Hong Kong residents who have stayed in Group A countries (Brazil, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom) will be allowed to enter Hong Kong provided they have been fully vaccinated and hold recognized vaccination record. Labor Department of Hong Kong […]
SINGAPORE AIRLINES: PRE-DEPARTURE CERTIFICATE WITH QR CODE TO FACILITATE CHECK-IN
MDTI-TA-2021-091 Date: 6 August 2021 Travelers entering or transiting through Singapore, including Singapore citizens and permanent residents, are required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before their flight. Effective 13 July 2021, those with recent travel history to Indonesia within the last 21 days will need to take […]
UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL AS OF AUGUST 1, 2021
MDTI-TA-2021-091 Date: 6 August 2021 Please refer to below update for your reference: A. Only Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) are allowed to travel to and out of NCR+ (NCR, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna and Rizal) during the Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) from August 6-20, 2021. B. The people classified in the list below are […]