The Embassy of the Philippines in Dili respectfully informs the public of the following protocols on vaccination certificates per the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) following the lifting of the state of public health emergency throughout the Philippines by virtue of Proclamation No. 297 series of 2023:

•For International Arrivals: Presentation of vaccination status and vaccination certificate for COVID-19 is not required. All arriving international travelers are accepted regardless of their vaccination status;

•For Departing International Travelers: The vaccination requirements depend on the destination country. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) recommends that travelers check the requirements of their destination country; and

•For OFWs and Seafarers: The issuance of the International Certificate of Vaccination for Prophylaxis for Yellow Fever Vaccine and other vaccination depends on the requirement of the agency/company.

Please be guided accordingly.

Dili, 14 August 2023