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Pristine shores, romantic sunsets, vibrant seas — don’t you just miss Boracay? The island is open to travellers during COVID-19; and fully vaccinated tourists can finally visit without swab tests. Read on to learn about the latest Boracay travel requirements as of February 2022.
Also read: Boracay During COVID-19: This Aklanon Shows Us What It Looks Like
Over a year into the pandemic, we continue to see a push and pull of travel protocols across the country. Boracay once again reopened to tourists on 14 Feb 2022, following Aklan’s shifting restrictions in the same month.
As of 16 Feb, Boracay is now under Alert Level 2. Tourists can expect a number of outdoor tourist attractions to be operating during this time.
Boracay is currently open to returning residents, government APOR (Authorized Persons Outside Residence), and private APOR. For leisure travel, the province is open to domestic tourists of all ages from GCQ, MGCQ, and NCR Alert Level 3 areas. Tourists from NCR who are over 65 years old, with comorbidities and other health risks, and pregnant women must be fully vaccinated.
The following are allowed entry to the province from GCQ and MGCQ areas on a point-to-point basis:
Also read: Where to Eat in Boracay: 20 Restaurants You Shouldn’t Miss
All tourists must comply with the following Boracay travel protocols upon arrival:
Domestic tourists must prepare the following requirements. These will have to be presented by passengers upon arrival in the province.
All unvaccinated non-Aklanons, except for children two years old and below, are required to present the following.
**OHDC QR code will be scanned at the ports of entry.
Also read: How to Book an Angkas Saliva RT-PCR Home Service Test
Prior to travelling to Boracay, tourists must secure a booking at a Department of Tourism-accredited accommodation. We’ve handpicked a few establishments that have been provided with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) issued by the DOT:
For the full updated list of accredited hotels and resorts, visit the Department of Tourism-Western Visayas Office’s official Facebook page.
Also read: 12 Airbnb Rentals in Boracay for Under ₱50,000 Per Month
For more information and other official Boracay-related travel updates, you may visit these links:
Planning to explore more local destinations? Check out more of our COVID-19 travel guides:
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