❗️ Last Updated: 20 November 2020. Please contact the LGU for the latest updates!

Traveling to Davao soon? Make sure you have all the required travel and health documents, so you won’t encounter any trouble on your journey!

The local government of Davao City has implemented Executive Order No. 63-A (2020), which sets the new travel guidelines for Davao City as a restricted area. In this post, we’ll summarize the document and enumerate the requirements for that you need if you plan on flying to Davao City soon.

Note that we’re only covering requirements for air travel in this post.

For Business Travelers Going to Davao City

The following requirements apply to all flight passengers from any international or domestic airport who are traveling for work or business and going home.

• Company ID and Certificate of Employment or Acknowledgment of Principal for service
• Medical Clearance Certificate
• Company Travel Order
• Roundtrip Ticket
• RT-PCR negative test result, taken 24-72 hours from date of arrival (test upon arrival is also an option)
• Confirmed Hotel Booking (or other authorized accommodations), if staying for more than one day. Here’s a list of DOT-Accredited Hotels in Davao City.

Note that APORs are not allowed to stay in any local’s house. If staying for over 14 days or permanently, a 14-day quarantine (at home or at a hotel) is required. The quarantine expenses shall be shouldered by the company / employer.

Travelers Going to Another City/Municipality

Air passengers who are landing at Davao Airport but bound for another place outside Davao City, the following requirements must be presented:

• RT-PCR negative test result, taken 24-72 hours from date of arrival (test upon arrival is also an option)
• Airport transfer confirmation, which may be any of the following:
  – Confirmation from destination’s local government of pick-up vehicle OR
  – Confirmation of public transportation arrangements from airport or bus terminal to destination
  – Travel Confirmation of private transportation pick-up

For Returning Davao City Residents

This applies to Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs, OFWs).

• RT-PCR negative test result, taken 24-72 hours from date of arrival (test upon arrival is also an option)
• 14-day home quarantine

Returning Davao City residents who are frequently traveling within Mindanao whether by air or land for work or business:

• Company Travel Order (work/business)
• Valid ID with a Davao City address OR Any document with a Davao City address and ID (for return from domicile)
• Current month RT-PCR negative test result (if available)

Non-Davao City Residents Catching a Flight at Davao Airport

Persons residing outside Davao City who are going to Davao International Airport (DIA) need to present:

• Confirmed flight ticket

For Land Travelers and non-APORs

For those traveling by land, those traveling for medical and humanitarian reasons, and non-APORs, you may check out the copy of the full Executive Order below for the respective requirements.

Procedure Upon Arrival in Davao

Here’s what to expect when you arrive at Davao Airport:

• Your body temperature will be checked.
• Your accomplished locator form will be collected.
• RT-PCR test result screening by City Health Office.

Passengers without RT-PCR test result will be tested upon arrival.

On top of these, we highly encourage that you contact the local government of Davao, your final destination and your origin to check for additional requirements or changes in the policies. These are extraordinary times, and regulations can change fast.

You should also check the inbox of the email address you used to book your flight regularly. Airlines will be sending you updates on your flight and/or changes in the requirements.

Important Reminders

• Before your flight, contact the local government of your origin and destination to check for possible additional requirements or updates in policy. We mentioned it before, but this is very important so we just have to reiterate.
• Passengers are required to wear face mask and face shield at all times when at the airport or inside the aircraft.

Possibly Related Posts

• List of DOT-Accredited Hotels & Resorts in Davao City
• List of DOH-Accredited Hotels for Quarantine in Manila
• How to Use TRAZE App (Required App at Manila Airports)
• Philippine Airlines New Travel Guidelines at Airport & Inside the Airplane
• Cebu Pacific New Travel Guidelines
• Manila Airport DOMESTIC Departure Process (PAL)
• Manila Airport INTERNATIONAL Departure Process (PAL)

Updates Log

2020 July 18 – Published guidelines released by Airasia and Philippine Airlines
2020 November 20 – Updated with new guidelines based on EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 63-A SERIES OF 2020.

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