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NEW BORACAY & KALIBO TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & New Normal Guidelines 2022

Mariah Cruz


Last updated: 4 FEBRUARY 2022

Boracay is one of the first major tourist destinations in the Philippines that reopened. But although the country’s most popular beach is now ready to welcome visitors, you still have to make sure you meet all the requirements.

If you are planning to book a trip to Boracay or Kalibo, here are the documents you need to possess to be allowed to travel.

Note: Because travel policies these days change frequently and quickly, make sure to double check the government restrictions and regulations of both the national government and the local government prior to your bookings.

For Tourists or Leisure Travelers

    1. For Vaccinated Tourists: Proof of Vaccination. This can be any of the following:
      – VaxcertPH certification
      – locally-issued vaccination card with contact details of vaccination center
      – International Certification of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICV) from WHO
      – vaccination card or certificate issued abroad
    2. For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Tourists: Negative RT-PCR test. Must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure. RT-PCR tests must be done by any of the accredited laboratories. You can find the list of accredited labs here.
    3. For Children 12 years old or under: Certificate of Undertaking. Here’s a template.
    4. Confirmed hotel or resort booking on the island. Make sure that you book a hotel with Certificate of Authority to Operate/Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate from the Department of Tourism. You can check the list of hotels here: LIST OF OPERATIONAL HOTELS IN BORACAY.
    5. Roundtrip transportation details
    6. Valid ID (for local tourists) or passport (for foreign tourists)
    7. Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation page because you’ll need it.
    8. Tourist QR Code and copy of your Health Declaration Card. These will be sent to your e-mail if the processing is successful. Print or keep a digital copy of your Tourist QR Code and keep it with you at all times when you are in the island.

    You might also want to get an S-Pass Travel Coordination Permit (TCP). It is NOT a requirement when getting a Tourist QR Code but airports or airlines might ask for this so the provincial government of Aklan recommends securing one for easier, hassle-free journey. To apply for a TCP, go to s-pass.ph or visit this S-Pass tutorial page for more info.

    For tourists coming from Western Visayas: also submit the following:

    • If driving private vehicle, photo of the vehicle plate
    • If taking public transportation, accomplished Certificate of Undertaking. Template here.

    For a step-by-step guide, READ: BORACAY DETAILED REQUIREMENTS!

    Note: Your Tourist QR Code is valid only up to 12 hours from from your checkout time. If you plan to extend your stay, send an email of a new booking slip to touristboracay@gmail.com prior to your initial checkout time.

    List of Accredited Boracay Hotels & Resorts

    The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI has a list of hotels and resorts with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) or a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate (PCAO). Here are just a few of the hotels on their list. (Special thanks to Levantin Boracay for helping us keep this article updated.)

    SEE FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY HOTELS AND RESORTS!

    List of Accredited Testing Centers

    If you’re required to present a negative test result, here are some of the accredited testing laboratories that you may book online.

    SEE FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED TESTING CENTERS!

    For Returning Aklanon

    • Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website and click AKLAN. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation.
    • Valid ID, government-issued, showing Aklan address; or Passport, for returning OFWs/ROFs
    • Transportation details
    • For Vaccinated Tourists: Proof of Vaccination. Any of the following:
      – VaxcertPH certification
      – locally-issued vaccination card with contact details of vaccination center
      – International Certification of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICV) from WHO
      – vaccination card or certificate issued abroad
    • For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Tourists: Negative RT-PCR test. Must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure. RT-PCR tests must be done by any of the accredited laboratories. You can find the list of accredited labs here.
    • For Children 12 years old or under: Certificate of Undertaking. You can find the template at www.aklan.gov.ph.

    For Pass-Through Travelers

    • Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website and click AKLAN. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation.
    • Notice of Coordination or Letter of Acceptance from provincial government of final destination
    • Transportation details (Note: Pass-through travelers by air can only use Kalibo International Airport for now)

    DOT’s List of Kalibo Hotels Allowed to Operate

    A confirmed hotel booking is not a requirement for those arriving at Kalibo Airport. But if you need a place to stay, here are some accommodation establishments that successfully secured a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) or a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate (PCAO).

    See the Full List of Kalibo Hotels with Certificate!

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