PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

Foreigners from countries that have COVID-19 cases are barred from entering the Philippines.
So those that are planning a visa run or holiday are advised to revise their travel plans.

Re: PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

Not strictly accurate. Foreigners with permanent residence are allowed to enter.

Re: PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

Quite right but remember there are many on Balik Bayan status.

Re: PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

How could I forget? I'm on a BB myself.

Re: PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

Good for you

Re: PHILIPPINES BANS FOREIGNERS
 

I wonder if entering with a BB stamp wether the Phil's will consider it as a residence visa or even if flying in wether the airline will accept the possibility of receiving a BB stamp considering it's discretionary nature. Would be nice to know if anybody is arriving such.

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I would hazard a guess that as BB is a discretionary privilege granted at the point of entry I doubt that BI consider to be a residence visa and as a consequence airlines will refuse to accept.

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And by definition if you need a visa run you are not a resident.

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The situation isn't completely clear. There are some sources
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...e0bccb38d8.png
maintaining that spouses of Philippine citizens are allowed entry.

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As quoted by PNA https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1096467
'Duterte said entry travel restrictions will be imposed upon those traveling from countries with localized Covid-19 transmissions, except for Filipino citizens including their foreign spouse and children, if any, holders of Permanent Resident Visa, and holders of 9(e) Diplomat Visas issued by the government.'

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Just seen on ANC News that foreigners can stay without having to renew their visa until further date. So looks like no need for visa runs or local renewals.