Public Advisory: DFA Reports Updates on Travel Restrictions Imposed upon Filipino Travelers
PASAY CITY 06 September 2020 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reports new restrictions imposed upon Filipino Travelers entering Malaysia as well as those boarding Qatar Airways flights. Previous information on travel restrictions for other countries and regions remain the same.
Effective 07 September (Monday), long-term pass holders from the Philippines, India, and Indonesia will be barred from entering Malaysia due to “serious concerns over the recent increase in the number of confirmed, imported COVID-19 cases detected at the international points of entry of Malaysia among travelers proceeding“ from said countries.
The following Filipino long-term pass holders are affected: Permanent Residents (PR), Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Pass Holders, Expatriates in all categories including professional visit pass (PVP) holders, Resident pass holders, Spouse visa holders (including their children), and Students. Nevertheless, Malaysia Immigration authorities may consider entry of nationals countries on compassionate grounds and emergencies.
Meanwhile, diplomats and their dependents from the three countries are exempted from the new restriction, provided prior approval was obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
On the other hand, Qatar Airways recently announced that all passengers from the Philippines are required to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR before they are allowed to board their flights. Those unable to comply with this requirement, which shall be presented with a consent form, will not be allowed to board the airline’s flights.
Given all these developments, the DFA continues to remind the public that information contained in the infographics is subject to change without prior and sufficient public notice. Therefore, it is always best to check ahead of travel dates with airlines, as well as with relevant Embassies or Consulates before booking a ticket and before departure. END
