With the pandemic travel restrictions easing up all over the world, a lot of us are itching to travel. Many have already started going on out-of-town trips since the restrictions within the Philippines have eased up, with Boracay and Palawan becoming two of the most popular destinations this summer.

But most, if not all, of us, have been raring to go outside of the country. So which countries can we, Filipinos, travel to?

As of the writing, the easiest countries to travel to are Southeast Asian countries. As members of the ASEAN, Filipinos can travel to these countries visa-free. So here are the countries that we can visit now, and the COVID-related travel requirements.

Cambodia


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Recognized proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival to be paid for by the traveler
General Requirements for all Tourists

Indonesia


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Recognized proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 48 hours before departure
  • Mandatory 5-day quarantine at a designated hotel, to be paid for by the traveler
General Requirements for all Tourists

Laos


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Recognized proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • Negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test result taken 48 hours before arrival
General Requirements for all Tourists
  • PH Bureau of Immigration Declaration Form
  • Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 72 hours before departure
  • Travel insurance for treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of USD50,000 
  • Download LaoKYC and LaoStaySafe application
  • On-arrival COVID-19 RT-PCR test, and must stay in the accommodations until the release of negative test result

Malaysia


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Registration to the MySejahtera online application three (3) days before entering Malaysia, in which you will be issued a Blue Traveler Card
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • Registration to the MySejahtera online application three (3) days before entering Malaysia, in which you will be issued a Red Traveler Card
  • Mandatory 5-day quarantine at the declared place of accommodation,
  • Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 48 hours before departure
  • Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test taken within 24 hours upon arrival
General Requirements for all Tourists

Singapore


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Recognized proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • Entry approval
  • Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 72 hours before departure
  • Travel insurance for treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of USD30,000
  • Mandatory 7-day quarantine at the declared place of accommodation, and swabbing on the 7th day
General Requirements for all Tourists

Thailand


Vaccinated Tourists
  • Recognized proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Partially/Unvaccinated Tourists
  • Entry approval
  • Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a DOH-accredited laboratory valid within 72 hours on Thailand Pass application
  • Mandatory 5-day Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel confirmation for 5 days (including 1 RT-PCR test) and undergo an RT-PCR test on days 4-5, if no negative RT-PCR test result was presented
General Requirements for all Tourists
  • PH Bureau of Immigration Declaration Form
  • Thailand Pass Registration seven (7) days before departure, pass will be color-coded based on vaccination status
  • Travel insurance for treatment and medical expenses in relation to COVID-19, with a minimum coverage of USD10,000
  • Return Ticket and sufficient funds to cover the whole duration of stay

Vietnam


NO COVID-19 related requirements for ALL tourists regardless of vaccination status

General Requirements for all Tourists

As of writing, Brunei is still closed to all non-essential travel. Myanmar is open to Filipino tourists but is requiring a visa for ALL allowed countries, even if the country is an ASEAN member. You can click here for more information about traveling to Myanmar.

If you are looking to travel, I'd definitely recommend going to any of these countries as they are easier to go to given the current travel situation. Plus, there is so much beauty and culture to be seen and experienced in these countries. 

If you want hassle-free planning for your travels, I would recommend Klook, which is my go-to platform for booking activities and tours. Klook offers a wide array of activities, tours, and hotels. Just search the app or the website by typing in the name of your destination. It makes planning for my trips so much easier.