Travel requirements of the Bicol Region
It is the holiday season! If you are thinking of going to Bicol to spend Christmas and New Year with your family or simply visit this beautiful place, hold your horses because there are still strict travel requirements for most of the provinces and cities of the Bicol region.
As of November 15, 2021, here are the travel requirements of Bicol Region’s 6 provinces, Naga and Legazpi cities according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) of Region 5:
ALBAY
For fully-vaccinated travelers:
- Vaccination Card
- Albay Get Pass
For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers (Source):
- Negative Antigen test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the specimen was taken.
- Albay Get Pass
Here is a reference on how to get an Albay Get Pass: Albay Government
CAMARINES SUR
- Vaccination Card
- S-Pass
CAMARINES NORTE
For fully-vaccinated travelers:
- Vaccination Card
- Valid ID
- Cam Norte Travel Pass
For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers (Source):
- Negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the specimen was taken.
- Valid ID
- Cam Norte Travel Pass
Here is a reference on how to get a Cam Norte Travel Pass: Camarines Norte Government
CATANDUANES (Open for Authorized Persons Outside Residence [APOR] only)
- RT-PCR Test
- S-Pass
MASBATE
- Vaccination Card
- S-Pass
SORSOGON
- Vaccination Card
- S-Pass
NAGA CITY
For fully-vaccinated travelers:
- Vaccination Card
- S-Pass
For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers (Source):
- Negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the specimen was taken.
- S-Pass
- Valid ID
LEGAZPI CITY
For fully-vaccinated travelers:
- Vaccination Card
- Albay Get Pass
For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers (Source):
- Negative Antigen test result, valid within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the specimen was taken.
- Albay Get Pass
Here is a reference on how to get an Albay Get Pass: Albay Government
Moreover, check and ensure that you have these requirements handy to fly via Cebu Pacific. Look for the required documents under either Naga City or Legazpi City.
Disclaimer: I am neither a DOT employee nor an LGU personnel. I’ve only compiled these requirements to help those who are planning to travel to Bicol. This list is as of this writing and may change from time to time. Kindly contact your LGUs for specific requirements, procedures, and questions. Please practice due diligence and comply with your LGU’s guidelines before traveling.