When you live in a nearly landlocked area like Metro Manila, you definitely need a quick escape from time to time. For this reason, urban dwellers love travelling to Batangas — its endless seas captivate divers, snorkellers, and beach bums alike. Need your dose of Vitamin Sea? Learn about the latest Batangas travel requirements and start planning your much-awaited getaway!
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Batangas travel overview
At the time of writing, all towns in Batangas, except Tingloy, are under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Alert Level 2. The province, along with its neighbouring regions, is expected to remain in this status until 28 Feb 2022.
Who can travel to Batangas?
Under its alert status, travellers of all ages from areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, 3, GCQ, and MGCQ are allowed to enter Batangas (except Tingloy). However, each local government unit may have specific entry restrictions and guidelines for minors and seniors. Pregnant women and persons with comorbidities may not enter Lobo, Mabini, and San Juan.
COVID-19 health and safety protocols
While Batangas is now mostly open for tourism, the province continues to adhere to health and safety protocols. Here are the Batangas travel protocols and guidelines you must remember while it is under Alert Level 2.
- Wearing face masks and regular handwashing are expected.
- Establishments, including restaurants and tourist attractions (e.g. libraries, museums, public gardens, amusement parks, and scenic viewpoints), may operate up to their 50% indoor and 70% outdoor venue capacity.
- Only fully vaccinated individuals and minors (regardless of vaccination status) may enter indoor premises.
- Only accredited diving establishments are allowed to operate at 50% capacity. Advanced reservation and a negative COVID-19 test result may be required.
- Public utility vehicles may require S-PaSS from passengers.
Also read: Scuba Diving During COVID-19? Here’s What You Should Know
Batangas travel requirements
Domestic tourists must prepare the following requirements. These will have to be presented by passengers upon arrival in the province.
For fully vaccinated tourists
- Vaccination cards
- Booking confirmation
- Valid ID
- S-PaSS travel coordination permit (TCP)
For tourists who are not fully vaccinated
- Negative RT-PCR or antigen test result issued within 72 hours prior to arrival*
- Booking confirmation
- Valid ID
- S-PaSS travel coordination permit (TCP)
*If travelling with minors, you must present their medical certificate issued within three days prior to arrival.
Note: Batangas travel requirements may vary per town. To learn the specific protocols of each LGU, read this.
Also read: How to Book an Angkas Saliva RT-PCR Home Service Test
Where to stay in Batangas
We’ve handpicked a few establishments that have been provided with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) issued by the DOT:
- Acuatico Beach Resort
- Batangas Country Club
- CML Beach Resort and Water Park Incorporated
- Hotel La Corona De Lipa
- Lima Park Hotel Incorporated
- Microtel by Wyndham Batangas
- Noni’s Resort
- Pico Sands Hotel
- Pontefino Hotel and Residences
Also read: 15 Airbnbs in Batangas for When You Need a Quick Escape
Batangas travel resources
For more information and other official Batangas-related travel updates, you may visit these links:
- Philippines.Travel Official Website
- The Philippines Safe Trip Batangas Webpage
- Batangas Tourism and Cultural Affairs Official Facebook Page
- Batangas Public Information Office Official Facebook Page
Planning to explore more local destinations? Check out more of our COVID-19 travel guides:
- Siargao Travel Requirements for Domestic Tourists
- Boracay Travel Requirements for Domestic Travellers
- Baguio Travel Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
- Camiguin Travel Requirements for Domestic Tourists
- Bohol Travel Requirements for Domestic Tourists
- La Union Travel Requirements for Domestic Tourists
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