Batangas Travel Requirements for Domestic Travellers

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!

Also read: 10 Affordable Beaches Near Manila for Long Weekends & Quick Getaways

Batangas travel overview

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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

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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

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Domestic tourists must prepare the following requirements. These will have to be presented by passengers upon arrival in the province.

For fully vaccinated tourists

For tourists who are not fully vaccinated

*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

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We’ve handpicked a few establishments that have been provided with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) issued by the DOT:

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:

Planning to explore more local destinations? Check out more of our COVID-19 travel guides:


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