Having been named one of the Philippines’ — and the world’s — most beautiful islands, Palawan is one undoubtedly of the country’s most sought-after destinations. Home to remarkable places like El Nido, Coron, and San Vicente, the province has so much to offer that a single visit couldn’t possibly be enough. This being said, those who’ve been meaning to visit will be glad to hear that the island paradise is officially ready to welcome back tourists. Keep reading to learn more about the Palawan travel requirements for a smooth travel experience.
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At the time of writing, Bohol is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Alert Level 2. The province started gradually reopening to tourism on 30 Oct 2021, with travel bubbles and test-before-travel policies strictly in place. Since then, all major Palawan destinations — namely El Nido, Coron, San Vicente, and Culion — have reopened to domestic tourists, with the exception of Puerto Princesa.
Palawan is presently open to both residents and domestic travellers for tourism purposes. According to the protocols recently released, El Nido and San Vicente are open to all local visitors, while Coron and Culion are only welcoming fully vaccinated tourists. (To be clear, individuals are only considered fully vaccinated once they are two weeks past receiving their final vaccine dose.)
While Palawan has reopened for domestic tourism, strict COVID-19 protocols must still be followed. The following as some of the guidelines that tourists must keep in mind:
Travel requirements in Palawan differ, depending on the specific municipality you plan to visit.
The municipality of Coron is open to all fully vaccinated tourists. Minors, on the other hand, must be accompanied by fully vaccinated guardians.
Entry requirements are as follows:
Only fully vaccinated tourists may enter Culion for tourism purposes, with a strict bubble system in place. Below are the travel requirements for fully vaccinated visitors:
The municipality has reopened for domestic tourism via Point-toPoint (P2P) travel. This would include direct or “bubble flights” to San Vicente, including flights arriving at Puerto Princesa or El Nido. Those coming from the two aforementioned municipalities will have to be transported via accredited transport groups, directly from the airport to their point of destination in San Vicente.
The following are their travel requirements:
Visitors are required to book stays at establishments accredited by the DOT. See some of our recommendations below:
For news and updated information regarding Palawan travel requirements, you may also visit the following links:
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