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Thinking of travelling to Siargao? Before jetting off to the country’s Surfing Capital, it’s best that you acquaint yourself with the necessary protocols and requirements. From who may visit the province to the essential documents, below are the Siargao travel requirements as of October 2021.
Also read: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Travelling to Siargao for the First Time
Siargao reopened to tourists on 1 Sep 2021. As of 1 Oct, the province is under GCQ (General Community Quarantine) Alert Level 4. Strict COVID-19 protocols remain in place.
Siargao is currently open to returning residents, government APOR (Authorized Persons Outside Residence), and private APOR. For leisure travel, the province is open to domestic tourists from GCQ and MGCQ areas.
The following are allowed entry to the province from GCQ and MGCQ areas on a point-to-point basis:
All tourists must comply with protocols upon arrival in Siargao:
Regardless of vaccination status, domestic tourists must prepare the following requirements. These will have to be presented by passengers upon arrival in the province.
*Children 17 years old and below are exempted from having to present a negative COVID-19 test result.
**Staying with a friend or relative? Tourists invited by Siargao residents must present a Travel Certification issued by the Mayor of your destination stating that you are a tourist invited by a local.
Also read: How to Book an Angkas Saliva RT-PCR Home Service Test
Prior to travelling to Siargao, tourists must secure a booking at a Department of Tourism-accredited accommodation. We’ve handpicked a few establishments that have been provided a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) issued by the DOT:
For the full updated list of accredited hotels and resorts, visit the Surigao Del Norte Tourism and Culture Office’s official Facebook page.
Also read: Restaurants in Siargao: 30 Places to Eat & Drink in General Luna
For more information and other official Siargao-related travel updates, you may visit these links:
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