Last updated: 4 FEBRUARY 2022
Boracay is one of the first major tourist destinations in the Philippines that reopened. But although the country’s most popular beach is now ready to welcome visitors, you still have to make sure you meet all the requirements.
If you are planning to book a trip to Boracay or Kalibo, here are the documents you need to possess to be allowed to travel.
Note: Because travel policies these days change frequently and quickly, make sure to double check the government restrictions and regulations of both the national government and the local government prior to your bookings.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?
For Tourists or Leisure Travelers
- For Vaccinated Tourists: Proof of Vaccination. This can be any of the following:
– VaxcertPH certification
– locally-issued vaccination card with contact details of vaccination center
– International Certification of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICV) from WHO
– vaccination card or certificate issued abroad - For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Tourists: Negative RT-PCR test. Must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure. RT-PCR tests must be done by any of the accredited laboratories. You can find the list of accredited labs here.
- For Children 12 years old or under: Certificate of Undertaking. Here’s a template.
- Confirmed hotel or resort booking on the island. Make sure that you book a hotel with Certificate of Authority to Operate/Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate from the Department of Tourism. You can check the list of hotels here: LIST OF OPERATIONAL HOTELS IN BORACAY.
- Roundtrip transportation details
- Valid ID (for local tourists) or passport (for foreign tourists)
- Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation page because you’ll need it.
- Tourist QR Code and copy of your Health Declaration Card. These will be sent to your e-mail if the processing is successful. Print or keep a digital copy of your Tourist QR Code and keep it with you at all times when you are in the island.
- If driving private vehicle, photo of the vehicle plate
- If taking public transportation, accomplished Certificate of Undertaking. Template here.
- Levantin Boracay Resort
Bolabog Beach, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island
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Station 2, Brgy. Balabag
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Station 2, Zone 7, Sitio Manggayad, Brgy. Balabag
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Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island
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Punta Bunga, Brgy. Yapak
Check Rates & Photos! ✅ - Frendz Boracay Hostel
Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island
Check Rates & Photos! ✅ - Singapore Diagnostic, Makati
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Safeguard DNA Diagnostic, Mandaluyong
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Manila Healthtek Inc., Marikina Branch
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory, Pasay
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Kairos Diagnostics Laboratory, Quezon City
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Be Safe MD Inc., Quezon City Branch
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website and click AKLAN. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation.
- Valid ID, government-issued, showing Aklan address; or Passport, for returning OFWs/ROFs
- Transportation details
- For Vaccinated Tourists: Proof of Vaccination. Any of the following:
– VaxcertPH certification
– locally-issued vaccination card with contact details of vaccination center
– International Certification of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICV) from WHO
– vaccination card or certificate issued abroad - For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Tourists: Negative RT-PCR test. Must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure. RT-PCR tests must be done by any of the accredited laboratories. You can find the list of accredited labs here.
- For Children 12 years old or under: Certificate of Undertaking. You can find the template at www.aklan.gov.ph.
- Online Health Declaration Card (OHDC). Fill it out online. Go to Tourist Boracay website and click AKLAN. Accomplish the form. Take a screenshot of the confirmation.
- Notice of Coordination or Letter of Acceptance from provincial government of final destination
- Transportation details (Note: Pass-through travelers by air can only use Kalibo International Airport for now)
- Ati-atihan Festival Hotel Corporation
19 Martyrs Street, Kalibo
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Jaime Cardinal Sin, Andagai, Kalibo
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19 Martyrs Street, Poblacion, Kalibo
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Estancia, Kalibo
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Osmeña Ave., Capitol Site, Kalibo
Check Rates & Photos! ✅ - Royal Suites Condotel
Royal Season Corp. Bldg. Rizal St. Poblacion, Kalibo
Check Rates & Photos! ✅ - NEW Boracay Step-by-Step Process + Tourist Travel Requirements
- List of DOT-Accredited Hotels in BORACAY and KALIBO
- List of DOH-Accredited Hotels in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas
- New Arrival Process for International Passengers in MANILA (NAIA)
- New Departure Process for Domestic Passengers in MANILA (NAIA)
You might also want to get an S-Pass Travel Coordination Permit (TCP). It is NOT a requirement when getting a Tourist QR Code but airports or airlines might ask for this so the provincial government of Aklan recommends securing one for easier, hassle-free journey. To apply for a TCP, go to s-pass.ph or visit this S-Pass tutorial page for more info.
For tourists coming from Western Visayas: also submit the following:
For a step-by-step guide, READ: BORACAY DETAILED REQUIREMENTS!
Note: Your Tourist QR Code is valid only up to 12 hours from from your checkout time. If you plan to extend your stay, send an email of a new booking slip to touristboracay@gmail.com prior to your initial checkout time.
List of Accredited Boracay Hotels & Resorts
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI has a list of hotels and resorts with a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) or a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate (PCAO). Here are just a few of the hotels on their list. (Special thanks to Levantin Boracay for helping us keep this article updated.)
SEE FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY HOTELS AND RESORTS!
List of Accredited Testing Centers
If you’re required to present a negative test result, here are some of the accredited testing laboratories that you may book online via Klook.
SEE FULL LIST OF ACCREDITED TESTING CENTERS!
For Returning Aklanon
For Pass-Through Travelers
DOT’s List of Kalibo Hotels Allowed to Operate
A confirmed hotel booking is not a requirement for those arriving at Kalibo Airport. But if you need a place to stay, here are some accommodation establishments that successfully secured a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) or a Provisional Certificate of Authority to Operate (PCAO).
See the Full List of Kalibo Hotels with Certificate!
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The time limit for RT-PCR test requirement has been extended from 48 hours to 72 hours.
Hi, good day. Ask ko lang if ever, may mga kamag anak kasi kami na nakatira po sa Boracay Island, and if ever sa kanila kami makikituloy, okay lang po ba iyon? What are the requirements?
Hi! Thanks for letting us know. We’ll update!
hello ung form hind ma submit, lahat nmn ng * fields nasagutan nmn, any tips?
refresh lang po
Hi, the website basically times out after about 3 minutes of inactivty. You have to fill it up quickly for it to be submitted.It also doesn’t recognize items that are “copy pasted” so you have to type in everything
Hi! Do you think okay lang na magpalipat lipat kami ng hotel? We plan to stay for 10 days sana and we want to experience 4 different hotels eh.. Thank you.
Do you know the rules/policies coming home from Boracay? I can’t find it anyware if the receiving LGUs would allow tourist coming back and what needs to be prepared?
If we are going with our kids, do they need to undergo rt-pcr test as well?
Kids below 3ys old re excepted and kids above 3yrs old re required to have a negative rt-pcr test 72 hrs prior to arrival.
Hello! Do we need to undergo RT-PCR test kapag pauwi na kami from boracay pabalik ng manila?
Hi, for tourist travelling from Iloilo to boracay, the “flight details” applies differently for land trip? would it be wise to provide a ceres bus number? or just indicate sa email na we will be commuting by ceres bus? thanks!
hello if we are authorized person outside residence (APOR) and we are going to boracay, are we allowed to go?
hi! returning from boracay to cebu, are there any requirements? Tnx
Hi, good day. Ask ko lang if ever, may mga kamag anak kasi kami na nakatira po sa Boracay Island, and if ever sa kanila kami makikituloy, okay lang po ba iyon? What are the requirements?
Hi good day i would like to clarify the requirements need to enter Boracay. What if im already fully vaccinated do i need to under go RT-CPR? thank you have a nice day
I would like to ask what are the acceptable valid id for students to be able to have a qr code for bora if they don’t have any government issued id?
open na po ba ulit ang kalibo to manila for tourist? Naka book kasi kami Manila-caticlan ,
kalibo – manila. Meron po bang avalanche transfer from caticlan to kalibo. Thank you