Relocating to the Philippines

peternewman · 2020-10-05T15:26:19+02:00

Gain practical advice on relocating to the Philippines, including COVID-19 protocols, quarantine tips, and transport options to Cavite.

peternewman Member

Member since 13 September 2017

peternewmanMember05 October 2020 13:26:19

Dear all

Would welcome your feedback and advice as we make our final move back to the Philippines.

As we all know now is a challenging time for everyone around the world, but my wife and I have now decided to return to the Philippine in the coming months.

We have to have COVID tests before we can even get on a flight and then our concerns are聽 whether my wife聽 (OFW) and myself will be able to quarentine together - we also know we have to have a test at the Airport and register with the Philippines Red Cross before we arrive.聽 My visa was well handled by the Philippines embassy in the UK as I am the spouse of a Philippines resident so fingers crossed that should be sorted?

We then have to get from the airport / quareentine hotel to Cavite and want to hire a car - does anyone know ho9w we can do this?

Thanks again in anticipation of the groups wisdom and experience.

GP250Tagalog New member

Member since 24 September 2020

GP250TagalogNew member05 October 2020 17:58:29

From PAL website itself.

Visa - OFW?
"Families traveling together with at least one OFW will be considered all OFWs."

Quarantine together?
"Can families traveling together stay in the same room/hotel?

Hotels allow a maximum of 2 persons staying in one room. Children may or may not be counted depending on the hotel鈥檚 policy. We suggest checking with these hotels directly."

Transportation from airport/quarantine hotel to home?
"20. Once you are cleared, you may contact your relatives to pick you up and bring you home.

For Land-Based OFWs, you may coordinate with OWWA or use the OWWA Uwian Na portal聽 (link: ) for further transportation needs after your final point of arrival.
For Sea-Based OFWs, you may coordinate with your Local Manning Agency (LMA) for further transportation needs after your final point of arrival.

21. Once at home, please complete your 14-day quarantine/self-isolation."