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[QUOTE=JJanni;2692750]So, I've completed the first part. Pretty confusing.

I'm fairly sure I need to book a night in a quarantine hotel, but before I got past the first page indicating my dates of travel, I had no idea of this.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JJanni;2692750]I don't know why I do this shit to myself. I was the mongering test pilot for the Phuket sandbox scheme. It would now appear I'm going to end up doing the same for the new PI entry system. Will report back when I start step 1 in 12 hours time.[/QUOTE]There is a section in the registration process that asks what Quarantine hotel you have chosen (lengthy drop-down box with many hotels listed). As we are no longer required to quarantine, how does one answer that question.

For the gents who have come in since February's opening, how did you answer that question?

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2693004]There is a section in the registration process that asks what Quarantine hotel you have chosen (lengthy drop-down box with many hotels listed). As we are no longer required to quarantine, how does one answer that question.

For the gents who have come in since February's opening, how did you answer that question?[/QUOTE]Much better explained.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2693004]There is a section in the registration process that asks what Quarantine hotel you have chosen (lengthy drop-down box with many hotels listed). As we are no longer required to quarantine, how does one answer that question.

For the gents who have come in since February's opening, how did you answer that question?[/QUOTE]I am curious, and the form doesn't allow submissions before 24 hours (by day). Not sure how that works if the flight is around 00:01.

The form allows submission within 24 hours of your day of arrival Philippines time.

Not that it's doing me any good.

I have the first and second part done, but both parts remain at awaiting validation. Ie, a human hasn't looked at either part.

I'm on my way to Heathrow shortly. If I can't check in, its8 Thailand for me.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2693004]There is a section in the registration process that asks what Quarantine hotel you have chosen (lengthy drop-down box with many hotels listed). As we are no longer required to quarantine, how does one answer that question.

For the gents who have come in since February's opening, how did you answer that question?[/QUOTE]No such dropdown when I did mine two weeks ago. There was another dropdown, though, where you should select a PH laboratory if additional testing was going to be needed. I just selected "Philippine Airport Testing Laboratory" and later I saw their sign close to T4 (Domestic) while riding the shuttle T1 - T3, so I'd guess that's an OK choice, should the s-t hit the fan.

[QUOTE=PuteNut;2693162]No such dropdown when I did mine two weeks ago. There was another dropdown, though, where you should select a PH laboratory if additional testing was going to be needed. I just selected "Philippine Airport Testing Laboratoy" and later saw their sign close to T4 (Domestic) whilst riding the shuttle T1 - T3, so I'd guess that's an OK choice, should the s-t hit the fan.[/QUOTE]But is that a mandatory process now to enter Phil?

Where did you found the link for this? Airway give it to you or visa process? Phil embassy?

[URL]https://youtu.be/6QKl5fNqPMQ[/URL]

Found an up to date guide. I'm at the point of having a barcode, but no QR code. Which the video assures me will allow me to fly, but not use the express lane at Manila and have to go through a manual verification there.

If nobody is actually going to check and verify my uploaded documents before I fly (I could have uploaded a picture of my dick for all they know at this point), what's the point of the whole thing other than some express lane of dubious benefit?

Be attempting to check in in about four hours for the first leg of my journey. I suspect the airlines won't just be accepting the barcode as the video guide claims. I imagine they will be wanting to check everything I have in place.

But when I look to the rules published here in France for entering to Philippines I only find these rules, no special application is mentioned. Surely I miss something here.

As of April 1, 2022, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines for tourism or business travel under the following conditions:

Present a negative RT-PCR test result within 48 hours or an antigenic test within 24 hours prior to departure;.

Be in possession of an International Vaccination Certificate (ICV) issued by the WHO, a Philippine Vaccination Certificate (VaxCertPH), or an electronic vaccination certificate recognized by the Philippine authorities (the French national vaccination certificate is recognized by the Philippine authorities since December 29, 2021);.

Hold a passport valid for at least six months at the time of arrival;.

Have a return ticket to your country of origin or your next country of destination within 30 days of your arrival in the Philippines;.

Have travel insurance covering Covid-19 (minimum coverage of USD 35,000);.

Perform self-monitoring of symptoms until the 7th day after arrival. If symptoms appear during this period, the traveler is obliged to report to the local authorities (Barangay);.

Minors under 12 years of age are exempt from the vaccination requirement, and are subject to the same measures as their parent or guardian.

The following arrival measures apply to 9 (a) (Temporary Visitor's Visa) holders:

Present a negative RT-PCR test result performed less than 48 hours prior to departure;.

Have an International Vaccination Certificate (ICV) issued by the WHO, a Philippine Certificate of Vaccination (VaxCertPH), or an electronic vaccination certificate recognized by the Philippine authorities (the French national vaccination certificate is recognized by the Philippine authorities since December 29,2021);.

Perform self-monitoring of symptoms until the 7th day of their arrival. If symptoms appear during this period, the traveler is obliged to report to the local authorities (Barangay);.

Partially or unvaccinated travelers will be subject to quarantine in a facility or hotel approved by the Philippine authorities until the results of an RT-PCR test conducted on the fifth day, followed by quarantine at home until the 14th day after arrival (a reservation of accommodation for at least six days at a quarantine center or hotel approved by the authorities will be required);.

Non-vaccinated minors are subject to the same measures as their parent or guardian.

[QUOTE=Albert9989;2693166]But is that a mandatory process now to enter Phil?

Where did you found the link for this? Airway give it to you or visa process? Phil embassy?[/QUOTE]One Health Pass registration was (and is, with the changes discussed here) mandatory, yes.

The dropdown appeared within the online registration form. If your country is on the visa waiver list (many are) you do not need to involve the Phil Embassy in anything.

Just make sure you have all the requirements covered (and update your OHP as per current rules).

OHP official site: [url]www.onehealthpass.com.ph[/url]

There is a short, 1 minute tutorial video on the One Health Pass website that explains the OHP registration process as of May 3rd, 2022.

Here is the link: [URL]https://onehealthpass.com.ph/e-HDC/OHP/Registration/[/URL].

G1.

[QUOTE=PuteNut;2693230]One Health Pass registration was (and is, with the changes discussed here) mandatory, yes.

The dropdown appeared within the online registration form. If your country is on the visa waiver list (many are) you do not need to involve the Phil Embassy in anything.

Just make sure you have all the requirements covered (and update your OHP as per current rules).

OHP official site: [url]www.onehealthpass.com.ph[/url][/QUOTE]I just had to have a 40 minute discussion with five check in agents of varying seniority over the new system.

And the only reason I'm in and waiting for the first leg of my flight is a screenshot I took on the train of a Bureau of Quarantine letter that appeared in the YouTube video I linked to earlier in the thread.

Give it a few days!

[QUOTE=JJanni;2693253]I just had to have a 40 minute discussion with five check in agents of varying seniority over the new system.

And the only reason I'm in and waiting for the first leg of my flight is a screenshot I took on the train of a Bureau of Quarantine letter that appeared in the YouTube video I linked to earlier in the thread.

Give it a few days![/QUOTE]JJ: Its a 14-minute video (and should be watched by newcomers). Can you narrow what you are talking about (the BOQ letter), by giving us the time in the video (ie, 6:20) where the screenshot would be? Or when you have time, upload your screenshot here?

[URL]https://youtu.be/6QKl5fNqPMQ[/URL]

In other news, in an attempt to get info about incoming requirements, I wrote directly to the departments (BI, BOQ, and DOH) in email asking questions. Each replied, telling me to contact one of the others regarding this or that issue. When I did contact the correct department (as instructed, ie, BOQ), there was no reply to my question. I have been emailing once each 4-5 days for almost a month.

The latest updates to entry policy. I went to the horse's mouth, the BOQ website, and looked at "Travel Requirements to the Philippines":

[URL]https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/travel-requirements-to-the-philippines/[/URL]

Unfortunately, its dated April 12 (3 weeks ago), and not up-to-date for their own new policy (May 4). See pic.

OHP site is now allowing 48 hours before arrival date.

As I will get a RAT in the day before I think I will still wait until I can complete the OHP in one submission.

It doesn't show if I can edit the submission to add the later RAT result.

[URL]https://youtu.be/6QKl5fNqPMQ[/URL]

These videos are from a Filipina named Jennifer Terri. She's great. She takes a direct shot at the BOQ for the recent kerfufle. The basic issue is this: The new OHP registration must be done within 24 hours of your arrival (not departure). That is not possible for passengers coming from the US (their flights might depart well before the 24-hour window starts). Error message from the OHP registration site, if trying to register before the prior 24-hour window before arrival:

"Thank you for indicating the date of your arrival. However, registration is only allowed within 24 hours prior your [B]departure.[/B] Please come back and register within 24 hours before your actual [B]arrival[/B] in Philippines".

Some strong word quotes from Jennifer below, and screen caps from the video:

"This video is not just addressed to travelers, to guide them, [B]but also to government agencies responsible for this One Health Pass. You have some work to do, because of right now its complicated, its a mess". [/B] Ouch.

[B]"Obviously whoever made this updates are not travelers. You're not thinking, you're not in the shoes of the travelers. You did not consider travelers coming from the US and Europe". [/B] Ouch.