Department of Tourism opened the Boracay Island for local tourists last October 1, 2020. Here is the quick guide on the requirements, process, and list of accredited hotels that you can book and health and safety protocols if ever you are planning to visit the white sand beach of Boracay. Guide for Tourists
Tourists are guests who intend to stay for at least one night in Boracay Island. This includes Aklanon Tourists.
1. Accesshttps://aklan.gov.phorhttps://bit.ly/2QzbUkZand click Online Health Declaration. Choose Boracay in the Where To page.
2. Fill out required fields and click submit.
3. Upon submission, a confirmation with instructions will be displayed.
4. Save as a copy of the HDC on your smartphone or if using a computer, have it printed.
5. Attach a copy of the HDC together with a copy of RT-PCR Negative Result, a copy of confirmed booking slip/form, and proof of identification and send to touristboracay@gmail.com
6. Wait for the email response (successful or unsuccessful) of the Final Validator.
Processing takes less than a day after receipt of complete documents.
7. If processing is successful, a copy of HDC with Tourist QR Code will be sent back. Present this HDC with Tourist QR Code to authorities in the borders for scanning.
8. If processing is unsuccessful, resubmission of requirements or clarification may be required. You can check the list of accredited hotels and establishments in Boracay here.
Reminder for Tourists
1. Email subject should be: OHDC-FamilyName, First Name
2. Multiple tourist documents can be sent in one email. Just include a listing of the names of the tourists.
3. Ensure that you are getting your RT-PCR Tests in accredited laboratories here: (https://hfsrb.doh.gov.ph/?page_id=1729) and your hotel booking in DOT Accommodation Establishments with CAO/PCAO in the Facebook Account of DOT VI Western Visayas (https://www.facebook.com/DOTR6WesternVisayas). Aklanon not required RTPCR Test negative result.
4. Keep the Tourist QR Code with you at all times. Have a printed or digital copy. The QR Code will be used in accessing services in Boracay Island.
Other good to know information:
Test before you travel
A negative RT-PCR result not earlier than forty-eight (48) hours prior to traveling to Boracay is mandatory. Travelers are strongly advised to observe strict quarantine immediately after undergoing the test until the date of travel to the island.
No face mask + No face shield = No Ride for all PUVs
Keep your safety gear on and observe proper physical distancing. Only a maximum of two (2) passengers on tricycles and a maximum of four (4) passengers on e-trikes are allowed. Keep your tourist QR code with you at all times
Have a printed copy on hand or a digital copy on your smartphone. The QR Code will be used in accessing services in Boracay Island.
Remember to register before swimming in the ocean
Go to designated beach stations and have your temperature checked before going into the water. You can swim in the marked areas between red and yellow flags from 6am to 6pm.
I also made research and contacted some accredited laboratories who are offering RT-PCR tests in Metro Manila, Laguna and Visayas. They offering it for 4,500 up to 11,000, public/private hospitals/clinics. You will get the result within 3-5 days if a regular test or if you want it rush you have to add a certain amount of money, approximately P3,000. You may also need to add more if you need a hard copy of the certificate, approximately P500.
Most of the private hospitals can give the result within 48 hours. It's better to contact them first before visiting the clinic to avoid unforeseen issues.
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