Philippines welcomes back foreign travellers after two years as ban ends

Philippines welcomes back foreign travellers after two years as ban ends
Passengers arrive at Manila’s International Airport (Basilio Sepe/AP)

The Philippines has lifted a nearly two-year ban on foreign travellers in a lifesaving boost for its tourism industry as an Omicron-fuelled coronavirus surge eases.

Foreign travellers from 157 countries with visa-free arrangements with the Philippines who have been fully vaccinated and tested negative for the virus will be welcomed back and will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival.

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