IATF RESOLUTION NO. 154-B

15 December 2021 – the Embassy informs the public that the Philippine COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has retained Switzerland under the Red List category of countries per IATF Resolution 154-B dated 14 December 2021 in view of the current health situation. The said resolution extended Switzerland’s Red List classification from 16 December until 31 December 2021.

For the full text of the IATF Resolution 154-B dated 14 December 2021, please visit: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/12dec/20211214-IATF-RESO-154B-RRD.pdf. The Philippine Embassy has sent a Diplomatic Note to the competent Swiss Federal authorities in this regard.

In line with IATF Resolution 151-A dated 28 November 2021 (Cf: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/11/28/resolution-no-151-a-s-2021/), “inbound international travel of all persons, regardless of vaccination status, coming from or who have been to “Red List” countries/jurisdictions/territories within the last fourteen (14) days prior to arrival to any port of entry of the Philippines shall not be allowed.”

The Embassy requests the concerned public to regularly check the latest IATF Resolutions and guidelines at: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/section/laws/other-issuances/inter-agency-task-force-for-the-management-of-emerging-infectious-diseases-resolutions/. Please note that it is the IATF which assesses and decides which country will be included in the Red List based on the epidemiological situation prevailing therein, not the Philippine Embassy.

For queries and clarifications, please coordinate with the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) through: just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More information on the BOQ may be viewed from: https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/.

Please be guided accordingly.