17 December 2021 – the Embassy informs the public that in view of the retention of Switzerland in the list of countries under the Red List of the Philippines’ COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolution No. 154-B dated 14 December 2021, the visa issuance of the Philippine Embassy for qualified foreign nationals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein intending to travel to the Philippines remains suspended until further notice. Please view https://bernepe.dfa.gov.ph/tourism-and-visa/visa for the previous announcement in this regard.

The classification of Switzerland in the red list per IATF is effective from 16 until 31 December 2021. The full text of the IATF Resolution 154-B may also be downloaded from the following: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2021/12dec/20211214-IATF-RESO-154B-RRD.pdf.

Please note that per the IATF Resolution No. 151-A dated 28 November 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.  For the full text of the IATF Resolution 151-A, please visit: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2021/11/28/resolution-no-151-a-s-2021/.

To view the IATF Resolutions and guidelines, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/section/laws/other-issuances/inter-agency-task-force-for-the-management-of-emerging-infectious-diseases-resolutions/.

For queries and clarifications, please coordinate directly with:

• Bureau of Immigration (BI)
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• Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ):
  • Website: https://quarantine.doh.gov.ph/
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Moreover, the entry into the Philippines for tourism purposes remains suspended.

For those residing in the Cantons of Geneva and Vaud, please contact the Philippine Consulate General in Geneva for possible assistance. Their details are as follows:

Address: Allee David-Morse 14, 1202 Geneva
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Tel. No.: (+41)22 716 1930
Mobile No.: (+41)79 136 9114

Please be advised accordingly