During this time of COVID-19 pandemic, there are additional things to consider when you are traveling. Aside from the visa, passport, regular needed papers as OFW, most of the countries of destinations are requiring the passengers to present a negative PCR test result before they are allowed to board the aircraft.
Air travel requires spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which can bring you in close contact with other people and frequently touched surfaces. Social distancing is difficult in busy airports and on crowded flights, and sitting within 6 feet of others, sometimes for hours, may increase your risk of getting COVID-19. How you get to and from the airport, such as with public transportation and ridesharing, can also increase your chances of being exposed to the virus.
Testing before and after travel can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when paired with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at destinations.
Plan ahead
Make sure you understand and follow all airline and destination requirements related to travel, testing, or quarantine, which may differ from each countries’ requirements. If you do not follow your destination’s requirements, you may be denied for boarding.
Check if your airline or destination requires any health information, testing, or other documents. Some destinations require testing before travel and/or after arrival.
For those of you who are looking for an accredited testing laboratory in the Philippines, here is the list from DOH
