2022 SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

San Vicente Palawan is now accepting domestic tourists.  This place is one of my favorite travel destinations in the Philippines.  If you are planning to travel to Palawan soon, here’s the updated San Vicente Palawan travel requirements for 2022.

If you are not a tourist, I also included a list of travel requirements below for San Vicente Palawan for locally stranded individuals (LSI), returning overseas Filipinos (RFO), inbound residents, outbound residents, and authorized persons outside residence (APOR) including deliveries of goods.

HOW TO GET TO SAN VICENTE PALAWAN

 Before we discuss the San Vicente Palawan travel requirements, here’s how to get to San Vicente Palawan.

Manila to San Vicente, Palawan

1.Pre-Covid, there are direct flights to San Vicente, Palawan, however, it’s currently unavailable. In case it is open again in the future, you may fly from Manila to San Vicente Airport. Travel time is roughly 50 minutes.

MANILA TO SAN VICENTE FLIGHTS: SEARCH HERE

2. At San Vicente Palawan Airport, you can ride a tricycle to San Vicente proper or to your hotel/resort.

Manila to Puerto Princesa to San Vicente

 1.You can fly from Manila to Puerto Princesa International Airport. This is your best bet right now, since there’s currently no available flight to San Vicente, Palawan.

MANILA TO PUERTO PRINCESA FLIGHTS: SEARCH HERE

1.From Puerto Princesa International Airport, you may take a tricycle to San Jose Terminal. From there, take a van to San Vicente Palawan. Travel time is roughly 3.5 hours.

Alternatively, if you book a van through the link below, there’s a free pick-up at Puerto Princesa International Airport. The van can take you directly to San Vicente Palawan.

VAN FROM PUERTO PRINCESA TO SAN VICENTE: BOOK HERE

Cebu to Puerto Princesa to San Vicente Palawan

1.If you are coming from Cebu, you may fly from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (Terminal 1) to Puerto Princesa International Airport on certain days.  The schedule is not every day, though. So, best to check the flight schedules.

CEBU TO PUERTO PRINCESA: SEARCH FLIGH HERE

2.At Puerto Princesa International Airport, hop on a tricycle to San Jose Terminal. Then, take a van to San Vicente Palawan. Travel time is roughly 3.5 hours.

Alternatively, if you book a van through the link above (See #2 above), there’s a free pick-up at Puerto Princesa International Airport. The van can take you directly to San Vicente Palawan.

SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Tourists

1.Vaccination Card/Vaccination Certificate – You must present a valid vaccination card showing you are fully vaccinated or vaccination certificate from  Vax Cert HERE.

2. Negative Antigen Test Result – Must be taken within 24 hours before check-in at the airport.

3. Hotel Booking – You must present a proof of  booked hotel, guesthouse, or resort for at least an overnight booking in a DOT accredited or Safety Seal Certified accommodations. Here’s a list of licensed accommodations in San Vicente and Port Barton, Palawan:

• • Victoria Beach House: BOOK HERE or CHECK RATES HERE
  • Club Agutaya: BOOK HERE
  • Holiday Suites Port Barton: BOOK HERE
  • Lazuli Resort: RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
  • Le Cou Detou Village Resort: RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
  • Peak View Resort: RESERVE HERE or BOOK HERE
  • Pisces Garden Tourist Inn: RESERVE HERE  
  • Secret Paradise Resort and Turtle Sanctuary: RESERVE HERE  

 4.RETURN TICKET.  If you are coming from other parts of the Philippines, you must present a return ticket.  Unfortunately, right now, I tried searching for flights to San Vicente, Palawan, but there’s none available. Your next option is to fly to Puerto Princesa International Airport in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, then ride a van to San Vicente, Palawan. Travel time is roughly 3.5 hours.

Flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa: SEARCH HERE

Van from Puerto Princesa to San Vicente Palawan: RESERVE HERE

*If you’re flying to Puerto Princesa, there’s a free airport pick-up if you book the van above. You’ll be taken from Puerto Princesa Airport to San Vicente Palawan.

 5.TRAVEL ITINERARY. You must be able to present your travel itinerary, destinations must be within the DOT travel bubble. You can check out my detailed San Vicente Palawan travel blog through the link below. I also wrote a sample San Vicente Palawan itinerary below.

ALSO READ: SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TRAVEL GUIDE + ITINERARY

5. S-PASS QR Code. Sign up and register at HERE. Fill out the form, and submit the requirements. Once approved, you should receive the S-Pass QR Code that you need to print or download and present upon entry.

7. Fill out the Responsible Tourist Pledge form. CLICK HERE.

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for Partially or Non-Vaccinated Tourists

 Basically it’s almost the same as the San Vicente Palawan travel requirements for fully vaccinated tourists, except that you need the RT-PCR Test, see below.

1.Negative RT-PCR Test Result or Negative Saliva Test.  Must be taken within 72 hours before check-in at the airport. The RT-PCR Test must be from a DOH Accredited Lab, while the Saliva Test should be from Red Cross.

• • You can book your RT-PCR Test HERE.

2.Hotel Booking – Same. See number 3 mentioned above.

3.Travel itinerary – Same. See number 4 above.

4.Approved S-Pass – See number 5 above.

5.Responsible Traveler’s Pledge – See number 6 above.

IMPORTANT:

• Though not included in the San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements, always bring a valid ID. You’ll need it when boarding your flight anyway.
• I’m not the one who processes the S-Pass or other documents required in the Sa Vicente Palawan travel requirements. This blog only serves as a guide to help you plan your trip.  If you want to follow up your S-Pass or if you have further questions or verification, please contact the San Vicente Tourism Office instead.

• • San Vicente Palawan Tourism Office
  • New Agutaya San Vicente, Palawan
  • Contact Number: 0917 854 4481 (Globe), 0999 400 1454 (Smart)
  • Email: [email protected]

• • Port Barton Tourism Office
  • Contact Number: 0912 575 3279

ALSO READ: THINGS TO DO IN SAN VICENTE, PALAWAN 

SAMPLE SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TRAVEL ITINERARY

 IMPORTANT:

• For more details, you may contact the following San Vicente Hotline Numbers: 0933 360 7715, 0923 723 0204, 0998 956 7552.
• You may also contact Palawan EOC hotline numbers: 0917 119 7036, 0910 535 0572, 0965 966 5314
• Better yet, contact SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TOURISM OFFICE:
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone Numbers: 0999 400 1454 (Smart), 0917 854 4481 (Globe), 0912 575 3279

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

• Those who choose to travel are strongly advised to check the local government’s restrictions and health protocols regarding Covid-19. Please consider your health condition before traveling.
• The information above may change without prior notice, please double check with the respective LGU.
• It’s important to have internet connection while traveling in San Vicente and the rest of Palawan. Not all accommodations here have Wi-Fi, so, best to have your own internet data or rent a pocket Wi-Fi through the link below.

 TRAVEL WIFI: RESERVE HERE

SAN VICENTE PALAWAN TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR

NON-TOURISTS

As promised, for those traveling to San Vicente Palawan who are not tourists, here are the travel requirements for 2022:

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for Returning Residents (RR)/ Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF)

Fully Vaccinated Returning Residents (RR)/Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF)

1. Proof of identification and residency.
2. Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate from Vax Cert.
3. Negative Antigen Test Result – Must be taken within 24 hours before flight check-in.
4. Approved S-Pass.  Fill out the form at Spass.ph.
5. 7 Days Home Quarantine.  If all household members are fully vaccinated. Then, you must take the antigen-test again on the 7th day.

Partially Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Residents (RR)/Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF)

1. Proof of identification and residency.
2. Negative RT-PCR test results.  Must be taken within 72 hours before flight check-in.
3. Approved S-Pass.  Fill out the form at Spass.ph.
4. Facility-based quarantine for 7 days and 7 days home quarantine. 

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for APORs 

*(Private and Government  except AFP personnel and employees of the  National Government, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation)

Fully Vaccinated APORS 

1. Valid government-issued ID or company ID.
2. Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate from Vax Cert. 
3. Negative Antigen Test Result – Must be taken within 24 hours before flight check-in.
4. Approved Travel Order. 
5. Approved S-Pass. 
6. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination

Partially Vaccinated or Unvaccinated APORs

1. Valid government-issued ID or company ID. 
2. Negative RT-PCR Test Result – Must be taken within 72 hours before flight check-in.
3. Approved Travel Order. 
4. Approved S-Pass. 
5. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination
6. Facility-based quarantine for 7 days.

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for APORs (AFP Personnel)

Fully Vaccinated APORS (AFP personnel)

1. Valid government-issued ID or company ID.
2. Vaccination Card or Vaccination Certificate from Vax Cert. 
3. Negative Antigen Test Result – Must be taken within 24 hours before flight check-in.
4. Approved S-Pass. 
5. Letter Order
6. Endorsement from WESCOM
7. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination
8. No Quarantine, unless required by WESCOM/receiving unit. 

Partially Vaccinated or Unvaccinated APORs (AFP Personnel)

1. Valid government-issued ID or company ID. 
2. Negative RT-PCR Test Result – Must be taken within 72 hours before flight check-in.
3. Approved S-Pass. 
4. Endorsement from WESCOM
5. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination
6. Facility-based quarantine for 7 days.

San Vicente Palawan Travel Requirements for APORs (Government Officials/Personnel on Official Business (National Government Agencies and their attached agencies including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation)

1. Present valid IDs issued by their respective agency.
2. Present travel authority/order by the Department Secretary or his/her designated official.
3. Pass symptoms screening at the port upon arrival or in the case of public transport upon boarding, and;
4. Strictly comply with the minimum public health standard.

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