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Baguio City is Opening to More Tourists, See the Updated Guidelines




Based on the guidelines updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the Baguio City Tourism Office and the Public Information Office of the City of Baguio have recently announced that Baguio City is opening to more tourists allowed per day. Here are more details about the updated and simplified guidelines as provided by the City Tourism Office.

The following are Now Allowed

  • ALL tourists from entire Luzon
  • ALL ages
  • Staying in own, relative’s or friend’s house
  • Same-day trips
  • Trip to BLISTT tourist attractions
  • Long-term vacations

Based on December 3, 2020 update from the City government of Baguio, city officials have decided to increase the daily tourist arrivals from 500 to 1,000.

Requirements

  • A Baguio VISITA account
    • Sign up at visita.baguio.gov.ph
    • Upload valid ID and current photo
  • Approved travel with issued QR-coded Tourist Pass (QTP)
    • Schedule a visit with your Baguio VISITA account, entering travel and accommodation details and health declaration
  • Negative COVID-19 test results
    • Done prior to travel or upon arrival
  • Triage procedures upon arrival

Who can Visit

  • All tourists from entire Luzon
  • All Ages
    • As long as no underlying health conditions
    • No COVID-19 symptoms or exposure
    • Women must not be pregnant
  • All with Baguio VISITA account
    • Sign up at visita.baguio.gov.ph
    • Upload valid ID and current photo
  • All with Issued QTP
    • With your VISITA account, schedule a visit with travel details
    • Fill-out Electronic Health Declaration Form
    • Choose COVID-19 test option
    • Upload required test documents
    • Save or print the issued QR-coded Tourist Pass or QTP

What is QTP or QR-Coded Tourist Pass?

  • Your QTP serves as your electronic ID to be presented at the boarder checkpoint, the triage and all tourism establishments for validation and contact tracing. No QTP, no travel.
  • Travel requests can only be verified and approved up to 10:00 PM of the day before travel date. No walk-in travelers allowed, so schedule your visit early.
  • For returning residents, students, workers or APORs, please register at hdf.baguio.gov.ph

Steps to a Safe and Responsible Visit

  1. Create a Baguio VISITA account at visita.baguio.gov.ph
  2. Schedule a visit and wait for your QTP via email
  3. Proceed to Triage upon arrival
  4. Follow Baguio health and safety protocols and standards while in the city

Additional Reminders

  • Don’t forget to bring a copy of your COVID-19 Test Result or Testing Form (CIF) at the Triage
  • Don’t forget to bring a copy of your QTP when going to city establishments and attractions

Health and Safety Protocols While in Baguio City

  • Proceed to Triage upon arrival
    • CAP Convention Center John Hay Triage
      • Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Baguio Convention Center Triage
      • Open 24 hours
  • Present QTP/QR-Coded Tourist Pass
    • In checkpoints
    • In hotels
    • In tourism establishments
    • In tourist sites
  • Always observe minimum health and safety standards in public places
    • Wear face mask and face shields
    • Maintain physical distance of at least 1 meter as much as possible
    • Wash or sanitize hands always
    • Whenever you can, avoid crowded areas and places

COVID-19 Testing Options and Requirements when Visiting Baguio

1. Test Prior to Travel

  • RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen tests are allowed as long as taken within 72 hours prior to arrival
  • Upload negative test results when scheduling a visit with your Baguio VISITA account, bring hardcopy to the Triage upon arrival for validation.
  • If found to be invalid, an Antigen test shall be done for a fee.

2. Test Upon Arrival

  • Download testing form and re-upload after filling-out, bring hardcopy to the Triage upon arrival
  • Rapid Antigen test is available at the triage for Php 1,300

Notes

  • Testing is NOT mandatory for tourists below 18 years old at the Triage, unless symptomatic. If asymptomatic, parents or guardians shall decide if child will undergo COVID-19 test.
  • An RT-PCR Confirmatory Test shall be conducted to anyone (at any age) for the following cases:
    • Tourist’s antigen test upon arrival turns out to be positive
    • Tourist is reported to manifest COVID-19 symptoms
    • Tourist is reported to be a close direct contact of a COVID-19 patient

For More News and Updates

Keep up with what’s happening within and beyond the City of Baguio. Frequently visit our Baguio City Guide website and like and follow our official Baguio City Guide Facebook page to catch the latest news and updates. Stay safe everyone!

Source: Public Information Office – City of Baguio, Baguio Tourism

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