Traveling to Dumaguete City
Requirements & Regulations – 2022
Traveling to Dumaguete City for local tourists, OWF, & Non-OWF just got easier! You can enter Dumaguete City with just 2 easy steps. As stated under the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 101, local travelers will no longer need testing and quarantine. This is unless the LGU of destination will say otherwise. Make sure that you follow all health protocols such as wearing of face mask/ face shield and practice of social distancing. Make sure to wash hands with soap and water or sanitize with alcohol.
Dumaguete City Emergency Operations Center (as of September 30, 2021)
Globe: 0945 661 1978 — Smart 0961 524 6296
Contact numbers may change without prior notice.
STEPS TO ENTER DUMAGUETE CITY:
Returning Local Resident, ROF, OFW, Government Employee/ Official Uniformed Personnel, Workers, Special Resident Retiree’s Visa Holder, Tourist, Visitor, DFA/PRC/NBI/ Medical Appointment)
Step 1. Prepare Requirements.
FULLY VACCINATED travelers:
1. An original copy of the vaccination card with certification duly issued by the local vaccination center or Vaccination Certificate from the DICT.
2. Any government-issued ID.
3. A photocopy of both the vaccination card with certification duly issued by the local vaccination center or Vaccination Certificate from the DICT, and the government-issued ID bearing the traveler’s contact information number for contact tracing purposes.
A Vaccination Certificate is only required for those vaccination cards without QR codes or without contact details of your City Health Office (CHO)/Municipal Health Unit (MHU); it is needed for validation of vaccination card details. Requirements: Vaccination Card, 1 Valid ID & Cellphone Number
City Health Office (Head: Dr. Maria Sarah B. Talla)
City Hall Compound Colon Street, Contact (035) 422-0798 or 225- 2535
UNVACCINATED Travelers:
1. Any government-issued ID.
2. A NON-REACTIVE or NEGATIVE ANTIGEN test results valid within 48 hours after the release of the result.
3. A photocopy of both the government-issued ID and the NEGATIVE ANTIGEN test result, together on one page, bearing the traveler’s contact information number.
Step 2. Coordinate with your LGU of destination / Dumaguete Tourism Office. Traveler shall INFORM through various means of communication such as text, call, electronic mail and messenger, etc., the LGU of final destination of his or her travel. (as stated under Section 3. of Provincial Executive Order 43, Series of 2021)
NOTE: Children below 11 years old will only need to present their birth certificates. Children 11 years old and above will need a negative antigen test.
When traveling to Dumaguete, make sure to contact your Local Government Unit of origin before contacting the Dumaguete City Tourism Office.
Here are the travel requirements for other destinations in Negros Oriental.
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Hello, ask kolang po, Kung galing kabankalan going dumaguete ano po requirement kc Punta lng po ako dfa for appointment renewal passport this may.
Hello,
thanks for your comment.
Did you actually read the article and/or watched the video? If so, which part of the really simple process did you have problems understanding? Please describe your problems in detail, so we can help you.
Good day,
Tanong ko lang po if same requirements po ba sa mga bata below 2 years old. Negative Swab test result and spass registration.
Thank you.
Good morning
I’m from Cagayan de Oro City tanong lang po if its possible to stay in Dumaguete for at least 1 month or more?
And if open po ba ang seaport in Dumaguete if i travel from Cagayan de Oro to Tagbilaran.
I supoose to leave CDO next month.
I’d love to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you
The travel requirements are explained above.
However, nobody knows if there are changes in the next weeks or months.
Hello! How about for visitors for who wanted to visit Dumaguete for important matters? Is it possible to travel complying the said requirements? Thank you!
Have a guess, why the article is called “Traveling to Dumaguete City (Requirements & Regulations)
Hi! Im from the province of Bohol, We have a passport renewal appointment this month of June.Our problem is that our RT-PCR swab test machine was brought to Cebu for maintenance and the Head of the Provincial Hospital cannot promise when it will be returned. Our second option is the Saliva test, However, the schedule for the Red Cross Saliva Testing is during Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and the Boat trip Cebu to Dumaguete is Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Therefore, the Negative PCR will expire. Please help us what to do . Thanks.
You need to get in touch with the office in charge. You will find all contacts here: http://www.registerdumaguete.com
RT PCR swab test machine in Bohol was brought to Cebu for maintenance. The Officer is not sure when it will be back to Bohol. Our passport appointment is fast approaching. Please guide us. Thanks
You need to get in touch with the office in charge. You will find all contacts here: http://www.registerdumaguete.com
Hi, I would just like to clarify about “no longer need testing and quarantine” statement .. I’m just a little confused because on step 2, it says the traveller needs to submit a copy of negative result of RT PCR test .. please enlighten me thanks
You need to be tested before travel and submit the negative test result. arriving travelers don´t need to be tested and don´t need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Dumaguete.
Hi,
I read somewhere that Dumaguete accepts local travelers if they submit negative anti-gen test but testing should be done by Red Cross only.
Is that true?
Also, do you accept vaccination card in lieu of RT-PCR Testing?
Thank you in advance!
Oh, forget about the question regarding Red Cross. I watched the video a little bit late. Apologies.
I just want to visit my mother who lives in Tayasan, I am from NCR area. I’m I allowed to travel?
I am already fully vaccinated for more than 14 days. What are the travel requirements? assuming I am allowed. Thank you
Good day, which part of the article above with all travel requirements causes confusion for you?
Pwede po ba ako makauwi kahit di po aq vaccinated,, may kasama po aqng 2 yrs. Old na anak???
Please read the requirements above for non-vaccinated.
Hi Good day. I would like to ask if what are the requirements of a 4 year old kids travelling with parents. Thank you
the same as for adults if older than 1 year.
Ask lanko kay naa ko bata 3years old unsa requirements kay vaccinated naman pud ko
Thanks
the same as for adults if older than 1 year.
thanks for posting.
FYI- multiped questions here.
One- Is there a link to the actual source of travel requirements ? All the links here link to Dumaguete dot com .
Two- I am confused about Your step 2. Must we that are fully vaxed and fulfill the requirements laid out in step one also contact Local LGU and the Dumaguete City Tourism Office?
tree- I tried calling 032-422-0798 from Globe mobile and this number is not for the Dumaguete City Tourism Office.
Thanks.
1. the actual source is the Executive Order 43 of the governor of Negros Oriental. https://www.facebook.com/dumaguete.news/photos/pcb.1529480654077838/1529480390744531
2. yes, according to section 3 of said Executive Order 43
3. Dumaguete is 035 area code. The number you dialed is certainly not a number in Dumaguete, you are correct in that. using your number with 035 would bring you to the City Health Office, not the Dumaguete Tourism office.
God bless and stay safe
i would like to aak if possible to enter in dumaguete,coz i have to renew my passport and only dumaguete dfa have available slot,,i’m from bacolod city,,hope you can respond to my concerns,,thank you
Our response to your concern is, that it raises concerns in us, that you did not read the article you commended on. Reading said article would be the starting point, as it really clarifies, how to enter Dumaguete City.
God bless and stay safe.
Rosario dc team:
Your very informative and direct answers to stupid questions make me smile. God bless you.
Hello po, ask ko lang kung need bang mag quarantine pagkadating namin jan? Fully vaxx na po ako.
All is stated in the article above including the link to the Executive Order covering this issue. There you can see the detailed version.
God bless and stay safe.
Hello po ask ko sana ano requirements papasok ng dumaguete this month December
as of today. they are still the same
What if b makuha lang passport dra sa dumaguete and I’m from bacolod…anu requirments kung mabalik Man ko dayun after kuha sang akun passports..need bala nga fully vaccinated?? What if first dose Lang?? Thank u.. Waiting for your reply
The rules remain the same, no matter if you make a selfie at the boulevard and go back or stay for a month. First dose has to follow the NOT vaccinated rules, as it is obvious not fully vaccinated.
Happy new year and stay safe.
Hi po. 12 years old fully vaccinated need pa ba antigen? From Pagadian to Dumaguete. Thank you…
Good morning,
Yes, Children 11 years old and above will need a negative antigen test (as of today). Kindly coordinate with the Dumaguete Tourism Office or Dumaguete City Emergency Operations Center for more information. Contact details are in the article.
Regards,
Daisy
Hello, fully vaccinated need rapid antigen test to enter Dumaguete coming from Manila by plane?
VAXCERT PH with QR code on smartphone and original government issued ID also copy of VAXCERT PH and copy valid ID is sufficient? Thank you.
Good morning Thomas,
As of today, you do not need a rapid antigen test to enter Dumaguete City. Required documents to enter are vaccination card, vaccination certificate, a valid ID (and photocopies of the three). Hope this helps and safe travels!
Kind Regards,
Daisy
Thank you Daisy.
does the VAXCERT PH digital on Smartphone plus copies is enough to show the fully vaccinated status? Will this be accepted as proof?
Sorry for asking so much, don´t want to get stuck on the way.
Thank you
Hello again.
Yes. You will show your photocopy or papers most of the time. However, if verification is needed they will need to see the original copy, or in your case the digital document.
For more information, kindly contact the numbers in the article.
Good day. Fully vaccinated ko last december 2021. Pero wala koy record sa vaccination certificate online. Nya mu uli ko sa cebu dayon pag ka next day mubalik rpod ko sa dumaguete. Unsa akoa himuon pra maka travel ko balik dri sa dumaguete? Na gibrequired man ang vaccination cert. Pasulod sa dumaguete. Salamat
Good morning.
Unfortunately, a lot of people are having a hard time getting their VaxxCert because of the same issue. However, if you are traveling domestically from Dumaguete to Cebu, and back, you can get a local vaccination certificate at your respective LGU Office. Simply bring your vaccination card and 1 valid government ID (with a photocopy of both cards on one page). Submit at your city health office in order to get a vaccination certificate.
Hope this helps. For more information, kindly contact the numbers found in the article. Stay safe and safe travels!
Regards,
Daisy
Mouli me Karon march 19,just wanna ask if ano need ng 11 years old Manila to dumaguete..or ano dead ng bata ang exempted sa for the requirements
The guidelines for children are in the article above.
Good morning
Same pa rin ba ng requirements ngayon?
Yes, those are still the travel requirements to Dumaguete City. You can also call the number/s in the article for more information.
Hi,
I am from Cebu and I’d like to know if my negative Antigen test will still be valid if my result will be this May 3 or 4? I will be travelling to DFA Dumaguete on the 6th.
Thank you.
Good day!
Unvaccinated travelers will need to present NON-REACTIVE or NEGATIVE ANTIGEN test results valid within 48 hours after the release of the result. If you are traveling on the 6th, make sure your result is not more than 48 hours after release.
For more information, kindly contact Dumaguete City Emergency Operations Center Globe: 0945 661 1978 — Smart 0961 524 6296
Good luck and safe travels!
Regards,
Daisy
Hi,
I am from Cebu. I will have my antigen test result this Monday, May 2nd. Will this still be valid if I will go in DFA Dumaguete this May 6th? Thanks.
No, it is not valid.
Again…unvaccinated travelers will need to present negative antigen test results VALID WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER RELEASE of the result. If you are traveling on the 6th, make sure your result is not more than 48 hours after release.
Again…for more information, kindly contact Dumaguete City Emergency Operations Center Globe: 0945 661 1978 — Smart 0961 524 6296
Hi,
I still dont have the booster. I will travel from Cebu to Dumaguete. Please clarify if FULLY VACCINATED means including BOOSTER or it is 1st and 2nd of vaccine only.
If it means including booster, I need to take the antigen 48hrs valid before arrival, right?
Good day!
Thank you for your patience. Fully vaccinated means 1st & 2nd dose (booster not required). However, we are not the City Government. Please get in touch with them for further assistance.
Regards,
Daisy
Hi! Does traveling to Dumaguete still need travel requirements this 2023?
nobody is controlling, but to our knowledge, there was no ordinance dismissing them
Are unvaccinated foreign tourist allowed to enter Dumaguete?what are the requirements?