About One Health Pass
It was a health certificate issued by the Philippines government to those who wish to travel to the Philippines to tackle with covid 19 transmission because going back from 2020 to 2022, when covid was roaring, there were stringent restrictions all over the world, especially regarding travel.
It was obligatory to go through this process for every individual who wished to travel to the Philippines irrespective of their age, but now, as the disease has been wiped out, the ETravel Card replaces one health pass.
Registration Requirements that were needed for One Health Pass
The following pieces of information were required to register one’s self in this program.
- Travel details.
- Contact details.
- Travel report of 30 days.
- Quarantine accommodation.
- Details of passport.
All you need to know about ETravel Card
As we are in 2023, when covid-19 is almost over, the Philippines government replaced One Health Pass with E-Travel Card. This initiative by the government has the primary purpose of ensuring travelers’ safety and protection.
Anyone who wants to travel to Phillippines must register in the e-travel program. Enrolling in this program is relatively easy when comparing it to One Health Pass. The registration requires travelers to submit preliminary health, vaccination, and life information.
How to apply for Travel Card
The registration process is straightforward as it does not let you go somewhere physically for registration. All you need is your mobile phone and internet connection because the system is based online.
- First of all, visit etravel.gov.ph.
- Secondly is to select your nationality.
- Then enter information about your travel and email address.
- Last, enter your details, and then you will be provided a health declaration form. Please fill it out to complete your registration process.
Health declaration form requirements
Following are some requirements which an applicant must fill in:
- Your name
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Date of birth
After providing the above information, you will ask to provide COVID-19-related information, including details about vaccination and travel history.
You will receive an email from the Philippines authority after completing your form.
Is an E-Travel Card costly
No, it is free of cost and does not require any payment. Keep your eyes open, and be careful of any fraud.
You can get further information on this topic by visiting their official website.
Conclusion
After Covid-19, the world entered a difficult period. We saw many restrictions worldwide, including travel; in the beginning, the Philippines government introduced One Health Pass to counter any risk of infected tourists. Later on, it was replaced by ETravel-Card as Covid ended.
