Guidelines for Domestic & International Passengers arriving via the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)

All international arriving passengers at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) shall observe the applicable arrival protocols in adherence to Executive Order No. 17 issued by the Cebu Provincial Government on March 31, 2021 and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution No. 114 issued on May 7, 2021. 

• Mandatory swab testing and quarantine protocols
  • All arriving Filipino passengers shall be swabbed upon arrival free of charge while permitted foreign nationals shall shoulder the cost of testing at PhP901.00.
  • Specific quarantine protocols shall apply depending on the final destination of the passenger:
  • For passengers bound for Cebu (Cebu Province, Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City), refer to Executive Order No. 17.
  • For passengers bound for destinations outside Cebu, refer to IATF Resolution No. 114.
  • For arriving foreign nationals, refer to Immigration Advisory dated April 30, 2021.
• Quarantine facility
  • For OFWs, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) shall shoulder the cost of quarantine facility. 
  • For non-OFW Filipinos and permitted foreign nationals, the cost of accommodation at the accredited quarantine hotel are shouldered by the passenger. For the list of accredited hotels, click here or visit https://bit.ly/MCIAAccreditedHotels.
    LIST OF ACCREDITED HOTELS

AIRPORT ARRIVAL PROCEDURES 

Step 1. Online Registration. Complete the online MCIA Passenger Arrival Registration Form via https://mactancebuairport.com/covid-19-registration within five (5) days before your scheduled arrival date at MCIA. Take note of the unique Barcode/Travel Reference Number (TRN) sent to your email address upon completion of the form.
passenger covid test submission form

Step 2. In-flight procedures. Prior to arrival, fill out the following forms distributed by the airline crew while on flight:

• Health Declaration Form
• Immigration Arrival Card

Step 3. Arrival briefing. Upon arrival, undergo required briefing by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). 

Step 4. Validation. Once briefing is done, proceed to the Validation Counter and present the following: 

• Barcode/Travel Reference Number (TRN) 
• Passport
• Boarding Pass
• Health Declaration Form
• Hotel Reference Booking

Keep the printed barcode until the date of your scheduled swab test. 

Step 5. Temperature scan. Proceed to thermal scanning by the BOQ. Remember to temporarily take off your caps, eyewear, and face shield when undergoing thermal scan. 

Step 6. Immigration clearance. Proceed to the Immigration counter for clearance. Submit Immigration Arrival Card. 

Step 7. Proceed to designated counters. Proceed to the designated counters at the Arrival Reclaim Hall: 

• For OFWs: OWWA Counter for hotel accommodation assignment
• For non-OFW Filipinos and foreign nationals, proceed to swabbing area

Step 8. Swab testing. All passengers shall be swabbed upon arrival by the Department of Health (DOH) Region 7. For other specific protocols: 

• For Cebu-bound passengers: refer to Executive Order No. 17
• For non-Cebu bound passengers: refer to IATF Resolution No. 114

Step 9. Claim luggage. Proceed to assigned reclaim belt to claim baggage.

Step 10. Waiting area. Proceed to the designated waiting area and wait for a representative from the respective agencies for Customs clearance: 

• OWWA for OFWs
• Accredited hotel representatives for returning non-OFW Filipinos and foreign nationals 

Step 11. Customs clearance. Proceed to Customs counter for clearance. 

Step 12. Quarantine facility transfer. Proceed to your designated vehicle with your respective agency representative for hotel or quarantine accommodation drop-off. 

Step 13. Releasing of test results. Test results of the swab test performed upon arrival are released within 24-48 hours via the email address provided in the online registration form. For specific protocols on testing and releasing of results: 

• For Cebu-bound passengers: refer to Executive Order No. 17
• For non-Cebu bound passengers: refer to IATF Resolution No. 114

If swab test result is positive, BOQ will coordinate with the passenger for specific instructions. The passenger must comply with the mandated health, safety, and treatment protocols of the DOH and BOQ.

If swab test result is negative, the passenger will receive the test result via email from the BOQ. 

For inquiries on test result, please contact the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) via [email protected] or call (032) 494-7000 local 7688 to 7690. 

Step 14. Home bound. If swab test result is negative, coordinate with your LGU for further instructions on transport and specific quarantine protocols. For specific quarantine protocols, refer to the applicable protocols: 

• For Cebu-bound passengers: refer to Executive Order No. 17 
• For non-Cebu bound passengers: refer to IATF Resolution No. 114