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

Check-in from Port of Departure

Upon check-in, Airlines to remind passengers of the following:

• Mandatory swab tests shall be performed upon arrival
• For Non-OFW’s, testing fee and hotel accommodations shall be shouldered by the passengers
• A hotel booking confirmation is required
• COVID19 RT-PCR Test of P4,900.00 for non-OFWs/Seafrers

Arrival Flow at MCIA

All arriving international passengers are reminded to strictly adhere to the following protocols upon check-in at their port of origin and upon arrival at MCIA:

• Must undergo mandatory RT-PCR swab test upon arrival at MCIA
• Must have a confirmed hotel accommodation prior to departure to Cebu
• For returning non-OFW Filipinos and/or foreign nationals, the cost for swab test and hotel accommodation shall be shouldered by the passenger
• Must complete the online form prior to departure

Upon arrival, proceed to thermal scanning by the Bureau of Quarantine and present your online barcode at the verification table.

Proceed to Immigration for clearance

Proceed to the following counters at the Arrival Reclaim Hall:

• For OFW: OWWA counter
• For non-OFWs and/or foreign nationals: Cashier counter (PHP and Visa card are accepted. For other currencies, proceed to the foreign exchange counter at the arrivals area.)
• For other inquiries: DOT, DILG, and DOH counters

Proceed to the waiting area for swab testing

Present the Bar Code to the health personnel and undergo RT-PCR swab test.

Wear the orange band/sticker on your right wrist to indicate that the swab test is done.

Claim your baggage at the assigned reclaim belt

Proceed to waiting area and wait for a representative from the respective agencies for Customs clearance:

• OWWA for OFWs
• Accredited hotel liaison officers for non-OFWs and foreign nationals

Proceed to Customs for clearance

Proceed to your designated vehicle with your respective agency representative for hotel drop-off

Wait for an e-mail of your swab test result from BOQ to be released after 24-48 hours.

Ensure that your e-mail address is valid. If the e-mail address is invalid, a copy of your test result will be sent to your designated hotel. Results are uploaded to a secured website provided to the designated hotels. Hard copy of the test results will be given to the passengers by the assigned hotel liaison officer.

If the PCR test result is negative, the LGU may bring the passenger to his/her residence in Cebu or they may be allowed to go home through their private vehicle. If passenger is not based in Cebu, he/she may take his/her onward flight.

If PCR test result is positive, the passenger must comply with mandated health, safety, and treatment protocols of the Department of Health and Bureau of Quarantine

If you require a BOQ medical certificate, you may obtain your certificate via the doh-boq certificate page.