Ban on Entry of Travelers from Countries with Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 B.1.1.7 or VUI 2020/12/01 Strains – including Germany With reference to the Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Resolution No. 91 dated 29 December 2020, and with a view to protecting the health and safety of the Filipino people with regards to the risks posed by the new COVID-19 variant (B..1.1.7 or VUI 2020/12/01), the public is advised of the following: ... Read more

EMBASSY SCHEDULE In line with the German government’s announced restriction on activities nationwide from 16 December 2020 to 10 January 2021, the Embassy will be closed to the public from 21 December 2020 to 10 January 2021. Applicants requiring emergency services and/or assistance on these dates are requested to contact the Embassy through the following: For Consular matters in general: consular@philippine-embassy.de For Passport-related queries: passport.berlinpe@gmail.com For ... Read more

The Federal Government of Germany has announced further restrictions on activities nationwide in view of the increasing rates of COVID-19 infections. Effective Wednesday, 16 December 2020, and until 10 January 2021, the following restrictions will take effect:  All shops, with the exception of food shops and those selling essential goods, will be closed; Service businesses, including hairdressers, will close because physical distance cannot be avoided. Necessary medical treatment, ... Read more

  On Updated Summary of Philippine Travel Restrictions and Exemptions In accordance with IATF Resolution No. 85 dated 26 November 2020, following are the updated exemptions on travel restrictions to the Philippines: A. Exemption due to the Balikbayan Visa Program (Republic Act 6768) 1. Filipino citizens’ foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who are traveling with them; and, 2. Former Filipino citizens, together with their foreign spouses and children, regardless of age, who ... Read more