Baguio Travel Advisory

Travel Philippines

Oct 09, 2020

Movement Guidelines

Baguio City is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) but non-essential / leisure travel to Baguio City is currently suspended.

General Guidelines - Once Tourism Resumes

Go to visita.baguio.gov.ph and create an account with your valid ID and current photo, then schedule a visit. Individual registration and travel request is required for all.
The city is limited to 3,000 tourists per day with an ETA reservation system on a first-come first-served basis. Strictly no QTP no entry at the border.
RT-PCR (swab or saliva) negative test result is required within 72 hours prior to arrival in the City for ages below 18 and above 65.
Travelers shall submit themselves for health assessment at City Triage Units.
Curfew is from 12 midnight to 4AM.
Liquor ban will be imposed from 10pm to 10am.
Children below 15 years old must always be accompanied by adults. They may not be allowed entry in some private establishments.
Vaccinated or not, the minimum public health standards and protocols must be followed at all times.

Entry Requirements - Once Tourism Resumes

Valid government-issued ID
Duly issued VISITA QTP, which can be obtained by registering (the QTP will be presented at the border for verification)
RT-PCR (swab or saliva) negative test result is required within 72 hours prior to arrival in the City for ages below 18 and above 65. For ages 18 to 65, antigen test results can be accepted and can be availed upon arrival at the city triages.
As an alternative to the above, a vaccination card / certificate can be uploaded during registration and presented at the triage upon arrival. Individuals vaccinated outside of the Philippines must present Certificate of Quarantine Completion, showing holder's vaccination status. Card / certificate must show complete/full vaccination, meaning 2 weeks must have elapsed after the second / last dose.

Registrants at https://visita.baguio.gov.ph/ are directed to process their applications at least twenty four (24) hours prior to entering the City. NO QTP, NO ENTRY.

While in Baguio

Follow existing minimum health and safety protocols and city ordinances while in the city.
Wearing of face mask and face shield is mandatory.
Observe physical distancing.
Wash / sanitize hands.
Comply with the tourist establishment's and venue's allowable maximum capacity.
Avoid enclosed and crowded areas

Emergency Contacts

Baguio City COVID 19 Hotline: (074) 442-1900/ 442-1905/ 661-1455/ 0927-6480298 (Globe)/ 0999-6784335
DOH CAR: 0918-9455804/ 0920-9382585
Health Services Office Hotline: 0916-7974397/ 0918-4880195

Baguio City Police Office

(+63 74) 661 1471
(+63 74) 442 1211
(+63 74) 442 7944
(+63 917) 575 8993
(+63 998) 578 7739

City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO)

(+63 74) 442 1900
(+63 74) 442 1901
(+63 74) 442 1905
(+63 74) 661 1455
(+63 74) 665 4677
(+63 74) 665 4679
(+63 927) 628 0498
(+63 999) 678 4335

Lindi Hotel Quarantine Center

(+63 921) 463 8392
(+63 921) 466 7022

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center

Medical Center Chief Office: (+63 74) 442 3165
Hospital Information Management Office: (+63 74) 442 3765
Administrative Office: (+63 74) 442 3809
Emergency Room: (+63 74) 442 5241

City Government of Baguio–COVID-19 Hotlines:

(+63 74) 442 1900
(+63 74) 442 1905
(+63 74) 661 1455
(+63 927) 628 0798
(+63 999) 678 4335

Department of Health–Cordillera Administrative Region

(+63 918) 945 5804
(+63 920) 938 2585

Health Services Office

(+63 916) 797 4397
(+63 918) 488 0195

Health Care Facilities

Isolation Facilities: 180 beds at the Baguio City Community Isolation Unit (Sto. Nino Jesus Medical Center), 112 beds at Teacher’s Camp Isolation Unit
Triage Facilities: Convention Center Central Triage and CAP- John Hay Trade and Cultural Center
Molecular Laboratories: 2 labs (1 public, 1 private)
Hospitals: 6 hospitals with a total of 79 bed wards, 219 isolation beds, 30 ICU beds, and 18 mechanical ventilators
Contact Tracing: 40 teams, 781 members