Aussie Rescue Flights from Philippines
Apr 10, 2020 19:57:26 GMT 7
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Post by aussie25 on Apr 10, 2020 19:57:26 GMT 7
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The Australian Embassy has arranged for Philippine Airlines to do a number repatriation flights for Australians and their immediate families on Saturday 18 April 2020 from Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Puerto Princesa and Siargao to Manila connecting to Melbourne.
These flights will probably be the best option for you to return to Australia and for many the only option for the foreseeable future. If you choose to purchase a ticket on one of these flights you need to make arrangements for your transport to the airport that you will depart from. The Australian Embassy is working with the relevant provincial and local authorities to ensure movement through checkpoints. You will need to carry a hardcopy of your ticket to get through any checkpoints – an e-copy may not be enough.
We strongly encourage you to purchase a ticket on the flight relevant to your location. Philippine Airlines is running the flights but they have agreed through the link below to allow an advance ticket purchase before the flights are open to the public. As of 13 April 2020 these flights will be advertised for sale to the public. We ask that you please don’t share this link to ensure your fellow Australians who are in the same situation have every opportunity to purchase a seat on one of these flights.
Any flight related enquiries which include future or cancelled Philippine Airlines flight bookings need to be discussed with the airline.
If you wish to be accompanied by an immediate family member who is not a permanent resident or Australian citizen, and does not currently hold a valid visa, they will need to apply as soon as possible. Once they have applied they will need to email the immigration.manila@dfat.gov.au mailbox with the Subject ‘URGENT Visa Application – PAL Repatriation flight’. Once the visa has been granted, an exemption to Australia’s travel ban will need to be sought. To do this please visit covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-australia and complete the online request form. We cannot guarantee a visa will be issued in time for these flights.
We appreciate these flights cannot reach everyone but we have worked hard to get flights to as many locations as possible. We are still working on alternatives for those who cannot reach these flights.
To register for the flight with Philippines Airlines, click on the following link. A Philippine Airlines representative will then contact you to arrange payment and confirm your seat.
Additional Information
Philippine Visa Issues
The Bureau of Immigration will be available at the terminal in Manila (NAIA) to resolve any visa issues. Please note if you have overstayed your visa prior to the lockdown you should contact the Bureau of Immigration in advance as these issues may not be able to be resolved at the airport. See Immigration links here.
Website; www.immigration.gov.ph/con…/other-immigration-offices
Call: +63 2 8465 2400
Email binoc_immigration@hotmail.com; xinfo@immigration.gov.ph; and immigPH@gmail.com
Personal Protective Equipment
You will be required to wear a mask during the flight.
Mandatory 14-day quarantine in Australia
Once you arrive, you will be required to undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities (for example, a hotel), in your port of arrival. Travellers will be transported directly to designated facilities after appropriate immigration, customs and enhanced health checks.
Onward travel following quarantine
The repatriation flights are only available to Melbourne. After your mandatory quarantine period you will need to make you own arrangements to travel to your end destination.
Kind regards,
Australian Embassy, Philippines
www.philippines.embassy.gov.au
The Australian Embassy has arranged for Philippine Airlines to do a number repatriation flights for Australians and their immediate families on Saturday 18 April 2020 from Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Puerto Princesa and Siargao to Manila connecting to Melbourne.
These flights will probably be the best option for you to return to Australia and for many the only option for the foreseeable future. If you choose to purchase a ticket on one of these flights you need to make arrangements for your transport to the airport that you will depart from. The Australian Embassy is working with the relevant provincial and local authorities to ensure movement through checkpoints. You will need to carry a hardcopy of your ticket to get through any checkpoints – an e-copy may not be enough.
We strongly encourage you to purchase a ticket on the flight relevant to your location. Philippine Airlines is running the flights but they have agreed through the link below to allow an advance ticket purchase before the flights are open to the public. As of 13 April 2020 these flights will be advertised for sale to the public. We ask that you please don’t share this link to ensure your fellow Australians who are in the same situation have every opportunity to purchase a seat on one of these flights.
Any flight related enquiries which include future or cancelled Philippine Airlines flight bookings need to be discussed with the airline.
If you wish to be accompanied by an immediate family member who is not a permanent resident or Australian citizen, and does not currently hold a valid visa, they will need to apply as soon as possible. Once they have applied they will need to email the immigration.manila@dfat.gov.au mailbox with the Subject ‘URGENT Visa Application – PAL Repatriation flight’. Once the visa has been granted, an exemption to Australia’s travel ban will need to be sought. To do this please visit covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-australia and complete the online request form. We cannot guarantee a visa will be issued in time for these flights.
We appreciate these flights cannot reach everyone but we have worked hard to get flights to as many locations as possible. We are still working on alternatives for those who cannot reach these flights.
To register for the flight with Philippines Airlines, click on the following link. A Philippine Airlines representative will then contact you to arrange payment and confirm your seat.
Additional Information
Philippine Visa Issues
The Bureau of Immigration will be available at the terminal in Manila (NAIA) to resolve any visa issues. Please note if you have overstayed your visa prior to the lockdown you should contact the Bureau of Immigration in advance as these issues may not be able to be resolved at the airport. See Immigration links here.
Website; www.immigration.gov.ph/con…/other-immigration-offices
Call: +63 2 8465 2400
Email binoc_immigration@hotmail.com; xinfo@immigration.gov.ph; and immigPH@gmail.com
Personal Protective Equipment
You will be required to wear a mask during the flight.
Mandatory 14-day quarantine in Australia
Once you arrive, you will be required to undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities (for example, a hotel), in your port of arrival. Travellers will be transported directly to designated facilities after appropriate immigration, customs and enhanced health checks.
Onward travel following quarantine
The repatriation flights are only available to Melbourne. After your mandatory quarantine period you will need to make you own arrangements to travel to your end destination.
Kind regards,
Australian Embassy, Philippines
www.philippines.embassy.gov.au
