{"id":6688,"date":"2020-02-18T13:33:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T05:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T04:37:42","slug":"philippine-travel-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about the Philippine Travel Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hundred of Filipino domestic workers have been denied flying from and to Hong Kong since the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Philippine government has issued the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PHLinHK\/photos\/a.410276725841173\/1232400733628764\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temporary two-way ban<\/a> since 4 February 2020. It is said that visitors arriving from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will not be allowed to enter the Philippines while Filipinos returning home will be quarantined for 14 days. Filipinos are also banned from travelling to China. Due to this developing situation, the flights connecting Hong Kong and the Philippines are becoming scarcer.&nbsp;<br><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#Employers\" >Employers:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#Salary_Arrangement\" >Salary Arrangement&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#Filipino_Domestic_Helpers\" >Filipino Domestic Helpers:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#1_Ask_for_a_refund_from_your_airline\" >1. Ask for a refund from your airline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#2_Check_alternative_flights\" >2. Check alternative flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#3_Ask_for_a_tourist_visa\" >3. Ask for a tourist visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#4_Seek_for_accommodation\" >4. Seek for accommodation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/philippine-travel-ban\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Here is some advice for both Hong Kong employers and Filipino foreign domestic helpers, if you concern about how this travel ban might affect the employment contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employers\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Employers:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>What can you do if your existing FDH, whose contract is finishing between February 5 and the end of March, but the FDHs you intend to hire cannot fly in to commence the new contracts due to the temporary ban? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1673\" height=\"1084\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.helperchoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2.jpeg?fit=474%2C307&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2.jpeg 1673w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-1024x663.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-1536x995.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-770x500.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/handshake2-370x241.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1673px) 100vw, 1673px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the temporary travel ban by the Philippine Government, the Hong Kong Labour Department gave in-principle consent for all foreign domestic workers\u2019 contracts that <strong>expire on or before March 31 to be extended up to May 31.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Standard Employment Contract (SEC),&nbsp; if employers intend to extend the period of employment of their existing FDHs by not more than one month, there are 5 essential items needed for submitting the application:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visa\/Extension of Stay Application Form<\/strong> for Domestic Helper from Abroad (ID 988A) completed and signed by the FDH;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Standard Employment Contract (407) <\/strong>(please send copy only if applying by post) kept by the employer and the FDH with an amendment clause on extending the period of employment duly signed by both parties at the end of page 4;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>supporting letter<\/strong> signed by the employer stating the reason(s) for extending the period of employment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FDH\u2019s travel document<\/strong> (please send copy only if applying by post); <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa fee of $230<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, if employers intend to extend the period of employment of their existing FDHs for more than one month, prior consent from the Commissioner for Labour is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Arrangement\"><\/span><strong>Salary Arrangement&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Hong Kong Labour Department, employers and their domestic helper can decide whether the salary is given. Employers can certainly still give their helpers salary. However, it is legal to not give it if the domestic helpers are not working during their stay unless the arrangement in such situation has already been defined and specified in the employment contracts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advised that employers should allow flexibility on this matter and should discuss with their domestic helper to reach an agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may contact the Labour Department for more details,<br>Tel:&nbsp; 2717 1771 \/ 2157 9537&nbsp;<br>Online inquiry:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdh.labour.gov.hk\/en\/contact_us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.fdh.labour.gov.hk\/en\/contact_us.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filipino_Domestic_Helpers\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Filipino Domestic Helpers:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-very-dark-gray-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>What can you do if your flight back to the Philippines got cancelled and now you are stranded in Hong Kong? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.helperchoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport.jpeg?fit=474%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-345x230.jpeg 345w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-440x294.jpeg 440w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-570x380.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waiting-in-airport-170x113.jpeg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 4 steps you could do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ask_for_a_refund_from_your_airline\"><\/span>1. Ask for a refund from your airline  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your airline or travel agent for a refund, rebook or reroute, depending on your needs. <br>The following table is the updates (as of 17 February 2020)&nbsp; and contact information of commonly used airlines connecting Hong Kong to the Philippines:&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Airline&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Flight bookings period &nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cancellation and refund<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rebooking\/ Rerouting<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>More information&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cathay Pacific<\/td><td>4 Feb &#8211; 31 Mar, 2020<\/td><td>\u2713&nbsp;( waive on cancellation and refund charges)<\/td><td>\u2713 <br>(charges will be waived on conditions)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Special ticketing guidelines for the Philippines: +852-2747-3333,&nbsp; <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\/mb\/#\/en_HK\/login\" target=\"_blank\">Manage Booking Online<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cathay Dragon<\/td><td>4 Feb &#8211; 31 Mar, 2020<\/td><td>\u2713&nbsp;( waive on cancellation and refund charges)<\/td><td>\u2713 <br>(charges will be waived on conditions)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Special ticketing guidelines for the Philippines: +852-2747-3333,&nbsp; <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\/mb\/#\/en_HK\/login\" target=\"_blank\">Manage Booking Online<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhilippineAirlines<\/td><td>10 Feb &#8211; 28 Mar, 2020<br><\/td><td>\u2713&nbsp;( waive on refund charges)<\/td><td>\u2713&nbsp;( waive on rebooking and rerouting charges)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philippineairlines.com\/AboutUs\/newsandevents\/pal-extends-cancellation-feb102020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Refund Policy<\/a>:&nbsp; +632-8855-8888<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cebu Pacific<\/td><td>7 Feb &#8211; 31 Mar, 2020<\/td><td>\u2713<br>( waive on any applicable charges)<\/td><td>\u2713<br>( waive on any applicable charges)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cebupacificair.com\/en-hk\/pages\/travel-advisories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Refund Policy<\/a>: +852-397-33800, +632-8702-0888, +6332-230-8888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hong KongAirlines<\/td><td>Limited flights conntecting between Hong Kong and Manila from 1 Feb to 29 Mar, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>No information shown.<\/td><td>\u2713 <br>(on conditions)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Refund PolicyEmail: <a href=\"mailto:call.center@hkairlines.com\">call.center@hkairlines.com<\/a>&nbsp;Hotline: +852-3916-3666<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AirAsia&nbsp;<\/td><td>Applicable for affected flights until 31 Mar, 2020.<\/td><td>\u2713&nbsp;(full refund)&nbsp;<\/td><td> No information shown.&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.airasia.com\/news\/travel-advisory-airasia-extends-period-of-credit-account-or-refund-for-flights-to-mainland-china-hong-kong-macao-updated-6feb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Refund Policy<\/a>: Follow directions on the Refund Policy link. Or chat <a href=\"https:\/\/support.airasia.com\/s\/topic\/0TO7F000000TQYSWA4\/refund?language=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_alternative_flights\"><\/span>2. Check alternative flights <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> If you are determined to return to the Philippines, you should check the alternative flights. As of 17 February 2020, there are still a few airlines operating flights between Manila and Hong Kong. You might find it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.com.hk\/\">here<\/a>. Any changes in flight status subjected to the corresponding airline latest announcement.&nbsp;It is recommended to purchase directly from the airline website instead of 3rd party travel agencies.&nbsp; <br><br>Remarks: The government also instructs all Filipino citizens and holders of permanent resident visas that a 14-day quarantine is necessary for those to return to the Philippines travelling from Hong Kong, China and Macao. See the details <a href=\"https:\/\/cab.gov.ph\/announcements\/item\/advisory-order-to-all-airlines-operating-to-and-from-the-philippines?category_id=343\">here<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ask_for_a_tourist_visa\"><\/span>3. Ask for a tourist visa <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t\u2019 have any luck in getting any flight options, go to the Immigration Tower ( 3\/F, Counter 2 ) in Wan Chai to ask for a tourist visa in Hong Kong with the following items: <br>&#8211; your flight information <br>&#8211; the written confirmation about your flight cancellation<br>&#8211; your passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Seek_for_accommodation\"><\/span>4. Seek for accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have secured your tourist visa, you should check with your agency about boarding house space, or seek for <a href=\"https:\/\/hongkongofw.com\/domestic-helpers-shelter\/\">shelters<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not able to find a boarding space or need any assistance, you could seek help in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owwa.gov.ph\/\">Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)<\/a> office.<br>Address: A16\/F, YF Life Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai.&nbsp; <br>Tel: 3483 0600<br>Emergency hotline: 6345 9324<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>What can you do if your flight to Hong Kong got cancelled and now you are stranded in the Philippines? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cash-cent-child-1246954-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"HelperChoice Bank Accounts Guide for Domestic Helpers\" class=\"wp-image-5476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cash-cent-child-1246954-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cash-cent-child-1246954-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cash-cent-child-1246954-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cash-cent-child-1246954-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The OWWA has been tasked to give each stranded Filipino worker <strong>10,000 PHP <\/strong>in cash, <strong>dormitories<\/strong> and<strong> transportation.<\/strong> The Labor Department will also pay for their airfare if they opt to go back to their provinces.&nbsp;For more information, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dole.gov.ph\/news\/aid-to-ofws-affected-by-travel-ban\/?fbclid=IwAR1mJx-yMQS67V-9aicECQpqYlnqebzlLr5NK4D7-Id5hrqpaAAHKQFD6Sg\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affected OFWs are encouraged to personally visit the OWWA office and avail the aid. It takes one day for processing and the recipient can immediately claim the financial aid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail the cash assistance, 4 items ought to be prepared for the processing:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plane ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid passport\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid employment contract\/ work permit\u00a0 <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For the address of each OWWA office location, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owwa.gov.ph\/index.php\/contact-us\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippine travel ban created significant challenges for both Filipino domestic helpers and employers in Hong Kong, especially when ongoing contracts, flights, and family plans were suddenly disrupted. During situations like this, <strong>communication, patience, and flexibility<\/strong> are essential. Employers are encouraged to stay informed, follow the most recent Labour Department guidelines, and discuss arrangements openly with their domestic helper. Likewise, domestic helpers affected by cancellations or delays should make use of available support channels, such as airline refund services, tourist visa applications, and assistance from OWWA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although travel restrictions may shift over time, what remains constant is the importance of <strong>maintaining trust and respect<\/strong> within the employment relationship. Approaching these disruptions with understanding ensures that both parties can navigate uncertainty together and minimize stress during difficult periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay updated, stay informed, and most importantly \u2014 stay supportive of one another.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hundred of Filipino domestic workers have been denied flying from and to Hong Kong since the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Philippine government has issued the temporary two-way ban since 4 February 2020. 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