The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has suspended the processing of applications for paper visas and electronic travel permits until further notice in line with the Philippine government's response to the spread of the "novel coronavirus" epidemic.

• Temporarily banned the entry of any person from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, except for Filipino citizens and holders of permanent residence visas issued by the Philippine government, who are subject to mandatory quarantine for 14 days after entry.
• A state of national disaster was declared on 16 March. The issuance of visas was suspended at all Foreign Service Offices of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and visas previously issued were rendered invalid.
• Effective 22 March, foreign nationals holding 9A temporary and tourist visas were barred from entering the Philippines, but visas held by staff of foreign governments and international organizations will continue to be valid, as will visas held by foreign spouses and children of Filipino nationals.

Suspension of all visa-free entitlements, including holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passports, Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) passports, Macau-Portugal passports, and British National Overseas Passports (BNO), but excluding spouses and children of Filipino citizens.