April 17, 2026
The Philippines is asking the Oman government to remove the requirement of a negative HIV medical certificate for all Filipino travelers.
In a statement Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it has made “strong representations” with the Oman Embassy in Manila for the removal of the test requirement.
The embassy, for its part, said its submission is now “currently being seriously reviewed” by the Oman government, and that a meeting next week is set to discuss the matter.
“The DFA expects a positive outcome given the good and strong relationship between the Philippines and Oman,” the DFA said.
According to the Omani Embassy in Manila, the HIV certificate applies only to tourists availing of the visa-free entry to Oman, and not to those who were issued work visas. (PNA)