View Alerts and Messages Archive. The U. We advise all U. While at the airport or traveling in country, possession of prohibited items such as live or spent ammunition or firearms, or anything resembling such items -- whether it be a souvenir, gift, or artifact — may subject the traveler to prosecution and stringent penalties by local authorities.
Learn more about how to avoid problems when traveling abroad with firearms. Check with your airline to determine whether a particular item is allowed for transport, as well as with the appropriate authorities in the Philippines — such as the Philippine National Police and Bureau of Immigration — as well as the appropriate authorities in any transit countries.
You can find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our website. Terrorism: Terrorist groups, and those inspired by such organizations, are intent on attacking U. Terrorists are increasingly using less-sophisticated methods of attack — including knives, firearms, and vehicles — to target crowds more effectively. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:.
Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. For more information, please visit our website here. Be wary of unknown individuals who attempt to befriend you, especially just after you arrive in country. Do not accept food, drinks, or rides in private vehicles from strangers, even if they appear to be legitimate. Solo travelers have been drugged and robbed by strangers after accepting an invitation to visit a tourist destination.
Kidnappings, physical assaults, murder-for-hire, and other violent crimes occur in the Philippines. Philippine government law enforcement agencies are engaged in a nationwide counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in a sharp increase in violence between police and individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade. As part of this campaign, law enforcement is engaged in aggressive search and buy-bust operations that could affect foreigners.
