S-PaSS in Zambales: Everything You Need to Know

Are you planning to travel to Zambales? Then don’t forget to apply for an S-PaSS and get your travel coordination permit (TCP).

Last April 1, the province started implementing the use of Safe, Swift, & Smart Passage (S-PaSS) – an online travel management system developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

It is a coordination system/platform that communicates the travel policies and requirements of the Provincial LGUs, Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs), and Independent Component Cities (ICCs) around the country.

This application is intended to make a hassle-free journey whether you’re a Locally Stranded Individual (LSI), a Returning Overseas Filipino (ROF), an Emergency Traveler (ETs), or any other traveler during this pandemic.

Should you wish to know more about S-PaSS Application, this article will provide you the details and the processes on how to create your own S-PaSS account and other useful information about this online travel management system.

How to Create an S-PaSS account?

Here are the steps on how to create your S-PaSS account:

1. Open your smartphone’s internet browser.
2. Go to s-pass.ph and tap create the account button.
3. Enter your phone number without the starting 0.
4. Fill out the registration form.
5. Log in to your account.

What is Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) and How to Apply for it?

The TCP is a digital document which you will receive upon completion of application through S-PaSS. To apply for your TCP, you have to follow these steps:

1. Log in to your traveler’s account dashboard.
2. Go to Menu and apply for travel.
3. Answer the questions that follow.
4. Review the general information for travel before submitting your application.
5. Click Apply for TCP.
6. Enter your data and required attachments.
7. Check I’m not a Robot and then click Submit.

Once submitted, your application will be processed and validated anytime between 8:00 AM through 10:00 PM. However, if you applied after 10 o’clock in the evening, validation will be done the following day. For your application to be approved, you must upload the necessary documents, such as ID, proof of residence, RT-PCR negative results, etc. Documentary requirements vary depending on your classification, i.e. APOR, LSI, ROF, ETs, etc.

Not all applications are automatically approved. In fact, there are a lot of applications with pending or cancelled status. Usually, this happens when you 1) did not attach any documents, 2)attached incomplete documents, 3) attached wrong documents. To avoid inconvenience, make sure you have uploaded all the needed documents.

Once approved, you can print the TCP or save it in your mobile phone and present the QR code at the border check point for an easy pass-through. But remember, your TCP is only valid on the date stated in the application form, with exemptions for those residents going out and coming in, APOR, etc., who can apply for a three-month validity period.

Things to Remember about S-PaSS in Zambales

Age Restrictions: Only ages 15 – 65 are allowed entry to Zambales.

Validity of TCP: It is valid only on the date of travel stated in the document. It cannot be used on an earlier or on a later travel.

RT-PCR negative results: It is valid only within 48 hours prior to your travel date.

Scan Points: Aside from the border control points (North: Sta. Cruz and South: Subic), there are also scan points in each municipality and in some places, in every barangay.

Travel History: It presents the details of your travel, including all the pass through scan points until you reach your destination.

What are the entry requirements in Zambales based on the type of traveler?

Residents (e.g. working outside of Zambales crossing borders daily or those crossing border for essential goods or services)

Documentary Requirements

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence (e.g. barangay certificate)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• None

Non-residents but employees in offices, establishments in Zambales crossing borders daily

Documentary Requirements

• Company ID or other proof of employment (e.g. letter from employer)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If out of Zambales for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If out of Zambales for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Non-residents entering Zambales for access to essential goods or services from ECQ/MECQ areas

Documentary Requirements

• Proof of legitimate business in Zambales (e.g. doctor’s appointment, referral letter)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If out of Zambales for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If out of Zambales for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Non-residents entering Zambales for access to essential goods or services from GCQ/MGCQ areas

Documentary Requirements

• Proof of legitimate business in Zambales (e.g. doctor’s appointment, referral letter)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• None

Construction Workers (e.g. worker in solar farms, power plant, and the like)

Documentary Requirements

• Company ID or other proof of employment (e.g. letter from employer)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR of Antigen Test

• If from NCR Plus: RT-PCR
• Others: Antigen on border

Aboard PUVs coming from GCQ/MGCQ areas (e.g. residents, nonresident employees, except tourists)

Documentary Requirements

If Resident:

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence (e.g. barangay certificate)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

If Employee:

• Company ID or other proof of employment (e.g. letter from employer)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

Others:

• Proof of legitimate business in Zambales
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• None

Aboard PUVs coming from ECQ/MECQ areas (e.g. residents, nonresident employees, except tourists)

Documentary Requirements

If Resident:

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence (e.g. barangay certificate)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

If Employee:

• Company ID or other proof of employment (e.g. letter from employer)
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

Others:

• Proof of legitimate business in Zambales
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If stay in Zambales if for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If stay in Zambales is for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Zambales Government Officials and Zambales Frontline Service personnel and authorized offices and employees tasked with necessary and critical duties (e.g. government officials, doctors, and their drivers)

Documentary Requirements

• Barangay, Municipal or Provincial ID Hospital/Medical ID

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• None

Other Government Officials and Government Frontline Service personnel and authorized officials and employees tasked with necessary and critical duties (e.g. government officials, doctors, and their drivers) from ECQ/MECQ areas

Documentary Requirements

• Government ID, PRC ID
• Proof of legitimate business in the Province
• Itinerary in the Province
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If stay in Zambales if for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If stay in Zambales is for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Other Government Officials and Government Frontline Service personnel and authorized officials and employees tasked with necessary and critical duties (e.g. government officials, doctors, and their drivers) from GCQ/MQCQ areas

Documentary Requirements

• Government ID, PRC ID
• Proof of legitimate business in the Province
• Itinerary in the Province
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If stay in Zambales if for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If stay in Zambales is for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Other APORs (lawyers, armored vehicle crew, market vendors, cargo and other delivery driver and personnel, telecom and water providers, garbage collectors, emergency responders) from ECQ/MECQ

Documentary Requirements

• ID,
• Proof of legitimate business in the Province
• Itinerary in the Province

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• If stay in Zambales if for more than 48 hours: RT-PCR test
• If stay in Zambales is for less than 48 hours: Antigen on border

Other APORs (lawyers, armored vehicle crew, market vendors, cargo and other delivery driver and personnel, telecom and water providers, garbage collectors, emergency responders) from GCQ/MGCQ

Documentary Requirements

• ID,
• Proof of legitimate business in the Province
• Itinerary in the Province

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• None

Locally Stranded Individuals

Documentary Requirements

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence (e.g. barangay certificate)
• Proper coordination with DILG or LGU
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR of Antigen Test

• If from NCR Plus: RT-PCR
• Others: Antigen on border

Tourists from outside Zambales

Documentary Requirements

• Confirmed Booking with an accredited resort
• VISITA APP Registration and QR code will be implemented on April 15

RT-PCR or Antigen Test

• RT-PCR 48 hours prior to entry or Antigen on border

Returning Filipino Workers (e.g. returning residents working outside Zambales but within the Philippines)

Documentary Requirements

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence
• Coordination document from DILG or LGU of destination
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR of Antigen Test

• If from NCR Plus: RT-PCR
• Others: Antigen on border

OFWs and Returning Overseas Filipinos

Documentary Requirements

• ID showing residence in Zambales or any other document proving residence
• Certificate of Clearance from Bureau of Quarantine
• Coordination document from DILG or LGU of destination
• Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) (valid for 3 months)

RT-PCR of Antigen Test

• If from NCR Plus: RT-PCR
• Others: Antigen on border

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