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Travel to the Philippines continues, but Severe Tropical Storm Queenie is currently active over the Philippine Sea. Travellers should monitor weather, flight and ferry conditions, while serious security warnings also remain in parts of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.

Severe Tropical Storm Queenie

Queenie is currently active over the Philippine Sea. Travellers should monitor official PAGASA forecasts because tropical weather can affect flights, ferries and road travel with little notice.

Storm expected to move away

Current PAGASA forecasts indicate that Queenie may move outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility by September 27 or 28. Forecasts can change, so travellers should continue checking updates.

Flights

Commercial aviation continues. Travellers should check individual flights before going to the airport while the current tropical weather system remains active.

Ferries

Sea travel is particularly vulnerable to tropical weather. Ferry and small-boat services may be suspended when winds and sea conditions become unsafe.

Weather after Queenie

Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue across parts of the Visayas, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, the Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan because of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

Another weather system possible

PAGASA is also monitoring another potential circulation east of the Philippines that could influence weather from September 30 into early October.

Manila

Ordinary travel to Manila continues. Travellers should nevertheless monitor weather and transport conditions because severe tropical weather elsewhere can affect domestic connections.

Cebu and the Visayas

The Visayas may experience scattered rain and thunderstorms over the coming days. Ferry passengers should pay particular attention to marine conditions.

Mindanao

Security conditions vary significantly across Mindanao. Severe official warnings apply to western and central parts of the island because of terrorism, kidnapping and clashes between security forces and armed groups.

Sulu archipelago

Severe warnings also apply to the Sulu archipelago. Travellers should check official security advice before planning journeys into the region.

Some popular islands are treated differently

Current UK guidance excludes Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao from its broader warning against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao.

Entry requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality and intended length of stay. Travellers should confirm the rule applying to their passport before departure.

Electronic arrival declaration

International travellers should check the current Philippine eTravel requirements and complete the required electronic declaration within the permitted period before arrival.

Queenie active today

PAGASA reported at 5:00 a.m. on 26 September that Severe Tropical Storm Queenie was maintaining its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea.

Queenie may leave Philippine monitoring area

PAGASA’s current weekly outlook indicates that Queenie may already be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility by September 27 or 28.

More rain remains possible

Scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Visayas and Mindanao even as Queenie moves away.

Another circulation being monitored

A potential circulation east of the country may bring additional rain to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao between September 30 and October 2.

Canada maintains elevated caution

Canadian guidance updated on 25 September 2026 recommends exercising a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of crime, terrorism and kidnapping.

Severe regional warnings remain

Official guidance continues to advise against travel to specified areas of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago because of terrorism, kidnapping and armed conflict.

Check the latest PAGASA tropical cyclone bulletin before departure while Severe Tropical Storm Queenie remains active.

Check your airline and individual flight before travelling to the airport.

If travelling by ferry or small boat, confirm that the service is operating before beginning your journey.

Confirm the passport, visa and eTravel requirements applying to your nationality.

Check security advice for your exact destination if travelling anywhere in Mindanao or the Sulu archipelago.

During tropical storms, avoid flooded roads, coastlines, swollen rivers and areas at risk of landslides.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.