travel and stay
TRAVEL, HOTEL, VISA & TRANSPORT ADVISORY
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Official partner hotels for the championship are currently being finalized.
All rates are issued as administrative memorandum and are subject to the authority of the World Olympics Taekwondo Federation – Philippines (WOTF PH).
Details:
Special rate for participants: PHP 7,500/night
Includes breakfast and shuttle service to and from the venue
5-minute drive from Philippine Sports Arena
Hotel Categories:
Official Athlete Hotel
Official Team / Coach Hotel
Official VIP / Officials Hotel
AIRPORT ARRIVAL & TRANSPORTATION
Official Airport & Venue Transportation: TBA
Planned transport services include:
Airport pickup (NAIA – Hotel)
Hotel to competition venue transfers
Official schedule-based shuttles
Details will be released in the Official Travel Bulletin.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All travel, hotel, visa, and transport information shall be issued through official WOTF PH channels only. Participants are advised to rely only on official announcements to avoid misinformation.
VISA REQUIREMENTS (FOREIGN DELEGATIONS)
Official Airport & Venue Transportation: TBA
list of countries that need visa
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cuba
Egypt
Georgia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kosovo
Lebanon
Libya
Moldova
Montenegro
Nauru
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Pakistan
Palestine
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Ukraine
Yemen
General Guidance:
Many nationalities may enter the Philippines visa-free for short stays
Some delegations require pre-approved tourist or events visas
Official Visa Advisory & Invitation Letter Procedure: TBA (To Be Announced)
WOTF PH will issue:
Official Invitation Letter template
Visa assistance guidelines
Embassy reference procedures
Delegations are advised not to book non-refundable flights until visa requirements are confirmed.
FINAL AUTHORITY
All travel and accommodation arrangements are subject to availability, government regulations, and final approval of WOTF PH. Registration fees for all events shall follow the Official Event Rate Card issued separately by the World Olympics Taekwondo Federation – Philippines (WOTF PH).
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