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Where to extend your visa, how much & how to apply for exit clearance if you have been in the Philippines for over 6 months.
Where to extend your visa
Siargao BI office:
SIARGAO, Surigao del Norte—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) opened its new office in the island of Siargao on March 12.
Situated at Purok 1 Poblacion in General Luna, the office aims to provide convenient immigration services for the growing number of tourists visiting the island.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco stated, “The establishment of this office in Siargao is part of our commitment to ensuring that foreign nationals have easy access to immigration services, especially in popular tourist destinations like Siargao.”
Siargao, known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, is frequented by tourists from around the world for its stunning beaches and world-class surfing spots.
The new BI office will facilitate visa extensions and other essential immigration services for foreign nationals visiting the island.
With the opening of the Siargao office, the BI aims to support the Department of Tourism’s efforts to promote tourism in the Philippines by providing efficient and accessible immigration services to tourists and expatriates in key tourist destinations. Foreign nationals visiting Siargao can conveniently process immigration transactions at the newly established BI office, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.
What visas can they process?
Temporary Visitor (9A)
Visa Waiver
Who can apply?
Non-visa required tourists admitted initially for thirty (30) days and is requesting for an initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days
ITEM DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Visa Waiver | 500.00 |
Visa Waiver Application Fee | 1,000.00 |
Certification Fee | 500.00 |
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines | 30.00 |
Express Fee | 1,000.00 |
TOTAL Php | 3,030.00 |
Fine for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00 per month
Motion for Reconsideration for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00
LFR – Php 10.00
Extension of Authorized Stay Beyond 59 Days
Tourist Visa Extension
Who can apply?
A foreign national whose stay will exceed fifty-nine (59) days should secure extensions of stay with the Bureau of Immigration
Non-Visa Required National under E.O. 408
ITEM DESCRIPTION | ADULT (16 years old and above) | ADULT (16 years old and above) |
1 month | 2 month | |
Every month of extension | Php 500. 00 | Php 1, 000. 00 |
Application fee | 300. 00 | 300. 00 |
Alien Certificate of Registration Fee | 1, 000. 00 | 1, 000. 00 |
Head Tax (over 16 years old) | 250. 00 | 250. 00 |
Certification Fee | 500. 00 | 500. 00 |
Express Fee | 1, 000. 00 | 1, 000. 00 |
Emigration Clearance Certificate Fee / Certificate of Exemption Fee | 700.00 | 700.00 |
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines | 50. 00 | 50. 00 |
Visa Sticker Fee | 100.00 | 100.00 |
TOTAL PHP | 4, 400.00 | 4, 900.00 |
ACR I-Card for Tourist | $ 50. 00 | $ 50. 00 |
Express Fee (for I-card) | Php 500. 00 | Php 500. 00 |
After regular extension of two (2) months
ITEM DESCRIPTION | ADULT (16 years old and above) | ADULT (16 years old and above) |
1 month | 2 month | |
Every month of extension | Php 500. 00 | Php 1, 000. 00 |
Application fee | 300. 00 | 300. 00 |
Alien Certificate of Registration Fee | 500. 00 | 500. 00 |
Certification Fee | 500. 00 | 500. 00 |
Express Fee | 1, 000. 00 | 1, 000. 00 |
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines | 30. 00 | 30. 00 |
Visa Sticker Fee | ||
TOTAL | PHP 2, 430. 00 | PHP 2, 930. 00 |
Online Visa Extension Service
Here is the user manual on how to extend online - https://e-services.immigration.gov.ph/pdfs/BI-e-Services-User-Manual-20230526.pdf
BI Online Services
ANNUAL REPORT
Online application for all registered aliens and ACR I-Card holders except Temporary Visitor’s Visa holders or Tourist Visa holders.
CRUISE VISA WAIVER
Online application for cruise visa waiver for visa-required nationals.
EMIGRATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE - B
Online application for departing holders of Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas with valid ACR I-Cards and are leaving the country temporarily.
EXISTING SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Online application for schools that were previously accredited without using BI online service.
PETITION FOR RE-ACQUISITION / RETENTION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP
Online application for former Philippine citizens who have been naturalized in another country and wishes to retain or re-acquire their Philippine citizenship
TOURIST VISA EXTENSION
Online application for tourists who wish to extend their stay beyond the initial period granted on their tourist visa.
VISA WAIVER
Online application for non-visa required tourists admitted initially for thirty (30) days and is requesting for an initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days.
WAIVER OF EXCLUSION GROUND
Online application for children below fifteen (15) years of age who are unaccompanied by or not coming to a parent, are classified as excludable.
SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT
Online application for foreign nationals below the age of 18 and/or taking non-degree courses in the Philippines (less than 1 year)
STUDENT VISA CONVERSION (9F)
Online application for all foreign nationals who are at least 18 years old and shall take up a course of study higher than high school at a University, seminary or college.
It’s important to note that people get confused with the online visa extension platform because they think they need to straight away apply for a TOURIST VISA EXTENSION after entering the country within the last thirty (30) days. However they first need to apply for the Visa Waiver to be granted a further 29 days.
For BI e-Services Inquiries (Annual Report, Emigration Clearance Certificate - B (ECC - B), Petition for Re-acquisition / Retention of Philippine Citizenship, Tourist Visa Extension, Visa Waiver, Waiver Of Exclusion Ground) Transactions:
Direct Line: (+632) 8527-3254
Alternate Line: (+632) 5309-7662
Email Address: eservices@immigration.gov.ph
For general inquiries:
Direct Line: (+632) 8524-3769
Trunk Line: (+632) 8465-2400
Other Line: (+632) 8841-9650, 8841-9651, 8841-9652, 8841-9653, 8841-9654, 8841-9655, 8841-9656, 8841-9657, 8841-9658, 8841-9659
Email Address: xinfo@immigration.gov.ph
Where to get exit clearance if you’ve been here over 6 months - ECC
Siargao BI office:
SIARGAO, Surigao del Norte—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) opened its new office in the island of Siargao on March 12.
Situated at Purok 1 Poblacion in General Luna, the office aims to provide convenient immigration services for the growing number of tourists visiting the island.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco stated, “The establishment of this office in Siargao is part of our commitment to ensuring that foreign nationals have easy access to immigration services, especially in popular tourist destinations like Siargao.”
Siargao, known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, is frequented by tourists from around the world for its stunning beaches and world-class surfing spots.
The new BI office will facilitate visa extensions and other essential immigration services for foreign nationals visiting the island.
With the opening of the Siargao office, the BI aims to support the Department of Tourism’s efforts to promote tourism in the Philippines by providing efficient and accessible immigration services to tourists and expatriates in key tourist destinations. Foreign nationals visiting Siargao can conveniently process immigration transactions at the newly established BI office, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.
ECC has two (2) types, ECC –A (also referred to as regular ECC and ECC-B.
The following foreign nationals must secure an ECC-A prior to their departure:
Holders of Temporary Visitor Visa (also referred to as tourist visa) who have stayed in the Philippines for six (6) months or more;
Holders of expired or downgraded Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visas;
Holders of valid Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visas but are leaving for good;
Philippine-born foreign nationals who will depart from the Philippines for the first time;
Holders of Temporary Visitor Visa with Orders to Leave;
Bona fide seafarers who have stayed in the Philippines for 30 days or more and has a duly approved discharge from BI.
ECC-B is issued to departing holders of Immigrant and Non-Immigrant visas with valid ACR I-Cards and are leaving the country temporarily.
When should I apply for an ECC?
A foreign national may apply for an ECC at least 72 hours prior to his/her departure from the Philippines.
Does the ECC have validity? Will I be able to use this multiple times?
The ECC is valid for one (1) month from the date of issue, however, you may only use this once regardless of its validity.
Requirements:
4 x 2x2 photographs
Current visa
PHP 500 for the fee
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