| Information on Extension of Stay
Facility Provided by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for
Non-Visa Required Nationals Admitted for 21 days |
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How can aliens admitted
under E.O. 408 (non-visa required nationals admitted for 21
days) extend their stay in the Philippines beyond 21 days? |
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Aliens admitted under E.O. 408 (non-visa required nationals
admitted for 21 days) may extend their stay in the Philippines
beyond 21 days by applying for a visa waiver which will entitle
them to an additional valid stay of 38 days. This will allow
them to stay in the country for a period of 59 days. |
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What is the maximum extension
of stay that can be granted? |
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Foreigners holding temporary visitors visa pursuant to
Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 and aliens admitted under
E.O. 408 may extend their stay in the Philippines every 2 months
for a total stay of 16 months. Extension of stay after16 months,
up to 24 months need the approval of the Chief of the
Immigration Regulation Division. Extension of stay after 24
months need the approval of the Commissioner. (MCL Memorandum
dated 31 July 2007) |
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If a visa expires on a
weekend and/or holiday, when will be the deadline to apply for
extension of stay and pay the corresponding fees? |
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Effective 17 September 2007, applications for extension of
tourist visas as well as payment thereof, shall be made on or
before the expiry dates of the alien's lawful stay,
otherwise, payments shall include those for penalties and motion
for reconsideration. If the expiry date of the alien's lawful
stay falls on a Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday, the
application for extension of tourist visa and the full payment
thereof shall be made on or before the last business/working
day immediately preceding the expiry date of the alien's lawful
stay, otherwise, payments shall also include those for
penalties and motion for reconsideration. (MCL Memorandum dated
10 September 2007) |
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| General Information on Procedures for
Extension of Visa |
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a. |
How would I extend my
visa? |
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You may get an application form from the Visa Extension Section
located at the ground floor Annex building, Bureau of
Immigration.
Fill up the form, provide a photocopy of your passport, visa,
latest arrival card, valid extension of stay, if any and other
pertinent documents which will support your application. |
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b. |
What is the maximum
extension of stay that can be granted to me? |
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For non-restricted nationals, the Chief of Visa Extension
Section may grant you two (2) months for every extension but not
to exceed the maximum period of one year.
For restricted nationals, the Chief of Visa Extension Section
may grant one (1) month for every extension but not to exceed a
maximum period of six (6) months.
For restricted nationals, the Commissioner and the Associate
Commissioners have the right to approve the length of stay based
on the merits of your application.
After a year of stay in the country, the Commissioner and the
Associate Commissioners will again be the ones to approve your
stay based on the merits on your application. |
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c. |
Will it be necessary for
me to appear personally for the extension of my visa? |
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You may or may not appear provided, you will ask assistance from
any of the accredited travel agencies or law firms of the
Bureau.
But if it is necessary, you will appear before the Chief of Visa
Extension section or any of the Commissioners for the
clarification of your application. |
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How many days should I
allot for the filing of my extension to avoid overstaying? |
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You should file your application seven (7) days before the
expiration of your approved stay |
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