PHILIPPINES Tourist Visa Extension SERVICE

If you are a foreign national currently in the Philippines on a tourist visa and you wish to stay longer than your initial authorized stay, you may be able to apply for a tourist visa extension.To apply for a tourist visa extension in the Philippines, you will need to follow these steps:

Visit the Bureau of Immigration (BI) office in person at least one week before your authorized stay expires.
Prepare the required documents, which may include your passport, valid visa, round-trip airline ticket, and proof of financial capacity to support your extended stay in the Philippines.
Submit your application and pay the required fees. The fees may vary depending on the length of your desired extension.
Attend an interview with an immigration officer, who will review your application and ask you questions related to your stay in the Philippines.
Wait for the BI to process your application. The processing time may vary depending on your specific case.

If your tourist visa extension is approved, you will be issued a new visa that will allow you to stay longer in the Philippines. If your application is denied, you will need to leave the country before your authorized stay expires.It is important to note that tourist visa extensions in the Philippines are subject to the discretion of the Bureau of Immigration and are not guaranteed. It is recommended to apply for an extension as early as possible and to comply with all immigration laws and regulations to avoid any legal issues or penalties.

We process:
1. 9G Working Visa
2. 13A / TRV Spousal Visa- married to a Filipino citizen
3. Downgrading of Visa
4. Tourist Visa Extension
5. Alien Employment Permit (AEP) / Special Working Permit (SWP)
6. Inclusion of dependent Spouse and unmarried child
7. Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC)
8. Cancellation of Alien Employment Permit
9. Cancellation of CEZA Working Visa (CWV)
10. Cancellation of 9G Working Visa (9G)
11. AEP card replacement (loss AEP)
12. Quota Visa
13. Overstay
14. Lifting of Blacklist(BL) and Hold Departure Order (HDO)
15. Order To Leave (OTL) & other Immigration related concern!
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Warning

I am a foreign national under a Temporary Visitor’s Visa, I can stay legally in the Philippines for thirty (30) days however I want to extend my stay, how do I go about this?

Foreign nationals who are admitted with an initial stay of thirty (30) days may apply for a visa waiver first, granting an additional stay of twenty nine (29) in the Philippines. Thereafter, you may apply for one (1) month, two (2) months or six (6) months extensions at least one week prior to the expiration of your valid stay.

How long can I extend my in the Philippines?

Under Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003, non-visa required national may extend their stay up to thirty six (36) months while visa required national may extend their stay up to twenty four (24) months.Note: The said periods shall be counted from the date of the applicant’s latest recorded arrival.

What are the requirements for me to extend my Temporary Visitor’s Visa?

For visa extension requirements, kindly bring your passport and submit a filled out visa extension form (TVS-C-VE-2016) at any BI offices.

May I send a representative on my behalf to file my visa extension?

You may send a representative to file for your visa extension given that you will provide a Special Power of Attorney (SPA).

How many days should I allot for the filling of my visa extension to avoid overstaying?

You may file for your visa extension application seven (7) days before your Temporary Visitors’ visa expires.

EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED STAY BEYOND 59 DAYS

Who can apply?

A foreign national whose stay will exceed fifty-nine (59) days should secure extensions of stay with the Bureau of Immigration

Where to apply?

BI Main OfficeOther Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction)

What to bring?

1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016

3. Additional Information on Applicant's children (if needed)

How to apply?

Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.
Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.

How much does it cost?

Non-Visa Required National under E.O. 408

ITEM DESCRIPTION	MINORBelow 14 years old
ITEM DESCRIPTION	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
Emigration Clearance Certificate Fee / Certificate of Exemption Fee	200.00	200.00
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 3, 150. 00	PHP 3, 650. 00
ACR I-Card for Tourist	$ 50. 00	$ 50. 00
Express Fee (for I-card)	Php 500. 00	Php 500. 00

	ITEM DESCRIPTION	14 – 16 YEARS OLD BELOW
	ITEM DESCRIPTION	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
	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, 150.00	PHP 4, 650.00
	ACR I-Card for Tourist	$ 50. 00	$ 50. 00
	Express Fee (for I-card)	Php 500. 00	Php 500. 00

	ITEM DESCRIPTION	ADULT(16 years old and above)
	ITEM DESCRIPTION	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	PHP 4, 900.00
	ACR I-Card for Tourist	$ 50. 00	$ 50. 00
	Express Fee (for I-card)	Php 500. 00	Php 500. 00

Note:

Fine for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00 per month
Motion for Reconsideration for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00 + Php 10.00 (LRF)
Re-issuance of ACR for (2^nd entry of every entry after 59 days) – Php 250 [for minors: Php 150]
Application fee is only Php 300.00 for overstaying

Visa Required Nationals

	ITEM DESCRIPTION	MINORBelow 14 years old
	ITEM DESCRIPTION	1 month	2 month
	Every month of extension	Php 500. 00	Php 1, 000. 00
	Application fee	300. 00	600. 00
	Alien Certificate of Registration Fee	500. 00	500. 00
	Certification Fee	500. 00	500. 00
	Express Fee	1, 000. 00	1, 500. 00
	Emigration Clearance Certificate Fee / Certificate of Exemption Fee	200.00	200.00
	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 3, 150. 00	PHP 4, 450.00
	ACR I-Card for Tourist	$ 50. 00	$ 50. 00
	Express Fee (for I-card)	Php 500. 00	Php 500. 00

	ITEM DESCRIPTION	14 – 16 YEARS OLD BELOW
	ITEM DESCRIPTION	1 month	2 month
	Every month of extension	Php 500. 00	Php 1, 000. 00
	Application fee	300. 00	600. 00
	Alien Certificate of Registration Fee	1, 000. 00	1, 000. 00
	Certification Fee	500. 00	500. 00
	Express Fee	1, 000. 00	1, 500. 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, 150.00	PHP 5, 450.00
	ACR I-Card for Tourist	$ 50. 00	$ 50. 00
	Express Fee (for I-card)	Php 500. 00	Php 500. 00

	ITEM DESCRIPTION	ADULT(16 years old and above)
	ITEM DESCRIPTION	1 month	2 month
	Every month of extension	Php 500. 00	Php 1, 000. 00
	Application fee	300. 00	600. 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, 500. 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	PHP 5, 700.00
	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		1 Month		2 Month
	Every month of extension		Php 500. 00		Php 1, 000. 00
	Application fee		300. 00		300. 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		100.00		100.00
	TOTAL		PHP 2, 430. 00		PHP 2, 930. 00

After regular extension of two (2) months – Restricted Nationals

	ITEM DESCRIPTION		1 Month		2 Month
	Every month of extension		Php 500. 00		Php 1, 000. 00
	Application fee		300. 00		600. 00
	Certification Fee		500. 00		500. 00
	Express Fee		1, 000. 00		1, 500. 00
	Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines		30. 00		30. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00		100.00
	TOTAL		PHP 2, 430. 00		PHP 3, 730. 00

Extension fee after six (6) months of stay (to be charged on the 7^th month of stay)

	ITEM DESCRIPTION		1 Month		2 Month
	Every month of extension		Php 500. 00		Php 1, 000. 00
	Certificate of Residence (Temporary Visitor)		1, 400. 00		1, 400. 00
	Application fee		300. 00		300. 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		40. 00		40. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00		100.00
	TOTAL		PHP 3, 840. 00		PHP 4, 340. 00

Extension fee after six (6) months of stay (to be charged on the 7^th month of stay) – Restricted Nationals

	ITEM DESCRIPTION		1 Month		2 Month
	Every month of extension		Php 500. 00		Php 1, 000. 00
	Certificate of Residence (Temporary Visitor)		1, 400. 00		1, 400. 00
	Application fee		300. 00		600. 00
	Certification Fee		500. 00		500. 00
	Express Fee		1, 000. 00		1, 500. 00
	Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines		40. 00		40. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00		100.00
	TOTAL		PHP 3, 840. 00		PHP 5, 140. 00

Extension of Authorized Stay Beyond the Initial Admission for Holders of Macau-Portuguese; Hong Kong-British; and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Passport

First Extension

ITEM DESCRIPTION	MACAU-PORTUGESE PASSPORT7 days initial admission
First Extension	Php 500. 00
Application Fee	300. 00
Certification Fee	500.00
Express Fee	1, 000. 00
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines	30. 00
Visa Sticker Fee	100.00
TOTAL	PHP 2, 430. 00
Validity of 1^st Extension	14 daysEO 19

ITEM DESCRIPTION	HONG KONG-BRITISH PASSPORT7 days initial admission
First Extension	Php 500. 00
Application Fee	300. 00
Certification Fee	500.00
Express Fee	1, 000. 00
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines	30. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00
TOTAL	PHP 2, 430. 00
Validity of 1^st Extension	14 daysLOI 911 7 days

ITEM DESCRIPTION	HONG KONG / MACAU SAR PASSPORT14 days initial admission
First Extension	Php 500. 00
Application Fee	300. 00
Certification Fee	500.00
Express Fee	1, 000. 00
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines	30. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00
TOTAL	PHP 2, 430. 00
Validity of 1^st Extension	7 days9A 14 days

Note:

Hong Kong SAR – 9A 14 days (FSC)

Circular 125-10 (year 2010)

Macau SAR – 9A 14 days (FSC)

Circular 112-11 (year 2011) Second Extension

ITEM DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT38 days validity of stay
Visa Waiver Application Fee	Php 1, 000. 00
Visa Waiver Fee	500. 00
Certification Fee	500.00
Express Fee	1, 000. 00
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines	30. 00
Visa Sticker Fee		100.00
TOTAL	PHP 3, 130. 00
Motion for Reconsideration	500.00
Visa Waiver Fine	500.00
LRF	10.00
TOTAL	Php 1, 010.00

*Fees are updated as of 04 February 2015 and may change without prior notice.