Special Visa for Employment Generation (Executive Order 758)

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 758

PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL VISA TO NON-IMMIGRANT FOR
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

WHEREAS, there are foreigners who want to maintain a lawful presence in the Philippines by actually directly or exclusively engaging in lawful, viable, and sustainable trade, business, industry, or activity offering local employment;
WHEREAS, according to the April 2008 survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO), there are 2.9
million Filipinos who are currently unemployed;

WHEREAS, creation of job opportunities for the Filipino is one of the advocacies of the Arroyo
Administration under its 10-point Agenda;

WHEREAS, Commonwealth Act (CA) No. 613, otherwise known as the Philippine Immigration Act of
1940, as amended, authorizes the President, when public interest so warrants, to admit as non-
immigrants, foreigners not otherwise provided for by the Act, who are coming for a temporary period only, under such conditions as may prescribed;

WHEREAS, public interest, particularly on an aspect of employment generation for Filipinos warrants the admission of these foreigners as special non-immigrants under Section 47 (a)(2) of CA No. 613, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, I GLORIA MACAPAGAL – ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG). – The SVEG is a special visa issued to
a qualified non-immigrant foreigner who shall actually employ at least ten (10) Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, trade or industry. Qualified foreigners who are granted the SVEG shall be considered special non-immigrants with multiply entry privileges and conditional extended stay, without need of prior departure from the Philippines.

The privileges of this Executive Order may extend to the qualified foreigner’s spouse and dependent unmarried child/children below eighteen (18) years of age whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted.

SECTION 2. Who may avail. – Non-immigrant foreigners who wish to avail of the SVEG should comply with the following conditions:

a. The foreigner shall actually, directly or exclusively engage in a viable and sustainable commercial investment/enterprise in the Philippines, exercises/performs management acts or has the

authority to hire, promote and dismiss employees;

b. He evinces a genuine intention to indefinitely remain in the Philippines;

c. He is not a risk to national security; and

d. The foreigner’s commercial investment/enterprise must provide actual employment to at least ten (10) Filipinos in accordance with Philippine labor laws and other applicable special laws.

The above-mentioned requirements must be continually satisfied by the foreigner for him/her to continue to be a holder of the SVEG.

SECTION 3. Application for SVEG. – (a) Upon payment of regulatory fees, the Commissioner of
Immigration shall receive and resolve SVEG applications within fifteen (15) days from the date of filing. Documentary proofs required by the Commissioner of Immigration shall be evaluated and reviewed without strict observance to the technicalities of evidence and procedure.

(b) Upon favourable review, the Commissioner of Immigration shall issue a Notice of Approval directing the foreigner-applicant to report for registration and documentation at the Bureau of Immigration. An Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) I-Card and an Identification Certification (IC) shall be issued upon payment of appropriate fees. The ACR I-Card and the IC shall indicate among others, the following:

“Status Adjusted without Departure as a Special Non-Immigrant with Multiply Entry Privileges and
Conditional Extended Stay in the Philippines under (this Executive Order)”

(c) Otherwise, the Commission shall issue a Notice of Disapproval informing the foreigner applicant of the denial of his application. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of such disapproval, the foreigner-applicant may file a motion for Reconsideration (MR) for the review of his application. Only one (1) such Motion shall be entertained.

(d) The Commissioner of Immigration shall monitor the continued compliance by the foreigners of the requirements of the SVEG.

(e) All fees collected by the Bureau of Immigration shall be acknowledged by bonded collecting offices via issuance of official receipts. These collections shall be accounted for as government funds and subject to strict auditing procedures.

SECTION 4. Revocation of the SVEG. – (a) The Commissioner of Immigration shall revoke the SVEG
granted: (i) If the SVEG holder fails to maintain compliance of any of the conditions see forth in Section 2 hereof; (ii) If it was obtained through fraud or willfull misrepresentation of material facts; (iii) Upon conviction of the foreigner by final judgment for a crime or offense in the Philippines; or (iv) A final determination by competent authority that the foreigner poses a risk to national security.

(b) A foreigner whose special non-immigrant status is revoked under Sections 4 (a) (i), 4 (a) (ii) or 4 (a) (iv) hereof shall be deported via summary proceedings. In the case of revocation under Section 4 (a) (iii), the foreigner shall be deported after the service of sentence.

(c) A foreigner deported by the BI Board of Commissioners under this Section shall be transported to the country whence he came, or to the foreign port where he embarked for the Philippines, or the country of his nationality of or of which he is a citizen or subject, or to the country in which he resided prior to his coming to the Philippines.

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations and the One-Stop-SVEG Facility. – Within thirty
(30) days from the signing of this Executive Order, the Commissioner of Immigration, together with representatives from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Finance (DOF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the National Intelligence Coordination Agency (NICA) as well as other concerned government agencies, local or foreign chambers of commerce, and stakeholders as determined by the Commissioner of Immigration, shall promulgate the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to ensure the orderly issuance of the SVEG.

Such IRR shall provide for the establishment of a One-Stop-SVEG Facility within the Bureau of Immigration with the participation of the departments and agencies abovementioned, to assist interested foreigners in the processing of documentary requirements to support their SVEG application (i.e. Alien Employment Permit from the DOLE, etc.)

The IRR shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Copies of the IRR shall be sent to the Office of the President, the Secretary of Justice, and the National Administrative Register at the U.P. Law Center.

SECTION 6. Reportorial Requirements. – The Commissioner of Immigration shall submit regular monthly reports on the implementation of this executive order to the Office of the President and the Secretary of Justice.

Certified copies of the SVEG issued by the Commissioner of Immigration pursuant to this Executive Order, including the supporting documents thereon, shall likewise be furnished to the Secretary of Justice for proper departmental recording and review.

SECTION 7. Construction. – Nothing in this Executive Order shall be construed to diminish or otherwise preclude the President as Chief Executive, and the Secretary of Justice as Department Head, from exercising their respective powers and authorities over the Bureau of Immigration, pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Administrative Code and other existing laws, executive issuances, rules, and regulations.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Executive Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall continue in force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – The provisions of other executive issuances, departmental/administrative orders, circulars, instructions, directives and memoranda incostinent herewith are hereby repeal or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity. – This Executive Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 17th day of November in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary

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Steps in the Applications for Conversion to Probationary Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 758, series of 2008 in relation to Memorandum Circular No. MCL-09-001

1. PAYMENT OF FEES (for payment of Filing and Express Fee, BI Clearance and Legal Research Fee);

* Ground Floor of the BI Main Bldg.

2. FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE ONE STOP SHOP for evaluation, hearing and preparation of orders;

* located in the Fourth Floor of BI Main Bldg.

3. APPLICATION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE FOR HIS APPROVAL and/or DENIAL;

* 2nd Floor of BI Main Bldg

4. IF APPROVED, the application will be forwarded to the EXECUTIVE OFFICE ( 2nd floor) issuance of Order of Payment Slip and acceptance of receipt;

IF DENIED, the applicant may file upon receipt of such denial, a Motion for Reconsideration within forty-five (45 days) upon payment of filing fee, legal research fee, BI Clearance and Express Fee.

The MR will be evaluated by the One Stop Shop for recommendation to the Commissioner.

5. The EO will forward the folder to the ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER for the stamping of the SVEG on the passport of the applicant;

6. The applicant will apply for an ACR-I Card before the Alien Registration Division (located in the BI Ground Floor);

7. The folder and application whether denied and/or approved will be transmitted to the Records Section.

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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERSION TO PROBATIONARY SPECIAL VISA FOR EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (SVEG)

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 758, series of 2008 in relation to Memorandum Circular No. MCL-09-001

1.Notarized letter request of the applicant certifying among others that :

• a. He/She maintains a lawful immigration status in the Philippines;
• b. The applicant is engaged in a viable and sustainable business activity, investment, enterprise or industry in the Philippines;
• c. The applicant exercises acts of management with authority to employ, promote and dismiss employees;
• d. The applicant evinces a genuine intention to indefinitely remain in the Philippines, for purposes of investment;
• e. The business activity, investment, enterprise or industry is a real and on-going affair requiring daily supervision that shall provide employment for at least ten (10) long-term full time/regular Filipino workers in accordance with Philippine Labor laws and other applicable special laws;
• f. The applicant undertakes to continuously comply with conditions and limitations of the SVEG, as maybe imposed by the Commissioner of Immigration

2.General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3.Photocopy of passport and visa of the applicant;
4.Certified true copies of the SEC Registration, Articles of Incorporation and latest General Information Sheet of the company that employs Filipino workers;
5.Proof of investment of the applicant if any or nomination or endorsement of the entity, firm, partnership or corporation that the applicant exercise managerial function and that the said firm, entity, partnership or corporation employs ten Filipino workers;
6.Certified true copy of the Alien Employment Permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), whenever applicable;
7.DOLE certification that the applicant’s activity, investment, enterprise or industry in the Philippines employs at least ten (10) Filipino workers;
8.BI Clearance;
9.NICA Clearance;
10.BIR Permit, Mayor’s Permit and Business Permit for established corporation and business entity;
11.Proof of compliance with the PhilHealth, Pag-ibig and SSS requirements

If the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and dependent unmarried minor children below 18 years of age:

1.BI general application Form
2.Photocopy of passport and visa of the dependent
3.Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children (NSO certified) or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate where the marriage was solemnized or place of birth, as the case maybe
4.BI Clearance
5.Payment of fees in the same amount as the principal applicant had paid

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Frequently Asked Questions about Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)

1)What is SVEG?

The SVEG is a special visa issued to a qualified non-immigrant foreigner who shall actually employ at least ten (10) Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, trade or industry.

2)Who are qualified to avail of the SVEG?

A SVEG shall be issued to a foreigner or foreigners with interest in an entity, firm, partnership or corporation that establishes, expands or rehabilitates a business activity, investment, enterprise or industry for every 10 full-time/ regular Filipino workers who are actually employed by such entity, firm, partnership or corporation on a long-term basis in the Philippines.

Foreigners exercising managerial functions in an entity, firm, partnership or corporation, that has the power to hire, dismiss and promote employees provided that they are not nominated and their application for SVEG are endorsed by such entity, firm, partnership or corporation that employs ten (10) Filipino workers.

3)What is the nature of employment of the Filipino workers?

The Filipino workers must be full-time/regular and occupies managerial, executive, professional, technical, skilled or unskilled positions in a business activity, investment, enterprise or industry in the Philippines excluding housekeepers and household workers, domestics, nannies, cooks, guards, caretakers and the like.

4)What are the privileges of having an SVEG?

The SVEG holder shall have multiple entry privileges and is exempted from payment of exit clearance certificate and special return certificate. He shall be issued a one (1) year probationary SVEG which could be amended to indefinite stay. SVEG may be extended to spouse and dependent unmarried child/ children of the SVEG holder below eighteen (18) years of age whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted.

However, SVEG holders will be required to pay annual report fees every first sixty (60) days of every year under the Alien Registration Act of 1950, as amended.

5)What are the documents required for SVEG application?

• a. Notarized application letter of the applicant;
• b. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
• c. Photocopy of passport and visa of the applicant;
• d. Certified true copies of the SEC Registration, Articles of Incorporation and latest General Information Sheet of the company that employs Filipino workers;
• e. Proof of Investment of the applicant if any or nomination or endorsement of the entity, firm, partnership or corporation that the applicant exercise managerial function and that the said firm, entity, partnership or corporation employs ten Filipino workers;
• f. Certified true copy of the Alien Employment Permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), whenever applicable;
• g. DOLE certification that the applicant’s activity, investment, enterprise or industry in the Philippines employs at least ten (10) Filipino workers;
• h. BI Clearance;
• i. NICA Clearance;
• j. BIR Permit, Mayor’s Permit and Business Permit for established corporation and business entity;
• k. Proof of compliance with the PhilHealth, Pag-ibig and SSS requirements.

6)How much would it cost to apply for SVEG?

Filing Fee	Php	3,520.00
Implementation Fee	Php	6,320.00
Express Lane Fee	Php	500.00
ACR I-Card	USD	50.00

7)Where do I process the SVEG?

SVEG is being process in the SVEG One-Stop Shop Center (SVEG-OSSC) located at Room 412, Bureau of Immigration Bldg. in Intramuros, Manila. However, BI Satellite Offices may accept SVEG applications for transmittal to the SVEG-OSSC.

8)What is the SVEG processing time?

Upon completion of the SVEG documentary requirements, SVEG-OSSC shall have fifteen (15) days to process the SVEG.

9)What will happen if I failed to maintain the employment of ten (10) Filipino workers?

The SVEG holder is mandated to maintain the employment of ten (10) long-term and full-time/regular Filipino workers. In case of failure or inability to comply, the SVEG holder shall immediately submit the reasons for non-compliance to the Bureau of Immigration. Otherwise, the BI shall terminate the privileges of the SVEG holder. The termination of the SVEG may be reviewed via petition for review to the Secretary of Justice within 15 days from notice.

10) What are the other obligations of the SVEG holder?

The SVEG holder shall at least once a month after the year ends, file a sworn annual report at the Office of the Commissioner on the status of the employment of Filipino workers supported by the following documents:

• a. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS) duly stamped received by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);
• b. Certification under oath from the Corporate Secretary that the SVEG holder is a bona fide employee holding managerial/executive position and/ or a stockholder in good standing;
• c. Mayor’s Business Permit of the City/municipality where the principal place of business is located;
• d. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Inspection Report stating that the corporation/employer has no violation of existing labor laws and other applicable laws.

For more information, please log on at www.immigration.gov.ph or
Visit the BI SVEG One-Stop Shop Center and look for the following lawyers:

Atty. Cris M. Villalobos (Rm. 412) (02) 301-0976
Atty. Arnulfo D. Maminta (Rm. 404) (02) 527-3301
Atty. Carlos B. Capulong (Rm. 406) (02) 527-3281
Atty. Vicente G. Uncad (Rm. 427) (02) 339-1110
Atty. Henry B. Tubban (Rm. 403) (02) 527-5663
Atty. Maricel S. Sulit (A/C Almoro’s Office) (02) 338-4536

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FOCAL PERSONS for SVEG

Special Visa for Employment Generation - One Stop Shop Center (SVEG-OSSC)

Associate Commissioner Roy M. Almoro - Commissioner-In-Charge, SVEG-OSSC
Atty. Cris M. Villalobos - Chief, SVEG-OSSC
Rm. 412
Tel. Nos.: (632) 301.0976 (632) 527-5660
Members:
Atty. Carlos B. Capulong - Rm. 406 (632) 527.3281
Atty. Maricel S. Sulit - A/C Almoro’s Office (632) 338.4536 (632) 338.4537
Atty. Henry B. Tubban - Rm. 403 (632) 527.5663
Atty. Arnulfo D. Maminta - Rm. 404 (632) 527.3301
Atty. Vicente G. Uncad - Rm. 427 (632) 339.1110

Bureau of Local Employment - NCR
Dir. Maria Criselda R. Sy
Tel: (632) 528.0087 Fax: (632) 527.2421

NICA (BI 3rd floor Main Bldg, Intramuros, Manila)
Rodrigo J. Vasallo

BOI - Board of Investments
Ms. Lucita P. Reyes (Executive Director-Project Assesment Group)
and/or Ms. Erlinda F. Arcellana (Director -Incentives Department)
Tel: (632) 897-6682 Fax Nos:(632) 895-3521
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Provinces - Regional Directors of DOLE
DOLE-NCR -Ms. Lorna Obedoza
Tel: (632) 404.6011 (632) 303.0364 (632) 303.5921

DOLE Region I
Henry John S. Jalbuena
Tel: (072) 700.2520

DOLE Region III
Nathaniel Lacambra
Tel: (045) 455.1613 (045) 861.4383

DOLE Region IV
Atty. Ricardo Martinez
Tel: (049) 545.7360

DOLE Region VI
Aida M. Estabillo
Jaro, Iloilo
Tel: (033) 509.0400

ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

THE ACR I-CARD PROJECT

The ACR I-Card Project automates the entire process of alien registration and integrates the issuance of various paper-based alien documentations into a microchip-based identification card called the ACR I-Card.

THE ACR I-CARD

The ACR I-Card is a microchip-based credit card-sized identification card issued to registered alien replacing the paper-based ACR. It has an embedded computer chip with biometric security features capable of data management and can be updated electronically. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the following data:

1. Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth, etc.
2. Photograph
3. Date and status of admission
4. Visa type granted/date granted/date issued/
   expiry date
5. Biometric information (2 digitalized fingerprint templates)
6. Signature
7. ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS and CRPE numbers
8. Travel details
9. Payment of immigration fees details

The ACR I-Card likewise serves as the Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC), Re-entry Permit (RP) and Special Return Certificate (SRC) of the holder upon payment of the required fees.

Hereunder is the complete reproduction of the ACR I-Card showing its front and back:

ADVANTAGES AND CONVENIENCE OF ACR I-CARD

To the ACR I-Card Holders:

1. They are provided faster processing time at the ports of entry and exit with a maximum of 10 seconds for the verification process.
2. They are assured that they are holding a genuinely issued ACR.
3. They receive faster and more efficient service at the BI offices for immigration requirements.
4. They are provided incomparable convenience as they are holding only one immigration document. No more paper-based ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS/CRPE, ECC, SRC and RP.
5. Online payment of immigration fees.
6. Quick verification of information.
7. Eliminates illegal and unwarranted detention of alien residents. The implementation of the ACR I-Card Project will prevent and eliminate instances where aliens are indiscriminately accosted, harassed and detained on mere suspicion of possessing fake or fraudulent immigration documents.
8. It decreases the cost of transacting business with the Bureau of Immigration as the ACR I-Card Project will eliminate fixers, illegal middlemen and syndicates issuing falsified documents.

To The Bureau of Immigration:

1. Automates process of alien registration.
2. Eliminates fraud in all aspects of alien registration as well as in the immigration entry/exit points in the country.
3. Reduces the resources needed for manual passport checks and encoding of pertinent data while drastically improving immigration process time.
4. Achieves higher revenues for the Bureau and the national government through increase in number of aliens who will register and improved efficiency in collection of fees.
5. Enhances security of national borders against entry or exit of terrorists and transnational criminals; eliminates human smuggling activities.
6. Increases efficiency of services to the resident aliens.
7. Improves internal governance by eliminating fixers and illegal personnel issuing falsified documents.

COVERAGE OF THE ACR I-CARD

All registered aliens, including their dependents, who have been duly issued paper-based ACRs are required to replace their ACRs with the hi-tech microchip-based ACR I-Card.

All aliens who have been duly issued immigrant or non-immigrant visa and all other aliens who are required to register under the Alien Registration Act are required to register and apply for the ACR I-Card. They are the following:

1. Native-Born
   
   
2. Permanent residents under:
• a. Section 13 and its sub-sections
• b. Republic Act Nos. 7919 and 8274 (Alien Social Integration Act of 1995)
• c. Executive Order No. 324 (series of 1988)
• d. Note Verbale No. 903730 dated Sept. 17, 1990 between Philippines and India
  
  
3. Temporary residents under:
• a. BI Law Instruction No. 33 (Series of 1988)
• b. BI Law Instruction No.13 (Series of 1988)
• c. BI Law Instruction No. 48 (Series of 1988)
• d. BI Memo Order No. ADD-01-038 (series of 2001)
• e. BI Memo Order No. ADD-02-015 (series of 2002)
  
  
4. Temporary visitor under Section 9(a), PIA –one who is coming for business or pleasure or for reasons of health if his stay exceeds six (6) months
   
   
5. Treaty trader under Section 9(d), PIA
   
   
6. Temporary student under Section 9(f), PIA
   
   
7. Pre-arranged employee under Section 9(g), PIA
   
   
8. Such other aliens as may be required by law to register
   
   
9. For those who are required to register but exempted from immigration fees, they may opt to avail of the ACR I-Card subject to payment of the card fee.

PLACE OF APPLICATION/SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Applications for issuance of ACR I-Card shall be made at the Main Office, Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Manila.

For those residing outside Metro Manila, applications may be made at the following district offices:

1. San Fernando, La Union
2. Aparri, Cagayan
3. Subic
4. Batangas
5. Legaspi
6. Iloilo
7. Cebu
8. Tacloban
9. Zamboanga
10. Cagayan De Oro
11. Surigao, and
12. Davao

If circumstances warrant and upon request of special arrangement, applications and data capturing may be made at the residence of the visa holder in view of his/her physical incapacity.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACR I-CARD RENEWAL OR RE-ISSUANCE

RENEWAL

A. Expiration of one (1) year validity of the card

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card
3. Photocopy of passport (datapage, latest arrival stamp)

B. Re-registration

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card

C. Change of Visa Status

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card
3. Photocopy of passport (datapage, downgrading and visa implementation page
4. BOC Order

D. ACR Replacement

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card

RE-ISSUANCE

A. Lost ACR I-Card

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Letter request
3. Affidavit of Loss
4. Police Report
5. Publication ( two consecutive weeks )

B. Damaged ACR I-Card

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card
3. Letter request

C. Rejected ACR I-Card

1. Duly filled-up application form
2. Original ACR I-Card

D. Amendments ( Name/Nationality/Civil Status/Address/etc.)

Name

1. Duly filled-up form for Change/Correction of Name
2. Copy of passport/Court Order
3. NSO-issued Birth Certificate
4. Affidavit for change/correction of name

Nationality

1. Duly filled-up form for change of nationality
2. Original copy of passport/naturalization documents
3. Affidavit for change of nationality

Civil Status

1. Duly filled-up form for change of civil status
2. NSO-issued Marriage Certificate/Certified True Copy of the Court Order nullifying the Marriage/Certified True Copy of the Death Certificate
3. Affidavit for amendment of civil status

Address

1. Duly filled-up form for Change of Address
2. Submit application with the required documents for evaluation, assessment of fees and OPS issuance at Counter 36, G/F CCPF Bldg.
3. For payment of fees, proceed to the Cashier Counters 1 to 7, G/F BI Main Bldg.
4. For recommendation of the Registration Officer (RO)/implementation of the requested amendment/s, proceed to Counter 42, G/F CCPF Bldg.
5. For evaluation and approval of the application, proceed to 3/F CCPF Bldg.
6. Card releasing at Counter 21 G/F, BI Main Bldg.
   
   

REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ANNUAL REPORT PAYMENT

(Payment should be made within the first sixty (60) days of every year)

1. Original ACR I-Card.
2. For payment, proceed to the Cashiers Counters 1 to 7 at G/F BI Main Bldg.
3. For implementation, proceed to Counter 42 at G/F CCPF Bldg.

ACR I-CARD CANCELLATION

The ACR I-Card may be cancelled on the following grounds:

1. Death of the holder (death certificate required)
2. Adoption of Filipino citizenship by the holder
3. Termination of Visa of the holder
4. Cancellation of Visa
5. Voluntary Cancellation by the holder

Dual Citizenship - Philippines

CITIZENSHIP RETENTION AND RE-ACQUISITION

“REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225”

Sec 1. SHORT TITLE — This Act shall be known as the "Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003."

Sec 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby declared the policy of the State that all Philippine citizens who become citizens of another country shall be deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship under the conditions of this Act.

Sec 3. RETENTION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP - Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, natural-born citizens of the Philippines who have lost their Philippine citizenship by reason of their naturalization as citizens of a foreign country are hereby deemed to have re-acquired Philippine citizenship upon taking the following oath of allegiance to the Republic:

"I _________________, solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey the laws and legal orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Philippines, and I hereby declare that I recognize and accept the supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto; and that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion."

Natural-born citizens of the Philippines who, after the effectivity of this Act, become citizens of a foreign country shall retain their Philippine citizenship upon taking the aforesaid oath.

Sec 4. DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP - The unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted, below eighteen (18) years of age, of those who re-acquire Philippine citizenship upon effectivity of this Act shall be deemed citizens of the Philippines.

Sec 5. CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES - Those who retain or re-acquire Philippine citizenship under this Act shall enjoy full civil and political rights and be subject to all attendant liabilities and responsibilities under existing laws of the Philippines and the following conditions:

1. Those intending to exercise their right of suffrage must meet the requirements under Sec. 1, Article V of the Constitution, Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as "The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003" and other existing laws;
2. Those seeking elective public office in the Philippines shall meet the qualifications for holding such public office as required by the Constitution and existing laws and, at the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy, make a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before any public officer authorized to administer an oath;
3. Those appointed to any public office shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption of office: provided, that they renounce their oath of allegiance to the country where they took that oath;
4. Those intending to practice their profession in the Philippines shall apply with the proper authority for a license or permit to engage in such practice; and
5. That right to vote or be elected or appointed to any public office in the Philippines cannot be exercised by, or extended to, those who:
   

(a) are candidates for or are occupying any public office in the country of which they are naturalized citizens; and/or

(b) are in active service as commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces of the country which they are naturalized citizens.

Sec 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any Sec. or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, any other Sec. or provision not affected thereby shall remain valid and effective.

Sec 7. REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec 8. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

What is Republic Act No. 9225?

Republic Act No. 9225 is an Act making the citizenship of Filipinos who acquire foreign citizenship permanent, amendin for the purpose Commonwealth Act No. 63.

RA 9225, which took effect on 17 September 2003, declares that former natural-born Filipino citizens who acquired foreign citizenship through naturalisation are deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship under conditions provided in the Act.

There former Filipinos can re-acquire/retain their Philippine citizenship by taking the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.

Who is a natural-born Filipino citizens?

Under the Philippine Constitution, a natural-born citizen is a person born of one or both parents who are Filipino citizens at the time of birth.

Does the law RA 9225 apply to dual citizens?

RA 9225 does not apply to dual citizens, ie, those who have both Philippine citizenship as well as foreign citizenship not acquired through naturalisation.

A child born of parents who are both Filipino citizens (at the time of birth) in a country that adheres to the jus soli principle (eg, the United States) is a dual citizen. The child, who is a natural-born Filipino because the Philippines adheres to the jus sanginis principle, is also entitled to apply for a US passport.

Jus soli (right of soil) is the legal principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth (ie, the territory of a given state).

Jus sanguinis (right of blood) is the legal principle that, at birth, an individual acquires the nationality of his/her natural parent/s.

A chld born of one parent who is a Filipino citizen (at the time of birth) and of one foreign parent (eg, Australian) whose country adheres to the jus sanguinis principle is a dual citizen and is entitled to apply for both Philippine and Australian passports.

A child born of one parent who is a Filipino citizen (at the time of birth) and of one foreign parent (eg, Australian) whose country adheres to the jus sanguinis principle in a country that adheres to the jus soli principle (eg, US) would be entitled to apply for Philippine, Australian and US passports.

How do I prove that I am a natural-born Filipino?

A former natural-born citizen, who was born in the Philippines, shall submit the NSO-authenticated copy of his or her birth certificate.

A former natural-born citizen, who was born abroad, shall present a copy of the Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate and, in applicable cases, the original copy of the Birth Certificate by competent foreign authorities.

What is the procedure in applying and what documents are required in order to apply?

Applicant shall present a copy of his/her Birth Certificate issued or duly-authenticated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in Manila.

Applicant accomplishes form entitled “Petition for Dual Citizenship and Issuance of Identification Certificate (IC) pursuant to RA 9225” and attaches three (3) 2”x2” photographs showing the front, left side and right side views of the applicant.

Applicant submits duly-accomplished petition to the Philippine Consulate / Embassy together with the photos, birth certificate and a valid ID.

(Note: applicants who are married and who wish to use their married names must submit a copy of their marriage certificate).

Applicant pays a processing fee of US$ 50.00 and is assigned a schedule for his/her oath of allegiance before a consular officer. Applicant takes his/her oath.

Applicant is given the original copy of his notarized oath of allegiance together with an Order of Approval issued by the Philippine Consulate General.

The Philippine Consulate General forwards to the Bureau of Immigration in Manila the petition, oath, order of approval, and other supporting documents for issuance of an Identification Certificate.

The Bureau of Immigration issues an Identification Certificate (IC) and forwards it to the applicant through the Philippine Consulate General.

What is the implementing agency of RA 9225?

Administrative Order No. 91, Section 1 designates the Bureau of Immigration (BI), in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Civil Registrar-General of the National Statistics Office (NSO), as the implementing agency of RA 9225

Where do I apply for re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship if I am in the Philippines?

A former natural-born Filipino citizen who is already in the Philippines and registered in the Bureau of Immigration shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the Alien Certicate of Registration (ACR) and issuance of an Identification Certificate (IC) as the case may be, under RA 9225.

A former natural-born citizen who is already in the Philippines but has not registered with the BI within 60 days from date of arrival shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the issuance of an IC under RA 9225.

Where do I apply for re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship if I am overseas?

A former natural-born citizen who is abroad but is a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate for evaluation. Thereafter, the Embassy or Consulate shall forward the entire records to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the ACR and issuance of an IC under RA 9225.

A former natural-born citizen who is abroad and is not a BI-registered alien shall file a petition under oath to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate for the issuance of an IC under RA 9225.

What is the Oath of Allegiance?

The Oath of Allegiance is the final act that confers Philippine citizenship. It reads as follows:

"I,________________, solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey the laws and local orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Philippines, and I hereby declare that I recognise and accept the supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto, and that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion."

Can the conferment of Philippine citizenship be revoked?

The conferment of Philippine citizenship under the IRR shall no longer be subject to the affirmation by the Secretary of Justice. However, Philippine citizenship may be revoked by competent authority upon a substantive finding of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment on the part of the applicant.

Can my foreign spouse also become a Filipino citizen under RA 9225?

No, the law does not apply to the foreign spouse. He/she has the following option if he/she wishes to reside permanently in the Philippines: (a) apply for naturalisation; (b) apply for a permanent resident visa.

Can my children (minor or aged 18 years old or over) also acquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225?

According to Section 4 of RA 9225 (Derivative Citizenship), the unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted, below eighten (18) years of age, of those who re-acquire Philippine citizenship under this Act shall be deemed citizens of the Philippines.

A married child, although a minor, cannot therefore be included in the petition of his/her parent.

Children 18 years old and over do not qualify to acquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225. They have the same options that are open to the foreign spouse.

What is the procedure for derivative acquisition of Philippine citizenship?

The petition under oath has the option to list the names and details of any minor, unmarried children. The applicant should include a copy of the Report of Birth and the original copy of Record of Birth for each minor child.

The Embassy will clarify from Bureau of Immigration the exact procedure in case of the minor children and whether the BI will issue to them a Certificate of Identification.

After I have re-acquired Philippine citizenship, can I apply for a Philippine passport?

Yes, and so can the minor children who are deemed to have acquired Philippine citizenship under RA 9225. You would need to comply with the requirements for first-time passport applicants.

What rights and privileges will dual citizens enjoy?

Those who retain or reacquire their Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225 shall enjoy full civil and political rights and be subject to all attendant liabilities and responsibilities under existing laws of the Philippines and the following conditions:

Those intending to exercise their right of suffrage must meet the requirements under Section 1, Article V of the Constitution, Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as “The Overseas Absentee Voting Act 0f 2003” and other existing laws.

Under the Act, the right to vote or be elected or appointed to any public office in the Philippines cannot be exercised by, or extended to, those who are candidates for or are occupying any public office in the country of which they are naturalized citizens and/or those who are in active service as commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces of the country which they are naturalized citizens.

Those seeking elective public office in the Philippines shall meet the qualifications for holding such public office as required by the Constitution and existing laws and, at the time of filing of the certificate of candidacy, make a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before any public officer authorized to administer an oath.

Those appointed to any public office shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption of office: Provided, That they renounce their oath of allegiance to the country where they took that oath;

Can I now acquire land and other properties or engage in business?

As provided for under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, a Filipino citizen is entitled to purchase land and other properties and engage in business. There is no limit in terms of area or size of land or real property he/she could acquire/purchase under his/her name. This right would now apply to former natural-born Filipinos who have re-acquired Philippine citizenship under RA 9225.

Can I now reside in the Philippines without having to apply for entry visa?

Former natural born Filipinos who have re-acquired Philippine citizenship may now reside in the Philippines continuously without having to apply for entry visa. If the foreign spouse and/or child wish to also reside permanently in the Philippines, they may opt to apply for naturalisation as a Filipino citizen or apply for a permanent resident visa.

If he/she does not wish to reside permanent in the Philippines, he/she could visit the country as a Balikbayan (refers to a Filipino citizen who is out of the country continuously for at least one year). The foreign spouse or child may enter the country and stay for up to a year visa-free provided the spouse or child is accompanying or travelling with the Balikbayan when the Balikbayan goes home to the Philippines.

As a dual citizen, how long can I stay in the Philippines?

Having reacquired your citizenship, you can stay in the Philippines for as long as you want without having to pay an immigration fees. You can even choose to retire or permanently settle back in the Philippines. As a Filipino citizen, you are subject to duties and other obligations imposed on other ordinary Filipinos, such as paying the necessary community tax residence and other tax liabilities in accordance with the tax laws of the Philippines.

Will I now be required to pay income tax and other taxes? Am I exempt from paying the travel tax?

In accordance with existing laws, income earned in the Philippines is subject to the payment of tax. Filipinos who re-acquire citizenship and opt to reside and work in the Philippines will pay the income tax due at the end of each fiscal year. They are also subject to other obligations and liabilities, such as the community tax and residence tax.

Countries routinely forge bilateral agreements in order that their respective citizens who earn income overseas do not pay income tax twice.

Filipinos who have re-acquired citizenship, as long as they reside permanently overseas, also enjoy the travel tax exemption extended to Filipino citizens permanently residing in other countries, the OFWs and their dependents.

As a dual citizen, am I allowed to practice my profession in the Philippines (e.g. doctor) ?

Under the law, those intending to practice their profession in the Philippines shall apply with the proper authority for a license or permit to engage in such practice.

If I need to get more details on the rules and procedures for the implementation of RA 9225, which government office do I contact in the Philippines?

Under Administrative Order No. 92 Series of 2004 dated 12 January 2004, the Bureau of Immigration has been designated as the government agency in charge of formulating the rules and procedures for the implementation of Republic Act No. 9225. The contact details of Immigration Commissioner are as follows: Office of the Commisioner, Bureau of Immigration, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.

RA 9225 schedule of charges:

Application fee	Php 2,500.00
Express Lane Fee	Php 500.00
Total	Php 3,000.00
Recognition schedule of charges:
Application fee	P 1,000.00
Identification Certificate	P 3,000.00
Service Fee	P 5,000.00
Legal Research Fee	P 30.00
Express Lane Fee	P 500.00
BI-Clearance	P 1,010.00
Total	P 10,540.00

Non-Immigrants - Philippines

SEC 9(G) PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYEES

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary Visa under Section 9(g).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of a Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. ICT-aided verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), assignment/raffle of application to hearing officer, generation of Notice of Hearing indicating the tentative dates of BOC deliberation over the application;
3. Releasing of the OPS and Notice of Hearing to the applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Evaluation and preparation of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation;
6. BOC Deliberation;
7. Updating of records, preparation of Notice of BOC Action, and generation of assessment for implementation and other fees;
8. Transmittal of Notice and Assessment;
9. Payment to collecting officer and the issuance of the Official Receipt evidencing payment thereof;
10. Receiving of Passport for purposes of Visa Implementation and the releasing thereof; and
11. Documents archiving.

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Commercial

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) certified true copy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP);
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
5. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission and authorized stay.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Missionary

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization with information of applicant’s place of assignment;
2. General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of petitioner;
4. Certified true copy of missionary credentials;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission status and authorized stay

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

9(A) Pleasure, business or health

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Visitor’s Visa Under Section 9a.

Applications for visitor’s visa under Section 9a shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Approval of Extension;
6. Updating of records, visa implementation and document archiving; and
7. Release of Passport.

Checklist of Requiremenets for Temporary Visitors Visa

1. Valid passport of applicant: and
2. Tourist Visa Extension form duly accomplished (BI Form No. MCL 07-02)
3. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

9(B) Transit

9(C) Seaman

9(D) TREATY TRADERS

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Treaty Trader’s/Treaty Investor’s Visa Under Section 9(d)

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner;
2. Duly notarized General Application Form accomplished by the applicant (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and General Information Sheet, in case of corporation or partnership, or certified true copy of DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name in case of single proprietorship;
4. Certified true copy of latest Income Tax Return and Audited Financial Statement stamped “RECEIVED” by the BIR;
5. Plain photocopy of passport bio and visa page;
6. Original copy of duly notarized contract of employment, or Corporate Secretary’s Certificate of Election of applicant as corporate officer with details of exact compensation and duration of employment; and
7. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

9(E) Foreign Government Officials
The following persons are required to secure a travel authority to travel abroad from the Office of the President:

1. Members of the Cabinet and officials of equivalent rank;
2. Heads of the Government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC’s) and the Government Financing Institutions (GFI’s) under or attached to the Office of the President for authority to travel abroad; and
3. Heads of agencies under or attached to the Office of the President. (Section 1 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).

Other pertinent rules to consider about travel authority:

• • In case of GOCC’s and GFI’s attached to the Office of the President, their officials and employees shall seek approval from the heads of these GOCC’s and GFI’s.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of GOCC’s and GFI’s not attached to the office of the President shall seek approval from the Department head to which they are attached.
  
  
• • The travel of Provincial Governors and Mayors of highly urbanized cities or independent component cities shall seek the approval from the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
  
  
• • Head of state universities and colleges shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), while all other officials and employees of state universities and colleges shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Heads of technical and vocational schools shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA), while all other officials and employees of technical and vocational schools shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of agencies under or attached of the Office of the President shall seek the approval from the head of these agencies. (Section 2 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).
  
  
• • Government officials and employees traveling abroad while on leave of absence need written travel authority from their respective Department heads, EXCEPT those with the rank of Assistant Secretary and above, who need the travel clearance/approval from the Office of the President. (Memorandum issued by Commissioner Rufus B. Rodriguez dated July 12, 2000).

9(F) STUDENT

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Student Visa under Section 9(f).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of student visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the systems-generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS);
3. Releasing of the OPS;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Enrolment of the applicant in the BI-designated biometric kiosk;
6. Preparation of the recommendation by the Student Desk Officer and the recommending approval by the IRD Chief;
7. Approval of the Visa conversion by the Commissioner;
8. Updating of records, implementation of visa and systems-generation of the Endorsement for Registration;
9. Releasing of passport and the Endorsement for Registration; and
10. Archiving of the documents.

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Student Visa Under Section 9f.

Applications for student visa under Section 9f shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees and generation of Order of Payment slip
3. Releasing of OPS;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official Receipt;
5. Updating of records, implementation of visa and generation of Notice to the Registrar on the action taken;
6. Approval of Visa Extension;
7. Releasing of Passport; and
8. Document Archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Student Visa

1. Duly notarized letter request from the applicant;
2. Duly notarized General Application Form accomplished by the applicant (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal or a duly notarized written endorsement from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status signed by the school’s Registrar;
   
4. Original copy of Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;
   
5. Plain photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-page, latest admission and authorized stay; and
   
6. NICA Clearance; and
   
7. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

9(G) PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYEES

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary Visa under Section 9(g).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of a Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. ICT-aided verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), assignment/raffle of application to hearing officer, generation of Notice of Hearing indicating the tentative dates of BOC deliberation over the application;
3. Releasing of the OPS and Notice of Hearing to the applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Evaluation and preparation of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation;
6. BOC Deliberation;
7. Updating of records, preparation of Notice of BOC Action, and generation of assessment for implementation and other fees;
8. Transmittal of Notice and Assessment;
9. Payment to collecting officer and the issuance of the Official Receipt evidencing payment thereof;
10. Receiving of Passport for purposes of Visa Implementation and the releasing thereof; and
11. Documents archiving.

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Commercial

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) certified true copy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP);
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
5. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission and authorized stay.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Missionary

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization with information of applicant’s place of assignment;
2. General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of petitioner;
4. Certified true copy of missionary credentials;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission status and authorized stay

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

An alien who is admitted as a non-immigrant cannot remain in the Philippines permanently. To obtain permanent admission, a non-immigrant alien must depart voluntarily to a foreign country and procure from the appropriate Philippine consul the proper visa and thereafter undergo examination by the officers of the Bureau of Immigration at a Philippine port of entry for determination of his admissibility in accordance with the requirements of this Act.

Complete Detail Information on Section 9 - Non-Immigrant Visa

Immigrants - Philippines

SEC 13

Under the conditions set forth in this Act, there may be admitted in the Philippines immigrants, termed "quota immigrants" not in excess of fifty (50) of any one nationality or without nationality for any one calendar year, except that the following immigrants, termed "non-quota immigrants", may be admitted without regard to such numerical limitations.

The corresponding Philippine Consular representative abroad shall investigate and certify the eligibility of a quota immigrant previous to his admission into the Philippines. Qualified and desirable aliens who are in the Philippines under temporary stay may be admitted within the quota, subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of section 9 of this Act.

• (A) The wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age of a Philippine citizen;
  
  

• (B) A child of alien parents born during the temporary visit abroad of the mother;
  
  

• (C) A child born subsequent to the issuance of the immigration visa of the accompanying parent, the visa not having expired;
  
  

• (D) A woman who lost her Philippine citizenship because of her marriage to an alien or by reason of the loss of Philippine citizenship by her husband;
  
  

• (E) A person previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad to an unrelinquished residence in the Philippines;
  
  

• (F) The wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age, of an alien lawfully admitted in the Philippines for permanent residence prior to the date on which this Act becomes effective and who is resident therein.
  
  

• (G) A natural born citizen of the Philippines, who has been naturalized in foreign country. [As amended by Republic Act No. 4376]

13(A) The wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age of a Philippine citizen, if accompanying or following to join such citizen;

Checklist of Requirements for Non-Quota Immigrant by Marriage Under Section 13(a)

1. Duly notarized letter of application by the Filipino spouse;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. NSO authenticated copy of Birth certificate of Filipino spouse;
4. NSO authenticated copy of the Marriage Contract of alien and Filipino spouse or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate nearest to or in the place where the marriage was solemnized;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of passport of alien spouse showing dates of arrival and authorized stay.

Checklist of Requirements for Temporary Resident’s Visa Under Section 13(a), in relation to Law Instruction No. 33

1. Duly notarized letter of application by petitioning Filipino spouse;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished by the foreign spouse and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. NSO authenticated copy of birth certificate of Filipino spouse;
4. NSO authenticated copy of the Marriage Contract of the alien and Filipino spouse, or if solemnized abroad, Marriage Contract authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized, with English translation if written in other foreign language;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of passport/s of alien spouse and/or children showing dates of arrival and authorized stay.

Also check our Sample Letter of Application by Filipino spouse

13(B) A child of alien parents born during the temporary visit abroad of the mother, the mother having been previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence, if the child is accompanying or coming to join a parent and applies for admission with five years from the date of its birth;

Checklist for a Child Born Abroad of Immigrant Mother Under Section 13(b)

1. Duly notarized letter request by petitioning mother;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. ACR I-CARD of mother;
4. Birth certificate of child, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy/ consulate nearest to or in the place of birth, with English translation, if written in other foreign language;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of mother’s and child’s passport.

13(C) A child born subsequent to the issuance of the immigration visa of the accompanying parent, the visa not having expired;

13(D) A woman who was a citizen of the Philippines and who lost her citizenship because of her marriage to an alien or by reason of the loss of Philippine citizenship by her husband, and her unmarried child under twenty-one, if accompanying or following to join her;

13(E) A person previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad to an unrelinquished residence in the Philippines;

Checklist for Returning Resident Under Section 13(e)

1. Duly notarized letter of application with the statement that the applicant intends to reside permanently in the Philippines and justification why the applicant overstayed outside of the Philippines;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport with admission stamp;
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
5. ACR I-CARD; NICA Clearance.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Plain photocopy Passport of dependent; and
2. Plain photocopy ACR I-CARD of dependent/s.

13(F) The wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age, of an alien lawfully admitted in the Philippines for permanent residence prior to the date on which this Act becomes effective and who is resident therein, if such wife, husband, or child applies for admission with a period of two years following the date on which this Act becomes effective; and

13(G) A natural born citizen of the Philippines, who has been naturalized in foreign country, and is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence, including his spouse and minor children shall be considered a non-quota immigrant for purposes of entering the Philippines. [As amended by Republic Act No. 4376]

Returning Former Filipino Citizen Under Section 13(g)

1. Duly notarized letter of application;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. NSO authenticated copy of birth certificate of the applicant;
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearancke Certificate; and
5. Plain photocopy of passport, with English translation if written in other foreign language by the Phil. Embassy / consulate nearest to or in the place where the passport was issued.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate nearest to or in the place where the marriage was solemnized, with English translation, if written in other foreign language;
2. Copy of birth certificate of minor unmarried children, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate nearest to or in the place where the marriage was solemnized, with English translation, if written in other foreign language; and
3. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

PHILIPPINE VISA

Visas

A. WHAT IS A PHILIPPINE VISA ?

A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country. The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.
B. GUIDELINES ON THE ENTRY OF TEMPORARY VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of twenty-one (21) days or less:

Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil*
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel*
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

*The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days:

1. Holders of Brazil passports; and

2. Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days:

3. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports

4. Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports

5. Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao

6. Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

Important Note:

Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines. Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers: 834-4854, 834-3707, and 834-4810), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad.
C. DEFINITION OF A FOREIGN TOURIST (TEMPORARY VISITOR)

A “foreign tourist” is defined as a person without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion, who is proceeding o the Philippines for a legitimate, nonimmigrant purpose such as sightseeing, sports, health, family reasons, training or study (excluding enrollment in schools for the purpose of obtaining a title or degree), religious pilgrimage, business, cultural and scientific purposes.

D. STANDARD PROCEDURE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING A TEMPORARY VISITOR’S VISA

Application for a temporary visitor’s visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.

Applicants for temporary visitor’s visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor’s visa:

1. Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
2. Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
3. Passport Photos (2 pieces);
4. Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
5. Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
6. Payment of Visa Fees

E. OTHER VISA/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

* Minor children below 15 yrs. old Traveling to the Philippines Unaccompanied by or not Joining a Parent in the Philippines

A Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) Under Section 29(a)(12) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended is required for children below 15 yrs. old who are traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by or not joining his/her parent/s to the Philippines.

The WEG Order will be issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the port of entry upon submission by the WEG applicant of the following requirements:

1. Affidavit of consent by either parent or legally appointed guardian of the child, naming therein the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines and with whom the child will stay while in the country. The said Affidavit must be duly notarized by a local notary public or the consular officer at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country or residence;

2. Clear photocopy of the data page of the child’s passport;

3. Clear photocopy of the data page of the passport of the accompanying adult or guardian; and

4. Payment of immigration fees (currently, P3,120 per child).

* Foreign Nationals on Board Privately-Owned Yachts or Sailboats

A temporary visitor’s visa is required for foreign nationals who are traveling to the Philippines on board privately-owned yachts and sailboats. When applying the visa, the applicants will be required to provide the following particulars of the yacht/sailboat and its crewmembers:

1. Crewlist;
2. Nationality/Citizenship;
3. Passport details of the crew;
4. Vessel to be used for entry: type, name, registration, call sign, and other particulars;
5. Estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory;
6. Port/Area of entry (Philippine waters);
7. Estimated period of stay in the Philippines;
8. Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and
9. Purpose of visit

Upon entry into the Philippines, the crew of the yacht and sailboats are required to register immediately with the nearest Coast Guard Station and submit the yacht/sailboats to Customs, Immigration and Quarantine inspections.

* Foreign Newsmen, Journalists and Cinema/Television Groups

Foreign newsmen and journalists visiting the Philippines in pursuit of their profession are required to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa. The following are additional requirements for visa application of foreign newsmen, journalist, cinema/television groups:

1. Curriculum vitae of newsmen/journalists;
2. Shortlist of work credits;
3. Copy of one (1) sample article written by the applicant;
4. Background of media organization, including target market/audience, circulation, format; and
5. Administrative arrangements for the work in the Philippines, as follows:
1. List of members of the reportorial team, nationality and passport details;
2. Planned itinerary and activities, with storyline for any films to be made;
3. List of equipment to be brought by each team member, with certification from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines;
4. Flight details (arrival and departure); and
5. For each team member, one (1) photograph, sixe 1”x1”, to be submitted to the International Press Center (IPC) for the issuance of accreditation card.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, the newsmen/journalists will have to report to the IPC for accreditation.

* Foreign Nationals who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course

Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course like language and computer courses must apply for a temporary visitor’s visa. Upon arrival in the Philippines and acceptance by the school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, he/she should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau’s Student Desk, together with the following documents:

1. Letter request;
2. Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
3. Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicant’s authorized period of stay;
4. Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
5. Birth Certificate.

F. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

In case of a temporary visitor’s visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website (www.immigration.gov.ph).

Philippine Passports

A. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS:

• Personal Appearance is required.

• Duly accomplished application form.

• Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.

• Three (3) colored photos of the applicant taken against a royal blue background. Applicant should be in decent attire with collar. Photo must be of good quality, and must have been taken within the last six (6) months. Photo size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Facial image size: Not less than 3 cm. DFA has the right to reject photos that do not comply with specifications and international standards.

• Proof of identity / Supporting documents indicating full name, date and place of birth and citizenship

• Other Supporting documents.

Additional Requirements:

• For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse

• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.

• For married women who would like to revert back to their maiden name

If already widowed: Death Certificate of the deceased husband;

• If marriage is annulled: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment on annulment and NSO-issued MC with the annotation on the annulment decree;

• If divorced: Certified true copy and photocopy of the first page and the dispositive portion of the judgment on divorce secured by foreign spouse authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the divorce is obtained.

For Minors (below 18 years old)

• Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is of legitimate status).

• Personal appearance of mother (if minor is of illegitimate status)

If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:

• Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

• Affidavit of Support and Consent

If both parents are abroad:

• Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul).

• Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on behalf of the minor).

• Passport and photocopy of the passport of the traveling companion of the minor.

• Identification Card and photocopy thereof of the duly authorized person.

For Muslim applicants

• For those whose births were registered:

Please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants.

For those whose births were not registered:

• Late registered Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)

• Original and photocopy of Voter’s Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation.

• Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)

For converts:

• Submit annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA)

• Court Order granting change of name

• Shari’ah Court Order

• OMA Certificate of Conversion

• Additional supporting documents may be required when necessary.

B. REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT:

Brown Passport or issued prior to 01 May 1995

• Old passport and photocopy of passport pages 1,2,3 (amendment). The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.

• Supporting document with complete middle name.

Green Passport or issued after 01 May 1995

• Present passport and photocopy of inside and back cover.

• The pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps.

• For illegitimate minor, personal appearance of mother is required.

For married women, who want to use surname of their spouse:

• Personal Appearance is required

• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper issued by NSO or CTC issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by NSO.

For Minors (below 18 years old): Personal appearance of either parent is required.

• If minor is NOT traveling with either parent:

• Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance

• Affidavit of Support and Consent

• If both parents are abroad:

• Affidavit of support and consent (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General if not executed before a Philippine Consul).

• Special Power of Attorney (must be authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate if not executed before a Philippine Consul designating the representative by name and authorizing him to apply for a passport on behalf of the minor).

• Passport and photocopy of the passport of person travelling with the minor.

C. PASSPORT FEES:

Regular Processing

• (14 working days)

• 44-Page = P 500.00

Expedited Processing

• (7 working days)

• Additional P 250.00

Replacement of Lost valid Passport

• 44-Page = P 700.00

D. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Marriage Contract

• Voter’s Registration Record

• PRC / IBP ID

• Baptismal Certificate

• Land Title

• Seaman’s Book

• Driver’s License

• Income Tax Return (Old)

• Government Service Record

• Old SSS-E1 form/or digitized SSS-ID

• School Form 137 or Transcript of Records

• Other documents that show full name and birth details of applicant and citizenship

E. DOWNLOAD PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM:

• PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM

F. CONSULAR RELATED DOCUMENTS:

• FA Form No. 40 (Embassy)
• FA Form No. 40 (Consulate)
• Report of Marriage (Form Prescribed by FSC 75-94)
• Requirements for Late Registration of Report of Birth
• Requirements for Reconstruction of Report of Birth
• Requirements for Late Registration of Report of Marriage
• Requirements for Reconstruction of Report of Marriage
• Requirements for the Late Registration of Report of Death
• Requirements ro Philippine Passport Certification