How to Extend your Stay in Philippines?

[PaulnUsa 19]

Hello I had a question on what my options were on renewing my Visa.

I have a Philippines 60 day tourist visa. It expired sept 2011.

While I was in the philippines my last trip I extended my stay and paid for a Icard.

I plan to return to the Philippines on Jan 24th.

Since I have already paid for an Icard. What is my options in extending my next trip? I would like to stay for 60-90days.

[Theresa0828 65]

Hello I had a question on what my options were on renewing my Visa.

I have a Philippines 60 day tourist visa. It expired sept 2011.

While I was in the philippines my last trip I extended my stay and paid for a Icard.

I plan to return to the Philippines on Jan 24th.

Since I have already paid for an Icard. What is my options in extending my next trip? I would like to stay for 60-90days.

I suggest you apply for a visa for 90 days... the way you applied for your 60 days before... if you think you will be staying for more than 90 days then apply for more than 90 dys...

I am not sure about this but I think Alien card of I-card can only be renewed if you are still in the Philippines and want to extend your visa stay, if you already left you will start the process again.

This is based on the experience of an aussie friend who whined about the process... He mostly stays in the Philippines for 8 years now and usually enter on the 21 days with no visa, applied for extension for 38 days, then either applies for another extension or visit thailand or singapore to start anew again when he comes back to the Philippines. He was thinking before that when he was issued an I-card that it will be his forever... but when he went home for the holidays and came back to Manila he started all over again and on the second request for extension, he is asked to pay the alien card again... His realization was to apply for one year visa in the Philippine Embassy in Melbourne so that he won't deal anymore with the Immigration in the Philippines...

[Wally G! 58]

Here is break down of Philippines Visa Extensions

If you arrive in the Philippines with no visa you get 21 days free. Your first extensions is for 38 days, taking you to 2 months. Cost: PHP 3030/US $69

2 - 4 months Extensions

Cost: PHP 4830/ US $110.50

2 month extension

Temporary ACR Card

Cost: PHP 2800/ US $64

Total Cost: PHP 7600/ US $173

4 -6 Months Extensions

2 month extension

Cost: PHP 2830/ US $64.75

As of mid February 2010, the Bureau of Immigration has implemented a new schedule of charges, as they now require tourists who stay longer than 59 days to obtain an ACR card. This is a credit card sized, plastic card which contains all your passport/visa information. The cost is US$50 and is based on that day’s exchange rate which varies, but is currently around 2300 pesos: you will also pay an additional 500 peso Express Lane charge.

This new policy has undergone several operational changes of direction since its inception. Originally we were led to believe that the ACR card would have to be surrendered when the tourist left the country; this proved to be false. Then those tourists who had left the country for more than 59 days were required to buy a new ACR card, (even though their old one was still current), while those who had left for less than 59 days didn’t need a new card.

It now seems that as long as your ACR card is current, you don’t need to buy a new one when you return and get to your first extension after 59 days in the country. The longest example I have tested this on, is a client who had been out of the country for nearly 6 months; we will see how it develops! If it continues, it will mean a saving of about 3500p for the returning tourist although when the old card expires they will be required to buy a new one.

http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/topic/14298-processing-a-non-immigrant-9a-visa-for-visiting-the-philippines/page__view__findpost__p__124118

[Cazwik 11]

Hello I had a question on what my options were on renewing my Visa.

I have a Philippines 60 day tourist visa. It expired sept 2011.

While I was in the philippines my last trip I extended my stay and paid for a Icard.

I plan to return to the Philippines on Jan 24th.

Since I have already paid for an Icard. What is my options in extending my next trip? I would like to stay for 60-90days.

Judging by you pic on your posts your from the US, I wasn't aware that you needed a Visa to go to the philippines ? I was there for 30 days and just used my passport.... Or is it if you stay a certain amount of days ?

Funny story though , when I went to Davao I tried to keep my military status a secret because of the all "Terrorist" stories. When I went to leave I was still stationed in Korea. I showed my Passport to leave and they wanted proof to show I was living in Korea. Again I was greatly confused because I wasn't aware I would need proof as a American. So I told them I worked there. I guess he was confused because I didn't need to get a stamp where I was stationed over there. So then I showed him my orders , Then he wanted proof that I was military , I was a bit shaking up by now , then I showed him my military ID. Then he took like 30 minutes to confirm it. I had no idea what was going on still don't till this day, but they finally let me through. I was scared for a moment that I was getting ready to go to some dark room. Haha , but they finally let me through.... anyway... just reminded me of that .... thats all

Here is break down of Philippines Visa Extensions

If you arrive in the Philippines with no visa you get 21 days free. Your first extensions is for 38 days, taking you to 2 months. Cost: PHP 3030/US $69

2 - 4 months Extensions

Cost: PHP 4830/ US $110.50

2 month extension

Temporary ACR Card

Cost: PHP 2800/ US $64

Total Cost: PHP 7600/ US $173

4 -6 Months Extensions

2 month extension

Cost: PHP 2830/ US $64.75

As of mid February 2010, the Bureau of Immigration has implemented a new schedule of charges, as they now require tourists who stay longer than 59 days to obtain an ACR card. This is a credit card sized, plastic card which contains all your passport/visa information. The cost is US$50 and is based on that day’s exchange rate which varies, but is currently around 2300 pesos: you will also pay an additional 500 peso Express Lane charge.

This new policy has undergone several operational changes of direction since its inception. Originally we were led to believe that the ACR card would have to be surrendered when the tourist left the country; this proved to be false. Then those tourists who had left the country for more than 59 days were required to buy a new ACR card, (even though their old one was still current), while those who had left for less than 59 days didn’t need a new card.

It now seems that as long as your ACR card is current, you don’t need to buy a new one when you return and get to your first extension after 59 days in the country. The longest example I have tested this on, is a client who had been out of the country for nearly 6 months; we will see how it develops! If it continues, it will mean a saving of about 3500p for the returning tourist although when the old card expires they will be required to buy a new one.

http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/topic/14298-processing-a-non-immigrant-9a-visa-for-visiting-the-philippines/page__view__findpost__p__124118

Ah... I see , learn something new every day...

[A and T 82]

You can arrive, and get the 21 day tourist visa stamp, then go to immigration office in intramuros and pay a fee and extend for 90 days I believe. Not so sure after that

[Hank_ 9,174]

Judging by you pic on your posts your from the US, I wasn't aware that you needed a Visa to go to the philippines ? I was there for 30 days and just used my passport.... Or is it if you stay a certain amount of days ?

Funny story though , when I went to Davao I tried to keep my military status a secret because of the all "Terrorist" stories. When I went to leave I was still stationed in Korea. I showed my Passport to leave and they wanted proof to show I was living in Korea. Again I was greatly confused because I wasn't aware I would need proof as a American. So I told them I worked there. I guess he was confused because I didn't need to get a stamp where I was stationed over there. So then I showed him my orders , Then he wanted proof that I was military , I was a bit shaking up by now , then I showed him my military ID. Then he took like 30 minutes to confirm it. I had no idea what was going on still don't till this day, but they finally let me through. I was scared for a moment that I was getting ready to go to some dark room. Haha , but they finally let me through.... anyway... just reminded me of that .... thats all

Ah... I see , learn something new every day...

Being you are in the military, stationed in Korea, you are not actually working in Korea as the military base is more or less U.S. territory which is why your passport wasn't needed to enter Korea.

[AKteacher 104]

I see you've got a K-1 pending. Once you're married you can obtain a free 1-year (balikbayan) visa when entering Philippines with your spouse. You must enter with your spouse and request the Balikbayan visa at the immigration counter as you enter (of course, make sure you have all relevant documentation to prove marriage). They give you a stamp good for 1 year. No fees, no hassles! Works for me...

[southcalhog 43]

I see you've got a K-1 pending. Once you're married you can obtain a free 1-year (balikbayan) visa when entering Philippines with your spouse. You must enter with your spouse and request the Balikbayan visa at the immigration counter as you enter (of course, make sure you have all relevant documentation to prove marriage). They give you a stamp good for 1 year. No fees, no hassles! Works for me...

Thats Good to know! So you just bring Marriage Certificate or copy of it!

[rlogan 2,036]

Thats Good to know! So you just bring Marriage Certificate or copy of it!

We didn't, but it might be a good idea. As we entered the woman at immigration control just asked if we were married. She stamped it for a year, and we didn't even realize that until much later when I thought I was going to need an extension - and there was the stamp for a whole year!

[southcalhog 43]

We didn't, but it might be a good idea. As we entered the woman at immigration control just asked if we were married. She stamped it for a year, and we didn't even realize that until much later when I thought I was going to need an extension - and there was the stamp for a whole year!

WOW Good Deal Riogan!