CRBA and leaving the Philippines

[Steve&Shamie 0]

I am very frustrated right now. My brother's finance and daughter are to board a flight to the USA on February 3rd. She had spoken to immigration offices near her that said that her daughter does not need an ECC-A because she has a US and Philippines Passport. I also posted the question to the bureau of immigration and there reply is opposite. See below.

 

I have already had to cancel the flight in December because her daughters US passport didn't arrive yet. That cost me $1000 additional for all the cancellation and charges. 

 

Please Help.

 

Email from Bureau of Immigration below

 

Good day!

Kindly be advised that Philippine-born foreign nationals who will depart from the Philippines for the first time must secure an ECC-A prior to their departure. 

Provided below are the requirements

 

 https://immigration.gov.ph/images/BICitizensCharter/ECC-A.pdf

For further inquiries or clarifications, you may coordinate with the concerned office thru:

02 8465-2400 local ext. 104/101/126

 

Thank you. 

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Justice

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION

Magallanes Drive, Intramuros Manila 1002

[RO_AH 1,615]

For my 2 sons, who were 2yrs and 3yrs when they first left, we just showed both passports. It was my wife's first time leaving as well and no ECC-A was needed for her as well.

[Steve&Shamie 0]

Great news.. Thank You

[AlaMike 217]

Yes, same for my wife and son. Just show both passports. No paper and no exit taxes.