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February 8, 2019

On 29 January 2019, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines issued Operations Order No. JHM-2019-002, prescribing supplemental guidelines for SWP and PWP issuance.

January 11, 2019

1 March 2019 is the deadline for registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2019 period began on 1 January 2019.

September 13, 2018

The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines has issued a "Note With Recommendation" warning that it has run out of the visa stickers that are usually issued for the extension of temporary visitor or 9(a) visas (“TV Sticker”).

March 21, 2018

Effective 2nd April 2018, the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) has confirmed additional documentary requirements for Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications. What has changed? Certified true copies (per page) of the following additional documents are now required in support of an application for an AEP: Mayor’s Permit/Business Permit Certificate of Registration and Articles of […]

December 20, 2017

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued its guidelines for holders of Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Cards (ACR I-Cards) to follow in filing their required Annual Reports (ARs). In the first 60 days of each calendar year, all foreign nationals in the Philippines holding valid ACR I-cards are required to complete this annual […]

December 5, 2017

Effective 1st December 2017, the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) has issued revised rules for the issuance of employment permits to foreign nationals. What has changed? Supporting documents The following additional documents are now required in support of an application for an Alien Employment Permit (AEP): Business Name Registration and Application Form with Department […]

August 29, 2017

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) will issue visas upon arrival (VUA) to qualifying nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), in a bid to attract more tourists and investors. Who Qualifies? Under DOJ Circular No. 41, dated 15th August 2017, temporary visitors’ visas upon arrival with an initial authorized stay of 30 days […]

July 21, 2017

From 29th June 2017, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is now requiring an additional document in support of applications for conversion of a 9(a) tourist visa or a temporary visitor visa to a 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa (Commercial). What is the change? The additional requirement is the submission of proof of the publication of the […]

June 23, 2017

The Bureau of Immigration has announced that, effective immediately, foreign nationals wishing to cancel their Alien Certificate of Registration I-Cards (ACR I-Cards) are first required to downgrade their visa to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa. Previously, the requirement to downgrade the visa to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa was not strictly enforced. Who is Affected? […]

February 3, 2017

The deadline for foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office to avoid being noted down as undocumented aliens is 3rd March 2017. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2017 period began on 3rd January 2017. Who Needs To Report? All foreign nationals holding Alien Certificate of Registration I-Cards are required to report annually, […]