VISA WAIVER
Who is it for?
Non-visa required tourists admitted initially for thirty (30) days and is requesting for an initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days
Where to apply?
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Head Office
Other Immigration Offices:
(Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction)
Hours of Operation
Sat – Sun
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Closed
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
What to bring?
1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements
2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016
3. Additional Information on Applicant’s children (if required)
How to apply?
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Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
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Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
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If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.
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Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
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Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
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Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
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Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.
FEES TO PAY:
- Waiver Fee = Php 500. 00
- Visa Waiver Application Fee = Php 1, 000. 00
- Certification Fee = Php 500. 00
- Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines = 500. 00
- Express Fee = Php 1, 000. 00
TOTAL = PHP 3030. 00
